Ekta`s eternal quest continues

by Meenakshi Shankar

Jun 23, 2008, Mumbai

Nothing done on a small scale when it comes to our 'K'zarina - Ekta Kapoor. Be it her daily soaps, epic mythology or reality shows, every bit of the showcase is a magnum opus. And with her daily soaps and epic mythology, Kahaani Hamaaray Mahabharat Ki being in the eye of the storm, her latest venture - Balaji Production's debut reality show, " Kabhi Yaar, Kabhi Pyaar' is creating a buzz in the industry.

Another reality show - but the industrywallahs told us, "If it is Ekta Kapoor's, then it is on the must-watch list." As we had earlier reported, the show is about icons of our small screen dancing with their on screen and off screen partners. The 'threesome quotient' is yet to be narrowed down, but we hear that her favorites - Rakshanda Khan and Sachin Tyagi have been roped in to play the hosts for the show. But its still speculation because Ekta wants Rakshanda to focus on her mythology. A source from the Balaji camp tells us that, "She is not very comfortable with her Mahabharata characters working on other shows, lest they distract the audience." Both Rakshanda Khan and Sachin Tyagi remained unavailable for comment.

And the quest for the judges still continues. Icons like Mahesh Bhatt, her father, Jeetendra, Dream girl, Hema Malini are being considered, but we also hear from a source who said, there was a probability that the channel may rope in Dev Anand if the dates and the figures add up right. A source also tells us that the channel was in a quandary because most of the celebs are taken in reality shows and the ones who are willing to make a comeback on the small screen are quoting astronomical sums.

Ekta Kapoor's quest continues. But we hear, that her production team and the channel is pushing all the guns because the show is slated to go on air from 9 July and will be aired every Wednesday and Thursday at 8.00 pm. Keep reading this space as we bring you the behind the scenes happening.