Jhalak- Tadkaa Lagaake!!!

The Class Room Fun Continues with Judges out of their way to prove to all and sundry that they are so much Fun and they laugh so much and they are so cool and having the time of their Life! Hmm…Someone please tell them it’s Ok …We do not have much choice, we have to see them laugh and wait for their sub nonsense to subside so that the Show can Begin!!! Few queries I have “Like is it really necessary to Keep grinning?” “Is it heavily compulsory to crack a Joke at every single Turn?” “Are we in some obligatory influence to Gag all the Time?”

Another queer and partial Turn of events I cannot help pointing out is…they introduced all judges so far…but ever Since Mallaika has entered the Show, have they not stopped introducing Lauren in the Same Space? Who is being Afraid of being shown in the same space? Why suddenly neglect someone you gave a certain Capacity?

 Now my observant 10 year old quipped about Lauren’s Absence in the entry segment “Shahid came…Ganesh Came…Mallaika too…where is Lauren? Why they did not show her? She is also beautiful??” I agree that she is beautiful and that is likely to ruffle few insecure feathers. Do not make it so so obvious guys that even Kids begin questioning the power play!!!

Now power play is going to be thicker and stronger, as we proceed towards Finale. As predicted another Wild card entry Neha Marda is shown the door. Thankfully they spared us the Jaan ke liye Dance and equally predictable stuff.

For my side I am so relieved that my top contenders are Safe due to the protective Shell made by these beautiful Damsels even at the expense of their Exit. However my solace lies in the Fact that maybe they knew what their role and function would be in this Show and what they would be required to do? They did not look overtly crushed or hurt...we are kind beings and would not want to be mean unless we are given heavy reasons!!!

 They probably knew well in Advance that they would have a limited amount of time on the Stage. In any case the Wild card entries did not have enough time to connect with the audience or other co-stars. The resentment would anyway not allow any bonding to happen  for each one of them have been toiling away to reach where they have reached why ever shall they want to spend their precious affection and space with them?

The Theme 90’s is so special to me…why??? Because I was young and in Love all through the 90’s!I still am in Love but the 90's was our Bloomingg Time...College and Dream phase!!!
 All the songs then would hold a special place in our hearts and memories Galore. We sung them while we had picnics, we performed in our Talent Hunts and College fests, we used them to propose Die hard Romance for each other. We grew up on 90’s songs and lyrics as close to us as our breathing…

Chura ke dil mera Goriyaan Chali was a Romantic Anthem and Tagline to indicate Falling in love …like for Real Real…and the Girl expressed and accepted her Love…Munzil meri bus tu hi tu, teri gali main chali…every line was so meaningful to us …every young girl was Shilpa Shetty and Men wanted to believe they were Akshay Kumar.

Now Shamita did look every Bit Gorgeous and glamorous like Shilpa but Can we say that for Deepak?? Chalo let us not go in that Lane…but …Oh what the Hell!!! He had no personality…when Akshay used to slide on knees we girls used to actually go weak in the knees!!!

Neva mind …Back to Shamita...

She is getting Confident with her Moves and grooves very graciously. She is finally coming to the point where whatever Act she gets she does give  Clean and precise lines without a single Mistake marring her Act. However I would love it if she would have sizzled a bit more and thrown around a bit of seductive weight around. In the Bid of doing something Different she bypassed the earthy Romance that Dripped in every Line…romance…promises…eye locks and Vows to Love and Cherish.

All went missing in giving a Modern Acrobatic jumpy tacky Do…simply to establish that She is Shamita and not Shilpa…If that is the Case why Choose and pay A tribute to Her anyways…90’s was a time of Songs GALORE…Could have chosen Otherwise…or Give full justice to what was chosen!!! Water under the Bridge in any case!

The Act was Nice…but that is what it was… Nice…Someone ought to tell Deepak to control his facial expressions which are over flattered with partnership over such a celeb Sister!!! Do your Job Dear guy…You are there for that …to put the right notes to her performances so that she shines and people are able to Nod their Head and say “She has got what it takes” Part of the reason this “Clout theory” circulates because Shamita’s platter is little too full of stilted, monotonous performances. Barring the “Helen” Dance she did…I do not remember many Acts that I may wanna revisit. Too late in the Day this Advice is pouring in, but…gave it…

A case of Creative Choreographer and Team taking Risks and serving Variety is Vivek Chachere and two Magical Beings who mean Business and their platter is such a sumptuous Spread…Plethora of wow moments thrown in…that you actually feel how one would feel when you are standing in front of a wedding Banquet…What to eat…what to leave…or simply Gaze at the Whole Delicious Fare!!!

Right from day one with the fast peddling Wall props to Lavani Act in female Avataar…to “Ishqwala love” …to Dil toh bachcha hain ji…audience can only utter a wordless wow and nodding of heads that asks…Yaar kese?????

