It was being predicted by the mathematicians that the virus Y2K would affect our computers with the dawn of the millennium year 2000. Their predictions may have gone wrong in the case of the computers.

But our television sets are surely affected with the virus of the K serials which is still imbibed deeply into the world of Indian television and that seems to go on without any inventible anti-virus.

Every other serial, be it Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi or Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and whether they are from the Balaji kitchen or dishes from non-Balaji ovens like Kumkum and Kajjal, now-a-days starts with the alphabet ‘K'.

Ekta Kapoor has even named his upcoming epic as Kahani Hamare Mahabharat Ki. An extra letter here and there is the order of the day.

"Numerology is a 5000 year old science, which was used for the first time in Rakesh Roshan's film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, which was a huge success at the box office in early 2000. Rakesh (Roshan) later introduced us to Ekta (Kapoor) and the rest is history, " says famed numerologist Sanjay B Jumaani.

In fact Sanjay Jumani's predictions are said to have played a major role in the success of the production company.

Today he is a key name in the television industry. More than half of the industry name their serials only after consulting him. But not every serial has the same success ratio.

"Nothing in the world can give you 100 percent success. We never misguide our clients. Numerology acts as a catalyst. It makes you feel positive and betters your success. Ultimately it's a blend of hard work and good fortune that counts the most, " explains Jumaani.

Ekta Kapoor's faith still runs deep. She also consults her good friend astrologer Sunita Menon.

Munisha Khatwani, actress and a tarot card reader, also believes in numerology. She changed her name from Monisha to Munisha after consulting Sanjay B Jumaani.

"It has surely affected every aspect of my life in a positive way, " comments Munisha. Has tarot reading also become popular with time? "The predictions made with the use of tarot cards are coming true and that's what bringing it into the limelight, " replies Munisha.

Television stars like Mukul Dev, Rageshwari, Rajeev Paul and many others are part of her clientele list.

Another actress, Aditi Shirwaikar, has also changed her name to Addite Shirwakar. "I was suffering from a lot of health problems. This was the reason I consulted a numerologist. The help I got has not only improved my health but has also enhanced my career graph, " asserts Addite.

Dheeraj Kumar, veteran producer, had in the past decided upon a special telecast for his show Ghar Ki Laxmi —Betiyann according to numerology.

"According to numerology 3-6-9 is a lucky combination for me. The channel had given me a telecast date of September 25, which adds up to 7 (2+5).

I requested the channel to air a special telecast of my soap on September 24 that adds up to 6 (2+4) which is my lucky number. Numerology does work in your favour, " comments Dheeraj.

Delving into the matter, it looks like the celestial stars continue to rule the lives of our TV actors. Well, it's justified even in other ways, too.

Whether someone in the television industry believes in numerology or not, s/he has to believe in numbers as TRP comes in terms of numbers only.

So, even if someone is a complete agnostic to numbers affecting lives, television channels will take the utmost care in teaching the person about how to fall for the game of numbers.