delnaaz n rajiv

The questions ranged from life, love, marriage, food, the Nach Baliye experience and more. Here are the excerpts of the one hour of fun-filled chat.

indya : Hi all, Welcome to the exclusive chat with Delnaaz and Rajiv, the Jodi from Nach Baliye! Go ahead and post your questions for them now!
indya : Hi Delnaaz and Rajiv! Welcome to indya chat.

Guest 17: The best part of Nach Baliye, according to you is?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: You get to dance, and it's the first time I am dancing with my wife!
Guest 5: If Rajiv calls you Delu... do you call him Raju?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: I call him Bebu.
Guest 17: Has the Nach Baliye experience helped build on your relationship, or has it made you both compete with each other?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: We fight a lot, but the fights are mostly about my (Rajeev) dance steps.
Guest 17: Rajiv, what were the first words that you said to yourself when you saw Delnaaz?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Who is this foreigner?
Guest 17: Was it really food that got you two together?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: No way! Delnaaz's simplicity.
Guest 18: Who is your favourite judge? Don't be diplomatic.
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Honestly, Malaika is warm, Farhan is frank and Saroji is partial to Delnaaz.
Guest 17: Delnaaz, what is it that you like most about Rajiv, and also the one thing you hate most?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: I like his kindness and I hate the fact that he is so untidy.
Guest 17: Delnaaz, what is the best compliment that you have received from Rajiv, so far?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: You are the most beautiful girl, better than Aishwarya and Sush!
Guest 17: Rajiv, the best compliment you received from Delnaaz?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: That... she really loves me in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki.
Guest 17: What is it like to rehearse together and who has more patience?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Meee (Delnaaz)
Guest 17: Have you both acted together, do you plan to... after the Nach Baliye experience?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: We have acted in Parivartan, but it gets a little too much.
Guest 17: Where did go on your first date?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: To watch a horror film!
Guest 18: How long have you guys been married?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Nine blissful years - bliss for Delu and solace for me!
Guest 18: Who among the two is dominating?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Both of us are.
Guest 17: Do you believe in love at first sight, and was it so in your case?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: I don't think it was, but I do believe in love at first sight.
Guest 17: Are both of you party animals? How often do you party?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: It's a wrong notion that we party, but we try and attend all the parties when invited.
Guest10: Do you think you will make it to the top in Nach Baliye?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Yes, we do. The audience really loves us.
Guest 17: Which is your favorite film?
Delnaaz-Rajiv : I like Sholay and Qayamat Se Qayamat Thak, Delnaaz likes Hum Kisise Kam Nahin and Amar Akbhar Anthony and not to forget Kal Ho Na Ho.
Guest 17: Delnaaz, how was it to work with Shah Rukh Khan? Is he just as sweet as he seems?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: He is lovely, exotic! It was blissful.
Guest 17: Delnaaz and Rajiv, what are your the dream roles?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Every role we do is a dream role.
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Delnaaz- I am dying to play Sridevi's role is Sadma.
Guest 18: Are there any insecurities while on Nach Baliye, considering everything in this industry is so ephemeral?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: There are a few, there are anxious moments, but it's very thrilling.
Guest 17: What has been the biggest mistake on Nach Baliye so far, if any?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Nothing that I can think of.
Guest 17: What do you like traveling in… bus, local train, plane or car?
Delnaaz-Rajiv : Car, it's the most comfortable.
Guest 17: If not actors, what would you guys have been?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Acting has been a dream come true.
Guest 17: The day that you remember the most, it could be positive or negative?
Delnaaz-Rajiv : I think the first day of shooting of Kal Ho Na Ho. Rajiv - My first day in Mumbai!
Guest 47: Delnaaz, your expression rocks! Is it because you are dancing with Rajiv or is it because you are making him dance to your tunes?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Both, actually!
Guest 17: The best part of love marriage is?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: You fall in the ditch knowingly.
Guest 17: Were you the firsts in each other's life?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Like most people, we have been through our crushes and girlfriends/boyfriends. We are normal healthy people!
Tommcat: Are there any back-stage enmity between the jodis?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Not at all!
Guest 17: Delnaaz, who is your favourite designer? Where do you buy most of your clothes?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Manish Malhotra.
Guest 47: Which is your favorite jodi on Nach Bailiye, other than yourselves?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: All!
Tommcat: Rajiv, in case you had to choose any other female from the other nine jodis to dance with, who would it be?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Malaika!
Guest 47: What are your chances in this week's episode?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: We need audience poll... 110 per cent! Log on to indya.com please!
Guest 63: Life to you is? Love life to you is?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Life to me is wonderful, amazing. Delnaaz - Love to me is everything.
Coolrima: Hi, my name is Rima, I am regular viewer of Nach Baliye and I liked your performances. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rank yourself?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: I would rank Delu 9.5, and I would rank myself 7.5.
Guest 17: Delnaaz, what's the secret behind your clear skin, apart from lots of love from Rajiv?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: It has always been like this! I was born with it.
Tommcat: Have you asked your friends and relatives to vote for you?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Yes, and I request all the indya.com users to please vote for us.
Guest 63: What kind of films do you like watching after a hard days of work?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Films appreciated by the masses - Zorro, No Entry, etc
