Article: Hunt and Hoot

I have done six reality shows so far and I want to do a whole lot more," screamed Farah Khan sounding like a kid in a candy shop. And it sure looks like the choreographer-director is having a great time on Sony's Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, the come-display-all-the-talent-you-got show that will have Farah and music director Anu Malik sit through scores of acts, gigs and performances to decide who the most talented Indian is.

"Each one of us has some talent or the other but how many of us nurture it. Most of us are too embarrassed to even reveal our talents to the world," said Farah at the relaunch of Sony Entertainment Television in Mumbai. "There was a man who could play two flutes at a time ' both through his nose! Then there is a woman on the show who can sing in Mohammed Rafi's voice," smiled an ecstatic Farah.

With an eye towards showcasing the talent that is present in every nook and cranny of the country, the show, however, is very serious about living up to its name. "No matter how talented you may be, if you don't entertain us, then you will not be allowed a minute more on the show. You may be able to produce 100 burps in a minute, but I will get bored after the first 50 na," laughed the ever-candid Farah. So if you are a participant on Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, then beware of the blare of the hooter, for both the judges as well as the audience are equipped with one. "You bore me and I play it without thinking twice. But nowadays, I am using it more to make Anu shut up," laughed the Om Shanti Om director.

Talent, hooter, celebrity judges' doesn't Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega sound uncannily similar to Colors's India's Got Talent, due to launch in the next few months? "I was offered India's Got Talent too but I opted to be a part of Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega. See, I really don't know much about their format to comment on the similarities or differences. All I know is that our show launched first and it emphasises on entertainment," said Farah who had a nice word for show hosts Vishal Malhotra and Mona Singh. "Both Vishal and Mona are the life of the show. I love being around them," smiled Farah.

And what about one time friend-turned-foe-turned-friend Anu Malik. "Anu is composing a few numbers for my new film Happy New Year. But sometimes I rue my decision considering what a headache he gives me on the show," winked Farah.

However, it is not Anu Malik but someone else that made Farah sit up and take notice on the show. "My cook Prajapati came and auditioned for the show (telecast last Monday) and sang a Bhojpuri song. I was shocked ' I had no clue he was going to be on the show. But he managed to entertain the audience and won Rs 10,000. Needless to say, he didn't cook for us that day!"