FAISAL AND VAISHNAVI looked as Celestial beings getting down from the ethers above on a full moon night and amusing themselves.

 They Dance from the Soul and they Dance for All and None! They are one Unit who envelop themselves in the aura of whatever Dance they are given and move in Unison and rhythm…so tuned to one another…so unanimous and graceful and a Lucid story cascades from Heavens…

All this if you do have a soft heart and a glazed filter in your eyes! They looked like a lovely pair of Doves who have taken a human form captured by an artist who loves and is in love. Each frame worth capturing on the Canvass and freezing forever for eternity!

 Classical Dances needs years and years and years of training to get a certain Pose and stature of Body. It requires in Men who Dance a certain attitude of Charm and delicate turn of hand and facial movements. It requires in the Arch of the Eye Brows a Knowing and efficient Flick of waist and stance.I do not know much about Dance of this form...Mudras and todas..but I have grown up watching Great Dancers of our Times ,Both Men and Women...who dance like Gandharvas from another Realm...

 I was apprehensive when I heard that they are Doing Classical stuff. The looming worry was…maybe Vaishnavi is trained in the classical form of Dance...even if not she at least is super graceful!!! But How will my #HoneyDrip Manage? I have called him #EffortlessGrace …This was the Dance that will stand testimony to his prowess and skill. He was a Hiphop dancer…modern moves and a mere 17 year old. What would he know about Classical stuff??? How will he manage??? I need not have worried!!!

Effervescent charm…EffortlessGrace he was alright. Once the Two minutes unfolded I was almost agape…transfixed on my seat asking…

“Did they...did he just pull it off??? A classical Dance…was it him moving his hands and ever so delicately placing on his waist??? Was that perfect Eyebrows arching practiced just in a matter of few Days???” Oh Dearest Faisal…My #ButternCream you are endowed with a special Blessing of Dance. Dance is the highest form of worship offered to Forces above…

When you Dance I think a kind of Aura encompasses you in its Benevolent Trance. I am so sure A Dancer’s Soul from an era when Dance existed in its Rare and fathomless form has come and placed itself in your Tiny Frame. God Bless you then #EffortlessGrace for what you unfolded…and one mistake…camouflaged reflects the Excellent Rapport and understanding between two Dancers who are one…
I loved the Delicate way the Face moved and the Eyes played out stories and He was full of ancient Verve and Charm ...the Circular Arms in Rhythm telling a Story from some another Era!!!The Song was well just a Background Score for we were busy in being Transfixed somewhhere else !!! A teenager in White played Havoc with our Sanity and we simply Drank in the Beauty...wordlessly...Such Dance form which can be equated to Meditation of a certain depth...Exquisite annd Rare...

Why discuss the Happy Dance here...It kinda broke the celestial spell that was woven by the two minutes and two lovely folks…why make them Dance those less than ordinary steps in those clothes…I loved the divine expressions they both had...wished for once the Happy Dance could have not come in to contaminate that aesthetic picture perfect Frame…humphhhh!!!

Then comes a different zone…of Zombie…messy...muddy…murky…who?? Our Cute girl Sanaya??? 

Can she ever Look like a Zombie??? However muddy layers you put on..is it possible for Sanaya to look Scaryyyyy…? And specially when that Zombie has a tacky sense of humour and rib tickling screeches…Sorry guys I was too busy giggling away to Glory than get into intricacies of Dancing…

All I saw was jumping and All I remember is supposedly blood curdling screeches…they curdled nothing. As usual I enjoyed the Act but I do feel that just before the Finale they should have put up something memorable and glistening …and once again Judges were contradictory in their views…in one breath…it was cute and entertaining but not enough dancing…not the best…but I enjoyed…yaar…either say it like it is…or say not much just give markssss…

In any Case half the Sanaya world Hates all of you for giving their Fairy such less marks!!! You better make it up judges and spruce up your act either One way and make it Firm…absolutely Firm!!! Like I declare….just facing the Finale…Only and only DANCE that makes you whistle or sit up and wordlessly mouth “wow” is expected…This did None!!! Next Act Sanaya ….do give a bang on Performance. It is fair to your Fanworld for they Vote for you despite everything. Do pay a tribute to your Fans who love you so unconditionally…Give them a Rock on Performance!!!

90s was also characterised by another Crass and Cute Aroma of another energetic Dancer called Govinda. Even though folks in media and otherwise lambasted him for those songs…his Song and Dance routine became a Rage and was a part…compulsory and necessary part of every Shaadi and party scene.

