Shilpa Shetty to judge Jhalak Dikhla Jaa By: Sandipan Dalal August 19, 2006
Shilpa Shetty
It's official. While Shilpa Shetty will take the judge's seat instead of Karisma Kapoor, Archana Puran Singh and hubby Parmeet Sethi will host Sony's upcoming dance show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa (based on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, more popularly known as Dancing With The Stars in America).
However, channel authorities continue to remain tight-lipped about the latest developments.
Money matters
After Karisma Kapoor opted out of the deal over money matters, Shilpa will now judge the show along with Farah Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Says a source from the channel, "The hunt for the third judge is finally over. There were certain issues which couldn't be resolved with Karisma. Shilpa is a fabulous dancer herself, so she's the perfect choice."
Siddharth Basu, whose company Synergy Communications is producing the show, refused to divulge any details, saying, "I can only say that the show is going to be very grand and extravagant. The channel will be in a better position to comment on the judges."
Right chemistry
Coming to the hosts, Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi grabbed the show after going through rigorous auditions. Last seen together in the first season of Nach Baliye, the couple will now take over the microphone for this show.
Our source reveals, "A lot of actors had queued in to try their luck at qualifing as the hosts.
We had an audition where all the contenders were closely watched. The channel and production house were overwhelmed by Parmeet and Archana's chemistry. More-over, Archana did a good job with the recently concluded Kandy Floss."
Archana and Parmeet refused to comment.
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