It's Ratan Rajput for Swayamvar 3
Popular television actress Ratan Rajput, who is currently doing her second daily Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, has been signed for the third season of Swayamvar.
From cricketers to film stars, all kinds of names were a matter of speculation for the third season of Imagine's popular show Swayamvar. But the channel has finally settled for a television celebrity. Popular television actress Ratan Rajput, who is currently doing her second daily Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, has been signed for the third season. A source close to SOL India, which produces the show, tells us that the channel was looking for a celebrity who enjoys credibility and was keen on getting married. The show's credibility had taken a beating after Rakhi Sawant got engaged and broke it soon after the first season. Rahul Mahajan walked away with his bride Dimpy on the show but the absence of his family members, except his mother, gave an impression that celebrities were doing it more for money and publicity. Unfortunately for the show, credibility and good image is a problem with both Rakhi and Rahul. The recent open fracas between Rahul and Dimpy was a matter of concern for the channel as well.
That's precisely why for the third season the channel wanted a non-controversial celebrity whose family had no issue about her/him getting married on television. They also wanted full involvement of the celebrity's family in the show. Ratan, according to the source, is not only serious about getting married but also has her parents' approval. They will play a key role in the selection process and help Ratan choose the right groom. All efforts to reach Ratan yielded no result as she did not answer our calls. The channel's senior officials also didn't take calls. Imagine has started teaser promos for the show and in another 10 days call for entries will begin. However, the show will not go on air soon. Since the cricket World Cup will start in February and soon after the Indian Premier League 4 will follow till end of May, it is reliably learnt that Swayamvar 3 will be telecast post-IPL in May end or early June.
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