Jhalak makers want gossip, flirting and rivalry for TRPs: Bhagyashree

Bhagyashree of Maine Pyaar Kiya fame put on her dancing shoes for the third season of reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" but became the first one to get voted out. She says the show was more about generating gossip and creating rivalry than about dancing alone. "For me, 'Jhalak...' was a wonderful opportunity to learn dance. But after joining, I found out that it wasn't really just a dance reality show, " Bhagyashree told over phone from Mumbai. "They wanted a strong element of gossip, rivalry, competition, flirting, etc and I couldn't get myself to be a part of all that. It's not me and it's not the way I have been brought up, " she added. Bhagyashree's presence on the show came as a surprise. The actress, who claimed to have two left feet when it came to dancing, says she accepted the offer because she was keen to "learn how to dance". "When I was asked to participate, it was given that it is a programme where non-dancers would get to learn different types of dance forms and would then perform. But sadly, it didn't turn out to be so. "People actually came up to me and said, 'Why don't you go ahead and just do something (gossip, backbiting) for TRPs?' For me, a reality show like 'Jhalak...' was supposed to be like its international counterpart 'Dancing With The Stars' - people fall and get hurt there for real, people get angry at their choreographers if they can't learn a step - but what was happening here put me off entirely, " she said. She disliked the way things were manipulated on the show. But Bhagyashree enjoyed working with her choreographer Toby Fernandes and performing on stage and says she won't mind going back to the show. The show is going to have one of the evicted contestants to join back as the wild card entry and Bhagyashree says she would like to be the lucky one. "I'm looking forward to the wild card entry because I had a fantastic choreographer and teacher in the form of Toby Fernandes. I have learnt dancing from him. The only thing I was upset about was they were trying to project me as someone else and I didn't like that. But I have forgiven them because I can't hold vengeance against anyone." For now, the 40-year-old actress, who hails from Maharashtra, is excited about the release of her first ever Marathi film "Zhak Marli Bayko Keli". In the film, Bhagyashree plays a woman whose husband gets romantically involved with another woman. On being asked about her experience of doing the film, she said: "It feels wonderful to be doing a film finally in my mother tongue. I always looked forward to working in one but somehow it didn't work - either the script wasn't right or I didn't have dates or there was some or the other issue. So all these things made it nearly impossible for me to do any Marathi film." Bhagyashree is also doing a Bollywood film titled "Red Alert - The War Within" along with Suniel Shetty. She is looking forward to doing more films in Hindi because she feels "the industry today is booming with new themes and subjects that are being treated with a fresh perspective". "A very different kind of cinema is being experimented with in the industry. So I would surely want to be back in Bollywood with something different."

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Many guys will turn up and would die to marry her: Ravi Kishen

Rakhi Sawant surely knows how to be in news without any help of a PR. At present the controversial girl is featured all around media with her new reality show on NDTV Imagine, Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, which would make Rakhi meet her future husband. We spoke with some of the television celebs and tried to find out, what they think about this new show, whether they would ever have contested in such a show in which Rakhi is involved and also whether the show would earn TRP’s for the channel. Chetan Hansraj: I don’t know much about the show but I think it’s an over hyped show. No, I would never have been a contestant on such a show. As far as channel’s TRP is concerned, I don’t want to comment on it. Saurav Pandey: Rakhi is a good friend of mine. I wouldn’t like to say something negative but actually I was wondering that which guy would like to marry Rakhi Sawant. I am just waiting for the show very eagerly, just to see that what type of guys will come to marry Rakhi Sawant. Guys like Salman Khan or Shah Rukh Khan. No, I wouldn’t like to marry her as she is a good friend and I am happy to be her friend only. But I believe the channel will earn a lot of TRP from this show because everyone is looking forward to this fun and drama filled show. Amit verma: I am speechless, what do I say but yes, I feel it’s a very unique concept; its weird as well as unique way of getting married. But I would definitely not like to try or experiment such ways of wedding. It is something that only Rakhi can do as she can only experiment on such issues. I respect her for that. I wouldn’t like to marry her as I think Rakhi is better as a sister and I would love to have a sister as mischievous as Rakhi. I think the show will give the channel a lot of publicity and TRP. Even I am looking forward to this show. I think this show will help the channel to gain back its position. Ravi Kishen: It’s a fantastic concept. I am happy about the show and may god bless Rakhi to get the best possible soul mate this time. She is a lonely soul and she deserves someone who can understand her well. People always tell her dramebaaz and all but I think she is a nice girl. I know many guys will turn up and would die to marry her but I can’t because I am already married. If I would have been a bachelor then too I don’t think so I would have been a perfect match for her. Sharad Kelkar: I don’t know much about the show, but yes I have heard about this show and its inspired by the show called bachelors. But good this concept is being used in the Indian television. Very honestly I wouldn’t like to marry Rakhi Sawant at all but yes, she has always helped the various channels when it comes to TRP’s.

