Here’s what happened when Jay aka Bakool wore a saree!

Bhaag Bakool Bhaag is one of the hilarious Hindi TV shows on Desi Play TV, a free Indian Channel that is available on Plex. This Indian TV show keeps the viewers entertained throughout. Bakool, the lead, is juggling between two wives. He gets married to Sheena and Jigna under unavoidable circumstances and then begins a roller coaster ride between the three of them. With plenty of twists and turns, Bhaag Bakool Bhaag keeps the viewers glued to their screens. To add to the fun, the audience will also see Bakool in a saree.

“Bhaag Bakool Bhaag is a comedy show and adding on to some fun, Bakool will be seen in a female avatar for the first time. I wore a saree and found it extremely difficult to even walk properly! I really respect all the women who carry the attire with so much grace and confidence.” Shared Jay.

“At first, I did not agree with this twist in the show but as an actor I do understand the responsibilities. If it is required for me to go out of my comfort zone and do something challenging for the show then why not, I asked myself and accepted wearing a saree. The entire process took 45 minutes and when I was ready everyone on the sets was laughing! I’m happy at least all of us could have a great time laughing!” Chuckled Jay.

Sharing more insights about this twist, Jay explained, “Bakool dons Jigna’s look because Jigna’s uncle wants to meet his son-in-law, Bakool. However, Bakool is finding out ways to escape this entire situation. He tries every possible option to run away but it is of no use and ultimately ends up wearing a saree to look like Jigna and meet her uncle.”

Watch all episodes of Bhaag Bakool Bhaag free on Desi Play TV available on Plex.  

 

All you need to know about FAST channels and Hindi entertainment options available in the USA.

The abundance of live-streaming content available online can be overwhelming for users. While there may be some great content on one platform, there may be other content that users want to access on a different platform. To access both, users would need to pay for subscriptions to both platforms, which can quickly add up in terms of cost.

FAST is gaining popularity because it offers users a way to access a variety of live-streaming content from multiple platforms without having to pay for multiple subscriptions. This flexibility and cost savings make FAST an appealing option for users who want access to a wide range of content without breaking the bank.

A substitute against heavy subscriptions 
FAST or Free Ad-supported Streaming Television is a way for users to access live-streaming television content without having to pay for a subscription. This market presents an opportunity for content owners to take advantage of a growing space with the potential for increased revenue. FAST allows users to access a variety of live-streaming television content without having to pay for multiple subscriptions, providing flexibility and cost savings.

How does FAST channel function? 
FAST channels are a way for content creators to offer live-streaming television to viewers without requiring a subscription. These channels are funded through advertisements, making them free for viewers to access. FAST channels are like traditional linear TV channels but are designed for OTT (over-the-top) and CTV (connected TV) platforms. Over the years, FAST has seen rapid growth in popularity, particularly among cord-cutters. This trend has led even cable networks to offer FAST channels to diversify their business models and remain competitive in the market.

Watch Desi Play TV Free. 
Desi Play TV is a free ad-supported streaming television channel that offers a variety of content for viewers. It is a pioneering force in the world of FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television) channels. As the first FAST Hindi entertainment channel from Viacom18, Desi Play TV offers a unique and diverse selection of Hindi TV shows for viewers for free. The channel is currently available on Plex, and it will soon be available on Sling while additional platforms will be added later.

Where can I watch Desi Play TV? 
Desi Play TV is available on Plex, and it will launch soon on Sling too.

Desi Play TV is available on Sling. (Launch blog for Sling)

What is Desi Play TV? 
Desi Play TV is the first FAST Hindi general entertainment channel from Viacom18 in the USA. Here you get access to awe-inspiring Indian stories, award-winning, and hand-picked Hindi TV shows for FREE

 

On which platforms can you watch Desi Play TV? 
Desi Play TV is now available on Sling in the US and on Plex across the US, Canada, Middle East, and Africa regions.

 

What are the benefits of watching Desi Play TV?
A- Desi Play TV is a FREE Hindi TV channel
B- This Hindi general entertainment channel features the most iconic, celebrated, and award-winning shows.
C- Here you can watch shows filled with the most popular and renowned characters
D- There’s no need for subscriptions. Desi Play TV is ad-supported so you can watch the best of Hindi TV shows for free.
E- Your favorite Desi TV shows are available with English Subtitles as well.
F- Desi Play TV streams content which connects shared tastes, values & culture in different genres like Drama, Comedy, Lifestyle, Youth, Crime and Mythology.

 

What is Sling TV? 
Sling TV is a popular live TV streaming service that offers users access to a variety of popular TV channels at a fraction of the cost of traditional cable or satellite packages. With Sling TV, users can choose from a range of different packages, each of which offers a different selection of channels, so they can tailor their subscription to their specific interests and needs.

