I'm nervous about my TV debut: Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt is excited about his TV debut with reality show Bigg Boss 5, but admits he is nervous too!

"I'm pretty nervous doing it. I've never done it, I don't know what it will be but I know one thing that it will be very different," Sanjay, who turned 52, told IANS.

The actor, who is said to be teaming up with Salman Khan for the controversial show, reveals Salman won't be with him throughout the season. Nevertheless, he promises to try to make it fun.

"Salman will introduce me in the show and will do two episodes with me and then I'll be on my own. Salman asked me to do it and I thought I should do it. It's something new for me. It's a good platform. I'm going to have fun. That is the way I am. I will not make it serious," he added.

Bigg Boss is a reality show where celebrity contestants stay in a single house for about three months, with no connection to the outside world. They are overseen by a mysterious person known as Bigg Boss, whose only presence in the house is through his voice.

Ramdev's hot, I want to marry him: Rakhi Sawant

Rakhi Sawant was at her motormouth best in Delhi. And some brave guy apparently stole her sari!

Meri sari chori ho gayi. Aap hi batao main kya karti?" That's what Rakhi Sawant asked the press at the launch of her upcoming reality show, Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniyaan".

The event was slated to start at 3pm on Tuesday in Delhi, but got delayed by two hours. Only when a few mediapersons walked out that the event started. "Main bahut maafi chahti hoon ki thoda late ho gayi," Rakhi said, to which the press retorted, "Do ghante ho gaye. Yeh kya thoda late hai?" After a brief pause, Rakhi tried to placate them as she said, "Aap jaan hi lelo meri. I don't want to cry here, but you won't believe that this press conference got delayed because my sari got stolen. Mere saath yeh tragedy ho gayi. You might think this is a publicity gimmick, but trust me, this is what has happened." On being asked why she couldn't wear something else, she replied, "Aise kaise kuch bhi pehen ke aa jati? Why didn't you send me your shirt?" came her rejoinder. "You won't believe it, I even asked the channel representatives to let me attend the press conference in my gown. I didn't want to keep my friends waiting." But the press was in no mood to forgive her and continued to ask her a string of weird questions such as "Do you think Abhishek Awasthi got this done?" "Will you be getting an FIR lodged?" to annoy her.

Rakhi also rebuked Delhi designers for charging her about `1.5 lakh for the sari she finally wore, which she said they would have offered to any Bollywood A-lister without charging a single penny. "Just because Rakhi Sawant wanted a sari, they had to charge over a lakh. Isn't this bizarre? I mean, Delhi designers have been blackmailing me. Had Kareena or Katrina been in a similar situation, they would not have had to pay anything," Rakhi retorted.

Rakhi, who had recently declared her desire to tie the knot with Rahul Gandhi, shocked everyone by shifting her allegiance to Baba Ramdev. "Mujhe nahin lagta Soniaji ke saath meri daal galegi. So I wouldn't mind marrying Swami Ramdev. He has loads of money and drives expensive cars. If this wedding happens, you all will get to see a glamorous sadhvi. Wouldn't that be interesting?" Rakhi refused to address the yoga guru as 'Baba', because "Baba toh aap logon ke liye hain. Mere liye toh woh Swami hi hain. I hope he doesn't call me 'behen'. If Imagine TV plans to do another "Swayamvar" for me, they'll have to get Swami Ramdev on the show. In fact, I'll try my best to get him on it."

When asked why Ramdev, Rakhi explained, "I find him hot. He is sexy. Haven't you ever seen his flat tummy? Bas ek baar shaadi ki mala unpe daal doon, unki aankh fadakna bhi band ho jayegi. And I can vouch for the fact that the yoga DVD which we will release will be far more sensuous and hot than Shilpa's. It will find several takers." Rakhi may be planning to meet Baba... err, Swami Ramdev, but she doesn't think she can do much to help him in the current situation he is in. "I'm just a bit scared of the cops, who might bash me up just as they bashed his followers. Lekin agar pyaar kiya toh danda kya?"

But how come she isn't considering anyone from Bollywood for the next season of "Swayamvar", if that ever happens? "I'm not interested in Bollywood." Not even in Salman Khan?? "Unka toh bina shaadi kiye hi sab chal raha hai. He has several girlfriends. Mere liye Baba hi hain."

