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Sanjay's no Jhalak

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is indisposed and is unable to shoot for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. With the flu epidemic in the city, we assume Bhansali too has not been spared.

It is learnt that the director is suffering from high fever and is in no condition to face the camera as judge on the Sony dance show. So, in tonight's episode, it will only be Farah Khan and Shilpa Shetty doing the judging.

Considering that last week, there was high drama from the ousted contestant Akashh Deep Saigal, wonder what is in store today. Sanjay better take rest, you don't know what the ousted contestant might do this time around!

http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2006/october/144902.htm

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Be a Loser! all the way up
By: Kasmin Fernandes
October 11, 2006

Why Akashh is a bad loser

As soon as Akashh Deep Saigal was voted out of the show, he grabbed the mike from the anchors and let go a volley at the judges. Ironically, the Tarot card reader asked to predict their future in the same episode — before Akashh was eliminated — predicted he is a "bad loser" and needs to take failure with a pinch of salt.

Akashh told judge and ex-girlfiend Farah Khan that he had always respected her but "today have lost all admiration for you". When director Sanjay Leela Bhansali tried to calm him down, he declared, "Ten years down the line, I will show you where I am and where you will be."

He then targetted actor Shilpa Shetty and told her she was the worst judge, constantly looking for ishaaras from Sandip Soparrkar to give points." His co-contestants weren't spared either.

He told Shveta Salve, "You may be a good dancer, but you're not a good human being." He also questioned how Mahesh Manjrekar fetched high scores for performing "lezim salsa", while he was given less marks for bhangra.

http://www.mid-day.com/yourlife/2006/october/144899.htm

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Shruti

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Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa: Ajay Jadeja shows the true sportsman spirit

Ajay Jadeja makes his exit from 'Jhalak..' in the most unbelievably gallant manner.

This week's eliminated celeb on 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Dancing With The Stars' (Sony) will be remembered for his flamboyance and also for being a good sport. The sportsman that he is, Ajay Jadeja turned the loss into an absolute victory.

"I have been ranked the lowest, four out of the five weeks, since the start of the series," says Ajay. He had come to the sets with gifts for all and the cool dude's thoughtful gestures left everybody with tears in their eyes.

He gifted Farah Khan a teapot, Sanjay Leela Bhansali a wallet and Shilpa Shetty a T-shirt which had 'Too Hot To Handle' inscribed on it. Shilpa slipped it on top of her designer dress and did a final dance with him. And he presented a lovely timepiece to his ever late coming choreographer Rea Krishnatraye.

'It's been a lifetime experience. Learning something has always excited me and all the good and bad days that I had in learning new forms of dancing are going to be treasured," smiles Ajay.

On how much hard work it entailed, he says, "I enjoyed it so much that I never ever took it as a tough task to perform. Every minute I put in only got me better results. When you learn, you improve and that keeps you going."

Ajay talks of bonding with all on the sets. "It was great getting to know the participants and all those who worked to put the show together. Mahesh Manjrekar and I shared the same van so ended up spending a lot of time together and he is great person to know. I got along well with Lungi too. It will be unfair for me to say who is most likely to win as they are all good and deserve to be there," enthuses Ajay.

Practical as ever, he says, "I look at life positively. We are all running after happiness and for me, it is important to turn a sad moment into happiness. Left to me, I'd never have wanted to be out of the show but there are realities that one must accept gracefully."

Will he keep up the dance practice? "Yes, but not at the same pace as that was purely for a competition," says Ajay and adds, "My wife Aditi, on hearing that I was eliminated, said, "I am proud of my husband", and that says it all."

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1057987

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Shruti

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Its all hugs for Sandip

Ace choreographer Sandip Soparrkar was in for a surprise when he came on the sets of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa..' (Sony).

The green room was filled with all the celebs and choreographers who began singing to wish him on his birthday.

On being ousted, Akashdeep had gone on record criticising Sandip for giving 'ishaaras' to the judges after all the pairs performed.

Shilpa Shetty gave Sandip a tight hug wishing him for his birthday and all on the sets were teasing him that the 'ishaaras' seem to have worked and that model Jesse Randhawa better watch out!

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1057993

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Shruti

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Mona ka karva chauth

Mona Singh

Mona Singh was fasting on Tuesday, as it was Karva Chauth. Immediately after the Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa shoot, she made a hasty exit from the sets. We didn't spot Karan Oberoi there, even though he'd dropped in earlier to meet her.