 

Why should you watch Desi Play TV on Sling? 
You should watch Desi Play TV on Sling because it is a free Desi Channel. Unlike other entertainment services, you can watch Priceless Entertainment only on Desi Play TV. You don’t need a subscription to watch your favorite Hindi TV shows.

 

Which shows are available for free on Desi Play TV? 
The names of the shows are Na Aana Iss Des Laado (Drama), Bhaag Bakool Bhaag (Comedy), Tu Aashiqui (Drama), Dine With Colors (Lifestyle), Uttaran (Drama), Kitchen Champion (Cookery), Radha Prem Ki Deewani (Drama), Mahakaali (Mythology), Dev (Crime). You can watch all these Desi Hindi serials online for absolutely FREE.

Three Indian TV shows you must watch on Desi Play TV as your dinner-time companions

There are true gems of Indian TV shows that are iconic and evergreen. These Hindi TV shows manage to get a grip of the viewer’s attention and make a good dinner-time companion. After all, enjoying your favorite meal while watching your favorite Desi TV show makes an amazing combo! These programs allow us to chuckle and temporarily forget about our worries in the real world. We find ourselves resorting to this cosy, diverting series that we simply can’t get enough of, whether it is for binge-watching after work, during lunch, or while eating dinner with the family. Here’s looking at some of the shows available on Desi Play TV that you can watch absolutely free while having your meals:

A- Uttaran 
Mon-Sat
8 PM ET/ 8.30 PM PT
One of the most watched Hindi TV shows, Uttaran, is about two friends from quite different backgrounds named Tapasya and Ichha. Ichha, Tapasya’s best friend, is the daughter of the maid, while Tapasya is the spoilt daughter of a wealthy man. While society cannot distinguish between the two, love does. Veer falls in love with Ichha after Tapasya first turns down his marriage proposal, and Tapasya finds it impossible to tolerate it. When Tapasya and Veer are married, the show takes an intriguing turn as the closest friends become embroiled in a love triangle with a hapless Veer at its centre. Will Tapasya and Ichha’s friendship continue to be the same? Will their friendship experience any significant ups and downs? Are they going to oppose it?

Watch all episodes of Uttaran free only on Desi Play TV available on Plex. 

B- Tu Aashiqui 
Mon-Sat
8.30 PM ET/ 9 PM PT
How about watching an Indian musical drama romance while enjoying your favorite dish? Do you enjoy watching Indian musical dramas with romantic themes? You’re all set! Watch “Tu Aashiqui, your very own Desi TV show, which tells the narrative of Pankti and Ahaan as they attempt to progress their relationship. Pankti, the mistress of a wealthy man, goes through life as a helpless victim. Pankti grew up with Pran in her home because of her sister Anaaya’s past connection with him. Any harm can be prevented by a mother, but what if the mother sold her own daughter? Anita, Pankti’s mother, suffered the same fate after selling her daughter to Pran to live a life of luxury. In our story, Pankti’s savior is Ahaan. Do watch all the episodes of Tu Aashiqui free only on Desi Play TV available on Plex.

C- Na Aana Iss Des Laado 
Mon-Sat
9 PM ET/ 9.30 PM PT
The Hindi TV Show Na Aana Iss Des Laado’ raises its voice against women in the Indian hinterlands. Veerpur’s powerful matriarch believes in and propagates the absolute suppression of women.  However, Ammaji’s own grandchildren are displacing her outdated and strict ideas. A conflict between two conflicting ideologies—regressive traditions and progressive values—erupts as a result. The great premise and compelling characters in the show will keep you engrossed.  Watch all episodes of Na Aana Iss Des Laado free only on Desi Play TV available on Plex.

These Male actors from Hindi TV shows know how to rule the hearts

There are a host of male leads from Desi TV shows who make their way into the viewer’s hearts by entertaining them on the small screen with their charisma and acting skills. Out of all, there are a few leading men who capture the viewer’s attention way more than others. Here’s looking at some of the leading men from the Desi Play TV family who don’t just win hearts because of their looks but also because of the way they portray their respective characters on-screen:

A- Arjun from Kitchen Champion 

The handsome hunk Arjun Bijlani has been a part of the entertainment industry for quite some time now. The actor never fails to win hearts with his charisma and talent. Various roles performed by him on the small screen have been etched in the viewer’s mind also making him a popular actor in the showbiz world. Arjun is not just adored as a talented actor, but he receives equal love from the audience as a fun-loving host in the Desi TV show Kitchen Champion. He can be seen as one happy host making everyone around him happy on the show. He is a complete joy to watch on the TV thanks to his brilliance, charming demeanour, expressive eyes, and sweet smile.

B- Ashish Chaudhary 

Ashish Chaudhary is undoubtedly a good-looking actor who also knows how to nail every role he picks up. Ashish plays the lead in the Hindi TV show ‘Dev’. The actor has the knack of effortlessly entering the skin of the character. No wonder his charming personality also adds up to his on-screen roles and his no-filter look does all the talking!  