Play any song of Govinda and even an Aunt can break into a Grin and Dance…You can easily jump and jhol on Sarkaiya lo khatiya jaada lage…or main toh raste se jaa raha tha…so I was waiting for Someone who would do this Iconic Songs…

When Mohit does it….

All I can say is how cuteee…he had the loud clothes so typical of those songs!!!I wish they had made it to the Red Lehenga or crude Jhatak Orange Dhoti ...it would have completed the Loud OUTFIT that was so characteristic of Govinda!!!  He had all the crass and cute steps that we all have danced at least once in a party and all the madness was there…I loved the Mirchi lagi toh main kya karu?? The only thing I was missing was the red lipped…perfectly tipped…diamond teeth GOVINDA GRIN…Mohit …that was the only thing Missing in this fun filled full on Giggle act…With that Flat face it looked even more amusing and crazyyyy...i ahd fun and must i say I was too giving all those fuuly madhopping on my SOFA it so so took me to our Partying Days!
And I do like the spirit that I do not wish to Get a Ticket to Finale…not looking for a Shortcut…hmm…but then Why did the Channel devise it??? They wanted someone to go forward in a short cut way??? Or they wanted to express Judges Appreciation towards someone who truly gave it all and more???

Another lovely representation was Anita Hasnandani bringing romance alive, the 90s way ending up in her Husband’s lap…

Sho shweeettt…but if it had to be honestly evaluated then she was mighty uncomfortable with her shimmering sexy Red Saree…it truly is not easy to lift and not easier still to Smile coyly and express romance but she did give a fairly honest effort…

It was simple and nice with little scattered spice…and it showed in her subdued way she took in all the comments non chalantly…silently and too much timidly…maybe already informed she is out of the race…Pack your bags…and thank you so much for joining.

Then we geared up for my Favourite section of Jhalak and that is Teen Ka Tadka…I simply Love this Section and must say…Sanjeeda and Shamita spiced it up perfectly…They began the tadka truly with beauty and Young Young Power Ablaze…

I did not know like who to look at…Sanjeeda and Shamita both were costume coordinated…looked truly smashing…with some choreo interfering with my visual Treat.

This is Shamita’s Forte…She is in her element and thoroughly crisp and Sanjeeda more than adding to her Strength. She became her strength and we enjoyed…I did…Sanjeeda seemed to me very Non-threatening but Skilful in her Art. Wish she joins Jhalak next Season...if she does then Heartelt GOODLUCK…I will not grudge them the full marks…they Both were Adorable…colourful butterflies flitting from one part of the stage to another and capturing both…my heart and the Floor…Loved it…!

Something went a little amiss again in Sanaya and Drashti Dhammi’s trio…

Steps were cool but it got overshadowed with too much of Drama and less of Dance. I have a stern word for the Choreographer. Do not depend on the Sanaya wave…do some creative thinking. Teen ka Tadka demanded it…but it was so less…and not much of Dancing or extra ordinary lifts…You had two gorgeous dames…you could have melted a Glacier…

Even the next segment I am so so so so Grateful to Jhalak for the cute little Tiff and the glimpse of a naughty #CaramelCodedSmile of Faisal Khan…We loved the Way Akshat and Vaishnavi Teased him…and so easily he got miffed and so easily forgave…so is dude…as fast he is to get Angry…equally fast he is to Forgive… I am sure it would be fun to tease him simply to get those gorgeous cheeks all goooppp...I would not Patao him...let him be like that for a while ...click few photographs...pull those cheeks till they turn red....then maybe say....Maafi Huzooor....aage se esa nahin Karenge....heeheeehheee.....Not meaning a single word!!! I would Tease and Tease and Tease!!!! but he does not really believe in carrying today’s grudge into tomorrow…smiles easily…

Teen ka Tadka was sprattling and crackling laughathon!!!

 Vaishnavi was such a lovely Agile Mother…why would Karan Arjun Not come??? They had a rambunctious time…they pulled…lifted…jeered…and all in all had all of us in splits.

They brought the element of what Childhood is all about…what would kids do when left on their own…it reminded me of my childhood when we donned sarees and cooked up mischief galore…and laughed till our eyes had tears no more…

Akshat is suchha live wire cracker of notoriety…you see him and you wanna crackle up and double up with roaring laughs. That is what we did…we roared and laughed and giggled and shook our heads in astonishment as to how much fun we were having. I could not decide who should we look at??

Kiske gaal kheenche yaaron…teeno ne ghar heela diya yaar…Koi rok lo unko …The Day was truly a Gift…we really did see all the kids and the judges let their hair down to enjoy some good old fun!!! Akshat is Fun and Masti personified and he has a straight and dead pan expression as if …amm I doing anything???

