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Personally I think there is more competition between Prachi and Sandhya, but then the writer here has often times made a mountain out of a molehill before.😆
The war of the madeover actresses!
28 Nov 2007, 0000 hrs IST
,SUBHASH K JHA ,TNN
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If last year, it was a straight-on war between the Punjabi and Maharashtrian finalists Mona Singh and Shveta Salve, this year the war is between two other primary female contenders for the winner's crown on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. And this time too it's two teekhi ladies from Punjab and Maharashtra competing ferociously against one another. Apparently the rivalry, albeit healthy, between Sonali Kulkarni and Sandhya Mridul is so intense that it spills over even to their respective choreographers Toby (Sonali) and Javed (Sandhya). Says a source from the Jhalak ... team, "There are striking similarities between the two contestants. While Mona and Shveta last year were Punjabi and Marathi, this year too the two main female competitors are from identical backgrounds. Coincidentally Mona Singh's choreographer Toby is now with Sonali. And Sonali is quite possessive of her choreographer." Continues the source, "This week when Rohit Roy reprimanded Mona Singh for favouring Toby because he was her choreographer last year, Sonali turned around and accused Rohit of favouring his brother Ronit. Sonali is definitely getting more aggressive with every passing week. Both Sonali and Sandhya were known as serious actresses. They have both transformed into tikhi mirchi on the dance floor." Speaking on the obvious rivalry with Sonali, the devil-may-care Sandhya says, "Frankly the only person I'm in competition with is myself. After getting full 30 marks from the three judges four times in a row I've only my own standards to live up to. I truly love Sonali and I'm glad she's here with me. We're growing together doing something we both haven't done before in spite of both of us being actresses. There are positive vibes between us. And since we're the only two contestants from the film fraternity we stand by one another." Remind her that the competitive spirit between the two actresses is there for all to see, and Sandhya shrugs, "I dance only for myself, just as I act only for myself even if I'm co-starring with Rani or Konkona." Adds Sonali Kulkarni, "Competition with Sandhya is fantastic. It's nice to have a healthy competition where everyone is putting in their best. I don't like to be in a contest where everyone is average and I am the best. I like Sandhya's dance as everytime she comes up with nice performances. Off stage we have a friendly relationship. I'm super-confident about myself and my choreographer Toby." |
