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10 years of Didi No. 1: Times when host-actress Rachna Banerjee stole hearts with her charm

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Sep 19, 2020, 11:42 IST
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10 years of Didi No. 1: Times when host-actress Rachna Banerjee stole hearts with her charm

Popular Bengali television show ‘Didi No. 1’ has turned 10. Well, it isn’t easy to keep the audience hooked to the TV screens and enjoy such popularity for all these years. Well, the credit goes to an interesting game format, participants and host Rachna Banerjee who has become ‘Didi’ beyond her celebrity avatar. With her charm, eloquence, and affable nature, Rachna has been ruling hearts just like she did with her hit films actress many Indian languages. (Photo: Facebook)

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​Undeniable charm

Rachna is certainly one of the most successful actresses of Tollywood. She enjoys a huge fanbase across the regional entertainment industries. Rachna, who shared the screen with Amitabh Bachchan in Sooryavansham, has done films in Odia, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada apart from Bengali movies. She is having a successful inning on television as a host. Well, the first thing the host gets from the contestants of the show is tons of compliments. The participants shower praises on Didi Rachna, who is drop-dead gorgeous. The actress has a charm that none can deny and she can make guys go weak in the knees with a single glance. (Photo: Facebook)

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​Affable nature

Rachna is known for her friendly attitude. The show welcomes celebrity participants as well as commoners. Rachna instantly makes the participant feel comfortable. Many a times, the participants confessed on camera how they were apprehensive before approaching Didi for a photo or a friendly talk. But Rachna made them feel comfortable instantly and welcomed them with a broad smile whenever approached. Rachna is very popular among the industry peers who describe her as a good human being. (Photo: Facebook)

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​‘Didi Rachna’

Beyond her charismatic persona and celebrity status, Rachna has made a place for herself in the hearts of the audience. Her affable nature, lively attitude, empathic behaviour have won hearts time and again. No wonder, she has become ‘Didi’ to the viewers who are hooked to the show. Rachna is not only popular among urban audiences but also among the rural audiences. Viewers go gaga just to catch her single glimpse. (Photo: Facebook)

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​A friendly advisor

The show provides a platform to the ladies who share their struggle on the show. Many-a-time, they break into tears while sharing the heart-wrenching tale of their lives. Being a host Rachna not only handles the situation but also gives them friendly suggestions and inspires them to keep the fighting spirit on. A number of times, participants came back to the show later and shared how their lives have changed after appearing on the show. 'Didi No. 1' has not only given them popularity but also helped them meet a person who inspired them to keep on fighting or chase their dreams. In fact, Rachna can be seen speaking with the participants off-camera too praising their everyday fight and giving a friendly suggestion or two. (Photo: Facebook)

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​Lively nature

The actress is full of life. Her spontaneous response and lively attitude, makes the show even more interesting. The actress is a good dancer and never hesitates to show some thumkas on the stage too. Look at her candid expression during the show...

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​Hardworking and punctual

Rachna is one of those celebrities who enter the shooting set right on time. She is hardworking and ever-smiling no matter how hectic the schedule is. She always keeps the shooting set high on energy with her presence. Her punctuality and hardworking nature inspire other team members, too. (Photo: Facebook)

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Satyabrata Datta
2089 days ago
She is really an idol for any woman and inspiring for men
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