JHALAK – Ye Cheez thi mast mast…!!!

So, now that the pulse had adjusted to Mallika Mallaika’s entry and we have propped ourselves in front of our TV SET on Saturday with our dinner plates in hand. They all looked swank and cool; only Ganesh looked  as if he forgot to shave…maybe, he was in a hurry or came straight from some night over party or work assignment…I preferred you clean and neat Ganesh..but ultimately you are a free citizen of free India...

What dulled the appetite were the discussions on Elimination. We had already lost our Dear Raftaar…we were not ready to lose another Dear one…that was not enough...Manish asked each remaining contestant to write the name of the contestant they feel should be eliminated…quite crude and with an explicit purpose to instil some much-needed animosity and for sure it did…

Both Shamita and Mohit wrote Faisal as their Eviction choice…The Look on the Kiddo’s face passed from suppressed shock to composure in a fraction of a second and he took it in his stride which was well worth applauding…he said “  They see me as a potential competitor and that well….” So true…We could not help but slightly notice that rebellious and fierce spark just about fleeting in his eyes…"My work shall answer" was the Stance. I like it…I like it very very much…

Even he wrote that he feels Shamita should go, but the reason he writes is, he wants to go "Aur Aage"…well by the looks of it…you will. Hard work has only forward to look …

Scarlettt wrote Mohit and she was so Sad by the entire exercise as if she was tired of continuously being put in the bottom two and asked again and again that she prove herself…it does get very dampening for a contestant. 

Scarlet seemed slumped and ready to retreat and her costume too felt like not worked upon as if someone already told her… "Your suitcases are packed and ready ...say your final good-byes" But what you said my #Mermaid is really true …you got a chance to showcase your talent for ten grand weeks to all and sundry to whom you might matter!!!WE KNOW YOU NOW…WORLD KNOWS YOU NOW AS A GREAT DANCER. You will have the Day when you will get up and smile victoriously…After all Lauren too did not Win the trophy that year when she participated…she adorns the Chair of a judge in the same show...

Life is full of Miracles #PrettyLassy, believe in yourself and Believe in YOU then…I love you and believe…One day…soon.. Really this system of Voting as I avidly put forth before is highly…highly unfair and you are ousted for reasons that are not under your control as it is. She could not have created a fan base overnight. Just as I find it extremely perplexing as to Vote bank of Shamita…where does it originate from???

 On quite some social handles that I am connected I do not see any Fangirling or fanboying happening around her name…I have seen some crazy fans who vote and voted like overnight for their STAR...be it Faisal or Sanaya Irani or Vivian D’Sena or Raftaar and I can prove it with tweets and stuff where very proudly Fans express their victorious Vote numbers or that How they stay awake for the whole night together...and voting from several IDs…but I have so Far yet to see a single claim that they are dismally floored by this Damsel…and well …if there are they are doing a little bit of disservice to her by staying in their Hoity-Toity Towers and discreetly Adding to this #MistyDoe’s Glory…

Come out guys..Fandom is to be celebrated together and shouted at from rooftops...now by the Logic of Jhalak it does mean that the more Fans, you have the More Votes in your Kitty, longer is your stay in Jhalak…Shamita Fans...A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO YOU..MERE JAANEMUNS…BAAHAR niklo….aaj ka samma hain…dekho hum aa gaye…tum bhi jaldi aao…

A little madness enlivens everybody’s life...come on Fans …Come out and celebrate your fandom with us…

Mohit is My Mr.Consistent Sincere and affectionate fellow…yes, he too wrote Faisal because he ought to be honest…if anyone that Kid is giving super competition to all. He says in the same breath “All are working Hard and no one deserves to go” and he says then next…is Music to my ears…He says…WHAT I repeat in every Blog of mine... "Fans are the ones who make you popular by tweeting for you…by posting on insta after your performance…by voting for you for the whole night adding to their expenses and sacrificing their sleep and at times incurring the wrath of their family and friends…for being there to applaud and appreciate your every Tele or film appearance."

He says, “You guys are the ones I thank for voting and making me stand here” and let me tell you, Dear Mohit…I love and highly appreciate the Chat sessions on Twitter every day…it is sweet that you take time out and talk to all your fans…Love you for doing that…

So when Shamita passes a Haughty comment that "Scarlet has not faced me in opposition…" One wonders…is the comment borne out of a certain pre- existent knowledge  ...???Her answers all lack zest . They are so lacklustre...all I can say…Time is the biggest turnaround…someday …our own words…reflect in the by-lanes gone and…echo…

So when I look at the dance of Shamita…

She looked well decked up and dressed as a bird…for a love bird her movements at many places were slow and static...her expressions too…some lifts were cool and sleek. It was a colourful act with a little bit of romance thrown in. However, this time around she did not connect with her choreo-partner who was a little too enthusiastic for my comfort...withheld and held back she was for some reason…she did not give her hundred percent despite her claims to the contrary. It definitely did reek of cuteness or romance as it was supposed to be. All the moves were a little not in complete sync though must give it that the last hanging on the bough was cool and well executed...

