Jhalak Now was Truly Reloaded…Had fun…

Whoa!! Whoa!! Whoa!! This weekend was super fun with touching moments and what they say “Memorable Bubbles”. Few I would like to treasure in my Adventurous repertoire forever …I had tons of fun offscreen too…Where? On twitter! I am a Netizen what d’ya expect?

I and Karan Johar have not many things in common except that we both are Geminians and we both are in the 40+ Zone…This is the zone when we have done that…been there…established…we have shed that need to impress anyone…We just have a bemused expression to everything that transpires and we are now not easily impressed at the same time we are Kind to all…He directs Movies attends tele shows and cocurates now an English Channel Colors Infinity…THANK YOU for westernising us though and hand picking shows we must watch…

What do I do? Coach students, conduct spiritual workshops and wrote a book on Faisal Khan when he reached a certain crevice deep within my heart and Now I blog about Homeschooling and Jhalak…So in a way when a Blogger at this age pens thoughts they are in a sense to be taken in the fun spirit and detached sense of observation. If you do not like something Oh well…Have an extra shot of wine or eat an extra helpin of your meal…or whatever you do when you wanna ignore something…For sure this blogger looks not for publicity or controversy…I enjoyed my stint with The Book Promotion and Enjoyed it thoroughly…have been covered by Femina for Homeschoolin and now a prominent Bangalore based magazine…What would possibly make me want to write…Just ave hi…

I do feel amazed when someone walks into my chat and says “Hey when will your blog come out? I saw my favo only…others I will catch from your blog!!! My Day Made…!!!!

That is the only reason I blog …for I love to write and share…My views do not represent any Fan-clubs or any star…and will change from week to week…and may or may not agree with The Esteemed Judges…and are not to be misconstrued as Personal vendetta…

I LOVE ALL OF YOU…you guys are working so hard in the middle of the week to make our weekends fun and lively…and I extend special thanks to the Jhalak guys for Bringing Dance Back and having an absolutely fun Jhalak episode with no possibility of injury and gasps of terror…I loved...loved…loved the Two Days…and why would I not?

The show opened to our #Honeydrip emoting to immortal Dialogues of Shahrukh Khan and getting the notoriety back in the show…

this is what the show needs…joy…mischief…some fun we can enjoy while our ten year olds loiter and do not mind Mimicking the Khans…all four Khans are so “cheek pull worthy” and this dude was innocently reinventing Romance and we revelled in it…Yes Karan Johar..My #PiedPiperOfJhalak…do consider a Teenage romance and Faisal will pull it with a rare aplomb that only he has...look at his smile…#Caramelcoded it is laced with sugar and spice and all things Nice…Tinsel town will thank you for it and he amazingly Grooves to any music that you might play…

Was he not breath-taking with his power-packed robotics? The Back roll and Hand Roll had us agape with wonder as to where does these two get their untiring stamina from…for these two precious minutes we were smiling and treasuring the electrifying moves and at the end of it my eye balls gave up following everythin…I simply resolved I will have to see again and again and again to get it all in…it must take non-top unstoppable recurrent rehearsals to get it perfected…and their team did…accept my claps Mr.Vivek Chachere…for supplying the necessary training…motivation to keep going..and lifting these two to the ones who would go on to rightfully score the season’s first 40…and for once I and Ganesh Hegde were on the same page.

Last week I was so annoyed at the unfairness of it all…but Faisal proved it…Dear guy…My #EffortlessGrace you were a thumper alright and so I give you another Name fresh…suitable and perfect that suits now your status in your Fans heart…what you did in this episode wins you the epithet #FatalFaisal…go rock and twirl every single fan of yours around your #Butterncream persona…We are simply charmed and want more and more of you…and we do not want you to sit on your laurels at all…we want Mr.Chachere to try a slower number where we can savour him…in all this time he has been so super rapid that we did not know exactly where he is on the stage at a given point of time! Try “Pehla nasha pehla khumaar” or “Pehla pehla pyaar he pehli pehli baar he” He will transcend Dance to a different level…Please Mr Chachere and Dance gurus it is our chance to view him in all different avataars…and we are so immensely grateful to jhalak and will always be…

To you Faisal I have a cute funny thing to share…do you know you have Fans…who vote vote and vote… who like sit till wee hours of the night and vote…and you are never there on twitter or Insta to take our bows and share Happiness…do visit Twitter…it is a beautiful way to connect with your Fans who unconditionally extend support and just want a retweet or reply…no harm in pressing those buttons…do consider...I am getting greedy and cheeky again…I am happy at the 40 and expressing it …

Before I proceed Let me wish a Belated Birthday to Manish Paul. People By now know I love him too… He reminds me of #Dopey from Snow white and seven Dwarfs...he is my Indian Version of #DonaldDuck who is always blowing mirthful bubbles of instant wit and carries the entire show forward…he is a #OneManArmy…Who can comfortably cuddle a lassy and yet rub shoulders with the who is who of industry with same panache…ladies’ man and Men’s Man…Have a Fabulous life and may you entertain us ever and ever more…

Next one to score 40 is Vivian Dsena …AND I am in a catch 22 situation…and am debating within myself as to whether I should write about him or not? Till Wednesday last he was simply a contestant for me and I was observing him with an immense promise of Dance improvement in the weeks to come…but someone decided in his Fan world I had written against him!!!

Till then I thought I was and am living in a Democratic Country and my Constitution allows me to express my opinion…but what followed was a Barrage of abuse…cuss words …dire threats and warnings to beware if I so much as write about Vivian as he is sucha Nice guy…and How dare I write against him??

I was being reported on twitter for spam and called all sorts of names…looking for publicity in the name of Vivian…Accusations poured forth that Faisal Khan asked me to write against him purposely…you mean honestly...like we met overa cup of coffee somewhere and actually decided??

Did I write something about him as a person or contestant?? It could change just as it changed for Sanaya after two weeks…I offer thanks for the patience and tolerance shown by Sanaya Irani’s Fans who could objectively understand what this blog is all about…

Do the fans realise that after their heaped intolerance it would be so easy to misunderstand Vivian Dsena? Attach their Abusive and repulsive behaviour to the Star himself? The encounter reminds me of the story we all read “Emperor’s New Clothes” worth a READ..

