Farah Khan The Dancing Queen

Farah Khan confesses that although a big fan of reality shows, she cant stand it being dramatised.

After judging almost four reality shows, Farah has got the title of an experienced and qualified judge.

Excerpts from an interview:

Do you consider yourself a reality show junkie?
I am a big fan of reality shows and that’s the reason why I have judged almost four of them and now this one is going to be my fifth one. Bigg Boss used to be one of my favourite reality shows and I could almost feel my social life getting disturbed ,but now as I see the contestants behaving like normal human beings, I have started getting out of it. Nach Baliye has always been my favourite one.

Unfortunately the entire outlook of the audiences towards reality shows have changed, they feel that everything is made up over there. What do you think about this?
Yes, I agree to what they feel because it really does happen in some of the shows. I won’t say that everything there is made up, but the judges are made to do certain things. Fortunately such things have never happened in my shows and I will see to it that they never happen. It’s not only the drama, but also the background music which I cannot stand. For no reason, there is always background music being played. Even the news channels are practicing it. In the midst of news reports about bomb blasts, there’s background music being played.

There are hardly any known faces in ‘Nach baliye 4’. Dont you think that’s going to affect its popularity?

That’s true, but I guess nothing can be done about it because all the known faces have already participated in it and the ones who are remaining are busy somewhere else. The main hitch about this show is that you need to participate in it as a couple.

So don’t you think that a gap was required, so that the popular faces could have participated in it?

Look, if I talk on the behalf of a viewer, then I would want to watch Nach Baliye every year. If you have become a fan of a particular reality show then you wouldn’t want to miss it for a single year. Just like me, in spite of not liking Bigg Boss, I still sit in front of the television every night to watch it, because it’s more of a habit.

Before signing for the show, did you try to find out whether the contestants whom you are going to judge are up to the mark or not?
Honestly speaking, I never thought about it. During my last show Jo Jeeta Wahi Superstar I had a word with Star TV and that is when they asked me and I was pretty excited about the whole thing. Personally, its one of my favourite shows so I didn’t bother to find out who the other judges or the contestants would be.

Don’t you think that with Arjun Rampal and Karishma Kapoor along with you, the viewers’ expectations would be higher?

I feel that the viewers are going to be really happy on seeing such a mind-blowing panel of judges. This will be the first time that two Bollywood stars would be seen as judges on the show. Normally, they would have a choreographer along with a director as a judge, but with me they’ve got one-on-one free.

In every reality show there’s always a clash between the judges voting and the SMS voting. Keeping this in mind, have you made any changes?

I have always wanted a 50-50 opinion in my show. In Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar I almost changed the format of the show. But I don’t think we can neglect the SMS voting because that’s the only way in which the viewers are attached to the show and how can we forget that they are the ones who actually help us in making the show popular.

Tell us briefly about ‘Happy new Year’?

Happy New Year would be ready by the end of next year since we haven’t started with the shooting of the film, as I’m waiting for my kids to grow up so that I can take them with me wherever I go.

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'Rahul and I share a very platonic relation' - Payal Rohatgi

Payal Rohatgi is out of Bigg Boss after 8 grueling weeks. In a candid chat, she clears the air about her relation with Rahul, Monica and a lot more...

After Sambhavna Seth’s exit last week this time it was her beta noir Payal Rohatgi to be evicted from the COLORS reality show Bigg Boss. Here is the item girl in a candid conversation where she talks about the days of her captivity at the Lonavala farm house.

How was the experience of 8 weeks in Bigg Boss house?
It was both interesting and taxing. The biggest problem was that I was not able to talk to my mom due to which I broke down many a times. This house taught me how to nominate people and then act very friendly outside.

Can you give a clear idea of your relationship with Rahul Mahajan?
We are good friends and nothing else. He was the only one who I was close to in the house. When he started ignoring me because of Monica, I just asked him the reason for such behavior. As a friend, I felt I needed to know the reason.

But there was talk about you and him getting cozy in the bathroom?
No, I used to go with Raja and Rahul inside the bathroom to wash clothes.

What about all the kisses and pecks?
That's the way we great each other. I don't see anything wrong in giving each other a peck on the cheek.

Another allegation is that every thing is scripted in Big Boss. What do you have to say for this?
It’s not true, how can you play games for 3 months?? Agreed that many things depend on how much you control yourself when you are aware that the camera is tailing you all the time. But even then sometimes you just forget about it. What you see is what really happens, when people loose their cool or just cry all alone.

Most people have attributed your closeness to Rahul as a reason for nominating you?
He is a friend so even if I have gone out due to him, it’s fine. At least it’s better than saying that Payal is a bad person.

There was a lot of talk about the swim suit and massages act?
Oh God, what do you expects me to wear for swimming? And remember I had worn sarong. As for massage, I was tired and hence asked for massage from a friend, what's wrong in that? But Rahul being the naughty guy he is, starting playing around and then I had to stop him. I didn’t want to embarrass him or my parents. It was not a big thing but the channel created hype by playing it over and over again.

Your comments on Monica Bedi coming back as wild card..

It’s good that she is back. I got an opportunity to clear the misunderstanding between us. Earlier I was responsible for her exit. Now I hope this show helps her to go miles ahead in her career.

Coming to Sambhavna, she is talking about you a lot.
I don't want to comment on her as we all have seen her behavior. She was never my friend and we come from different backgrounds. But yes I do apologize to her for calling her cheap and down market. I had said so in a certain context, when she was abusing me and getting into my case. As for her badmouthing me, I don't want to get into that, rather I’ll get back to my life.

It’s said that you have been wearing make-up throughout.
I am now in front of camera and have I put on make-up. So what’s the big deal? I want to look good and am conscious when it comes to being in front of camera.

Have you fulfilled your aim of coming into Bigg Boss?
Yes I did... I wanted the public and director to see me as who I’m, than in a mere glam avatar, which they did. I was cooking food and just sitting around in bandana. I wanted to portray different image as a girl next door as I am tired of looking good and the other tags that was given to me. I just wanted to try out other stuff as well. I was on a long break from my films and hence thought that this will be a good opportunity to re connect with my fans.

Who do you want to win?
Of course Rahul, I will vote for him. At present there is big clash between Rahul and Raja. The one who maintains his/her cool will end up taking home the prize booty.

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