With such whacky replies, Rakhi ensured that her "media friends" were entertained and didn't harbour any hard feelings for her by the end. Rakhi ka jaadu chal gaya!

Simple wedding for Ratan Rajput

So after all the hype, you did a Rakhi Sawant by only getting engaged on the reality show. Will you marry Abhinav?

Why a Rakhi Sawant? We aren't similar, but yes, when it comes to our wedding decision I think we have our funda right - we live for ourselves and don't do things to please others and I feel all girls should be like us. I was not going to marry because others wanted me to - that would have just made some news for a night.

People also said that I was doing this for money but I think I did the right thing. I felt that Abhinav and I should get engaged to get to know each other. We are both taking time off the camera to see if we can understand each other. I can't tell you a date but I can say that the wedding when it happens, will be a simple one. For now, the good news is, that Abhinav has started a new job in Delhi and I shall be going there on August 12 to meet him as it's his birthday then.

Ratan Rajput selects Abhinav Sharma in Swayamvar Season 3 - Ratan Ka Rishta

Television actress Ratan Rajput has chosen Abhinav Sharma to be her significant other in Swayamvar Season 3 - Ratan Ka Rishta, though one should not expect news of the couple getting married anytime soon.

26 year old Abhinav Sharma is a software engineer based in Delhi and the in-love couple have decided to get engaged, and plan on spend more time getting to know each other better before committing to the institution of marriage.

Ratan Rajput who is popularly known by her screen name Laali in Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, had always said that she was not sure if she would marry on screen, nevertheless, Ratan had received 54,863 wedding proposals and the show started with 16 prospective grooms vying for her love.

In the finale of Swayamvar Ratan Rajput, dressed in complete bridal getup, picked Abhinav over Deepak Pandit of Jammu and Anupam Singh Kushwah from Poland.

"The kind of life partner I had dreamt of... Abhinav fits into it. During the show we, have discussed about leading a simple life and how would we be able to manage. So we have decided to just get engaged and spend sometime together and will get married in some time," said Ratan.

"Ratan has taken this decision for me. We had discussed this before during the show and Ratan understands my situation. We are engaged," chimed in Abhinav.

So comes to end another season on Swayamvar, now we will see if Ratan goes the Rakhi way and moves on from Abhinav Sharma even before the next season of Swayamvar is announced.

Maria Susairaj in Bigg Boss 5?

Maria Susairaj accused in Neeraj Grover murder case at session court in Mumbai....

Released from jail but wanted in Bigg Boss, she might just become a reality TV star. Maria Susairaj, the Kannada starlet, has caught the fancy of Bigg Boss producers who are contemplating offering the show to her.

“The moment she was free, we knew that she is a potential candidate for reality

shows. She just fits the bill for us. Remember, we got Monica Bedi the moment she landed out of jail? We are going to adopt the same tactic for Maria too. In fact, everybody who comes out of jails are in dire need of money, we would give her an option to solve all her financial worries by offering her a chance to take part in our reality show,” DNA quotes a source, who heads the production unit of a reality show.

Not only this, the production company is planning to offer a blank cheque to Maria.

“She’s the hottest property for TV shows now and we have to get her. We will give it a month before we start approaching her for the show. The family will be open to such shows because we feel just like Monica (Bedi), she won’t let go of a chance to clear her name on a public platform. However, these things will take time,” the source adds.

After Monica Bedi, Bunty Chor and Seema Parihar, Bigg Boss is keeping up with its tradition of roping in contestatns with criminal track records.

Ratan Rajput’s Rs 2 crore Ka Rishta

Despite the disappointing ratings, Ratan Ka Rishta will make Ratan Rajput richer by over Rs 2 crore. That’s irrespective of whether she waltzes off into the sunset with a husband or not. 

The whopping amount she gets is her fee for participating in the show. Ratan’s quest for the perfect match began on May 30 with 16 “eligible” bachelors lined up. Now, five weeks later, it’s time for Ratan to choose her groom in the show’s finale on Sunday. The three contenders are: Deepak Pandit from Jammu, Anupam Singh from MP who is currently based in Poland and Delhi boy Abhinav Sharma. All three are software professionals. Deepak is said to be the front runner in the race to win Ratan’s heart and he’ll probably be the lucky guy who gets the swayamvar mala. “Ratan appears to have a penchant for Deepak and it’s highly likely that he will be her swayamvar man,” says a source in SOL India, which produced the show. However, a big question mark hovers around the marriage bit. Will Ratan follow Rahul Mahajan’s example? 

