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that handsome does
that handsome does
This was a proud moment. A rare honour. But it seemed exploitative.
Still not... because in an entertainment world where relationships, religion, surname and so much of everything is exploited for money, fame, box office success, etc this poster posted on the web does not seem to be very so.
Still not... because in an entertainment world where relationships, religion, surname and so much of everything is exploited for money, fame, box office success, etc this poster posted on the web does not seem to be very so.
"When I read Mahatma Gandhi's saying - 'Be the change you want to see'- it really inspired me. After doing the show I understand what these lines mean. It will show the viewers the unfortunate ground reality of deep rooted corruption in our country. (Rajeev Khandelwal)
Every word or thought or view against brashtachar can make one feel cynical and ask so many questions he asks in his 'Tomorrow Never Comes' blog post.
His 'ram rajya' seems impossible. Seems like a fairy tale.
This man's 2020 vision seems a distant dream.
"He asks them pointed questions, demands some serious explanations and doesn't judge them even once. He's definitely one big reason you come back to the show every night and of course, end up asking yourself some unsettling questions". (screenindia.com)
"It is not easy to be just a spectator. Before the beginning of each show, I get panic attacks. As I go through the research materials on the contestants, I feel more nervous than them".
His face mirrors all he feels, and what we feel as audience.
All emotions including his bobbing adam's apple are visible for saare duniya to see.
"Life is anything but OK, these days. Take Rajeev Khandelwal. ...he's caught Anna's germs and developed an allergy to corruption. Hey, do you think we could include the idea of paying people to be honest as a clause in the Lokpal Bill, otherwise Khandelwal will begin an indefinite hunger strike on his show?" (Shailaja Bajpai)
This senior journalist can joke about SKS and equate his role as a host to Anna H.
Can compare him to a catholic priest who listens to confessions, counsels and acts as an intermediary between god and man,
in this case between the man and his inner self and with family members and help get absolution.
And in reply to a question he might say, 'Look, I am just the host, not the messiah'.
But all these somehow tell about the responsibility he takes on as he does the show.
He shoulders the burden of making it somewhat easy for a wife who hears truths she has no clue about.
This is not just an entertainment show, although the disclaimer says so.
Somehow in a bizarre way he is the medium through which they hope to get forgiveness and start afresh.
He makes everything decent and dignified and comes out smelling clean in a show that has so much filth.
Just how could he do it so well!!!
Just being him.
This encouraging, motivating, saying the right words that connects, offering suggestions and advice to those who share problems must be an inborn trait. A gift.
He is doing in front of the whole world what he did in private one on one and through mails, letters and blogs.
A natural progression.
"I have never thought about what kind of an image I want to build. My choice of work is never a conscious decision."
"I want to associate myself with issues that lead to some change in the society. I want to do films with human connect... as human interest issues excite me..."
Right from his documentary making days he has been associated with projects with human interests; Indo Tibetan border police force, the army, gallantry awards, literacy, women labour, and a few more.
"When I acted in 'Aamir' my director made me aware of some harsh realities of life which every human being is connected with".
People need fictional characters like Rajveer, need a Rajeev, need people to highlight a few facts about life and living. Some more than others.
Do not know where, how, or through whom a message can touch a person, make him think and make a change.
Sincere efforts and every small step and initiative for a right cause counts.
This is not a movie. The characters are not make believe.
You cannot ask a contestant who is revealing his darkest secrets or a family member who is sitting shattered to put on hold their emotions for a retake.
"I believe viewers will find Rajeev's superbly controlled handling of a difficult show riveting and dramatic". (Siddharth Basu)
So much is spontaneous, impromptu and unrehearsed.
The actor and the showman are visible
"I believe viewers will find Rajeev's superbly controlled handling of a difficult show riveting and dramatic". (Siddharth Basu)
So much is spontaneous, impromptu and unrehearsed.
The actor and the showman are visible
but a man who is sincere and genuinely feels is more visible.
He tells it like it is without mincing words.
Reaches out
yet maintains a distance.
"He has to be the most dashing host ever - hot, charming and straightforward". (TNN)
He dresses more soberly, smiles less, flirts less, (but then there were just two women), is more in control and more serious.
Haha ha a very happily married responsible husband.
He tells it like it is without mincing words.
Reaches out
yet maintains a distance.
"He has to be the most dashing host ever - hot, charming and straightforward". (TNN)
In the first he had a wild exotic long haired look (thanks to peter), smiled a lot, flirted, was sad a lot even looked as if he was going to cry any minute.
Then he was a bachelor boy in love, happily wooing his woman.
He dresses more soberly, smiles less, flirts less, (but then there were just two women), is more in control and more serious.
Haha ha a very happily married responsible husband.
He had his sks moment about saath pheras/mangalsutra, must have had about so many other things as well.
Sure his new status helped him do the episodes with even more sensitivity.
They bring to the fore
truths buried in their heart's core.
The misdeeds galore
all gore
however have been since yore.
The show can be a bore
but for the host we adore.
Nice seeing him everyday of the week. But would rather see him 4 days a week for a longer duration.
Can never be a satisfied fan. 😃
He is a very adventurous person.
But all the adventure we get to see is that of the mind.
The only adventurous thing his body does is walk into the sets or towards the buzzer or gets down and congratulate the contestant.
Nothing physical.
Priyanka on the other hand is going to do mentally tough as well as physically gruelling adventurous tasks.
Her days as cadet naina 'ah' singh and the training she got at the academy
and from her Rajveer sir will stand her in good stead.
Wishing them both lasting happiness!
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A huge thanks for the 'behind the post'
efforts of a 'comrade-in-arms' 😊
Thanks to arwa for her FC number siggy
and the Survivor siggy. And for centering the post. 😊
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