Now My Samasya…to write or not about him??? Follow the rules I made for my blog or deal with my respect that was unnecessarily targeted because someone in that camp decided otherwise…

So here is my verdict for the Fans… Consider Apologising for your rude behaviour…you had no right to use cuss words against me...I have blocked 30 and I shall keep doing that…

To Vivian…

You are a soft-spoken and a totally unassuming persona AND I ADMIRED THAT YOU ADMITTED TO BEING A NON DANCER…I was waiting for the developments which would happen the moment those inhibitions were shed…which comes as part and parcel of growing up and not dancing in our younger years…

Fan activity is cool so long it promotes when it closes feedback channels and abuses anyone who sees you with different eyes than theirs...it is a dangerous situation…ALL THAT IS NOT PRAISE, IS NOT CRITICISM…

So I exercise my right and still express my opinion about Vivian Dsena .it is not his fault that a bunch of people tainted his reputation under the guise of Loving him and protecting him. Vivian I think looked Handsome in the green attire along with his choreo partner Bhawna Khanduja 

but..but...he still has to shed all those inhibitions and put in a smouldering performance.It will take tons of practice yet to get there. Ang laga de re is the seductive anthem of the Nation Today...Bhawna Still did more steps than Him...I can see that preparedness before capturing a jump from her as if he might Miss her...Post performance he is looking so boy next door...N Karan Johar you are too cute with that " bol dete ayi thi...main kya rollcall lene bbetha hun? " It was Karan 's way of telling him His Act led him to feel Kuch Kuch...Ahem...that coming from Karan ...so Vivian ...like Shamita do not be so unsure of yourself...accept Praise when it comes your way and learn from Irfan Pathan to simply have fun...joke a bit and poke some fun at others and yourself a little...It is a show that is a mix of fun and learn...so what shall be the Epithet for you? #FairoMax for you are very very Fair? or #VelvetnWool? for you are quite softspoken? or #Marsmallow...to be dipped in chocolatte sauce and devoured? Choose your own ...

I choose to discard the foul encounter with those bunch o people who might have purposely tried to sway my opinion against you to court controversy...under the guise of being your Fans....

I will not waste time on it....

For I have a Misty injured missy slowly making way into my heart and looking dewy and delicate…

she is little fairy dust…and a soft whisper…so unsure and so waiting for people’s approval and yet those eyes do not twinkle with delight when praise comes her way…

She just does not believe it when we say that she looked so finely woven and dainty…she showed lovely will power there and pranced and preened pretty with the Tape and all…it could not hide the uncertain beauty she is endowed with…neither could her eyes hide those tears when Karan Talked of those shadows that Haunt her all her Life that she might conclude they have become part of her existence…

You have proven yourself as Shamita Shetty now shine forth…gone are the Days to gaze at the  world with unspoken and terrified eyes…time to step into your power lady and show the world you are there ma #MistyDoe or #QuiverinDoe…u choose… come out of the self-made closet...let your presence be known, unfold that long hidden identity that is waiting dormant to be awakened…Be your own Prince charming Kiss yourself outta your own stupor and rock…I mentor many a timid souls...And this is what I say the Day you decide to wake up and walk…no one shall break your stride…you can easily sashay your way…forward…

Another Lad who is gaining ground with  his friendly Choreo partner is none other than Ashish Chowdhary…

slowly…surely…steadily…he is getting the Knack…and how...we kinda enjoyed the act…he held his partner with confidence…smiled throughout the Act and had fun and we also had fun but thoda aur…thoda thoda aur…

Do try different stuff as the Dance gurus are rightly pointing out…time to move out of frolic and picnic and show your range…as to how much you can stretch...and you will resolve it …you are a choreographer’s dancer…you will do as guided and yes the full responsibility is hers to make you Dazzle…for your wide grin ma Epithet for you is #GrinoCharmer…If you stay…Reinvent and surprise us in each act…we are already charmed by you…

Then comes my FAIRER THAN THOU missy …Radhika Madan looking gorgeous, playful and energetic…

and stunning MJ...they had a great time and so did we...at some places the sync sort of staggered but honestly she was looking so pretty that I was like...ooohhh...look at that…she is putting in all she has got…I like that…You were like so milky white and sweety delight ma #MilkMaiden…your smile and demeanour wins heart…you looked and twirled and threw your delicate weight awesome…enjoyed and sighed…STRETCH little more…

A little chit chat with Irfan on Jhalak connect also was cool…the blushes on his and Shahid’s faces were worth watching and capturing…Irfan is so sporting and out there to simply do masti…the proposal that says...I wanna play the game on the pitch of life...will you play with me?

Something so bang on crickety...we loved that small exchange but why was our Shahid a little subdued? I do request…Shahid…ma #Sleekhunk…if it is not utterly needed then let go of the foliage on your cool handsome face and show us the Shahid we fell in love years back…please…Already you seem a little wary of being harsh or breaking the feedback on a sterner note...you just want all to be happy and giddy and enjoy the party...after effects of a just married guy who wants the world to be a Paradise for all. Gentle and little hesitant you are in whatever you word and I can see the charming effort that you are putting in so that the blow is taken easily and lands softly...charming and thoughtful...hmmm

To Mr.Hegde...umm I already gave you the Epithet #technocrat and took it back last episode…I give it back to you...Women I tell you! We can never stay angry for long and never make up our minds if we are in love or hate or no man’s Land…now God made us that way…The Little Jig was superb of Indian version Of MJ…Only you could have called ma Faisal out too…never mind we overlook this insignificant thing as I truly enjoyed the MJ giri…

And the icing on the cake...crown of the show episode…was the stunner Lauren put out with Tushar…

I think Jhalak did have some mines of talent and they have just soared higher leaving a bit of vacuum in the creative zones…the Arches and perfect balance that Lauren brought with her in those two minutes...the passion that poured forth…

It was a sight to behold and savour and swim with it regardless of what you are and where you are…at the expense of incurring bit of wrath from all participants Jhalak has yet to see a passionate Dance…hope it comes soon…flawless…flowing…torrent of pure Dance…Lauren you deserve the Epithet #PassionGlory

