Shabana inspires Sofia to do TV shows (TV Snippets)

Mumbai July 25 (IANS) Model-turned-nun Sofia Hayat says veteran actress Shabana Azmi s character in the show "Amma" inspired her to be part of the small screen.

"Shabana Azmi s character in Amma actually inspired me to act in Indian TV shows. I want to essay the character the way Amma was in her show. I loved the way the drama was directed and written " Sofia said.

"I am open to do such kind of roles. I am also open to judge talent-based reality shows and host a show... Keeping my spiritual work as priority " Sofia said in a statement.

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Manu Punjabi wants to go beyond reality shows

"Bigg Boss" fame reality TV personality Manu Punjabi wants to try his hand at acting.

"Be it TV or Bollywood movies I would love to try both. They are equal these days. I am looking forward to make my acting debut. I m soon going to announce my upcoming project " Manu who hosts an MTV show said in a statement.

"I would love to see myself in a comic or grey shade role " he added.

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Paras Babbar keen on romantic show

Actor Paras Babbar who was last seen in "Saath Nibhana Saathiya" says he wants to romance on screen in his next.

"After ...Saathiya I am looking for a role which will allow me to experiment more. ...Saathiya has helped me to grow as an actor. Now I m waiting for something challenging either to romance onscreen or to play some role with grey shade " he said in a statement.

"I m glad that I got to do ...Saathiya and it became my debut show."

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