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The suspense is over and the Jodis for the Third Season of Nach Baliye is revealed.. Here is a Close look at the Jodis.. |
The Nach Baliye Jodis Reveal Party!Nach Baliye 3 now on Star Plus
The third season of STAR property 'Nach Baliye' will
be back on TV screens in September. The property, which was showcased
on Star One, has been taken on a higher platform to STAR Plus. This
time, the show not only brings in sets of stars from the small screen
but also adds participants from Bollywood.
Announcing the launch of the third season, Ajay Vidyasagar, President, Content and New Media, STAR India Pvt Ltd, said, "With our continued commitment to provide unmatched entertainment to a wider set of audiences, we decided to launch 'Nach Baliye' season three on STAR Plus. This year, with its fresh new format and look, we believe that the show will appeal to our viewers cutting across all age groups. In an effort to enhance the weightage of viewers' opinions, we have also increased the interactive elements on the show."
He further said that taking the show to a higher platform and making it bigger was a huge investment and the channel expected a better and bigger ROI as well as good ratings.
STAR officials were not ready to comment on the marketing plans for the show. However, it was learnt that the channel had forged a tie-up with PlanetM to promote 'Nach Baliye' merchandise as well as a strategic tie-up with Gold Gym for the fitness of the participants.
The 10 celebrity pairs announced for the competition are Sweta Keswani-Alexx O'Neil, Karan Patel-Amita Chandekar, Rakhi Sawant-Abhishek Awasthi, Shakti Kapoor-Shivangi Kapoor, Vikas Sethi-Amita Sethi, Karan Grover-Kavita Kaushik, Aamir Ali-Sanjeeda Sheikh, Kashmera Shah-Krushna Abhishek, Kiran Janjani-Ritu Janjani and Pooja Bedi-Hanif Hilal. The channel is, no doubt, seeking to make news with the inclusion of Rakhi Sawant as one of the participants.
The show has been produced by Wizcraft. The
communication and creative part is being handled by O&M, while
Mindshare is the media agency.
Meet the couples in Nach Baliye 3
Shweta Keswani and Alexx O'Neil
Shweta and Alexx first met at Mumbai's J W Marriott hotel. Shwetha's parents always wanted her to marry a Sindhi, but now, have an American for a prospective son-in-law.
"I have to first translate the lyrics to Alexx and then start rehearsals with him," Shweta laughs.
But Alexx is now getting used to the jhatkaas and thumkaas.
Choreographer: Padmini has been in the industry for 15 years and has done ad films stage show and films.
Karan Patel and Amita Chandekar
Amita did not know Karan until she showed up at his place with one of his friends. They met often after that, and one day at a party, he asked her if she fancied the rest of her life with him. The couple are currently shooting for the serial Kasturi together.Choreographer: Sanjay is a talented choreographer has handled various stage and TV shows. He had assisted Ganesh Hegde for two years.
Meet the couples in Nach Baliye 3
Choreographer: Sylvester has assisted Ganesh Hegde and Bosco-Caeser. He has choreographed over 100 shows in India and abroad.
Vikas Sethi and Amita Sethi
They met each other for the first time in a club, and tied the knot soon after. Amita, a trained kathak dancer, serves as an airhostess with Air India. Vikas, meanwhile, is popular as Swayam, in Kahi To Hoga. He also stars in Kasauti Zindagii Kay.Choreographer: Khalsa has been in this business for 10 years. He has been a part of Farah Khan's dance troupe, and has assisted her as well.
Karan Grover and Kavita Kaushik
They first met at a hotel and later at a party. Karan offered her a drink and she asked him 'Are you the bartender?' They are still high on life. Karan stars in serials like Saarathi and Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni, while Kavita has done a lot of serials like Tumhari Disha, Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan and Dil Kya Chahta Hai.Choregrapher: Rajeev started off as an assistant to Ganesh Acharya and Bhushan for films like Zubeida, Devdas and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh
Aamir and Sanjeeda met at a friend's party and soon, became good friends. She became popular thanks to the serial, Kya Hoga Nimmo Kaa, and is currently seen in Kayamath, while Aamir Ali has been seen in serials like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki and Woh Rehne Wali Mehelo Ki.Choreographers: Arun and Chetan are trained in various dance forms.
Kashmera Shah and Krushna Abhishek
They first met on the sets of a film, and very soon, fell in love. Krushna is Govinda's nephew. Kashmera, who was last seen in Bigg Boss, is all set to sizzle on Nach Baliye.Choreographers: Raju and Shabana have assisted Saroj Khan, and have worked on many films and music videos.
Kiran Janjani and Ritu Janjani
The first time they met was when Kiran gave her a ride to a common friend's birthday party. From there, they steered them into a journey of love. Kiran earlier worked for the Jet Airways, and has done quite a few ads. He starred in Deepak Tijori's Oops! as well. "Now if you see my wife and me fight, it will be only for the dance steps," he says.Choreographer: Sownya is trained in jazz, techno and Punjabi pop.
