Dancing Shoes-Sandhya, Prachi & Jay

Best known:

In soaps like Swabhimaan and films Saathiya, Page 3, Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd.

Winning streak:Popularity quotient:

Deviating from her usual onscreen urban image, Mridul fared well in both western and Indian choreography. "I am always true to myself and do everything with honesty."

Strengths:

"I share a great chemistry with my partner Javed and we always try out daring steps."

Weaknesses:

"At times I end up looking a bit too aggressive."

If there is a wardrobe malfunction:

"I had a similar experience few months back during a live show. I continued with my performance."

Shining glory:

"Helen said that I had beaten her in dancing. One couldn't have expected any more."

Poignant moment:

"I had pursued Mini Mathur to take part in the show and I sincerely hoped that we would go a long way together."

Dream partner:

"It would be a delight to dance with Patrick Swayze though he is a bit old for me now. The next choice is Hrithik Roshan."

Thank-you speech:

"I will announce that I'll donate my cash prize to charity."

Mileage:

"Now I wouldn't think twice before shaking a leg in movies. I also want to be a part of live shows."

Jai Bhanushali

Best known: For his debut soap Kayamath.

Winning streak:

"When I started off in Jhalak, I thought I would not last more than the first few episodes. But I improved a lot and have lasted till the end. It's very encouraging."

Popularity quotient:

If not for his dancing skills, the Kayamath hero appealed to the audience with his boyish charm. Though Bhanushali didn't start off as an extraordinary performer, his improvement has been remarkable.

Strengths:

"Bollywood style of dancing is my forte. I am good at comic dances too."

Weaknesses:

"I tend to get a little distracted if I spot beautiful women among the audience, but that also makes me dance even better."

If there is a wardrobe malfunction:

"I'll continue dancing."

Shining glory:

His jig with guest judge Bipasha Basu. "It turned out to be one of the high points in my life."

Poignant moment:

"I felt very sad when Negiji (Mir Ranjan Negi) was voted out."

Dream partner:

"I have already danced with my dream partner, Bipasha Basu."

Thank-you speech:

"After winning, first I will claim my pay cheque from Sony. Then thank- yous will follow."

Mileage:

He wants to try anchoring shows and has even bagged an offer of starring in a music video. "I'm sure I will get more chances of displaying my dancing skills."

Prachi Desai

Best known: As Bani in Kasamh Se, her debut soap.

Winning streak:

"I have proved my abilities with sheer hard work."

Popularity quotient:

Thanks to her onscreen image of a traditional daughter-in-law, Desai can easily beat Bhanushali and Mridul in popularity.

Strengths:

"I have the people's support."

Weaknesses:

"I tend to be a bit tense before my performance. I have to overcome that before thefinal act."

If there is a wardrobe malfunction:

"I would make sure that people overlook it and focus on my dancing."

Shining glory:

"I felt honoured when I was called back on the show as a wild card entry."

Poignant moment:

When she was first eliminated.

Dream partner:

"I would love to have a slimmer Jay Walia (Ram Kapoor) doing a jig with me in Kasamh Se."

Thank-you speech:

"The list of thank-yous will be endless."

Mileage:

Desai already has Bollywood offers pouring in. The teenager has been roped in for the Farhan Akhtar's Rock On, and was even approached for a Warner Brother film. "I couldn't take up the film because the dates clashed with those of Rock On."

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