Even Rakhi Ka Insaaf had better ratings. “My Rakhi Ka Insaaf on the same channel (Imagine) had more Viewership then Zor Ka Jhatka. Ek dum Zor Ka Jhatka laga hai,” Rakhi Sawant told Mid Day.

Zor Ka Jhatka opened with a 2.6 TVR but could not manage to attract audience in the second week and its average rating dropped to 1.7 to 1.4 TVR reportedly. Rakhi Ka Swayamvar opened with a rating of 4.12 TVR and maintained an average rating of 3.04 TVR.

SRK’s decision to host the Indian version of international reality show Total Wipeout is being questioned. Shah Rukh needed big investment for his sci-fi production Ra.One. Buzz is that he was paid Rs 20 crore for the show and he agreed to do the show as it involved a huge sum for a few days of work, reported the tabloid.

And moreover, he doesn’t even travel to Argentina to shoot for his portions of the show, instead his shots are taken in chroma in Yash Raj Studios reportedly.

Will his film also fail to woo the audience just like his show? Time will tell!

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“Dolly Bindra is definitely in demand and was best suited for the role. We can’t divulge the exact amount but it is around Rs.1 crore. The amount is confidential and an understanding between us and Dolly,” Ravinder Gautam, producer-director of the show said.

Ever since her stint on the reality show Bigg Boss 4, Dolly has become a sought-after name in showbiz.

Armanon Ka Balidaan is a love story with the anti-reservation issue as its backdrop and Dolly will be seen as an aggressive Kabootari Mai, who runs a family business of funeral services.

She will be introduced on 15th February.

“Yes, Dolly was offered a show with Sara Khan on Zee TV Ram Milaayi Jodi. But she has not signed that show and accepted our offer. The moment we narrated the character to her, she accepted there and then,” said Gautam.

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An overwhelmed and emotional Shweta, dressed in a fuschia-coloured sari, burst into tears after seeing her daughter and mother when she came on to the stage.

“I have won because of your love. I am very happy,” she said to the audience after being announced the winner.

Earlier three seasons of the show were won by actor Rahul Roy, reality show winner Ashutosh Kaushik and Vindu Dara Singh, respectively.

The actress, once regarded as small screen’s favourite bahu (daughter-in-law) after she gained fame with “Kasautii Zindagii Kay”, pipped finalists WWE wrestler The Great Khali, actor Ashmit Patel and Dolly Bindra who is infamous for her bizarre behavior, to win the reality show.

Though the decision was based on viewers’ votes, Shweta’s inmates like Samir Soni, Manoj Tiwari and Aanchal Kumar felt she was most deserving owing to her patience in dealing with the verbal fights with loud mouthed co-participant Dolly, who walked away as the third runner up.

Khali was declared the first runner up and Ashmit the second runner-up.

Celebrity astrologer Bejan Daruwalla, who came on the show, predicted that either Shweta or Dolly will win.

All three runners-up took home a bike each, while actor-model Sameer Soni received a Chevrolet Cruze as a special prize for being the boldest and most stylish participant of this season.

The grand finale saw performances by Sara Khan, Veena Malik, Aanchal Kumar and Manoj Tiwari. The star host, Salman Khan too regaled the audience with his energetic dance.

“Bigg Boss 4″ started with 14 contestants, and had two wild card entries in subsequent weeks, with a three-day guest appearance by Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson. The show was quite full of controversies throughout its run, but kept the audience entertained.

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For the privilege of her voluptuous presence among the Bigg Boss housemates, Anderson is reportedly being paid Rs 2.5 crores. This is almost twice the amount paid to any other contestant on Bigg Boss. Says a spokesperson from Colors, the channel on which the show airs, “Pamela deserves the money she is getting for her appearance on the show. She’s a major international star. How can her fee, even for three days, be anywhere near what the others are being paid?”

