‘I gave Shilpa Shetty a hug’-Akashdeep

Akashhdeep Saigal says all's well on the sets of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa

After lashing out at judges of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa sometime ago, you are now back for the finale?

• I didn't lash out. I just expressed something I felt at that point. I'm sure even the judges, the channel and the production house knew that I was just expressing something I felt then. That's why they telecast it.

Was everything fine on the sets when you went back?

• Absolutely. It was all very positive. It's the same happy Jhalak Dikhla Jaa family.

Did you meet the judges?

• I met Shilpa (Shetty). She was very sweet. I went and hugged her. I asked her if she was still angry and she said no. And we both laughed.

What about the other judges, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Farah Khan?

• If I meet them I will say a hi and give them a big smile. There's nothing on my mind and I'm sure there's nothing on their minds either. We are all professionals and mature people.

Do you regret speaking out in that episode?

• I spoke what was right for that moment and I don't think I need to say anything anymore now. At times issues get blown out of proportion in the media. And this happens with me often!

Are you a better dancer today?

• Yes, I've definitely improved tremendously. For the finale I picked steps in half an hour. Whether I'm a great dancer or not, I've learnt a lot.