Ronit and Tapur on a light chat

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Tapur and Ronit (TOI Photo)

We met the duo at The Galaxy, The Park.

Tapur: Hi Ronit.
Ronit: Hey Tapur. You know when I was told that I am gonna have to be a part of a chit-chat session with you, I told the reporter, 'With Tapur, anytime'.

Tapur: Haha! So, how excited are you to be a part of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa?
Ronit: Very very excited. You know I always wanted to learn dancing. In the beginning, I had the time, but no money and then when I had the money, I had no time. This show gives me an opportunity to learn and also have some fun in the process. I am learning different forms of dancing like Salsa, Rumba, Tango. Who knows, me and my choreographer might just take part in the Latin-American dance championships in the future!

Tapur: Wow! That sounds great. But you are a good dancer any way.
Ronit: No. It's a fallacy. I will tell you why people have this misconception about me. They had seen me dance in Akha India Janta Hai which was shot years ago. It took us 6 days to shoot a three minute song! But, I feel that Bengalis have music and dance in their blood and that helps.

Tapur: That's so true. But, I was initially really scared. I keep on saying that I've two left feet and modelling has taught me to walk tall with no expression and suddenly I am in a competition where expression is as important as the dance moves. But I am ready to prove myself. That is the joy of being a part of reality-based show. It gives you the platform to challenge yourself.
Ronit: Absolutely. You know, this
programme has come as a relief for me. It has allowed me to change my orbit, change my sphere and do something absolutely different. As an actor, I sometimes have to shoot 14-15 hours a day. I have to essay so many different characters, the best thing about reality shows is that I do not have to play a character. I can be me.

Tapur: That's right. When we entered this contest, we were given a script. I told the concerned authorities that I will not follow a script. This is a reality-based show and we got to be real too.
Ronit: Yes. I will not be following a script either. What is the point of a reality show if you are saddled with a script? I will speak what's in my heart.

Tapur: Know what? I am a little bit scared. I have a feeling that my height will be a disadvantage. I am a wee bit taller than my partner.
Ronit: Yes. When I saw you and your partner this morning, I saw that your physicalities don't match, but come on, that can hardly be a disadvantage. He can always wear heels. You don't have to show the height difference, you know.

Tapur : That's true. You know in the morning, you were asking me na 'What's your style?' That kind of got me thinking. I don't think I have one.
Ronit: Hey, that's good. You are not conditioned to a certain style and that will allow you to be flexible and learn faster. You are so graceful, Tapur and I am sure that you will find that
'abandoning' spirit which will allow you to let go of your inhibitions. Just enjoy what you are doing and you will be fine.

Tapur: That sounds like a crash course on dancing. Tell me are you worried about the public voting system?
Ronit: Are you?

Tapur: Yes, in a way I am. You know how things are with reality shows. So many good contestants are voted out and if you compare me with the other 11 contestants, mine is not exactly a known face. That could be a disadvantage.
Ronit: Well, to tell you the truth Tapur, I am not even thinking of all that. Judges' points, public voting. These are the last things on my mind. I am here to entertain people with my performance, have fun and also make my mark.

Tapur: Amen to that and all the best.
Ronit: Same to you too