Bravo ekumeed for a brilliant post! đ
I'll admit that the only reason I started watching NB2 was for the Hiten-Gauri pair. But after the first episode and their disappointing dance, I don't think they should win. In the second episode itself one can imagine how much their popularity is contributing to their scores. I won't criticize anyone who's going to vote for GHT based only on the fact that they are the cutest, prettiest and most happening couple. But guys, please take into consideration those other couples who are much more deserving. They have put in so much practice. Honestly, I don't think GHT practice much, which is not all that surprising since they have such a hectic schedule.
As for Saroj Khan, yeah, her comments rub me the wrong way. And she is arrogant and really rude. But I think she's supposed to be the harsher judge, which is right, considering she has more knowledge regarding dance compared to Kunal and Malaika. Btw, Malaika's probably the sweetest judge. She'll NEVER say a bad word for anybody đ. Anyway, what I don't like about Saroj is that she pretends to be all great, but she is really, really biased. Granted Shweta Tiwari is an AWESOME dancer. But her pair with Raja doesn't deserve all those high scores. If the judges are marking on the basis of effort and hardwork (which doesn't seem like Raja does), then Ketki and Rasik should have got the highest numbers. They have admitted to not know a thing about dancing and yet they gave a decent performance.
And don't even get me started about the voting system. Still have to watch the 3rd epi, but it seems it happened again. Honestly, they should have just refused to vote. That would have made for some excellent Ekta-like drama đ