Guest 18: Who are your favorite actors?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Rajiv - Mr Bachchan, Anil Kapor, Amir, Shah Rukh. Delnaaz - Rishi Kapoor.
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Rajiv - Juhi is my favourite. Also Bhumika Chawla.
Guest 17: What are your star signs?
Delnaaz-Rajiv : Rajiv is a Gemini and I am a Virgo.
Guest 17: Who has a better sense of humour and who is more sensitive?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Delnaaj is more sensitive and I have a better sense of humour.
Guest 17: Delnaaz, what comes easy to you Dancing, Acting or Comedy?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: All three.
Guest 17: Who is the better cook between the two of you?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Rajiv!
Guest 17: Which is your dream destination?
Delnaaz-Rajiv : New York.
Ustad_ki_badsha: Rajiv, koi Delnaaz se kahe ki I love u, what will you do?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: I will kill them.
Sonali: What is the best comment you have ever received from your fans?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Rajeev - A woman named her son Walter - that was the character I played in Swabhimaan. Delnaaz - Saroji said that I dance like her - that's the best compliment.
Guest 63: I totally love you Delnaaz... Do you like it when Sarojji always mentions your weight when evaluating you, though she says it in a nice way?
Delnaaz-Rajiv : Not at all… I love it! It's complimentary.
Guest 98: If you were offered a role by Ekta Kapoor, would you take it, Rajiv?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Why not? She is the best in television.
Guest: Which is the best holiday destination you have been to, in India?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Matheraan.
Tommcat: Why do you like Sai and Shakthi?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: They are both good human beings.
Tommcat : If you don't win Nach Baliye, will you take part in Nach Baliye 2?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: If invited, why not!
Tommcat : Which means more to you, winning Nach Baliye as the best jodis or 50 Lakh for charity?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: That's a tough one.
Guest 17: Was it a smooth landing into marriage, or were there any struggles in between?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Marriage is total commitment.
Guest 17: What is the best compliment you have ever received as a jodi?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: The bold and the beautiful. I am bold, he is beautiful.
Guest 17: What is it that keeps you both going?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Fighting and making up.
Guest 18: What kind of role would interest you the most?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Comedy all the way.
Guest 63: How much of your income do you give in charity?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Charity is best unspoken. I help people whenever I can.
Sonali: Delnaaz everyones likes you but you think that being overweight matters being in this industry?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: No, it does not. It's important to see how people carry themselves.
Guest 98: What's the funniest thing you both did together?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Travelling on a bike with an umbrella to protect us from the rains!
Guest 63: Is either one of you accident-prone?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Rajiv - I keep falling or tripping, hence dancing is so difficult for me.
Guest 17: Rajiv, what is your ambition in life?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: To become the biggest star of the country.
Guest 78: If you win Nach Baliye, what will you do with the prize money?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Invest it wisely and give it to my family and some for charity.
Delnaaz-Rajiv : A bouquet of 23 roses
. Tommcat: Delnaaz, which name do you like? Sweetu or Delu?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Delu, is my nick name and sweetu is Rajiv's nick name for me. Both are sweet.
Guest 98: Which bollywood couple do you compare yourselves to?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Shah Rukh and Kajol.
Guest 98: How often do you both fight outside Nach Baliye?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: All the time.
Tommcat: Which is the best channel, STAR, Zee or Sony?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: 100 per cent... STAR
Guest 44: What do you think about Archana and Parmeet
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Mind blowing and lovely human beings.
Guest 98: Your favourite director in Hollywood?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Steven Speilberg.
ustad_ki_badsha: Rajiv, if you had to carry Delnaaz up a steep hill to save her life would you?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Of course.
Guest 98: Your favorite pop singer today?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Alisha Chenoy.
Guest 111: Rajiv, how did you meet Delnaaz?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: I met her on a shoot in 1993.
Guest 98: Do you believe in superstitions?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Not really.
Tommcat: Which is the best Nach Baliye or KBC 2?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: At this point I think it's Nach Baliye.
Tommcat : Before Nach Baliye started, how many weeks did you think you will survive?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Honestly, I thought I would be the first one to go out.
Guest 78: If God grants you three boons, what will you ask for?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Happiness, food for everyone, and three more wishes.
Guest 7: Who is the better cook between the two of you?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Rajeev - Mee..
Guest 7: Whats your diet regime?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: I love food. I don't follow any regime.
Guest 8: How do you rate Bollywood to Hollywood?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: I think its like rating brothers. But Bollywood works for the country and Hollywood works for the world.
Guest 8: Who do you think is your God father - for both of you?
Delnaaz-Rajiv :Rajiv - Tinu Anand for me. Delnaaz - Rajiv Paul.
Guest 24: From a career point-of-view, did Nach Baliye help you in anyway?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: Yeah! I have been getting lots of calls.
Guest 7: How can fans get in touch with the two of you?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: They can e-mail us at rajivpaul@indiatimes.com
Indya: Any message for your fans on indya.com?
Delnaaz-Rajiv: We thank all of you for loving us so much, without you, we would not be here, we love you too and please vote for us. Rajiv - I was chasing a dream when I came to Mumbai, Nach Baliye only brought me closer to that dream of becoming a star.