Highly unlikely. In fact, as the title of the show’s third season suggests, it will end with an engagement and, like Rakhi Sawant, Ratan will take her time to decide about marriage. “She will choose her guy but it’s doubtful whether there will be any wedding in the finale. Ratan is keen on getting to know Deepak better. But she is in no hurry to tie the knot,” says a source. Ratan has given enough indication of this. The three top contestants are middle-class boys with average looks which explains her reluctance to marry any of them. “She wants to continue with her career for at least a couple of years, if not more, and none of the three have even a remote connection with showbiz and the glamour world,” adds the source. Probably Ratan Ka Rishta would not have happened had the channel not put the promos on air in December. Being a personality-driven show, the channel’s new owner Turner was not too happy with the choice of Ratan. But since the promos were already on air, Imagine was compelled to go ahead with the show.

No one can force Ratan for marrying on screen!

One big question that is on everyone's mind is that whether Ratan Rajput will marry on screen or get engaged? "I can't say anything right now.?

I can't make any commitments like Rakhi or Rahul did earlier. It all depends if I actually get my man on the show; if not, I just might not get married at all here. No one can force me to do anything on the show, not even the channel. I am not bound by any such clause that I have to do this," she clarifies.

I can't make any commitments like Rakhi or Rahul did earlier. It all depends if I actually get my man on the show; if not, I just might not get married at all here. No one can force me to do anything on the show, not even the channel. I am not bound by any such clause that I have to do this," she clarifies.

And while Ratan might not be sure of the dulha, she is definitely sure of the shaadi ke celebrations. "See, I am from Patna and all my friends and family members are there only, so, the celebrations of my wedding will happen with great dhoom dhaam their. Shaadi wahan hogi ya nahi ye nahi pata, but celebrations toh zaroor honge wahan!" she smiles.

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And while Ratan might not be sure of the dulha, she is definitely sure of the shaadi ke celebrations. "See, I am from Patna and all my friends and family members are there only, so, the celebrations of my wedding will happen with great dhoom dhaam their. Shaadi wahan hogi ya nahi ye nahi pata, but celebrations toh zaroor honge wahan!" she smiles.

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Rajput is set to get married on her swayamvar, Ratan ka Rishta. So, will she actually tie the knot or will she do a Rakhi Sawant at the end of it all? TOI spoke to the actress, who is gearing up for her big moment...

Why did you agree for a swayamvar?

Har ladki ki iccha hoti hai ki uska swayamvar ho aur usse uska sapno ka rajkumar mil jaye. This is not my decision alone, I have my family's consent for this.

What qualities are you looking for in your man?

I want my husband to be loving and caring. He should understand the child in me and be able to understand every situation and deal with it in a mature manner.

Why is it that none of the 16 prospective grooms are from your state or hometown?

I did not select the grooms after seeing their states or where they belong to. I am not marrying the state but just the man.

Do you feel with so many options, it might be difficult for you to choose?

There is bound to be some confusion, but then hopefully the best man will emerge.

In the first season Rakhi claimed to get married, but ended up with a broken engagement. What should we expect out of this show?

I am going to marry the man I choose. Period. I understand the gravity of the institution of marriage. The decision has to be mutual. I am not making any claims here but what people need to know is that it won't be just any other day, there will be two families involved in this.

Will you work even after marriage?

I hope my partner allows me to because I really love doing this. It's my work that has brought me so far, I cannot go anywhere else. I think both of us will have to make adjustments, if need be.

What is more important for you— surat or seerat?

Surat poori zindagi nahi rehti par aapki seerat aapka saath nahi chodti.

But just in case you do not find anyone suitable for yourself, then?

Please! Shubh shubh bolo...

Source: TOI

Celebrating Ratan’s mehndi

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Television actor Mona Singh, Supriya Pilgaonkar and many others will dance on bride-to-be Ratan Rajput’s mehndi ceremony in Ratan Ka Rishta on Imagine TV.

Mona will perform on folk numbers like Resham Ka Rumaal and Holia. “I love the tracks that I will perform on and I am really looking forward for Ratan’s mehndi ceremony. I am sure she will take the right decision and I wish her all the very best,” says Mona.