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I go for a lot of colors: Ranvijay Singh

Q. How would you define fashion? A. Fashion for me would be basically in being comfortable in what you wear. One should not follow fashion trends and just wear what they think they can carry off and not be and be confident with whatever you wear. Q. Where do you normally shop your clothes from? A. I buy my stuff from abroad as mostly I am shooting for Roadies. Q. Which brands do you prefer to buy? A. My favorite jeans brands are Zara, River Island and Top man is also great; it’s from U.K. Some local designers in Australia are also good and a few brands which all of us know, Guess and Diesel. Q. Do you often visit fashion shows? A. I just went to Kolkatta Fashion Week to walk for Narendra Kumar. Q. Who is your favorite fashion designer? A. Narendra Kumar. Q. Which is the costliest outfit you have bought till date? A. Calvin Klein suits and Armani suits. Q. Which is your favorite party wear? A. For formal parties its always suits, otherwise if its casual parties then I would like to wear nice denim jeans with sports shoes; may be a waist coat or a tee shirt and some accessories. Q. What do you generally dress up while relaxing at your home? A. Shorts and a vest or a tee shirt. Q. Any particular colors you opt for while buying your clothes? A. No, I go for a lot of colors. Q. Any fashion tip you would like to give to our readers? A. Just be confident about yourself and wear what you believe in and not follow any kind of trend.

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I'll do what I can to be number one and compete with SRK: Shreyas Talpade

