Mona Singh celebrates with choreographer Tobby, while losing finalists Shveta Salve and Longi look on Pic: Rane Ashish
Winner of Sony's reality-based dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Mona Singh is looking forward to gorging on all the food she has been deprived of for the past few months.
Singh trounced actress Shveta Salve to win the grand finale last evening, grabbing Rs 50 lakh and a crystal trophy.
"For over three months I have not been eating fried and fatty foods. Now, I'm going to break that rule. I want to put on weight again," the ecstatic actress said.
Singh, of Jassi fame, attributes her success to amrit (holy water) and Lord Siddhivinayak.
"Before leaving from my house, I drank amrit and then visited Siddhivinayak temple to offer my prayers. I had kept a mannat as well, and now that I have won I'm going to keep a day's langar this coming Sunday at a local gurudwara," she says.
Was she under a lot of pressure? "My mom has been sobbing all day long and urging me to take the results in good spirit. I simply kept my fingers crossed, because Shveta is a tough contender. I'm glad that I've broken my Jassi image!"
Shveta Salve and her choreographer Longi
However, beau Karan Oberoi reveals that he wasn't expecting the results to be in Singh's favour. "I wasn't quite sure till they announced the results. I'm overwhelmed. Mona more than deserved it for the hardworking girl that she is. Aunty (referring to Mona Singh's mother) hasn't stopped crying since."
Money matters
As far as the prize money is concerned, an ecstatic Singh hasn't yet given it a thought. "All these weeks I never let the money aspect rule my mind. My goal was to win the contest. I believe you should work as if you don't need the money, love as if you have never been hurt and dance as if nobody is watching you," she says.
Salve disappears
Hotstepper Shveta Salve was visibly disappointed with the results. She even went into hiding inside her van after stepping out of the sets.
"I'm human and I'm feeling a little low. But I'm glad that the show has come to a close and I don't have to deal with the pressure," she says.
While the rest of the contestants and choreographers headed for Aziano at Phoenix Mills for some revelry, Salve was in no mood for any celebration. "I'm heading home. I need a good night's sleep."
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