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My charm should get me points - Karan Singh Grover

The actor is all set for his first reality show with Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3. He talks about his hard work and many more ...

Juhi Chawla will be judging the third edition of Sony's Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Just before she took centerstage at the press conference, the channel showed an AV of Shah Rukh Khan commenting on his good friend taking on the role of a judge. Khan said that Juhi was incapable of judging anyone negatively and will give all the contestants 10 on 10. He even let out a 'secret'. He said that whenever anyone gave a bad performance all they had to do was look at her sadly and she would melt down and give full marks. "She's so softhearted that she can never be mean or rude to anyone," said SRK.

Minutes later, when we met her for an interview, she flashed her trademark smile and said, "Shah Rukh has made me out to be some sort of a chocolate bar. But he's right to an extent. I can never bring myself to be mean or rude to anyone. I do realise how those contestants must feel for dancing on stage without any retakes. I'm an actress, so I know how it is when others comment or criticise your performance."

Chawla says that she will, however, make the proceedings more interesting "because Sarojji (Khan) and Vaibhavi (Merchant) are there unki class lene ke liye."

So has Juhi ever been shouted at by Saroj Khan while shooting for her dances? "Surprisingly, no. Sarojji has always been sweet to me. Maybe because though I wasn't a great dancer, I would put in all efforts to please her."

Given her comic sense of timing, wouldn't judging a Comedy Circus or a Laughter Challenge been more up her alley? "May be yes, but I'd be looking more at the contestants' attitude, the judging would be from a humane point of view. Sarojji aur Vaibhavi hain na dance ki nitty-gritties dekhne ke liye."

The actress also candidly mentioned how Sony sent her home a "mota (fat) cheque". So what else besides Vitamin M prompted her to take up Jhalak..? She smiles, "Offers had been coming for the last two years but the timing seemed to be right now."

Ask her if she is prepared for all the scrutiny by the media on her role as a judge and she says, "Well, after all these years of being in the public eye, one gets used to the media glare. And do I have a choice given the way media has grown and its presence everywhere?"

Her co-star with two left feet? Sunny Deol? She laughs, "Well I didn't say anything. You said it. But Sunny more than made up in the other aspects of acting."

Her favourite dancers. "Hrithik moves like a dream and I'm fond of Shahid too."

Finally, how's her character of Minty, the wife of a hyper, successful film producer in Luck By Chance been accepted? "You know while shooting, when I saw the clothes I was wearing and my look in it, I thought, mar gaye, God knows what have I got myself into! But after the film released, the response has been overwhelming. Though I completely flipped over Rishiji's character - roly-poly, cute, adorable, wasn't he good?"

http://www.screenindia.com/news/juhi-gets-judgmental/425617/

Your pigeon and you had become very popular in Maine Pyar Kiya. Years later Sonam Kapoor is now the kabootar girl.
Yes, I know. I absolutely love her in the Masakali song in Delhi 6 and I really think, with no offence meant to other heroines, that Sonam has brought in a certain freshness, an innocence, an Indianness into Hindi films. She is exceptionally pretty.

Why Jhalak..?
Because I had promised myself that I'll do something new in 2009.

Are you anxious?
Yes, a bit. You know the first day when we all met our choreographers, they closed the rehearsal hall door and told us, 'Now think you are at home and dance as if no one is watching you.' I told them, "But I never do this at home." (Smiles).

What did your husband and kids say?
They said, 'Go ahead, have fun but don't make a fool of yourself on national television.'

Will you play the Maharashtrian card, like Sonali Kulkarni did last year?
Definitely no. I'm an Indian and wouldn't want my caste to be a talking point for garnering votes. It's simple. I want to dance well and win my viewers over. Dance has never been a way of life for me. I haven't even danced in my films, so it will be a challenge.

Who do you think will be your toughest competitor?
Considering I don't know anything about dance, they all are. Competition to me is all about bettering yourself and doing well with a lot of heart and hard work.

But Gauhar Khan and Mohinder Amarnath are a treat to watch. While Gauhar is all sexy and groovy, Mohinderji being such a senior is such a good sport, he's inspiring.

Do you think Jhalak.. will open doors for you as far as career is concerned?
Don't know. I strictly believe in enjoying the journey and not worrying about the destination.

Sooraj and his sister Kavita are making serials for TV. Would you consider acting in them?
Any acting offer has to be very different from what I'm known for. I have had the opportunity of doing some great roles like a husband-beater and that of a woman who has to deal with hardened criminals in regional films. If something gives me a chance to stretch my limits, I'll do it.

http://www.screenindia.com/news/i-havent-danced-in-my-life/425621/

Will Ugesh work his magic on Jhalak?

Magician Ugesh Sarcar is already well known in India for his mind-blowing tricks. From reading minds to making objects float, India's answer to Criss Angel will now be judged on whether he is as spellbinding a dancer as he is a magician.

We caught up with Ugesh, who is partnered with choreographer Tina Sachdev, and asked him what tricks he has up his sleeve to outdo his competitors on Jhalak.

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