It's a dog eat dog situation when you enter the political battlefield. You ready for it? Well, let me clear the air. I was invited by the CM for the PM's party meet. They all spoke well and we sat there for a good couple of hours. I was accompanied by Subhash Ghai and Manmohan Shetty. I wanted to meet our PM because I respect that person a lot but we didn't get a chance. I wasn't supporting any party as such. I was just invited and I had to honour the invite. Today our job doesn't end by going and voting. It's a little bit more than that. Post 26/11, we all are shaken up. Ab maamla ghar tak aa gaya hain. Today, one has to be a bit more responsible and involved, and if that involvement means me getting into politics, I really don't mind. So may be in the next elections, you'll see my involvement. There is a price you pay when you join politics. How do you deal with it? To a certain extent it is. Every now and then you hear some candidate being shot or murdered. Politics has become dirty. Someone told me that even today; the ratio of good people is more than that of the bad. When this same ratio is flipped, we need to be alarmed about. Having said that, there are lots more educated people coming into politics now and are trying for a change. And things will change. Perhaps it might take two more elections or let's say one more. We have got everything inherited from our ancestors and it's time we give something back to our future generation. It seems you've lost trust somewhere. You're right. I've lost faith completely post 26/11. I don't trust anyone. I just want that faith to come back. The whole idea is to trust someone or someone trusts you. I was in South Africa when the Taj and Trident incident happened. I was there for the next thirty days and missed being part of those rallies and ceremonies. I wanted to be with my India and my people in time of grief. I was frustrated. In fact, post 26/11; people have become a bit responsible if not trustworthy. With so many successors ahead of you, as a youngster, how far do you want to reach in politics? Let's say in acting, I want to be number one. I want to be the best and I'll do what I can to compete with SRK, Ranbir Kapoor or whoever. Politics is a completely different ball game all together. Politics is all about coming together than competing with each other. My idea is not to be the PM of India. But even if I can do something in my locality, it'll be great. If I can make my area secured, I've won my election. How much room is there for idealism in political leadership and achieving your goals? I think idealism is the factor that'll prompt you or motivate you to do certain things. The word idealism exists but it's time we need to give some meaning and depth to it. Each party started off with some ideology and down the line we see that it has gone for a complete toss. Few days back I read an interview where Mr. Sanjay Dutt was asked about his manifesto which stated that the party will ban English and there won't be computers, machines won't be used for farming, etc. When asked Mr. Dutt on his comments about the manifesto, he said, "I was busy campaigning. I didn't have time to read it". My question is - What was Mr. Dutt campaigning about? I think that things are really going wrong somewhere. Is there any room for idealism here? Do you ever stop and think back how you could've handled things differently if you weren't an actor? I don't know what I would've done. Probably get a stable job in a nationalized bank. And before you ask why a bank job, because there is an inter bank drama competition. That's how my hobby can be fulfilled. If a young person came to you who wanted to live a life of activism, a political life, what would your advice be to him? When I started doing Iqbal, there was one thing that Nagesh Kukunoor told me that if I ever wanted to succeed as an actor, I just needed to be honest with myself and the character I was portraying. I'd like to advice all youngsters to be honest to themselves in whatever they do. What do you see as the biggest challenge ahead? Not just for you and India, but for the world which is heading quick in the 21st century? At the moment, the biggest problem we are facing is security. Every side and part of the world is under tremendous tension. We are more worried now and want to find out who has come to live next to us, meaning our neighbours. Who are they? Where have they come from? etc. The trust and security issue is what we need to handle in the current scenario. Most of our revenue is going in defense services, arms and ammunitions. So if that's the case, why is there a lapse in security each year? Get it sorted man! Tomorrow if you join politics, what would be your Indian Dream? Everybody wants to see India on the global map, the next super power, etc. That's secondary. I want to get my faith back and that's my primary concern. And not just me. The whole nation wants to get their sense of security and faith in the political scenario and the security of our country. If they can do that, I'll be like a King. That for me is my Indian Dream. Are you happy in the small space you've made for yourself in the industry? I am very happy. I am also ambitious and want to grow and achieve a lot of things. I know I will but want to give a bit of time to it. I want to stay here for a long time. So with the pace I'm going, I am safe and sound. But in my entire journey, I'd love to work with Raj Kumar Santoshi because I think he has got a very honest and an aggressive approach towards all his films. Mani Ratnam is the next director I'd love to work with because of his superb and diverse filmography. Having said that, I've also worked with a completely different school of directors. From Nagesh and Shyam Benegal to Farah Khan.

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I don't dig for men: Aarti Chabaria

Q. What type of man do you dig for? A. First of all, I don’t dig for man. I prefer a self-made man, who’s down to earth. One who’s loving and caring. Someone who understands me and pampers me a lot. He should have respect for my parents. He should also have a killer smile. Q. Your favourite romantic getaway would be… A. Gold coast. It’s a beautiful beach in Australia. In India, it would be Goa. Q. Do you believe that men are from mars and women from Venus? A. No. I don’t. Q. Which man inspires you the most? A. My dad for the person he is. He is head strong, focused in life, very intelligent and educated. He has taught me that money isn’t all that matters in life. He believes in good will. He has proved to be a great husband and the greatest father. Q. If given a chance to date a historical character who would he be and why? A. Hitler. Maybe I would have brought out the romantic angle in him and prevented Second World War from taking place. Q. You believe in one night stand or commitment? A. Definitely, commitment. Q. Can a man and a woman have a platonic relationship? A. People say that a man and a woman can’t be friends, but I believe that they can take care of each other without any sexual feelings attached to it. Q. Your first crush? A. There was a cute boy residing in my society. I used to go and stand for my school bus half an hour before to take a glimpse of this boy. Q. Your take on institution of marriage from the point of view of you being a bachelor? A. Indian culture and rashams are very rich and meaningful. Our traditions and culture should definitely be followed. I feel marriage is a very important part of anyone’s life. Q. What would you do if your man is found to be a gay? A. First of all, I can never fall for a guy who’s a gay. His body language and behaviour would easily suggest his state. Q. Is the sense of humour most important to you? A. It’s not the most important. The most important is that the guy should love me. There should be an argument between us on the fact that who loves whom the most.