Another goose-bumps rendering Act came from none other than Tall dark and handsome MOHIT MALIK…

he is the dark horse who steadily without making any noise is making way and moving forward striding surely but with surety towards Dance land…

When we were growing up we avidly build our romantic notions on Tall…dark...Handsome guy in a rugged sort of a Way and Mohit if you look carefully fills up that space…he is rugged and equally shy but not gruff...his bows come softly with gratitude…his Act too was power laden...his foot work is getting better each time…

Today he got to dance with no props hindering his confidence…it was him...his partner…his steps and his ever growing Confidence…He is surely emerging as a Dancer…Addie ki kasam...I MEAN every word…so ma Epithet for him should suit his personality #DARKnRuggedMalik He is the owner of a quiet charm which only few whom he chooses will get to know…go dark guy…surprise us…we wait…

My #PrettyLassy if I had a Daughter I would deck her up just so…Scarlett Wilson looked breathtakingly beautiful in her red attire and she put her best foot forward however it looked strained a bit some place but all in all. It was a pretty act just like her...her Hindi is so adorable and she is so cute…for her too it is time to reinvent herself with a different type of dance maybe she has done too much of romp and roll and show ‘em the legs’…now time to give a slumberous seduction…and sensuous do…will you missy??? Let the maiden in you get little flamboyant and move towards uncharted territory…go gal...if anyone than you can…tell your choreo…lets seduce the Jhalak floor…

We also witnessed a comeback of a #FemmeLethal …and that was none other than Sanaya Irani…

...she is Back...Back…Back…and How…Passionate, Venomous Fanged…Empowered and in command she was all this and more…her sharp darts sure aimed at all the right directions…she was involved and fully immersed in her Do…she connected to her partner and was present...not in some far away land like first Act…and Boy are we glad that she made a penetrating figure out to kill n wound…or slay if need be…WOW...This could have garnered a 40…wonder why it did not? Not debating…Sanaya will get there...her element is back with her…

Sensitive performances have to be saluted and bowed head to…Shubhreet #SteelnCotton lady…

she is equal parts of determination…creativity…sensitivity and softnesss…each time Diwakar is taking her higher and she is creating a kind of never ending crescendo for her own self…her own bench mark she is setting and she is only resetting...we simply observe and bask in the lovely act that unfolds...touches the mushy lump in my throat and somehow tears well somewhere in the corner of my eyes…I did not sure invite them…they came out to drink in the splendour that she is…clapping will not applaud enough…

Then comes the necessary gags part…oh is it really necessary to like crawl over Irfan Pathan and pick on him seductively…or that Laavni and Belly Dance…Ritiesh himself tweeted...Never again…I agree…please do not…

At that level we enjoyed a giggling Irfaan Pathan...he knows he cannot Dance…we know he cannot dance and all know he cannot dance…together we then heeeee heeee when he danced.

He is so sporting and he so reminded me of the first dance attempt made by my kiddos and they showed me their Dance…it was a moment...

we all know we are trying…and that was the beauty of the moment…we all chintaataa…cheeta...cheeta…your own behaviour was so sporting that it was kinda stress busting to observe your first efforts…

Shake your head and say “ Hakunamatata” It was a happy dance…the fact you accept your lack of prowess is so soothing…that way we all can chuckle and get into an uproar. You did add tons of sincere “I am trying naa…accept it” value to the whole act...

Your choreographer is clever…she did lot of covering up for you but I think I will wait for your next and next and next purely for the bubbles of chinta taa you will blow…my Epithet for you then will be #StressBusterGuy…you will bring the tension meters down no matter where you are and diffuse tensions wherever they are…

Then comes the necessary unavoidable Time of Au Revoir…Kavita Kaushik put in a charming piece...and she looked sexy and soft...her expressions rolled just as smoothly as her dance movements and she was reaching the perfect sync ...wish she had stayed a bit more...we would have got some fantastic dhamaal moments from her 

 but lost to ma #ClassBuddy…

Hey it’s Raftaar’s EPITHET…He is not my class buddy but he appears to be so much fun and friendly...I bet he makes friends in seconds…he will be the 3 a.m. friend who will say…arre aapke liye jaan hazeer hai…awaz karo tum…I have known such friends in yonder land of my youth…so he reminds me of those…

Eager to befriend and long lasting emotional declaration typa friend…and the song they chose was just one camaraderie…tu hain to tedhi medhi raahe…seedhi lagti hain…yes Raftaar that was simple magic...a genuine Act and even though you got your perfect 40 you were mourning Kavita’s loss…Ave hi I do not call you the Epithet…

You were sensitive to not flaunt for at that Time kavita’s tears and agony proved deeper significance for you…Love you #classbuddy…if I meet you do give me a Bear Hug…and Awaz do tum…jaan de dunga…I am glad you are Kavita’s Brother…

You will be by her side and be her pillar of support…she needs it deeply…This is not the Place Kavita but my Mom survived Blood Cancer and a Heart attack through certain spiritual practices we incorporated...if you ever need…I’m there…But I pray that your Dad goes on to live a very long life and be a super grand-dad to your kids…Loads of love #SugarnSpice…I did not want you to go…but someone has to…maybe you are better needed somewhere else…

That was my Jhalak journey this weekend and the crackers we began bursting was again the series of lovely announcements…Faisal…Man of the Match!!! He gonna Dance with another emerging talent Sidharth Nigam…who plays Ashoka...both are a rare combo of talent…yet another series of accomplishment…he also takes on the Mobiquik Jodi of the week…Next week theme I guess is superstars...what more can we Fans ask for?

We are greedy…we ask for a Romantic Jhalak…Seductive Jhalak…we ask for Fans to be honoured and pampered by our favos...we want them to retweet us…reply us…some of you are…thank you Mohit Malik…Raftaar…Sneha Kapoor…Scarlett…Tons o hugs for the retweets and replies…it enlivens our boring monotonous life….