Hands down they got 40 and the Other contestants just walking out was stupendous…it was like ye bachche to kabja kar gaye…humaara kya hoga kaaliyaa….No one can grudge these happy Kids and OUR DUDE Rolling on the floor doubling up with laughter, COLORS…it’s a treat…for us…we will ever see it again and again and again…it was that much fun!!!

Thank you soo much for getting Akshat and unleashing this riot! MY CHEEKS pained at the end of it…I so wanna pull all their cheeks…who should I like really…look at…My dude…Akshat…Vaishnavi’s breath-taking moves…Astounding…amazing…rockinggggg

Compared to that Anita’s trio was pale and well just about theek hain…

OK…the rapport was missing…no element that would look-up and Bond and say…look at me…we shimmer…there was no glimmer of anything that would want me to get up and stop eating that Morsel of dinner I am partaking…I could look down at my food and well...I would not miss Much…We are looking at Semi-finals and yes you are supposed to go all out there and say… “Bingo” Sorry Anita…#Snowflake…this time you fail to have an impact on me.

But another Guy who liked benefitted tremendously in the Tadka…who truly steamed up the whole equation on the Set was Mohit…

He actually set the thermometer bursting at the seams with the Greek God effect. Guess Gautam Gulati offered mighty Masculine competition and Mohit had to rise to it or Fizzlee…

Could he dare not take that risk?? I am glad he did not…So there they were…Mohit and Gautam…Oiled…flexed…Virile… Brazen...rustic ...earthy....Full of Tashan Attitude!!!  And Even Mallaika could not resist admiring…was rendered speechless. The Act I guessed touched something primitive…In her. She was Frank enough to admit it too.Hope at home she got away with it.Mohit I was so glad to see this beauutiful side of you...Raw and exuding male personaa to e Hilt...Sensuously male!!!!

WE do belong to the Era of Mills and Boons and did grow up on description of Tall, Dark, Handsome Brooding Hunks…Mohit represented all of that and more and for once the bemused expression helped…Jhalak guys That is what I had been asking you…why not get virile males on the floor instead of creating overdose of Ladies special…Hope lesson learnt and next season you will equally divide the Man and Woman power…

Then comes the Moment where they give A direct Ticket to someone in Finale who has impressed the Judges. Who else to Bag it other than Faisal…? Straight into Finale…no elimination for him! Thank god He can Practice without stress…Thank God we getta see him till the End…

Winning pressure I will not give him…
I have some Gyaan to share for all the Contenders who walk into Semi finals…for Winning JHALAK does not seem to be having a super lasting...or Career changing effect…Participating in Jhalak and Show casing you are a Talented dude in Jhalak Till the End and COLLECTING PUBLIC OPINION that you indeed are Talented and Versatile MATTERS…

Before you frown…Read again…Stay with Me…I WILL EXPLAIN…my proof existed there in the Show Itself…

We had Drashti Dhami who was the Winner Of a certain Jhalak Season standing there accepting comments on her performance with Sanaya……silent tad bit…accepting what they did with a composed well trained polite smile…from???

None other Than LAUREN GOTTLIEB…who was also a contestant in the same season and did not win the season in spite and despite of being the Best dancer on Board at that time…Today she Happens to Adorn the Chair of a Judge…doling out comments and verdicts….

Point proven…Talent takes you far...Both the girls have done tremendously well for themselves in their respective zones ...what helped was being a part of Jhalak and show casing your talent till the very End....reaching this far is what is truly important. For me all who make it to the last Episode are truly my Winners regardless of who walks away with the Trophy

There is lots of humility that this child contestant whom we also call Destiny’s Little MAN that creates Miracles and people are compelled to Handover VICTORY TROPHIES IN HIS HUMBLE PERSONA…Even if he Does not Win the Trophy for me He is the Winner…And this is definitely not the End…

For him things get Carved, like the Chocolate hamper from Cadbury Bournvita …why was it never given to anyone else after that??? Have you been reading my blogs…liking my suggestions…heeding my reprimands and making hidden amends??? I love it…Anyways I represent the audience…FANKIAWAZ…

But does our #FatalFaisal has any of these Airs even after receiving the Ticket…he appeals to his folks that he is not yet sitting on his laurels...he yet will practice hard and come back with more…Sign of a winner for sure…

Good luck then to Faisal and TEAM…MY request of pehla nasha…or pehla pehla pyaar hain…is pending…Vivek, hope you are listening…

Good Luck to all who make it to Finals...Enjoy fully as I already said...winning Jhalak has no long standing Significant results but staying in the Show till the End and proving your Mettle is…Go on...have a blast and let us all celebrate…I had a great time Blogging and connecting with all Fandoms across the world…It was a huge pleasure to know all of you…I exhort each one of you to come out and full on show your loyalties…share you appreciations…fight with other fan clubs for your star and end up befriending…WE ALL MUST LOVE AND HAVE FUN…

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