Interestingly, Mona was the only one who was spared from Akashh Deep's outburst last week. Says Mona, "He was sweet and treated me like his little sister. But I was scared about what he was going to say that day, but since I'm the youngest in the lot, I think he was protective about me."

Lucky you, Mona. Especially considering how Sachin Pilgaonkar and Rajeshwari Sachdev's 15-year sibling revelry turned sour during last season's Nach Baliye. Dance contest jeetne ke liye kuch bhi karega.

http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2006/october/144942.htm

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Jadeja's aakhri Jhalak

Farah Khan with a teapot, Rea Krishnatraye with the alarm clock and Shilpa Shetty wears the Too Hot To Handle T-shirt

Unlike the tamasha Akashh Deep created post his exit from Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, this week's ousted contestant, Ajay Jadeja was a real sport. He left everyone in tears on the Sony dance show thanks to his oh-so-cute gestures.

He gifted Farah Khan a teapot (because she used to call him a teapot while dancing), Shilpa Shetty was given a T-shirt with 'Too hot to handle' written on it, while Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who was not on the scene as he was indisposed, was given a wallet to shower notes on other contestants!

Ajay's choreographer, Rea Krishnatraye, got an alarm clock because she was perennially late for dance rehearsals. Shilpa was so moved that she actually wore the T-shirt and had the last dance with Jaddu. Now that's what we call true sportsmanship!

http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2006/october/144942.htm

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Shruti

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Jab Bhansali ki ghanti baji!

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Parmeet Sethi

The previously indisposed judge Sanjay Leela Bhansali was back on the sets of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Wednesday. And boy did he return with a shout!

At the start of that particular episode, the incessant ringing of cell phones was proving to be a nuisance for the producers.

An irritated Parmeet Sethi hollered into the mike and told the audience to switch their cell phones off.

But just when they were starting over, a cell phone began to ring yet again. A furious Parmeet Sethi began venting, only to realise that this time it was Bhansali's cell that was the culprit. While a sheepish Bhansali didn't know what to do, Parmeet turned apologetic!

Bhansali dear, you'll be surprised to know rules that apply to everyone, capische?

http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2006/october/144991.htm

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Farah wanted me out: Akashh Deep Saigal
Rachna Kanwar

'Jhalak Dikhla Ja' exploded with Akashh Deep Saigal's verbal volleys when he was ousted from the popular dance show on Sony.

The actor who was receiving flak from the judges, Farah Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Sanjay Leela Bhansali right from the beginning felt that it wasn't an angry outburst but an emotional talk. "Whatever was happening on the show wasn't right and somebody had to tell them that. Everyone felt it and I was asked the question again and again by the journalists and my fans. You can't fool the audience. Farah wanted me out of the show and it was quite evident. I am not here to criticize anyone and I am saying this with due respect to all my fellow contestants, but when Sanjeev Kapoor went totally off beat he was still given 18 while I was given much lower marks. C'mon I am not some child in a nursery with a lollipop in my mouth. I understand all these things and so does the 'janta'", said a miffed Akashh Deep.

The hunky actor lashed out at the judges on National TV when they said that according to them Akashh Deep should be out. The actor who performed Samba on the popular Bollywood track, 'Rang De Basanti' looked visibly moved, "Well, when they said that I thought they had guts, because to say something like that on your face needs courage. But then I also have a lot of 'himmat'. I have earned my bread and the name that I have in my field on my own. I am not some roadside character; I am a celebrity in my own right. I lead a respectful life. I am answerable to my fans. If I had kept quite after facing all this, what respect would they have left for me?" he clarifies.

Akashh Deep felt that the judges weren't up to the mark. According to him Farah has mastery over Bollywood dancing only and for the Latin-American dancing required for the show she took tips from Sandeep Soparrkar who is the technical dance advisor for the show. "The judges used to look across into the audience where Sandeep used to sit during the shooting and there was sign language exchanged between the judges and the expert. All I wanted to tell the judges was that - be fair. How will I respect you if you aren't fair?" says the guy sounding terribly hurt. "They found my act in the fourth gala lacking and called it Bhangra and acrobatics. With due respect to Mahesh Majrekar I wanted to ask them that what about his act with the mango and his front slide. They disrespected the 'tilak' and called it a gimmick. Don't they know that it's a sign of respect? They are all old enough to understand it. Shilpa said she got confused between Samba and Salsa, she has no business getting confused. She is a judge. She always took a cue from Farah as whenever Farah spoke first I got low marks. See, I was never there for marks or dance-bar giri (the way people give money to dancers in a dance bar). I just wanted respect," he continued.