We want Karan Johar to retweet…I know he is Busy but GAWD…it takes just a touch button on the smart phone...use it guys…we fans shall screenshot it and preserve it for years to come...it is the new autograph…new ways of connecting…new ways of being…Love from a Jhalakite…who is absolutely enjoying this Season…Tons o poochiepooo kisses…

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JHALAK RELOADED - Define Dance Please!!!

When I looked up for the technical meaning of Dance it says “ a series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of Music” and as a verb it means “gently swaying and moving on Music” Our Contestants did just that but our ESTEEMED JUDGES AND DANCE GURUS are attempting to do just the opposite. I was left wondering what exactly do they want??? Only Karan Johar seems to actually understand what Dance means…and while I was mooning over some performances and filled with delight we had our judges just redefining their weird sense of dance on the contestants.

I mean the theme was Jhalak in Motion…cool…did they specify in any way Use so and so Prop and risk your life? The unwritten messages Dance gurus are sending is “Guys go and jump…hurt yourself…we shall appreciate if you injure yourselves…we are looking for bandages on your body and not Expressions…we care not if you can sway to the music...go with the rhythm…we are looking for broken bones…ya rite…more damage more the marks and approving comments!”

Only Karan seems to understand what DANCE and this show stands for…others make a complete mockery out of it. 

And so I break my own polite rule and will not present the blog in my customary way but shall put those Acts first where I actually felt Dance happened…Consider me an angry Fan…anyone who does not agree with me always has the choice to Ignore this blog and my opinion…no big deal…I and you both shall survive...

The celebrities, I feel did a Fabulous job are Shubhreet Kaur, Shamita Shetty, Sanaya Irani, Raftaar, and of course FAISAL KHAN…My reason to even consider watching the show and following it so avidly for every tweet every update and every development…

Shubreet as I always maintain has a lovely rapport with her sensitive choreographer and he is so so paternal, sensitive, creative and rocking…

 She swirled and twirled like a dream…Diwakar was so adroit as to be prompt at any place she might falter and lifted the Act to sensitive heights. It was inspiration in tons and she is truly an example to any girl in India who has the gumption to follow her dreams…Go girl you truly rock and wish you super tons of kisses and hugs for this dreamy voyage…I loved it…and except for Karan most of the people now are getting a little patronising towards her just a bit…do not pity her…she is doing an amazing journey up here…

Shamita along with Deepak who cutely underwent so much torture to be the Girls Gang that swings was also splendid. 

She looked so dainty, naughty, elite and elegant…I loved her Swing and felt that they actually did Dance and gave the “look at us we are so cool” Attitude. She carried that Arrogance a beauty carries on her delicate shoulders and delivered sucha super dimsy vimsy Act and what do the Judges come up with… “Oh there was nothing to put hurdle on…” Indeed Jhalak with Hurdle should have been the specification…they only could have given a Prop if they did not want to be open to creativity. Do as told adage if you want…then might as well give a prop and test them…You anyway do not consider moving rhythmically and sensuously is Dance…

Raftaar and Sneha also were everything fun and naughty. 

I think because Judges just wanna say something and not something Nice they are Nit-picking on nothing…either the participant did too much or less…if the choreographer has instilled more confidence in the celeb she is dancing with...it is a fault?? It is an achievement…FANS are sitting to watch their Celebrity and not the choreographer no matter how handsome or beautiful she is…Raftaar is so confident and did superb but well again …judges felt they were doing too much…honestly I enjoyed the masti element, the cute flirting and the use of stairs was amazing and mischievous…if it shook a little ...overlook it Mr.Hegde we overlook far too many things just now in you too..Simply made the little girls esteem lower...beats me..

Sanaya put in a great concept…

Actually Treadmill did use the Motion principle truly. It did reflect this Act wonderfully. She brought in good energy…She was herself today..chirpy..bubbly...Fast...connected and most important she enjoyed herself. Obviously again THE HURDLE was not too much speed...again Mr Hegde puts in his Atrocious" You did not endanger yourself enough" line.I am having Grave doubts about his technical interpretation of Dance. Honestly, I take My Epithet Technocrat back...I will reserve it for some other person...

Kavita KAUSHIK…hmm the prop used was Oh My God! so dangerous and at many points the choreographer could have got injured and Kavita was already carrying bandages…she seems to be  little bitter too…with her post Act comments coming Loud and sharp…She has been independent maybe a bit too long to gracefully surrender to sweeter moments and probably so when those moments of leaning on the partner…clinging to the Man comes she seems a little held back…She cannot allow it herself to loosen her Guard maybe.OH Dear Kavita! you looked so stunning out there…and you did Dance as much as you could given the risk and the Battering your body took while rehearsing…Its OK to lower your guard and enjoy…just surrender...it is an Act…I would love to see you more on the Jhalak show…Do not go yet..

And now COMES Faisal khan…

As soft and mushy his Act left me…as much livid and sense of unfairness stuck to me due to Ganesh Hegde and Lauren Gottlieb’s Comments…Madam Lauren you were lucky you had Remo sir...a wise and gentle Dance Soul who never expected you to hurt yourself but show dance technique and expressions…cannot say the same about you…

Mr. Ganesh Hegde …Motion is A Subjective word when it comes to Dance…The kids danced Non-stop and changed expressions in milliseconds…and danced…moved and swayed rhythmically on Music…Remember the definition of Dance? Mr Hegde?? Do make a flex painting outta it and hang it where you can see before you sit on the chair of Judge…

Shahid you were at a loss as to who should you side with…your initial expression were like wow!! And then you changed your opinion…Mr.Hegde in order to please you if these kids attempt Stunts and incur injury…what shall be your opinion?