Scarlett came in with…

Mera Gaana baja do …was cute, but I did feel that there was not much variety in this Act and some steps looked repetitive…we had already seen them from her before and as I SAID earlier her soul, her essence was not there in her steps...the spring was missing and the verve too…For some reason, no ambience was created or executed neither any attention paid to her outfit…so in the end well…by a narrow margin…Shamita stayed and We bid Adieu to our #Mermaid …well I would not question the judges for when one herself gives up the fight to survive or is made to….what can be done to help matters? And it is a show...today it is Scarlett...next it could be anyone…

However I was again pleased to see my Fav Sanaya, Faisal, Mohit in the top four list…when the wild card entries attempted strategies with Shahid. All my sincere and cute ones there. Shahid’s take on Faisal was the cutest…he is the Khanman…indeed…Salman ka fav…ha ha ha…he likes him…No one can not like Faisal if they have their heart at the right place …and if not I have advised before that you must meet the doctor who may like confirm the absence of this vital organ…

For all the outburst of unfairness…I welcome all the wild card entries. I see their entry serves as Variety on the Jhalak floor plus a buffer for the Contestants. The new entrants fill up the gaps left by the eliminations and besides also will themselves get eliminated thus saving my top three…I think its fair…and again a sampling of new talent…So welcome all…my only whine…There should have been a Male contestant too to add…are you telling that there is not a single tinsel town guy who can groove and add to Jhalak???

But the ones who have joined are entertaining…Anita Hassanandani has a confident attitude..."Wild cards do not win": she plans to change that prediction. She will have to try harder for that and she does have an attitude in her Dance moves that can push her forward. However, the Table prop was a little too much for  her for her first time and she had few gumbles and oops at the transition point. 

She looked sexy and neat in her flimsy Pink and exuded a "Look at me I am cool" stuff. We do wish her all the best and a little longer to stay so she can show us what she’s got...

    

       Neha Marda is an entertaining comfortable and cute entrant. Her jiya jale jaa jale was pleasant to watch and they did some difficult stuff out there with diya and skirt and it was nice…

Her songs too were nice that she put in for all judges…very witty and quick. I did enjoy her Act and felt I would like to see a little more of her next time…There was yet no element that would like make one sit up and say... "Hey look what we have here?" But I am sure she will deliver next week welcome dear Neha…do have a great time and give me things to write…

Like Mohit does…Last week though all assured him that it happens…he did and must have berated himself to devil’s point. He must have cursed and deprecated himself...and added to that we had who Marischa incurring injury and could not accompany him for dance. Lady Bad fortune seems to have taken permanent residence around Mohit…but the only way too get her out is to stare in her face and say “I will beat you “ Bhawna Khanduja, our sweet lady walks in at a short notice and fills in for Marishcha. She goes on to prove that given the right partner she too can add and bring glory…

They went on to render amazing Pathos which pulsed for a long long time for viewers and him too. He was so involved in the whole Act that it took him precious silent moments to come out of the agony…

Somewhere the forlorn agony inherent in the song and situation…his own plight and tryst with Lady Bad Fortune and the mess of it all transcended the genuine aggression he must have felt…the despair and Pain…the Anger and Agonising frustration...All depicted beautifully for viewers who were left equally spell bound and awestruck….realising that we must breath at the end of it…

Applause Mohit …you did a memorable and plaintive rendition and we will remember it as your Best…The effect was your body your facial expressions left an imprint in those recesses of the heart which holds the strings to tears and goose-bumps and it rained free for Mohit and for me for Lauren and Mallaika…Speechless I was...wondering “Can any words do justice to what Mohit invested and unfolded on the Jhalak floor?” How can you fill in …all you can do is Hug…

Manish Paul too understood the pulsing, vulnerable, crying and visibly shaken Mohit to comfort him and to an extent absorb that Open and raw and trembling, unleashed pain…all of us have known pain and this served to bring it out…Tears and goose-bumps it was…silence and speechlessness was  the only response that would respect the sanctity of the moment…

We had a forlorn Marishcha simply just taking it all in with eyes reflecting her regret that she was not a part of this skilful drama of anguish that she interpreted and wove…but Salute for bringing out and touching in the depth of those parts from where compassion and tears dwell. Shahid too could do only but get up and Hug…All wanted to…and finally culminated into Mohit rightfully, being conferred the Immunity Ball to the still trembling Man who closed the Show with Aplomb and Class...who gave his all and naturally had to call forth only and only Claps of Awe and wonder.

