It was a tough test for 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' (Sony) contestant Sandhya Mridul this week.
Unfortunately, Sandhya happened to injure her ribs, whilst rehearsing and was in excruciating pain. But that did not deter her from performing in the show.
"My choreographer Javed and I have been rehearsing some really crazy steps. That took a toll on my ribs but I kept bearing the pain.
For this week's 'disco round', we were rehearsing some difficult steps when my back gave way and I had to be hospitalised. Thankfully, there is no fracture.
But my ribs are damaged and I need medication. Now I know the meaning behind the song 'Dard-e-disco'," she laughs at her own joke.
Sandhya continues, "I had taken pain-killers, which sustained me for the two hours of shooting. But it was worth it after I scored a full 30.
This was the first hat-trick in 'Jhalak' (she's received a full 30 for her earlier two performances also)."
Incidentally, Sandhya refused to speak about her pain on camera and get 'sympathy' marks.
"The judges loved my performance and special guests John Abraham and Bipasha Basu too had encouraging things to say," she says adding,
"I came here to enjoy the experience. But the competition is heating up. I am trying to compete with my choreographer Javed who is extremely good at his job." The episode will air tonight.