C- Nandish Sandhu 

Nandish Sandhu who plays Veer Singh Bundela in the Hindi TV show Uttaran became a household name. With his innocent looks and acting skills, the actor has been winning hearts. He exudes a calm, composed personality, and plays a mature character on-screen with utmost ease. Other than his good looks his killer smile is also a hit among the viewers.

Dev taught me how to bring a character to life: Ashish Chaudhary

Actor Ashish Chaudhary who plays Dev, a curious and genius detective in the Desi TV serial ‘Dev’ says that his different experiences related to the show taught him to put life into a character. “I am glad, Dev’s character came into my kitty. It has taught me how to give life to a character way more than I had ever done before in my previous roles. It gave me another level of confidence that I can look into roles other than comedy and films”.

“I don’t have a background in the film industry. During the initial days, nobody knows what sort of roles would work for an individual and that was the case with me as well. That’s why I used to take up several roles for granted but that clearly didn’t work in my favor. Today, I can confidently say, after all these years of hard work and the experience I have gained, at least I know what’s required to bring a character to life.”

Talking more about the show Dev, Ashish shared, “To give my best for Dev’s character I had prepared a few notes on my phone. It was a kind of a to-do list for me stating how Dev needs to express, right from his body language to the way he raises his eyebrows and even voice modulation wherever it was required.”

“All of this helped me to a great extent in doing justice to Dev’s character and as a result when I step out, I receive much love and appreciation from the audience. I feel content that they know me as Dev way more than they know me as Ashish.”

For Ashish, acting was never his first choice. “I took up acting as a hobby. Never imagined that I will become an actor. But I have come a long way in this field and out of all those characters I have played, Dev is close to my heart also because the character itself has taught me so much.”

All episodes of Dev are available for free only on Desi Play TV. Watch now.

Sachit Patil aka Prem shared his experiences of playing a double role in Radha Prem Ki Deewani

Desi TV show Radha Prem Ki Deewani has been surprising its viewers with plenty of interesting twists and turns. From the unexpected marriage between Radha and Prem to Radha entering Prem’s life once again, this Hindi TV show offers several high points keeping the viewers glued to their screens. Actor Sachit Patil who plays the lead in the show will also be seen in a double role.

The viewers will see a new twist wherein Kashyap Nande will enter the show. Sachit will essay on the role of Prem and Kashyap. Sachit’s appearance in this new role will be completely different. Additionally, it would be his first time performing two roles simultaneously on the screen.

“Playing the character of Kashyap and Prem at the same time was a little tough for me because the personas are poles apart,” Shared Sachin while talking about his two different roles.

“Kashyap is way too rowdy and ruffian. My entire look as Kashyap is extremely loud as compared to Prem. Prem and Kashyap are completely opposite personalities, but I relate to most of Prem’s qualities. Kashyap’s entry on the other hand will bring several twists and turns not just in the show but also in Radha’s life”. Added Sachit.

Sachit also spilt the beans about Prem’s character who is successful on the professional front but reveals his soft side only in front of his mother. “Prem’s character on the other hand is a successful businessman but at the same time he is ruthless. He exudes confidence but he can never accept others ruling him. He always believes in doing things either by hook or crook. His family members are dependent on him, and Prem is close to his mother and sister.”

“The soft side of this character is mostly revealed only during several conversations between his mom and Prem. Radha on the other hand is a calm, composed girl. So, that’s the point when viewers will get to know whether Radha is able to change Prem for his good sake or not.”

All the episodes of Radha Prem Ki Deewani are available for free only on Desi Play TV available on Plex

I will be happy to grab roles that break my chocolate boy image: Jay Soni

Jay aka Bakool from the Indian TV show Bhaag Bakool Bhaag has donned several roles on the small screen and enjoys the way his acting career graph has shaped up so far. However, the actor also agrees that some of his roles landed him in a chocolate boy image and that he wishes to take up roles that would help him break this image.

“Now that people have seen me as a cute chocolate boy too often, I want to do everything else instead. I want to portray a wealthy, pampered brat who is a casanova. Imagine how it will appear that this guy isn’t a bitchy person by face if I perform such roles with this look and body! I prefer to play such roles rather than the same old thing over and over. I have a passion for acting, but there are other reasons why individuals enter it. If you truly have passion, you will achieve the best results.” Added Jay.

The talented actor also feels that there are several similarities between his on-screen character Bakool and himself except for one. “Bakool is hard working, honest and a simple guy who can never think of bluffing anyone. Somehow circumstances put him in a situation where he is stuck between 2 wives. While trying to solve one problem, the other problem crops up. Thankfully I’m not stuck in a situation like that, but I do relate to all the other positive qualities of Bakool.”

