Shweta's Blog-Akash the villian again.

Hey guys,

I am extremely sorry for not updating the blog post my 1^st entry, but you'll very well know the reason. I had to leave for the jungles of Malaysia to be a part of Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao! Lots have been asked and talked about my exit from the show. So what better platform to clear the air than my own blog? After all, I am answerable to those who matter and they're all here!

To start with, I did not participate in the show to show my 'glamorous' side. It was all entered in a fun, adventurous spirit & not for any other reasons. Also, the rumors doing the rounds, that my exit was pre-planned etc are all false. In fact, I had made sure I had no assignments taken up for the next 2 months, because I would be on the show.

Also a lot has been spoken about me wearing a two piece or a bikini suit on the show during the bathing sessions. Before we started the show, we were given the choice of wearing full/some garments/a costume, depending solely on us. We were told cameras would be all around to capture the footage & our every step and word. Just before my shower, I had completed a task where frogs leaped & jumped about all over & around me! I was covered in their slimy liquid & their urine!!! So to get myself off all that & spick & span, I wore a two-piece, which allowed me to cover myself the most I could. I was feeling very dirty after the task, & a full body shower was required! Even otherwise, I see nothing wrong in what I did/wore. I am an actress & dancer, so also if my profession would demand it & as long as it goes with my job, I would definitely wear a bikini.

So why did I say "Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao"!? I was disgusted & put off by Aakashdeep Saigal to an extent that I could no longer bear. We had a bad argument that was not telecasted. Aakashdeep & my argument took place inside the resort, sans the cameras. He is a very rude person & proved it when talking to Fiza. I mean, he is a celebrity & should act like a civilized human being. But he looks down upon women & lacks respect for them. I would not be able to tolerate any man/any other being for that matter, to talk to me at least in a discourteous & offensive tone. So to not get myself into a situation like that with an uncouth man like Aakashdeep, I thought it was sensible to quit the show. I was shaken up by his attitude & would rather live with animals than him.

Once I walked out of the show, it took me a while to get out of it. I had a tough time coping up with the whole scenario. It was taking a toll on me. Even the press conference I was to have the next morning after I was back, I got it cancelled. I wanted to be in my own shell, by myself & not come out to answer the media's questions/accuse anybody.

Do I repent anything? No I don't repent the experience. I was happy to participate in it & also while in it, it was fun. But I am glad I took a stand & got out of it while it was all fresh & raw. Thank God I opted out in the early stage of the show itself! That way I at least had my share of a good enough jungle experience! And some more too ;)

Anyways, coming back to India, lately I have been busy thanks our country tour to promote my forthcoming Punjabi film named "Apni Boli Apna Desh". I went to Punjab, Chandigarh, Jalandhar & Delhi to support & spread the word about it. Again this Sunday I will be leaving on another tour. But I promise guys, now that I"m back, I"ll keep posting regularly. Till then please keep posting!

Love,

Shweta