Rekha modi slams ita

Gaping holes

Modi says there were huge holes in the nomination lists as well. "How can someone like Amrita Singh be totally ignored from the best negative role category? For the first time, there's a show that has the protagonist in the role of a villain.

If at all any one deserved this award, it was Rakshanda Khan as Mallika in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin – she's terrific in that role. Also, a character like Mohini that is hugely popular in every household, was totally ignored. Tassnim should have at least been nominated for it."

Good actors sidelined

The biggest surprise, according to Modi, is in the best supporting actress category.

"How can Shilpa Saklani win an award for a show she's hardly been a part of? In recent episodes after she joined Kkusum, her track as Ganga has hardly been there. Both Rakshanda (as Tanya) and Gauri (as Nandini) are much better performers in this category.

Also, in the male category for the same, Swayam (Vikas Sethi) is definitely a more popular character than Rishi (Shabbir Ahluwalia). Actors like Shweta Tiwari and Saakshi Tanwar, who are natural actors, were not given their dues."

Rekkha adds that many other people called her and expressed their displeasure as well. "I have the courage to stand up for what's right; there are others who think the same, but will not come ahead and speak."

tushar.joshi@mid-day.com