Nuzhat Aziz
Thursday, March 02, 2006 18:45 IST
Balaji's glamour-centric show 'Kandy Floss' which was scheduled to go on air from March 11 in the prime time slot (8.30 pm) on Sony has been pushed to the 11 pm slot.
Reportedly Sony is not too pleased with the allegedly bold contents of the show that spotlights hi-profile parties, controversies and the lifestyles of celebrities. The channel has insisted that the show be toned down and certain portions be clipped. But producer Ektaa Kapoor is adamant about airing the show as it is.
Sandiip Sikcand, creative head of Balaji defends 'Kandy Floss', "It is a saucy, spicy and a behind-the scenes show. It will take a different look at parties. Viewers will feel that they are right there."
Hosted by Archana Puran Singh the show will also feature discussions on current issues like actors Rakhi Sawant and Sandhya Mridul debating on what sells more - sex or talent? It will also thrash out subjects like the existence of the casting couch.
According to Sikcand, Sony has pushed the time slot because they feel the show is "hard-hitting". But he says that Balaji is in no mood to snip the scenes. "The show will be funny. We are not trying to hit anyone below the belt. It's not vulgar or cheap. It's hot! It's going to take the industry by storm," declares Sikcand.
Sikcand concludes, "We are still debating on whether we should use the clipped version or the hard-hitting one. But we are sure that we will go with the original version." Sony sources were not available for comment.
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