Whose responsibility would that be?? What exactly do you want the kids to do? Jump on dangerous props and just show they can…OH! both are so hard working…they will deliver that too…only I would feel that possibility is not worth encouraging…your sense of Dance simply does not agree with the universal Sense of Joy Dance is supposed to mean…the way our Dance ancestors meant it to...fill both the dancers and viewers with joy…Maybe you went to a different Dance school…I do not appreciate...I guess I made that clear…and in all this I forgot to praise…

Dear Faisal and Vaishnavi and Vivek Chachere…your concept of motion…abhi fast abhi slow...abhi change...was fantastic.The concept was cool and to non-stop to deliver body movements in such a way that you Dance and emote and rule the floor is not easy...it is too easy to hide behind the so called props and give those precious seconds in manoeuvring and showing risky moves…it is equally difficult to dance, dance and dance for full two and a half minutes...You did it and you have my respect kiddos…all of you…love you tons and loads…

And MY DEAR KARAN JOHAR…accept my truckloads of hugs and kisses for being the only one to take a stand instead of looking unsure like Shahid…and then siding with one…You stood up and applauded an Act that was creatively interpreted. I maintain anyone who Praises Faisal automatically finds a place in my good books.

You already I admire as we both share the same Sun sign. I love your movies not because you are a lovely Director but in your movies there is not a shred of poverty…there is romance and loads of love as a theme...your over the top reunions are super cool…The stars you gave the industry are…wow too…Here is a cheeky request...You are creative and I hope you understand the Metaphor that I am putting forward to you…

You have cooked too many readymade Noodles and savoured them. It is easier to cook them, less messy and they take less time…also they are very presentable…

Try cooking a slow cooked Biryaani…add spice by spice and cook it to perfection…it may take time, precision, and deeper thought but it is always a pride to present your own Delicacy…without beating around the bush...I ask you to take our Faisal under your larger than life Mentoring Attention…

You have gifted the Industry some lovely people and even you must admit that they had a sound grooming and super background to their credit…but Faisal Khan…He is naïve…he needs grooming…he is ready to be trained and do as told...he can romance, emote, dance and fight already and get women to go weak in their knees…elder women see their son in him…little younger see a brother in him…young gals weave dreams tons on him…boys wanna imitate his dance...

I invite you to read my book on him #FANFORTHEFIRSTTIME on his character in a recent tele series…A fan has literally written volumes…but that is all I can do…You, on the other hand are a Mentor par excellence in the field he aims at…Take him in your creative wing…groom him…give him your expertise and you never know...you may give the tinsel industry another Khan, it will remember for years to come….

At the moment, he is just another boy aspiring…your Midas touch can change everything for him...he probably does not know to say… the right thing to present…do the right thing to maybe impress...he has his raw talent…would you take interest?? Not an obligatory interest  that will give him an unmentionable side role but a thorough Mentoring ???Why should you? Because we Geminians love challenges ...

YOURS TRULY FAN

Hmm that was cheeky alright but I said what I wanted to…as I Always maintain you are a free citizen of Democratic India…Read my piece with amusement or give it a thought….

While we are at it a little note to Shahid…You are so so Handsome why do you hide that breath-taking face behind a foliage of beard and moustache? Your eyes have settled down now in these two episodes I saw…

You have overcome this need for attention and are now happily giving those smiles through eyes and smiling often…we like that...I like that…but when it comes to giving opinion you think you have to be knowledgeable and show attitude …you do not have to…just be your honest candid self and you will get back your heartthrob self back.

The performances which failed to have much impact on me were ON THE FIRST day…again the culprit are the silly props…just when these dancers are co-ordinating with dance movements and building a rapport with self here comes the injurious foolish demands…maybe later in the show once the contestants have found their grounds it could have been ok…

Good prop discussion sure helped Vivian Dsena to hide behind.

 He is just about learning to dance and smile while he pirouettes…but Shahid was so fascinated by the whole gadget that the Dance feedback kinda got watered…except for the Tatting...hmm...miles to go before you sleep...or dance...

Vivian you just about managed…but I feel your choreographer was doing all the hard work and you are simply lifting her here and there… I wanna know why she is sombre and solemn while all the other choreographers are all smiles with their partner…??Well! the Gadget was great...I will never need to buy it…more than three-fourth of India will not…but enjoy it…Happy Riding…

Ashish Chowdhary had a new choreo-partner and she is cool and smart and knows how to get him to be comfortable. 

However he failed to help me “Palat”. This song too has such a fun and “Come hither” Quality to it…an agile dancer would have truly rocked the stage and made us all turn back and well, watch…Him…blame that Prop again…poor thing shall he dance or manage that goddamned thing…???

Ashish, you smile so well and you did make a moment outta Madness where you goofed but made it an adorable moment…full marks for that...I do not blame you for all that transpired. You are just about learning the ropes…you will find your niche…and hopefully grace…

Mohit Malik…ditto…

poor thing he is just yet learning to look into the eyes of his choreographer and dance but…the prop thing again…It appeared it was an exercise in weight lifting…So much for trying to fit in…not your fault hunk...this round came too early for comfort…Hope you get to do floor work more often…

You are an outstandingly tall and well-built frame…We love to look at the two of you. We can see all the hard work you two are doing…Just wait for a better round and you will shine…

Scarlett Wilson…pretty lassy…

she looked so Adorable and insy vinsy darling…she is putting out all stops to prove her mettle and I am impressed…The neck roll…awwww my Godddd…It was dangerous and the song was so naughty…but with you looked like a cool invitation…and I enjoyed…again if that goddamned prop was not there, you guys would have shown some more rumpy tumpy moves…

However it felt Music was happening somewhere and you two were busy showing something else…Not your fault …the unwritten message says…jump...hop…injure…dare…hurt…you are so new and everything…you would do anything to get in the good books...