Pamela was persuaded to appear on Bigg Boss to spruce up the proceedings. Says the channel spokesperson, “We try to get a gori celebrity every season. We had Jade Goody on Season 2 and Claudia Ciesla in Season 3. Pamela is, of course, far bigger than both.”

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The duo jumped on the couch, a la Tom Cruise, and even cheated a lip-lock to show Karan Johar that they would make a perfect jodi for the Dostana sequel.

So surprised was Karan from the display of their dostana on the show, that he actually demanded them to repeat the gay kiss. And the duo happily obliged.

It’s no secret that Ranbir and Imran are good friends. But that their dosti would come out in such unrestrained gestures, none had imagined. Whatever, the duo’s Koffee stint with K-Jo rocked.

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Khali said he is ready to enter the Bigg Boss house and also that he is a fan of Salman Khan.

“I feel happy whenever I come to India. People here love me a lot and I am eager to meet Salman Khan,” said Khali.

He added, “The world likes Salman, even I like him. He has a great fan following.”

When asked whether he was ready for an arm wrestling match with Salman, Khali laughed and said, “Bhai kyu jhagda laga rahe ho. Hume dost rehne do.”

As to whether he would be able to adjust to the quantity of the food provided to the inmates of the house, he replied, “Kaam chala lenge.”

“The bed’s length will be doubled, while the toilet seats have been changed just for him as he has a huge body,” said a Colors official at the airport, requesting anonymity.

However, Shiv Sena leader Anil Parab who has asked the cable operators to block Colors channel in Mumbai, said, “We want those two Pakistani actors out of the show.

One of them is a eunuch, while the other is a bar dancer. There is no respect for Indian celebrities in Pakistan, then why are we helping them gain publicity in our own country?”

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If rumour mills are to be believed, the actor will be paid Rs 2 crore for each episode that he hosts for the show. The dance show will run across 26 episodes.

Confirming the news, a source said “Hrithik will not only host the show, he will also become the highest paid actor on telly.”

It is believed that Amitabh Bachchan is being paid Rs 1.5 crore per episode in KBC-4. Shah Rukh Khan on the other hand fetched around Rs 1 crore per episode of Kya Aap Panchvi Pass Se Tez Hai?.

Akshay Kumar who will soon be hosting Master Chef would be getting anything between Rs 1.2 crore and Rs 1.5 crore per episode. Salman Khan too would bag Rs 1.2 crore per episode for Bigg Boss, say industry sources.

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Colors channel much hyped TV show Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 3 Winner has been decided, obviously based on the stunts performed by these celebrities. A versatile television actors has beaten the self claimed fitness actors of the big screen like Dino Moreo, Rahu Bose and Milind Soman.

Just to remind you that participants in the show are dance guru, Terence Lewis; model and actor, Milind Soman; car racer, Armaan Ebrahim; award winning ‘Rock On’ filmmaker, Abhishek Kapoor; actor and model, Dino Morea; actor, Manjot Singh of Oye Lucky Lucky Oye and Udaan fame; actor and national level rugby player, Rahul Bose; model and actor, Rahul Dev; VJ, actor, comedian and now an author as well, Cyrus Broacha; TV actor, Shabbir Ahluwalia; squash champ, Ritwik Bhattacharya; TV actor, Karan Singh and actor, model, cricketer and commentator, Angad Bedi.

Shabir Ahluwalia, Dino Morea Milind Soman, who made his entry again to the show with the wild card, were the finalists of the show and Ahluwalia outsmarted their competitors to clinch the title.

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o Profile:

Shabbir Ahluwallia is an Indian television actor, best known for his role as Rishi in the soap opera ‘Kahiin To Hoga’ and also his recent role as Milind Mishra in Kayamath. He made his debut in bollywood with Shootout at Lokandwala. His second movie was Mission Istanbul (2008).

o Age: 31

* Biggest phobias:

Not sure.

* Biggest childhood phobia that you have overcome:

Darkness

* Views on creepy crawlies (snakes, lizards, worms, cockroaches):

Hmmmm…

* Have you ever been in a particularly scary situation?