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Amrita Arora's dream honeymoon in Europe

'Matches are made in heaven!'

How perfect is this saying in the case of the recently wedded Bollywood lass Amrita Arora. After a three day wedding ceremony, Amrita and her hubby Shakeel Ladhak have set off on the blissful path of a married life. we came across these images that shout out the idyllic life these two are currently enjoying.

Amrita and Shakeel are back from their three-week honeymoon in Europe. The ever shimmering lass describes her honeymoon as nothing but a fantastic road trip. The couple had originally planned to go to Mexico, but had to change the venue because of the civil strife there. The trip, which was entirely planned by Shakeel, started from Barcelona to Spain, Paris, Italy, Capri, Venice, Florence and London.

Amrita, who is known for being a shopoholic was for a change subdued as the trip was aimed more at exploring the cities and locals they visited. Though most of the destinations are prime shopping spots, Amrita managed to hold her resolute, and by the look of the images, we are certain that she enjoyed herself.

One thing is for sure, at the end of their honeymoon, the couple is soaring on cloud nine and we wish them all the luck for the years to come.

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IPL to hunt for the next Bollywood actress from the stadium crowd

The IPL has become one of the most awaited sporting tournaments in India and the world at large, quite akin to the gladiator matches in ancient Rome. Adding to this already heady mixture of sport and entertainment is a unique contest, which the IPL Chairman Lalit Modi along with the franchise owners Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty announced. The DLF-IPL 2 will have an initiative attached to it and that is lining up a mini-beauty pageant, named Miss Bollywood SA.

At all the 56 league games, one girl from the crowd will be named a winner at each of the games. One finalist from each venue will be chosen, leaving eight winners in the final round to be held on May 24 during the final. This final lucky winner could earn a role in a Hindi film, Rand 50,000 and also the title of Miss Bollywood SA. The winner will be chosen by a special panel.

Winners will be shown on the big screen at every match during the second five-minute strategy break. Fans too can vote for each match winner on the official website of IPL.

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Star Plus becomes the co-sponsor for Kolkata Knight Riders

Two formidable stars in the business of entertainment in India, Star Plus and Shah Rukh Khan, have now come together with yet another innovation. For the first time in India, a Hindi general entertainment channel is a team co-sponsor at the IPL. Star Plus has partnered with Shah Rukh Khan's team 'Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) for the upcoming Indian Premiere League II cricket tournament. The 'KKR' players will have the Star Plus logo prominently displayed on the back of their T-shirts during the world's most enjoyed television experience.

Keertan Adyanthaya, Star Plus' EVP and GM said, "STAR Plus and Shah Rukh Khan have had a long-standing association with each other and are partners in the true sense of the word. It is indeed a pleasure to have the 'Kolkata Knight Riders' team wear T-shirts with our logo as they endeavor to win the IPL."

Speaking on this association, Shah Rukh Khan said, "Star is like a family to me and it's an absolute pleasure that they are partnering the 'KKR' in our quest to win the championship."

Star Plus and Shah Rukh Khan first came together with 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' in 2006. SRK then did 'Kya Aap Panchvi Pass Se Tez Hai' in 2008 and now in 2009, they have come together for The Indian Premier League.

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