Next Day was too a treat of sorts…and why not? We got to see the two beauties dancing and it was a welcoming warm up for the lovely times to unfold…

The Day began by a mature and a sweet display of our Angel Wonder of Jhalak  Faisal Khan and thank God …Now, I am doubly sure, someone is paying attention to my admonishings and realise that Faisal indeed has a life beyond that poverty they keep harping About…that was once upon a Time…it is PAST…GONE…DONE WITH...

Manish “EKTA KOTHA KAUTTO BAAR BOLBO TOMAKE??”

How many times shall we request you to stop referring to him as “Autowallah ka Son” …Why or who love glorifying this side of his past is beyond me...but I am glad Jhalak did give us the valuable side that Faisal indeed leads..he is a lovely, obedient Son…His Mother is silently proud of him and tremendously so…he is  a sweet brother who wants to give his sister a secure life and depend on him to love and stay safe. 

He is an ambitious person who wants to follow his dreams and make a mark in this ever competitive world…He admits to sacrificing academic part and order to push forward in this world of Dance reality shows that he stands today…he is a hard -working, quiet person who is willing to give his every ounce to create a piece of Dance that tells a story…Vivek Chachere is creative but Faisal and Vaishnavi give Life to his Vision and transform it into a memorable piece of grandeur.

Thank you then for showing his daily moments with his sister and Mother’s smiling nostalgia at how as a child too he loved to move and shake to any music…we enjoyed seeing the Human side of him and something that Jhalak could have done well to focus on…

It was a Gift of sorts to all his Fans as he is so elusive and except his few and far public appearances they rarely get a glimpse…Simple and sweet then was his Dedication to Mother DEAR…With his DUPATTA PROP… “Maai teri chunnariya lehraayi”… 

“Faisal teri talent ki Nadiyaan lehraayi”…is all we could sing…They both looked so adorable in the blue and white…it was like a serene and calm lake with sun’s rays playing in the ripples and the wind just about caressing the waves…beautiful and eloquent…certain lifts and moves of the cradle were our AHHHH!!!! N WOWWW!!!

Vaishnavi also gets my respect for each performance ..she is  like you say it and I do it for you to Vivek and Faisal…together they go on to win the applause that is so much required...there is no thing as over Appreciation…

It can never be enough…So much so that Shahid says that Faisal’s  talent far surpasses that of his own. The performance was as calm as a mother’s Love. Too true when you observe his mother in her rare public appearance you know where his simplicity stems from…she is the source that keeps him grounded and gives him this peaceful persona. The elder child always feels the parents strife deeply and make efforts to iron them as much as possible…

Jhalak went all out like A Genie for me fulfilling all my wishes…Remember, I did admonish you guys for making Faisal do  the OLX thing…and had suggested He is more like a chocolate Ambassador and you guys seem to have taken it so seriouslyyyyyy…He deserves then the Hamper from Cadbury Bournvita …his persona is that…soft…chewy...gooey and ummmm…drips honey…we do call him #HONEYDRIP AND his smile we say is #CARAMELCODED…

The hamper does justice so we thank you for honouring so much respect on the Kiddo...and may I add for reading my blog but not letting me know openly...Oh well…what matters is the suggestions given therein be implemented…who cares if the poor #Blogger goes unheeded…Oh dear!!! Raftaar where art thou? Blogger misseth thou steadfast…

Then the calm lake gave way to turbulent hot steaming geysers that were Sanaya and Jai…The Bath tub routine was sexy…sensuous and a volcanic eruption of sorts that was just about to erupt…they both fully understand each other and we saw breathtaking Lifts which would bring us on the edge of our seats and whoooffff….it truly brought the house to a boiling point and for sure Faisal proved it!!! This otherwise Oh! I –am- yet- to- come- of- age Boy and who calls every second girl his di… am sure he did calls Sanaya di too…chuckles shyly “ MUJHE NAHI PATA THA AAP itna achcha Dance Karti ho Sanayaaaaa...” 

