Ekta Kapoor set for debut on reality TV show

Ekta Kapoor set for debut on reality TV show

One would expect Ekta Kapoor to have a thorough knowledge of what's happening on small screen.

But it seems the soap- queen is not too sure about her grasp over the subject. While she may have converted millions of women across the country into ardent followers of her logicdefying serials, Ekta herself is not a couch potato.

This interesting bit of information came to light when NDTV Imagine approached Ekta to participate in their reality show Big Money , to be hosted by actor R. Madhavan. Big Money is a game show in which all questions are based on TV programmes. The format of the show is such that an entire family has to play together.

Anyway, Ekta is taking her time to decide whether she is willing to appear on the show with her family in tow.

"Ekta doesn't watch her own shows. But she doesn't miss her rival shows and also keeps a close tab on international television. So, while she has a fair knowledge about other TV programmes, the same can't be said about her own shows. That's why Ekta is uncertain about appearing on the show." If she finally agrees, Ekta will appear on the show with dad Jeetendra, mom Shobha and brother Tusshar Kapoor. But before that, she will have to sit for an entrance test. To make it to Big Money , one has to clear an entrance test first.

Roshni Chopra crowned India’s Desi Girl

After B-town's actress Priyanka Chopra, television presenter-model-actress Roshni Chopra was crowned as India’s ‘Desi Girl’. Seven weeks of struggle in Sialba Majri with contestants and tasks led to the winning of this budding actress.

The happy-go-lucky Roshni said, “My experience in Sialba Majri has been one of the most fulfilling and challenging journeys. And I can proudly say is that the seven weeks I’ve spent here have helped me discover my inner desi girl.”

Roshni was one of the eight contestants from Mumbai who participated in NDTV Imagine's reality show in Sialba Majri village near Chandigarh city.

Other seven hotties were Sambhavna Seth, Kashmera Shah, Monica Bedi, Anmol Singh, Rucha Gujarati, Ishitta Arun & Aushima Sawhney.

Married to director Siddharth Anand Kumar, Roshni Chopra, 30, became famous in Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Kasamh Se’.

‘Desi Girl’ is one-of-its-kind concept co-produced by BBC Worldwide Production. The show centered around modern girls, who had to live in a village to compete for ‘Desi Girls’ title.

Performing well in all the tasks, Roshni, Kashmera and Ishitta were the three top contestants of the show. The results of the show were based on 30 percent votes of India and 70 percent votes of villagers.

As per the votes from India, Kashmera was at the top following Ishitta and Roshni. While according to the villagers, Roshni was at the top following Kashmera and Ishitta.

Massakali Girls win Zara Nachke Dikha 2

Girls have emerged supreme in the battle of sexes on the small screen. Massakali Girls have been adjudged winners of Star Plus' dance reality show 'Zara Nachke Dikha 2', the finale for which was aired Saturday.

The girls' team included actors like Aditi Gupta, Hazel Crowney, Kritika Kamra, Mukti Mohan, Rakhi Sawant, Rashmi Desai, Sangeeta Ghosh, Sanjeeda Sheikh and child actress Sparsh Khanchandani.

The winners have bagged a prize money of Rs.5 million and the losers were left with no option but to bow down to them and say - 'Jahanpanah tussi great ho' - the famous dialogue from Aamir Khan-starrer '3 Idiots'.

Actors like Aamir Ali, Abhishekh Avasthi, Angad Hasija, Karan Kundra, Karan Singh Grover, Aksshat Seluja, Siddhesh Pai, Sushant Rajput and Ayesh Khedekar were a part of the boys' team.

The finale saw a melange of performances from both the teams as well as the judges, who mesmerised with their dance sequences.

While Shilpa Shetty performed a mujra in a heavily embellished red ensemble, Arshad vowed the audience with a performance with his wife Maria Goretti. Both the sequences were choreographed by their co-judge Vaibhavi Merchant.

Special guest for the evening included cricketer's Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan along with television actors of Star Plus- Hina Khan, Arhaan Behll, Harshad Chopra and Ragini Khanna.

To add the humour, contestants were bestowed with special funny awards under the category of 'Zara Bhool Ke award' which was given to Hazel, 'Zara Jud Ke award' which was given to Aksshat and Siddesh and 'Zara Himmat Dikha award' to Karan Kundra.

The judges Arshad, Shilpa and Vaibhavi were also awarded 'Jhappi award', 'Hilke Dikha award' and 'Bhapka award' respectively.

Despite the fact that boys could not lift the winning trophy, Akkshat won a Mahindra Xylo, as the award for super dancer of the series.

Imagine's new reality show tests TV quotient

The game produced in association with Siddharth Basu's BIGSynergy features questions about all things seen on TV including popular daily soaps, reality shows, advertisements, cartoons, cricket and news.

Bollywood actor R Madhavan will host the family-based game show offering a cash prize of Rs1 crore.

Popular reality shows on Imagine include Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, Bandini, Jyoti, Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka, Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega and others.

Imagine TV, launched on 21 January, 2008, falls under Turner General Entertainment Networks India Limited, a Time Warner company

Vivek Oberoi signed for Imagine's Swayamavar 3 ?

Is Vivek Oberoi finally ready to tie the knot? Not just tie the knot but do it on national television by choosing a bride from a number of beautiful contestants just like Rahul Mahajan did a few months back?

Well, if the buzz in Bollywood is to go by, Vivek Oberoi is set to be part of the third season of the reality show ‘Swayamvar’ on TV. Though no official confirmation of this has come from the channel, rumours have been abuzz that Vivek will wed in style on the reality show.

But the actor has burst the bubble of excitement by revealing that he’s not going to be part of Swayamvar’s 3rd season.

In his response, he has made it clear in no uncertain terms that he’s NOT getting married on TV.

In fact, he got a little philosophical about marriage.

“I believe marriage is something sacred and beautiful, a coming together of souls that have been searching for each other for an eternity,” Vivek said in his response.

Shilpa Shetty- All ready to rock with mujra

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is all set to entertain the audience by doing a mujra on the grand finale episode of dance Zara Nachke Dikha.

In a statement Shilpa commented that she is dedicating her performance to Rekhaji and she is expecting that she feels positive about it.

The actress famous for extremely shapely figure commented that she has worked really hard for this performance and hopes that it becomes a memorable and rocking performance.

Shilpa further claimed that she is really excited about this act of hers and wants everyone to like it.

The actress feels that judging is one of the toughest jobs and it is also an extremely responsible act. She feels that TV has always been lucky for her.

It has also been reported that Shilpa’s fellow judge Arshad Warsi is set to make a cameo appearance in Disney’s musical show “Ishaan”.

It has been reported that the channel decided to bring Arshad for a cameo because he is extremely popular among kids and his comic timing is just perfect.

No more reality shows says Aditi Gupta

Additi Gupta who, unfortunately was the first one to get eliminated from ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’, talks about her future plans. She hopes to be back on television but isn’t keen to do reality shows now. According to her, ZND proved to be unlucky for her as she was the one who always got negative comments for her performances, even off screen.

Additi says, “I won’t take up any reality show again. I will definitely ensure that I do something that suits me and is my forte. In ‘Zara…’ I was much in the news particularly when it came to pointing out my oversights. I know that I’m not a great dancer. The off screen comments were negative too and after sometime I couldn’t take it anymore! ‘Zara…’ was very unlucky for me.”

“So now I have made my mind not to participate in reality shows,” adds Additi. So what are you up to now? “Right now I am busy with a promotional activity for Star Plus but it won’t be telecast. Personally I am pampering myself, going to the spa, getting massages and so on. After which I will be back on television again,” concludes Additi.