Oh Please! Be safe...your neck is such a vital part…India is a generous country...we have already noticed your talent…You are accepted girl…offers would have started coming in…just take care of your dainty self…

Radhika Madan is another heart-broken missy by the judges insensitive remark…I still repeat this prop round could have been saved for a better part of the day…when the Stars have become confident and comfortable…She tried the prop…she tangoed alright but the energy did not come out quite right…

Some cool moves in the beginning…the horizontal walk was so lovely…

and Mr Ganesh Hegde remarked that her haughty demeanour, he does not approve and she otta humble down…but it is a part of her elegant makeup…she is humble but observe her otherwise she carries that aplomb all the time with her...it is natural it is not borne out of any arrogance or conceit…I request to watch her few episodes on the tele show…that is how she is…period. Poor thing she almost cried for something ,she just cannot discard…

I miss Remo SIR...His remarks were always technically oriented and never aimed at personal make ups of anyone…neither on interpretations nor body language…I do feel it was extremely unwarranted…but it is their show…they have been given the reigns of the Judges chair... their rules...however arbitrary they are…

All I can exhort is Karan Johar to take a stand and bring dignity back in the Judge Arena as even when he gives a not so favourable feedback he has a decent route that he employs…I have followed Jhalak…people cried for untoward injury…eliminations…never because there was ever any personal attack on any contestants…

Jhalak guys I may not be the only one to express…I am sure there are many more like me…

But as usual we look forward to the next week once again…and call it my manifestation…Ma Faisal has been selected by Karan Johar in his team and his team shall win. For Karan is the winner Himself who knows how to create a team…support a team and take them to the finish line…  Karan Johar you are my version of Pied Piper of Hamelin happily lilting a tune that promises magic untold and lure the Followers to just happily jig and go wherever it is that you take ...You are the King Midas who will touch sparingly for you know, you make gold and so will use that gift thriftily so that you do not have to exhort Gods to take it back. I  WILL CHEER YOU and your team mates for you have all my favos...is that telepathy or co incidence? Faisal...raftaar...Scarlett...Kavita...You have all winners and sporting guys who will pull out all stops to make you win and do what it takes to win...I am lookung forward to the next week...Hope you enjoy all the Madness...and give us some happy moments too...:)

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Jhalak ~ Just about Reloading???

Everyone seems to have settled down with their pop-corn so to speak and slowly and steadily finding their comfort zones and maybe gangs back stage…

Being a Blogger and a true blue Jhalakite I was a tad bit disappointed with certain turn of events and was impressed by few breathtaking moments of…ummm…shall we say Dance???

You read that right…where is the Dance??? Call me Old School Girl but I indeed have witnessed few films where dance Maestros have truly given me this idea that dance is the language of the soul and expressions and body movements form an integral part of it. It is a mixture of Bhavas and Rasas…

Ok maybe too much to expect in this time and day…But is Dance all about Lifts…??? Dangerous stunts and throwing around each other and catching from a distance???

At times I feel so distracted and disturbed at the injury that can be inflicted and incurred…Is this what dance is??Do the choreographers have standing instructions to simply carve out moves that are more stunts than dance moves??? Is there not supposed to be some form of story-telling or touching the heart through moves…

Maybe the show makers and the time has flown faster than my ideas about Dance has…and so we have to make do with whatever it is that unfolds and enjoy what we like and discard what we do not and as a blogger I also exercise my right to at least express it…

The theme of the Jhalak this week was “Party all night” and our “Quite a Crowd” judges are desperately trying to appear merrier and all geared up for the “ Do”…guess it’s also getting noisy a bit…

Thankfully Manish is Abducted and well there were few cool gags on 50 rupees with Shahid wanting to negotiate even further and Karan not having seen that denomination ever since 1997…quite possible and so brought a smile at the “happy arrogance” I do like the candid sense of humor Karan brings with regards to his luxurious status…

Lauren is also getting vocal and her accent is quite cute with her “JHANDA GAAD DIYA “ for Faisal Khan’s performance…Anyone who praises Faisal does get into my good books however I do see certain cold currents from certain participants while accepting verdicts from her post performance; maybe she is junior in age to certain participants and her position as a Judge is resented a wee bit…

Ganesh Hegde has come up with A “Happy Dance” each time he likes a performance…that was a bit cool…and it will again serve to fill time and space in between the Acts…However let us refrain from referring to a certain Dance guru who did a splendid job all these years and poke fun and comparisons...“Stand in your own light” and have fun...sense of humour can be clean and healthy and we need not always aim to tear someone down to raise oneself up…if you have not seen an act of someone no point in commenting that this choreography was better …than whatever…just praise that Act…in millions of ways that are your own unique words…

Subhreet Kaur- Diwakar

Style –Free Style/Bhangra

       She dances with her heart and her choreographer is the sweetest guy who has humbly accepted the challenge of her contestant and also is pulling out all stops to actually make her Rock. The song London Thumakda is in itself so energetic and her wide smile and graceful body gives out such lovely Thumkaas…she actually hopped…Oh my god!!!  She must have worked arduously for hours to practice and get that balance to come back and keep moving…she is amazing and her spirit needs saluting…but now I am moving away from her challenge and focusing on the dance that follows …she does put in her soul into it and so we begin the mood for the party…I do feel like getting up and shake my clumsy self and simply enjoy a thumka or two…cool beginning I say..

Look into??? Challenge yourself further and further and surprise yourself…do some dreamy numbers and try moves that will make us gasp in wonder.

My Score: 9/10

Radhika Madan-Rishikaysh

Style-Contourion

I hate to do this but being honest is a tough job. This act was supposed to be a chilly, eerie, vampiry one with the specific event to freeze your bones and return as your nightmare…well I have seen such acts on this stage only by a capable dancer and it was creepy…This was none…no thrill effects…no

scary feeling…half way through the Act it was as good as any act…I used the break to go check the food being cooked in my kitchen…sorry for this one…but if an Act failed to impress …that is that...she better try something else…she is probably so cute and dainty that she just cannot look evil…end of the story...or maybe she needs more experience in her kitty to emote that kinda feeling and transmit it…

Look into??? Romantic numbers….maybe humorous one…pick a social issue….maybe better luck next time. I do not deny your hard work ...I just felt nothing stirring…

My Score: 5/10

Mohit Malik-Marishcha

Dance Style: Street Jazz

He is cute and it does feel he is waking up to himself with surprise and like saying silently to himself…whoaaa…it’s me Dancing...I would say Kudos to his choreographer for bringing him into this super zone of trying and succeeding…and it was such a cute little act. The colour combination of their clothes complemented them perfectly and there was superb flirting and skirting by both of them.

I did feel from the beginning he is the Tall dark and handsome guy of Jhalak and well go on to be the discovery of the show. They romanced with their moves and cheekily put in a gentle chivalry and gallantry…Mohit has an amazing protective frame that makes you believe he can pick a damsel effortlessly and cross a threshold. I enjoyed the performance.