Bakool also shares a jovial relationship with Harry who plays his best friend in the show. “ Bakool hides nothing from his best friend. He reaches out to Harry during all the tough times. Friends are the ones who also come up with a solution to your problems and for Harry it’s his best friend.”

“Bakool never holds back his sorrows in front of Harry, and he can be himself. He cries and shares his sorrows and happiness equally. Sometimes both also end up fighting each other but Bakool can only think of Harry as his go-to person to share his sorrows and happiness come what may.” Shared Jay.

For a hearty laugh, watch all episodes of Bhaag Bakool Bhaag absolutely free only on Desi Play TV available on Plex 

Lots of physical and mental strength was required to portray a character like Ammaji on-screen: Meghna Mallik

Meghna Mallik’s role as Ammaji in the Hindi TV show ‘Na Aana Iss Des Laado’ is strong enough to send shivers down the spine. The actress admits that the character itself was beyond her age and gender. “I felt it was different when I first started working on it, and I wanted to keep it that way. It took a lot of hard work to maintain it differently throughout the show. There was no discomfort in portraying Ammaji’s character on screen because age and gender never affected me. My only aim was to give my best.” Shared Meghna.

The actress however agrees that Ammaji’s character demanded a lot of physical and mental strength from her. “There’s a certain body language which Ammaji’s character maintains throughout the show. To maintain that consistency in body language, a lot of physical and mental strength was required at my end. Ammaji also delivers heavy dialogues and that was challenging for me initially.” Added Meghna.

Mallik has proved her mettle in various other shows as well, but she feels that Ammaji’s character is challenging at the same time, it also helped her to move out of her comfort zone. “I have been a part of many other shows, but Ammaji’s character was challenging enough to push me out of my comfort zone. I also feel that on TV, there’s a limiared scope to explore characters as the range of characters is limited on this medium. I believe in experimenting with different shades of characters and that’s why I agreed to play Ammaji in Na Aana Iss Des Laado.”

“Being a part of a project where a character becomes so popular that it changes you as a person for good. That’s when you progress as an artist. But you can’t take the character home and that’s why for me an intense character like Ammaji is always restricted only to the on-screen performance. It doesn’t stay with me mentally all the time” Shared Meghna.

You can watch all episodes of Na Aana Iss Des Laado free only on Desi Play TV available on Plex

Recipe ideas from ‘Dine with Colors’ that you can prepare in 5-10 minutes

‘Quick’ is the secret mantra in our fast-paced lifestyle and hectic schedules. Nothing is better than a delectable recipe that can be prepared quickly. The likelihood of preparing a dish regularly increases with the ease of preparation. Every day, we are on the lookout for meals that can be prepared quickly and cover all the meal courses. There are also times when we skip breakfast due to a lack of sufficient time. So, the next time you’re hungry or pressed for time, consider making some of these delectable recipes. These easy-to-cook recipes from the Hindi TV shows ‘Dine With Colors’ can be prepared in just 10 to 15 minutes. Be ready to note down!

A- Brussel Sprouts Salad 

This continental cuisine requires only these ingredients:

  • A bowl of baby Arugula
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic dressing
  • 1 bowl Spinach
  • 1 cup onion
  • 1 cup hard palms
  • ½ cup candies walnuts
  • ½ cup Shallots
  • 1 cup Brussel Sprouts

How to prepare? 

  • In a pan lightly fry Brussel Sprouts and Shallots
  • Mix Arugula, Spinach, Onions and Hard Palms
  • Then add Walnuts, Shallots and Brussel Sprouts along with Balsamic dressing.
  • Mix everything well
  • Serve cold.

B- Tandoori Artichoke Hearts 

To prepare Tandoori Artichoke Hearts, here are the following ingredients that you must have:

  • 6 Artichoke Hearts

To prepare Tandoori Marinade:

  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • Pinch of Saffron
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • Mint and Tamarind Chutney (can be readymade)

How to prepare? 

  • In a bowl, mix all the ingredients of the Marinade
  • Then Marinate the Artichoke Hearts
  • Keep the mixture aside for 15 minutes
  • Now Skewer the Hearts in an oven and roast them at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
  • It tastes best when served with Mint and Tamarind Chutney

C- Bombay Tarkari Pulao

Here’s a list of ingredients you need to prepare Bombay Tarkati Pulao: 

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • ½ cup chopped Red onions
  • 1 cup chopped Brocolli, Zucchini, Carrots and whole green peas
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 cup steamed Basmati rice

How to prepare?

  • First, in a pan, heat the vegetable oil.
  • Now add cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste and Onions.
  • Saute for some time then add mixed vegetables
  • Now add turmeric and Garam Masala.
  • Let it cook for 5 minutes
  • Now add steamed Basmati rice
  • Mix it well and serve it with Raita. (side dish)

 Watch Dine With Colors only on Desi Play TV available on Plex

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