I am a blunt judge: Saroj Khan

I am a blunt judge: Saroj Khan

Saroj Khan says she has no intention of misguiding contestants.

She is a firebrand alright. And the infamous temper shows up when fingers are pointed at her art. She hollers when quizzed if her songs from 'Don' are inspired from the older version "Are you mad? Why should I copy P.L Raj? I am not short of dance steps. I teach choreographers and don't need to resort to copying".

On 'Nach Baliye 2' (Star One), she says, "The dancers of this season are much better than last year. Most of them are natural dancers and their grades prove that. But I have no favourites because that will hamper my judgement." Though she admits that Shweta/Maanav, Shweta/Raja and Tanaaz/Bakhtiyaar are a tough team to beat.

As a choreographer of repute, who would she credit for a good or a bad performance? "Definitely the choreographer and not the artiste! He is the teacher and his movements should make a donkey dance with grace. Chadi (stick) mein dum hona chahiye, tabhi sahi hota hai," she exclaims dramatically.

No wonder, rule of the stick is her dictum. Is that the reason for her rudeness when judging? "I would call myself blunt, not rude. If something is wrong then I don't mince words. If I did that, wouldn't I be misguiding them," is her explanation.

But a good performance also guarantees immediate appreciation in the form of ceetiees and which is Saroj's trademark. "It comes straight from the heart," she quips.

Though the likes of Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit have danced to her tunes, there aren't any favourites. "Today every girl is a good dancer. They come having done their homework well. So, I really can't pinpoint the best," signs off Saroj.

Thanks. Its good for a judge to be honest to keep the competition fair, Saroj is of the brutally honest kind which can be hurtful but at the same time its good for the show as it increases the drama. She is the 'Simon Cowell' of NB so Star One must love her for keeping the TRPs so high 😆

Originally posted by: Ektaj

Though she admits that Shweta/Maanav, Shweta/Raja and Tanaaz/Bakhtiyaar are a tough team to beat.

And is that not a biased judgement or what ????? Even a 3 old kid will say Raja cannot dance

Originally posted by: WorldClassDiva

Saroj Khan is a veteran choreographer- she doesn't need to kiss anyone's butt.. least of all some TV stars'.. she even critiques Bollywood actors'/choreographers' dancing..

she says it like it is.. and most of her comments have some truth in them.. I don't agree with all of her scoring but everyone has different tastes.

I can see you absoluetlye are proud of Raja abilites.......good...for you...pls vote for them...and not anyone else

Originally posted by: WorldClassDiva

Can you read? Where did I mention Raja- i was talking about Saroj.. Sweta-raja aren't my favorite couple but I'm not biased enough to not give credit where credit is due.

I can think for myself and not let my biasness blind me. Now do you mind not stalking my posts and put words in my mouth.

Like u said its a duscussion forum I can also say what ever I want and where I want to...

Credit is due is shweta was performing individually not as a couple with her husband

And bravo on ur unbiased views....good on ya..have fun

thnx.. i like Saroj khan's judgments.. she speaks the truth.

Originally posted by: WorldClassDiva

after the peformances, saroj khan's comments are what makes this show fun to watch.. It will be a big bore if they kissed everyone's butt and praised everyone and are politically correct.

that is where i agree with u too.......thought getting personal with contestsant who are working hard and dance is not their forte can get harsh (GHT, SHWETA kawatra, rasik ketki) But i guess they have prooved her otherwise now.........hope they all continue to do so

thanx.btw as far as i kno raja is not a gud dancer n the competition is abt how couples dance?