Look into??? Maybe just maybe, Mohit became little self-conscious of his wife being there in the audience and so he quite did not look into her eyes (choreographer) in the beginning…and really I wanna ask are those tumbles and dumbles and lifts needed…? Can there be no some good ol” dancing moves…

My Score: 8/10

Scarlett Wilson – Dhiraj Bakshi

Style-Hiphop/Salsa

One word...she is jazzy…her energy is stupendous and infectious and If I have a party like that in ma house and I would surely invite her to groove. Her floor work is superb. She reigns and how…again few lifts were superb and few lifts broke the tempo…but I enjoyed the Act so so much…

She is smiling widely all the time and trying so hard to fit in…but when she is on the floor she rules, she throws caution to wind and says come Dance with me…and we do…coolest dance so far..

Look into??? Try now a slow number…when you gotta show what you got…you show’em everything in your kitty of talent. It should not feel that she can only do rumpy numbers but also sway gently like a breeze…

My score: 9/10

Faisal Khan- Vaishnavi Patil

Lindy Hop

Holy God and Christtttt ….it was a power packed performance alright and they both are just so astounding. An entire building could be electrified with the energy this Little Man carries…The stamina that was on display was a whirl wind…where was he exactly…in which part…with what …and whirrrrrrr….was he flying??? For that is how it felt…I felt like panting just half way through the Dance and was little worried about the fall and trips that were taken…

My God they must have amazing trust and faith and tons of practice to reach this gale…their energy could cause a storm and thunder somewhere…yes these foolish lifts???  Are they mandatory??? Are they not  killing all the floor work these two cooked up…one minute he was here …another where...and another up there and then...oh look where??? And that was the purpose of the Dance here….to express and whip the audience into a sweet tutty fruity scoopshake…he is a bundle of Talent and someone in the industry can look to…for a future gen dancer…Train him someone…groom him someone…look at his naivete.

Oh Mr Karan Johar he needs your sophisticate attention…do transfer your gorgeous vocabulary…your uber cool drawls your panache and style...my kiddo so so needs a mentor like you It is time you Mentored someone and create yet another success story…he will not disappoint you...look at his innocence…when he sees the score of 10…he shyly chortles… “Pehla ten…” I know the feeling….You work hard and yet to retain that innocent quality of “Was I good enough?”

He is still assuring that next time he will leave no scope of mistakes…yes Sir here is a boy in the cusp of Manhood….he is all there with his sincere self to make him do as you please…Mr.Choreographer…do take care of our Masterpiece…he is not to be trifled with…focus on Dance…floor…body…

Look into??? They both Are amazing…and humans.I request the show guys and the choregraphers to remember that they are still young and naïve and ready to adventure but do be a little more cautious…This is a dance show not a stunt show...take care of both…and Dance…

And serve us more lovely acts of memorable dance…expressions he has trillions…just try…stamina…he has tons…try powering an entire 20 storey building…but he has a vulnerable self...give him deep confidence and a panache…he will take your name further with his Midas touch…Just like  that we do not call him Honey drip…did you see the way he melted with “pehla ten” He is a thorough gentlemen…give him the highest score and he will give the perfunctory hug to Vaishnavi unlike the sticky slicks I see other give…given a chance…. Tell him he has made a mistake and he will readily assure you I will avoid next time…I will do better…Is there any doubt in any one’s mind why we absolutely adore him…there should be none…

And if you have Oh well…you must see the performance again and check if you have a heart…if you did not get happily moved…maybe …just maybe…that important organ is missing from you…ours was looted long back…look at that Caramel-Coded smile…who would not find it adorable??

If you do not…well get yourself fixed with a Doctor he or she will surely sort you out…and now here I have a stern word to put in for Shahid Kapoor…You just hugged him and complimented him…and well…after that you just did not let him speak…you went on a tangent with Karan on possible meanings of Badtameezi…and all in all you took away those moments where the Kiddo could have got some chance to say something about ….just anything like other contestants do…

So much leverage Mohit was given with his wife “Addie n all that” it was cute and I enjoyed but well we also wanted our Dude be given a chance to interact...say something...He has an entire Book #fanforthefirsttime to his credit…he is an amazing fellow but well Mr.Shahid you in your endearing way eclipsed the dude and well we Fans stand disappointed…do learn the wisdom of when to step aside gracefully and let others have their moments too…

My score: 10/10

Ashish Chowdhary- Vrushali Chavan

...unfortunate and just what I have been writing all along…Yes Rigorous schedules are necessary…yes new moves are necessary but this unnecessary injuring of vital body parts…unnaturally arching does take its toll on the system and so his choreographer just fainted and lost control so much so that the dance performance had to be terminated and oh god…disappointment for Ashish as he wanted to record this one for his children and grand children…Do be careful all you guys….Dance is supposed to energise…not inure!

Day 2 brought back My Dear Manish back…even alone he is quite the Boatman who propels the show forward… Yes Shahid is charming but to be honest it does seem that at many moments he is getting carried away and probably taking up the space that is not meant to be his…Already there is quite a crowd of judges and gurus and well…we miss the serene yet powerful moments of Judge Verdict…Its like the performance is getting over and Shahid is simply waiting to spring forth…at times it is cool...at times it is uncool and unwise and unwarranted…

Shamita Shetty- Deepak

Style-Latin free style

It was good compared to the last bland performance. She looked fragile and sexy and beautiful in an underplayed way. She swayed and twirled and jumped and spinned effortlessly and it was a soothing vision for the eyes. Yet as throughout the blog I have been reiterating…Unnecessary lifts are breaking the tempo that they create with their floor work and just when I am enjoying all the rhythm…thapak breaks the spell for the music is fast and lift kinda breaks ma connect to the dance that unravels in front of me…

Look into??? She still is disconnected from her choreo-partner…yes she slings and twines around and yet that chemistry is missing. The choreo needs to work hard to get her that missing link and she is one of the few contestants who would give us some entertaining acts…

