farhaan's interview

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051114/asp/calcutta/story_547 4770.asp

What made you go in front of the camera for Nach Baliye?

I have always been a big dance freak and so wanted to be there when an out-and-out dance show happened on TV. I have been in front of the camera before. I have done a film called Fakir. Also, the whole idea of exchanging thoughts on dancing with people like Saroj Khan and Malaika Arora Khan is great.

How different is it to be on the sets of your own production from the sets of someone else's project?

It is quite liberating. Although the experience is very similar, here, the organising is done by someone else. So the process is all the more enjoyable (laughs). No, it's really great fun to watch these couples dance and taking the whole thing so seriously. As the weeks have gone by, they have taken more interest in their costumes and in their dance steps.

Are you yourself on the show or are you asked to be someone else like the judges on other talent shows?

No, no, I don't have to be anyone. I just come and speak honestly. I always speak my mind. My job out there is to get the chemistry working between the couples. There's no malice while judging, no prejudice whatsoever. In fact, it's a very friendly and amicable atmosphere.

Which is your favourite couple, the one you expect to go all the way?

My personal choice keeps changing week from week. But I seriously feel it is the audience sitting back at home who should win at the end of it all. They should enjoy the most. And whichever couple can do that best should come out on top.

And now that Malaika has performed under the choreography of Saroj Khan, when will you perform on the show?

That depends... There are no plans as of now but then it's possible. Let's wait and watch.

enjoy,

Lisa