Zara Nachke Dikha- the jury (new article)

By Meenakshi Shankar

'Zaara Nachke Dikha', Star One's return to the reality circuit is slated to go on air by mid July. Post 'Nach Baliye', the channel was on the lookout for a show that would be a cult a la their 'Nach Baliye'. The recently held press conference revealed the 16 contestants and the format of the show - the first of its kind battle-of-the-sexes on the dance floor, will have a unique combination of celebrities from the industry.

But the rumor mills were working oertime as to who would make it to the jury list. The channel's diktat was clear – "A celebrity who oozed oomph". And the channel hit a jackpot by roping in the lady with truckloads of Oomph – Malaika Arora Khan. Followers of 'Nach Baliye' had a look at Malaika who was part of the jury earlier…her sexy pout competed with her sexier outfits. And 'Zaara Nachke Dikha' would have Malaika sharing the jury seat with Chunky Pandey.

Taking the participants through their highs and lows, sharing their moments of anxiety and also adding to the excitement would be the handsome Karan Singh Grover and the charming Shweta Gulati. Malaika Arora Khan has been in the midst of a controversy with her husband Arbaaz. The media were ruthless in bringing them to their knees. Would we see a controversy-free Malaika in this new avatar as a jury member? In 'Nach Baliye', the sultry dancing queen was the 'eye-candy'. She shared the podium with Saroj Khan and Farhan Akhtar, bigwigs in the industry who knew the rules of the game. But in 'Zaara Nachke Dikha', Malaika's holding fort on her own terms. What remains to be seen is if the sensuous diva will do justice to the show or is she merely a glam doll meant to bring in the oomph quotient?

Speaking about his show, EVP Star One, Ravi Menon said, "Karan and Shweta have grown with the success of Star One and they have proved their talent with their brilliant performances in 'Dill Mill Gayee' and 'Remix'. Being the first season of 'Zara Nachke Dikha', we thought they will be the ideal hosts and definitely sizzle the screen with their chemistry. We also welcome Malaika back with this show."

Menon added, "Since its inception, Star One has redefined television viewership with all innovative programming content. The gender war will get an all-new meaning with 'Zara Nachke Dikha' and we are hoping to push the envelope of fun and entertainment."

Viewers will witness the clash twice a week. Day 1- 'Performance Episode' for 1 hours, which will have 7 different performances from both teams from which the jury would decide one winner. Day 2 - 'Challenge Episode', which will give the weaker team an opportunity to bounce back. With no eliminations and no public voting, the show will be based on the jury's final verdict. The show will not only present viewers with some stimulating dance moves, but also showcase the best of the strategies in order to score over the opposite team. From understanding the next move to playing mind games to being extremely manipulative, the show will have the mundas scheme against the kudis & vice- versa in the Strategy Room. From teasing, mocking, being sarcastic, disdainful and passing on sneering comments, the kudis v/s the mundas team will miss no opportunity to take a dig at each other.

Source: Tellywatch