My score: 10/10

And the Thumka competition...less said the better guys…are you running short of creative Gags??? It felt you were just trying to fill space with whatever...however irrelevant stuff you can cook...again it was Shamita’s Moment…why conjure up a demon that every cine-sister gets pulled into…why call for Shilpa’s Jhatkas…embarrassing…Shamita you are gorgeous and Radiant you have come into your own…you are a Stylish Diva and Delicate…speak your dainty word and let the world know you…the simply simmering self is waiting…let her out…

Vivian Dsena-Bhawna Khanduja

Dance style- Robotics

He forgot few steps and he was static…though it was a robotic dance where he would be spared of any expressions it still looked clumsy…Judges may have their own reasons for probably cheering him up but I can say only this…Like me you too are quite lost to Dance land…we better stick to being a spectator and enjoy someone groove than attempt it. Still I would say you are stepping out of your comfort zone and trying your best…

Look into??? When you cannot prevent it you must enjoy it...this is the sharp piece of advice I offer you. You cannot Dance but you can most definitely Smile and enjoy it with all of us…let Manish tease you a little...let yourself be inspired by Shahid a little and talk nineteen to dozen...make it best while you are there and leave some cool memories for the Fans who are avidly watching you and are waiting for few Dialogues from you…I am sure your Fans agree...they do not care if you dance or not…but they sure wanna see you interact…

My Score: 5/10

The tissue game??? Utter waste of everything...even sense of humour…and Manish??? Me ukso “Mummy” buna sakta hun??? That double entendre could have been avoided for pat came the question from my ten year old…mom He is not married to her than how he can?? So much for calling it a family show??

Raftaar-Sneha Kaporo

Style-Jive

He has a different name (Dilin Nair) but I like this Name(Raftaar)...it has so much fun inbuilt in it. In one word they both are so so so shweet and cute and adorable and fun and everything in between…their rapport is awesome and their smiles are super infectious. I loved...loved...loved the Act…of course the song was my latest Fav…Dil Dhadakne Do...but he did bring out the energy and the dhamaal and for once the Lifts were appropriate and not over-done and not at all misplaced…

They did not break the rhythm too…what he paused before lift he more than made up with his fun  smile and body attitude and…I enjoyed the whole time they were there on the floor and I DO Look forward to all that they do...they are my hulka fulka dope…I agree more and more with myself...he is indeed the happy go lucky friendly guy who will pipe you a cool smile and not wait for you to catch it…he will be busy blowing bubbles at someone soon….Just a happy Dance…

Look into???: Just slight consciousness creeps in before he lifts his partner as if he just might miss her…So the expression freezes just for a second but all is soon well in this happy lalala land…

My score: 9/10

Kavita Kaushik- Rajitdev

Dance Style-Bollywood

Masti and fun and rowdy giri are her zones and she lived it up to the hilt…Humka bhi peeni hai…ukaa saath…she was jhatka and matka and wow…I enjoyed the Act and was smiling throughout…thinking that maybe just maybe it is possible to do those steps she is so thumak thumak ke doing...it sounded all so easy…It was fun all the way and sucha party even I would love to attend and safely get drunk if I have a tipsy partner like her…

Look into???: Tell yourself that you have all the grace and feminine side is ok to let loose...you do not have to be rowdy all the time and you will do just fine…keep undignified steps and jokes away and you shall sail further…with or without that bottle of whatever you were drinking…

My Score: 8/10

Dipika Kakar

Style: Free style

She stands fully in her glory. I wish the choreo had chosen this avatar as herfirst Act. She looked pretty and dolled up and quite in command of her full self and she pranced pretty. Tap tap and tap a roll. It was a lovely visual treat and it was good while it lasted though I will not savour it in my mind with the after effect moving on to other things…

Look into???: Energy level is something you need to work on. Maybe the serene bahu has too much gotten into the skin or is naturally reserved and so the high voltage full power is not shot into the whole act…I do guess you are the one who will be in the elimination round yet again…

My score: 7/10

Sanaya Irani-Jai

Style-Waltz

This is sucha romantic dance form and a dance for lovers all the way...it is chivalry and gallantry…it is courting your girl and beau in the most exotic way…it is to depict the elite coming together, flirting and offering your speechless messages through your eyes…saddddd…her eyes were covered and this vital contact was lost once again…

She looked pretty…flimsy…fragile…delicate…but again…that gentry atmosphere was lost…it was picture perfect setting to create a lasting impact on anyone who is in the first throes of falling in love…I could have fallen in love but I simply tarried at the shores and dabbled in the shallow waters and decided not to get wet…for it reached not my soul nor my heart beat…

It was nice but could have been magical but it was not…

Look into??? Hey Literally look into the eyes of the one with whom you are waltzing…else it feels two different people are doing again their own perfect thing…but when the eyes meet…skirt…flirt...seduce there is a whole new quivering language we call Romance and land of fairy land…

My score: 7/10       

                 

That was the Voyage of this week…somewhere it rocked for me somewhere it was a smooth sail...at some places I felt giddy with Joy…and at some places it was an uneventful rippling…Hope I was honest with all that I saw felt and went through for I am still enjoying and hoping for better discoveries and uncovering of talents...I want to be able to Gasp with sheer delight at the dance poetry someone creates next week and sigh at the riveting romance if it unfolds…

My fevometer for this week goes to the person who set the floor ablaze and made me go back to Colors website and view and review and partake of the soaring temperature yetto again….and that this week clearly is whisked away by none other than Ma magic kiddo…

Faisal Khan for his electrical and energetic whirlwind…I am looking forward for you to weave magic once again next week and we yet await that Full Forty from the judges and cheers you can accept from all of us…

Hoping Shahid exudes more persona...enigmatic smiles and cool currenty speeches where we hang on his every word instead of he tryin to be one up anchor and take up space that is not his…Hoping for Lauren to speak more of her cute Hindi…keep gaading whatever you wish to but keep up that cute accent...never give up that …it is yours…and so unique…

Hoping Karan keeps up his luxurious drawls for us to smile and repeat and hoping Ganesh Sir gives in more techno tips …he observes keenly…and We wait once again for the next Jhalak round of visual treats…the pics have already made us sit up and begin guessing what shall it be this week…Jhalak in motion…we are ready with our emotion… 

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