So did he feel that he was singled out by Farah as she had a bone to pick with him about their past relationship? "I have no idea why she did it. It seems like our past relationship was the reason." Some of the press reports carried an accusation by his choreographer Bindi Khare about being a bad loser. He laughs it off, "I had called up Bindi and she denied saying all that." Bindi had thanked him after his long speech last night.

All three judges were absolutely silent during Akashh's monologue. Some people feel that this industry is too well knit and the actor has burnt his bridges with a lot of people. "I was never in this league of people who use their contacts or who get work like this. When I was dating Farah, I wasn't doing it then, why should I bother now," says the cool as a cucumber hunk. When asked who does he think will win and why, he gets analytical, "Again no offence to any of my fellow contestants, but Mahesh Manjrekar will definitely be in the last round. This is what I feel. He has that charisma and his entertainment quotient is quite high. Even at this age he performs so well. Even Mona and Tobby will go till the last round. Jadeja I don't think should have come even this far and Shweta may be a good dancer but you need much more to survive in a show like this."

Akashh Deep may have gone out of the show but he feels that he achieved so much through last night's happenings as he got calls and messages from hundreds of his well-wishers appreciating his act.

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'There's tremendous chemistry between us'
By: Sandipan Dalal
October 14, 2006

Hanif Hilal and Pooja Bedi

In circles where it matters, there's been a buzz for a long time that TV personality Pooja Bedi is dating her Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa choreographer, Hanif Hilal.

They were the first couple to be voted off the Sony dance show, but there's no regret, considering that the show has brought them together. For the first time, Pooja gets candid about their chemistry, her kids' fondness for the 'funny man' and how age is not a deterrent in a potential relationship.

Jhalak is down to the last three contestants. Who do you think will win?
The joy of watching reality television is that you have to expect the unexpected.

So one can't possibly place a safe bet on any one of them. Looking at the finalists, Shveta Salve is a fantastic dancer, Mahesh Manjrekar is high on histrionics and Mona Singh is extremely popular. If one has to judge by merit, then Shveta is a sure winner. If one considers the original concept of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, there should not have been a seasoned dancer like her on the show. The focus should have been on the learning curve of contestants who are non-dancers.

Do you follow the show every week?
I watch it as and when I get time. The entire environment that was created during my ouster was overwhelming. When Hanif (Hilal, her choreographer) and I went for the next gala after being eliminated, everybody jumped on us and there was a lot of hugging. It felt so good. You feel more wanted than eliminated. And yes, I've visited the sets later on with laddoos from the Tirupati temple.

Who was the most disappointed when you were voted out?
Everybody — family, friends and fellow contestants came up and said they were disappointed. They kept saying that we didn't deserve it. We were knocked out first. It was quite gratifying to know that people were shocked rather than happy at our ouster.

Has the show helped you in any way?
The show has helped me in multiple ways: I have become a better dancer, it's given me tremendous exposure, it broke my Zoom gal mould and I earned a lot of friends.

You have become pretty close to your choreographer Hanif…
We became extremely close during the many, many weeks of rehearsals for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Hanif is great fun to be with and he's a wonderful companion. He's single and I'm single too. I'm happy to ask him to come along with me for movies, parties and other events.

He wants to get into the modelling circuit and Bollywood as well. So I introduce him to the people I know. And yes, he's still teaching me Latin dancing as he wants me to be the best dancer. We have composed two pieces, a rumba and a salsa, which will be the opening act at various shows.

How would you describe your relationship with him?
He's somebody I'm really close to. I won't deny the fact that there's tremendous chemistry between us and it's quite apparent. But let me also say that we will take our time before it blossoms into a full-fledged relationship. I don't want to jump into anything foolishly.

Are you wary of relationships after your divorce?
Not at all. I have had a couple of boyfriends post my divorce. I'm not afraid to love or be loved. It's a different story that nothing blossomed into a long-term relationship.

Do your children like Hanif?
My kids are fond of him. They call him funny man!

Isn't Hanif younger than you?
Age matters when you are looking at school admissions. It's not at all important when it comes to potential relationships. What matters are areas of interest and compatibility. We have done away with society's pre-designated, regressive norms like sati and dowry. I'm sure the age thing will also change.

Are you drawn to younger men?
A potential suitor can always be younger than me!