Pooja Bedi and Hanif Hilal
She met Hanif at the dance reality show, Jhalak Dhikla Jaa, where he was her choreographer, and they clicked instantly. "Each couple has performed well. You cannot say some are experienced and some or not," Pooja says. Hanif has his own dance troop called Flame and used to have shows in Mumbai and Pune.Choreographer: Vishwas is an expert in Indian ballet and western dance styles.
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Edited by virgoqueen - 16 years agoAamir-Sanjeeda's confession
After Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh were offered Nach Baliye 3, everyone realised that they were a couple. Now the pair have admitted that they are in love but are as different as chalk and cheese. While Aamir is shy and soft spoken, Sanjeeda is outspoken and an extrovert. The couple claim to have been good friends before falling in love. Aamir says "We began dating only a few months ago. We used to hang out often which is how the rumours about us began." While Sanjeeda adds "I don't believe in love at first sight but when I met Aamir I knew he was special and he was the one." Despite their busy schedules keeping them apart, they make sure to spend some part of the day together. After all love is all about managing schedules and spending time with each other, come what may!
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| Rachit Gupta Nach Baliyereturns for its much awaited third spell and this time on STAR Plus. The contestants were revealed in a grand function that was a visual treat. But, does all that grandeur guarantee success? "Nach Baliye 3 will be three months of engaging themes where we will have our contestants go through several tuff tasks, like a blindfold test. Let's just say yeh naach nahi hai aasaan," revealed Vidyasagar. Programme innovations like these help add a fresh and new appeal to reality shows and STAR has plenty of such plans for NB3. The ten couples that will go through the rigmaroles of a reality show based on Bollywood style dancing were showcased for the first time on a dais as grand as one had ever seen. Amidst a lot of glitter and glitz the couples danced on individual themes that were presented in the most lavish manner. Emerging from the frantic laser lights, the spotlight revealed some elaborate costumes draped in perfection. Be it Rock n Roll, Spanish Tango, Salsa, Siberian dance, Oriental Chinese dance or those hip swinging Arabic moves, the stage seemed to have a collection of the world's best and most sensuous dancing forms. The couples performing these exotic art forms had the starting jitters, but that is expected, since most were making stage debuts. To spell out the names, the list of contestants includes Sweta Keswani and Alex O'Neil, Karan Patel and Amita Chandekar, Rakhi Sawant and Abhishek Awasthi, Shakti and Shivangi Kapoor, Vikas and Amita Sethi, Karan Grover and Kavita Kaushik, Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh, Kashmeera Shah and Krushna Abhishek, Kiran and Ritu Jhanjani and last but not the least, Pooja Bedi and Hanif Hilal. A run through these 20 names and the most striking thought that comes to mind is most are not even top stars from the television industry like was the case in the earlier seasons. "Our line-up of stars has had an upgrade. The earlier shows had contestants primarily from the television arena, but this time around we have names from Bollywood as well," said Vidyasagar elaborating on the fact that including Bollywood was an important part of the plan to get bigger and better. But the fact is Shakti Kapoor and Kashmeera Shah are not going all guns blazing in Bollywood and their current popularity cannot be banked upon. For STAR having Rakhi Sawant as a part of their show is a big incentive though. Her recent popularity seems to soaring the charts and her knack for controversy might give the show's TRP ratings a rocket boost. Rakhi's reply on her ability to make headlines was "Thoda intezaar karo. Show shuru hone ke baad sab dikhega." The move from STAR One to STAR Plus might suggest that STAR is trying to pull back some numbers on its declining TRP ratings for Plus. But dismissing all speculations about controversy, intentions and future plans Vidyasagar commented by saying that "Nach Baliye 3 is a family show that will allow people to fall in love with its contestants, dance and encourage youngsters to take up this art" The show is set for an end of September release and while
nothing about the judges was revealed, Vidyasagar did say that they
would unveil further details in two weeks' time. http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=16960
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Sony's dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa has a shortage of judges. All the three judges of last time, namely Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Farah Khan and Shilpa Shetty are busy right now with Saawariya, Om Shanti Om and Miss Bollywood — The Musical, respectively. As a result, Sony had to find alternatives. In their hunt for judges for the fresh season, the biggest name that has cropped up is that of oomph queen Urmila Matondkar, known for her dancing prowess. Urmila however, doesn't want to admit to this. She says, "I have met the producers of the show but the talks are going on and nothing is finalised on paper yet." Oddily enough, Nach Baliye 3, the rival dance show on Star One too is facing the same problem. Their old faithfuls — Saroj Khan and Malaika —are not doing the show. rumours are that choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant and actress Isha Koppikar have been signed up along with either actor Anil Kapoor or showman Subhash Ghai. Star officials have refused to comment on the final choice of judges. www.deccan.com |
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