All including Sanaya erupted with roars of laughter at the Omission of diiiiii…She definitely did not solicit that title by her seductive inviting do...for anyone much less a  boy who is yet to begin to fancy Girls..Sanaya you sure gave the Dude and all the men and women out there some cool idea !!! 

What can you not do Sanaya??? Go on the only thing left for you is to make us cry…go on give it a try…and we also thank Jhalak for glimpses of Sanaya's childhood and her parents reminiscing her struggle and forays into tele world. You looked so cuteee I your childhood pictures…may we get to see more of you…and you were a #FemmeFatale , remember the Epithet I gave you long back!!! You proved you indeed are!!!

Before we get down to the forgettable Act by Roopal Tyagi..let us pay a small tribute to our Mr.Manish Paul. I have often admonished him when his sense of humour crossed few comfortable lines, but I will take the time to also tell you…You are the wittiest and the most hilarious host I have seen so far on Indian television. 

You have the uncanny ability to laugh at yourself and create humour from just about any situation that is thrown your way.  You can take the entire show by virtue of your humour and also you do have the cultured composure that allows all the celebrities, Big or Small to feel comfortable WITH you. 

It has become a matter of honour for them if you pull their leg. You can crack a joke and pass by without really any effort whatsoever. When you have gone through enough you may become a bitter person or A person who takes all cool attitude in his stride.CONGRATULATIONS then for all the Awards Coming your way and the Appreciation.We too wanna let you know ,We Love you. May you keep on entertaining us and always be around for years and years to come!

Hmm coming back to Roopal...

Oki...it was cool while it lasted but it was messy at times and not so pleasant. I do have a notion that wild card entries are actually there to protect the top four or five contestants from getting eliminated. So I reckon that she will be the one who will be shown the door in order for the show to move in smoothly with the already existing ones, who are delivering tough competition and bringing to the show tons of creativity …

Which they showed when they went on to do the Marathon Dancethon where each contestants dance and are asked to move out by the judges and the volunteers cordially escorting out of the dance floor so the first to exit was Anita who was so confused at the whole instructions …until Faisal and Shamita remained. 

Complaints and accusations from Faisal Fans were pouring on the twitter handle to check the Video and accusations were rampant that it was unfair that Shamita was declared the winner. I was and am left confused as to exactly what this was all about as at the end of it FAISAL still emerged the highest scorer…what was the Dance Marathon all about..dance…speed…lifts...for lifts are a good way of prolonging time where every second matters...and it feels that Shamita broke the Record held by Lauren which was of Four minutes. Now the judges did not really specify exactly why or what of it...They were a happy Bunch of Kids just asking people to Leave the floor! I miss the Authority and Maturity of Karan Johar ,Remo or Madhuri that Can let me feel

  that Judgements stem out of a Certain Expertise but here it looked it was based on whims and fancies...There is a recurring theory that Shamita is using her clout to stay in Jhalak…and my question …if she has the clout she might, but there is an Audience that is Observing Keenly…and precisely How does this clout Benefit her? Exactly if she had it why this clout never helped her build a career in Film world? 

All those connoisseurs of Dance if at all are watching Jhalak to sign their future employable targets…will she meet them? She does not seem to me a popular Contestant. Neither has she made any long lasting ties like the kind of Sanaya and Scarlet…or Kavita and Raftaar or a team like Faisal, Vaishnavi and Vivek…So of what use is the Clout?

 She anyway did not come out as the top scorer so why shall it worry me even if we assume she has a Big Daddy to whom she might ask to orchestrate the whole journey???. At the End of it…What matters is the Loyalty of human souls that you court and treasure and keep…I will give her the Benefit of Doubt and wish her Congratulations for winning the round. I also offer advise to Not just collect the winner post but Benefit by connecting to the wider Audience and show her Human side to The Audience out there. The aim of appearing on a Tele Show would not be to just win a Contest but be Talked about,Establish popularity and enjoy a Stardom that is Conferred by what we call "Fans"

She  looked so tired that she plonked on the floor and could not get up. Faisal I think would have happily got up and taken happy Bows…It is all about Stamina we were talking…Hmmm…

Now that only three-four weeks are left I have begun missing already. We have seen so much and shared so much…

and yet my soul longs  for yet another Rapturous Performances from my Contestants…give us stuff that will string our tear wells…or lift us to heights not reached before…gone is the time to play around Cache-Cache…something that Mohit Gave to the Stage. It is not easy to stand alone there in the limelight and surrender to inner roars all alone…I Miss Isha Sherwani who had taken the Jhalak floor to such heights that we bowed in worship…Will anyone pick up the Tab???

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