Any word of advice from papa Kabir?
I lead my life on my own terms. But yes, whenever I'm floundering I fall back on his views.

http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2006/october/145026.htm

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Akashdeep: no regrets for tirade on dance show (INTERVIEW)

Date Updated: 10/16/2006 8:47:56 AM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Television actor Akashdeep Sehgal, who was eliminated from Sony's popular dance show 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa', doesn't regret his tirade against the judges - Farah Khan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shilpa Shetty.

He says the judges were not aware that they had wronged him and it was his duty to point it out.

'See, I'm not here to criticise anybody. May god bless Farah, Sanjay and Shilpa! But what did Shilpa mean when I was doing Samba and she called it Salsa? The entire public laughed and corrected her... if as a judge you are confused about dance forms, what are you doing in that chair?' questions Akashdeep.

However, he denies the allegation that he chose the opportunity to settle scores with one of the judges with whom he had a broken relationship.

'I spoke because things weren't looking right. Why would I choose the show to tell her what I felt? I'd have called up three years ago and told her what I thought,' the actor told IANS.

Akashdeep also complains that he was never treated like a celebrity on the show.

'Whenever I came on stage, I felt I was a student and they're teachers. But when other contestants came on they were treated like celebrities. Don't give me marks. But don't single me out for harsh words.'

Excerpts:

Q: What was the need to pull up the judges when you got eliminated?

A:I didn't pull up the judges. All I did was to clean my spirit. People have taken it in the wrong sense. I can't allow anyone to take away my spirit.

Q: So how was your spirit crushed?

A: From day one of 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa', I've been getting special treatment from the judges. When Mahesh Manjrekar did Salsa, he put Lavni in it and the judges applauded him. When Ajay Jadeja did a flip Farah missed a heartbeat but when I did a flip, it became acrobatics. How do you justify this?

See, I'm not here to criticise anybody. May god bless Farah, Sanjay and Shilpa! But what did Shilpa mean when I was doing Samba and she called it Salsa? The entire public laughed and corrected her. She laughed and said, 'See how confused we judges are about the dance forms.' It's another matter that these moments got edited out. But if as a judge you are confused about dance forms, what are you doing in that chair?

Q: You sound agitated.

A: When I did Samba, which is a dance of celebration and I put it into 'Rang De Basanti', which is a song of the nation, the judges were left cold.

Q: So, maybe they didn't like your mix 'n' match style.

A: The song was two minutes long, and they said I wasted 40 seconds in putting 'tilak' on them. They should first understand Indian sentiments. And how could I have wasted 40 seconds doing tilak? Does that mean I hardly danced at all?

Q: Even your choreographer is quoted as saying you are a bad loser.

A: That's complete crap. Bindi thinks of me as her mentor. She hasn't given any interview about me. None of these comments attributed to me are mine. I can't learn to be manipulative at 30. Maybe the judges didn't know they had wronged me. It was my duty to point it out.

Q: So, you feel victimised?

A: No, they aren't big enough to victimise me.

Q: People say you were being nasty because of your broken relationship with one of the judges?

A: I spoke because things weren't looking right. Why would I choose the show to tell her what I felt? I'd have called up three years ago and told her what I thought.

Q: You are quoted as saying that you shouldn't have gone on the show because Farah is a judge.

A: Yeah, I thought she was professional and must have grown out of whatever happened. But I no longer regret going on the show. This was a reality show where everyone's true self came out in the open. I'm happy people saw me the way I am. I kept saying 'Thank you, god bless you' throughout. Did any of the judges show me any of the courtesy that they did to the other contestants?

Q: What next?

A: I had kept my film 'Ahsaas: Key To Life', about AIDS which I'm producing, on hold. I'm going back to it. The story, screenplay, dialogues, art direction, choreography, direction - they're all mine. I've even sung for it. I continue to be part of 'Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Babu Thi'.

I was working round-the-clock to accommodate 'Jhalak'. After giving all my energy to it, I was told by the judges that my energy level was low.

Q: Apart from yourself, who's your favourite contestant on 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa'?

A: Definitely Mahesh Manjrekar. He's entertaining. He's got his share of appreciation but when I did my bit, I wasn't appreciated. I'm not a two-year-old kid who doesn't understand what's going on.

Q: Why were they victimising you?

A: I've no clue. Whenever I came on stage I felt I was a student and they're teachers. But when other contestants came on they were treated like celebrities. Don't give me marks. But don't single me out for harsh words.

Courtesy: Andhravilas.com

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