Karishma Kapoor - I'm back

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'I am back, but this is not my comeback'

The slim and gorgeous Karisma Kapoor is all set for her comeback. This time though, it's not films, but television. The actress is one of the judges in the fourth season of dance reality show, Nach Baliye along with Farah Khan and Arjun Rampal. She tells Rajul Hegde about her new role and more. Why did you choose Nach Baliye to make your comeback?

I am back, but this is not my comeback. Everyone is doing television, so why not me? I have been a dancer all my life but this is the first time that I will be judging others on their dancing skills. People used to judge me until now but now, I will be judging them.

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'I am going to be encouraging and fair'

What is your criteria to judge the show? I am expecting good performances and great chemistry from the couples. I hope to bring my knowledge of dance to the contestants. I will be encouraging and fair. All three [judges] of us will be honest with the participants when it comes to giving marks. How comfortable are you with the other two judges? I have worked with Farah and share a good rapport with her. As for Arjun, I have done many stage shows with him. In fact, all three of us would meet to discuss strategies. Who was your favourite jodi from the past seasons of Nach Baliye?

Well, I shouldn't be taking names here but I think Sachinji and his wife Supriyaji danced very well. The way they performed at their age is really commendable. This time too we have some very interesting couples.

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'There will be no walkouts or temper tantrums on Nach Baliye'

How comfortable are you with the drama and controversies that usually accompany such shows? Honestly, I am not very comfortable because I have never experienced it personally. But if things have to happen, they will. But I'd better be prepared for it! There will be no walkouts or temper tantrums on the show. I know that judges on reality shows tend to get brutal at times but I choose not to comment on that. I don't think I would be party to a show where the judges' emotions are scripted. Haven't you jumped on the reality bandwagon a bit too late as compared to the other actresses like Sonali Bendre and Raveena Tandon?

I do not believe in herd mentality. Yes, there are numerous shows mushrooming, but if a reality show had come to me earlier, I wouldn't have considered it. The timing had to be right.

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'Television is hard work'

Do you watch television? I catch a little here and there. Reality shows are more exciting than fictional ones. I think Nach Baliye is my favourite. [Smiles] Your show Karishma -- The Miracle of Destiny on Sahara One did not work. I did the show because I was convinced. The role was good and I enjoyed it. But television is hard work.

You have an option of hanging your boots when you are working with films. But with television, you are constantly on your feet. As an actor, I have tremendous respect for the actors in the television fraternity.

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'Bebo and I don't even get time to spend with each other'

How has your life changed after marriage and motherhood? Life has definitely changed after marriage and motherhood. I think I got a well-deserved break from films. It is the best phase of my life and made me much more responsible as a person. Any chances of Kareena and you sharing screen space?

We have been getting many offers but things just didn't click. I am looking out for a good opportunity and a script. There is less chance in television, as Bebo is too busy with her film schedules. We don't even get time to spend with each other.

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