One time when I was about twelve, a friend and I ran across the rocks to the lighthouse in Colaba. The low tide set in and we could not come back as there was no visual path to set foot on.

* What did you do about it?

Ran and swam back bearing many cuts and bruises.

* What happens when u feel scared?

I wake up

* Why did u join KKK?

I like challenges but mostly I enjoy beating others in a competition!

* What are you expecting KKK to do for you?

Lots of crazy stuff which I would probably not do in my normal course of life

* Before going into the series – what did they expect from Priyanka Chopra as the host of Level 3?

Well, it would be fun to see Priyanka host a show like this and a treat to watch her execute stunts

* If you had to tell the viewers about what to expect from Priyanka Chopra in Level 3- how would you describe her?

She looks like a person with a lot of enthusiasm and energy…

* How did you prepare for Level 3 – mentally/ physically?

Playing my regular sports and focusing on keeping fit.

* Why do you think KKK Level 3 is a true test of facing your fears?

I don’t think I have ever pushed myself to such an extent where I would really know if my fears are actually fears or just an apprehension of stepping out of my comfort zone… I guess I can now!

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Some of the key panelists at the discussion were, Ms. Indira Jaisingh, Additional Solicitor General; Ms. Renuka Chowdhury, Former Minister, Women & Child Welfare; Ms. Madhu Trehan, Eminent Journalist and Author; Mr. Dilip Cherian, Eminent Columnist & Media Personality; Ms. Ritu Beri, Internationally acclaimed Fashion Designer; Ms. Mrinal Jha, Eminent Writer.

Post panel discussion, Star Plus announced the launch of its new show titled, ‘Kaali-Ek Agnipariksha’.

The story of ‘Kaali’ is a classic fight between good and evil. Its about a teenaged girl, ‘Rachna’, who has dreams of becoming India’s next badminton star, she gets threatened by the Bahubali, ‘Thakral’. ‘Thakral’, threatens her existence but ‘Rachna’ shows the grit and determination to fight back. The show explores if she will have the strength to become today’s ‘Kaali’.

‘Kaali- Ek Agnipariksha’ premiered on air on September 13th, 11pm on Star Plus. The show is produced by Fox Star Studio India Pvt. Ltd and is aimed at increasing social awareness about the growing number of cases of sexual crimes against women.

A recent research has shown that every fifth woman worker is sexually harassed in India. A number of women face this brutal treatment everyday across the country. How many women speak up and come to the fore with it? How many are suppressed in the name of the honour of their families? What happens to women who speak up about it?

Speaking at the occasion of the launch of ‘Kaali-Ek Agnipariksha’ in New Delhi, Gaurav Banerjee, Head Content and Strategy, Star Plus said: “Star Plus is recognized for being socially responsible, be it in terms of on air programming or off air initiatives. With its refreshed philosophy of ‘Rishta Wahi, Soch Nayi’, as its backbone, Star Plus now reaches out to its viewers with a thought-provoking new show – ‘Kaali-Ek Agnipariksha’, that will take television beyond drama and expose viewers to the trials and tribulations of Indian women who are increasingly being subjected to sexual harassment. We hope that this show inspires our audiences to voice their stories and fight for justice.”

The show marks the return of Ashutosh Rana who promises to be television’s biggest and most powerful villain – in his role as ‘Thakraal’ in ‘Kaali-Ek Agnipariksha’. Ashutosh known for his intense roles and brilliant performances promises to make viewers jittery with his portrayal of this character.

Sonali Kulkarni who makes her debut on a fiction show with ‘Kaali- Ek Agnipariksha’, essays the role of the protagonists deceased mother.

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She says, “Mujhe kanooni daav pech nahin aate but I know how to think from my heart.

I will not provide any legal assistance to anyone, but I will listen to their problems and give the best solution I can.”

She was earlier seen on the reality shows Rakhi Ka Swayamvar and Pati, Patni Aur Woh.

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