Scrutiny: September 2012

September 30, 2012

Gurmeet Choudhary won Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa!

A couple of weeks back we predicted on our fan page that Gurmeet Choudhary might win ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’...and today the King Of Hearts won the dance reality show. He walked away with prize money of Rs. 40 Lakhs

He is one of talented & strong contestant and has immense of fan following. Bubbly gal Rashami Desai was declared runner-up while Rithvik Dhanjani came third.

Unlike Rashami and Ritvik, Gurmeet was the sole survivor who started his journey of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa from day one. He showcased many overwhelming performances like robotic hip hop, Rumba, Paso Doble and semi classical moves etc.

Excited Gurmeet said, "I was just an actor before Jhalak, now I can proudly say I am a good dancer too. I dedicate this to my wife Debina (Bonnerjee) and my fans. They always stood by me."

-K Himaanshu Shukla..

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September 28, 2012

'Honge Juda Na Hum' has landed in another trouble!

Sony TV’s recently launched show ‘Honge Juda Na Hum’ started with a low TRP’s, last week it garnered .6 ratings. Despite of strong star cast like Aamna Shariff, Raqesh Vashisht and Aamir Ali the show seems weak.

It started with controversies, first made writer Preeti Srivastava has conceptualised the story. He sued the channel and the production house for refusing to give her due credit. Preeti’s demand is later accepted by channel and her name was added in the credits.

Now we heard, the production house has reportedly run out of funds and asked Hiten Seth to finance the show. Nevertheless, the channel is planning to give the show to another producer, since they aren't happy with it. If things don't change, the channel might pull out the show soon

We tried to contact producer Ravi Adhikari, but he remained unavailable to comment.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

Splitsvilla-3 first runner up Sufzal Saleem in Bigg Boss?

Colors’ controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ is all set to hit the tube on 7th October. In the list of several names of celebs that are being speculated to have been approached to be a part of the show, the latest one to join is that of Sufzal Saleem.

Gladrags model rose to fame with MTV’s reality show ‘Splitsvilla’ and with his charm, humorousness and on screen presence; emmerged as the first runner up. He was also the face of the youth show ‘MTV Roadies’ promotion campaigns across India. Last year, Endemol had signed Siddharth Bhardwaj, who was again a Splitsvilla contestant.

We tried contacting Sufzal, but he remained unavailable.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

September 27, 2012

Sachiin Joshi celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with gusto and grandeur!

While many in Bollywood are bhakths of Lord Ganesha, you might not be knowing that Aazaan star Sachiin Joshi is a hardcore one.

Fascinated by the forms of Ganpati Bappa since his childhood, Sachiin has been a firm believer in Ganeshji’s blessings. This year, along with his friends and family, he travelled to his hometown Pune for the immersion.

“Sachiin and his family have been celebrating the ritual of Ganesh Chaturthi since years with a lot of gusto and grandeur, and this year, it just got better” said the actor’s publicist Dale Bhagwagar. “He participated in a five-hour long super-energetic procession after the pooja and aarti,” he informed.

What’s more! The actor had specially called for Nasik dhol along with another band that took turns to perform a mix of traditional and Bollywood numbers.

This built the tempo and momentum right up to the immersion, while he and his friends danced with great frenzy. To add to this, was a dazzling display of fireworks.

Nearly 400 people gathered to join this celebration, followed by traditional dinner after the immersion.

Tamil actress Kausalya turns Swami Nithyananda’s disciple!

Bollywood actors Vivek Oberoi and Juhi Chawla follow him and his teachings. Tamil actress Ranjitha continues to be his disciple. And while his detractors remain flummoxed over Swami Nithyananda’s constantly rising popularity despite controversies, the self-styled godman has a new disciple in another Tamil actress Kausalya.

Kausalya, who played lead roles in famous Kollywood films like Sollamale, Vaanathaippola and Priyamudan, and later turned into a character artist with Vijay’s movies Thirumalai and Santhosh Subramaniam, recently joined the spiritual leader’s ashram as a disciple.

Apparently, Kausalya was bothered by a severe back pain over the last couple of years. She is said to have tried various treatments, before her friend suggested she try the healing therapies at Nithyananda’s ashram.

“Swami Nithyananda is a well-known healer and an enlightened personality. His aura and knowledge is abounding. But just as controversies follow Brand Nithyananda in the media; glamour comes marching and rallying behind him,” remarked his publicist Dale Bhagwagar.

“However, inspite of the constant media speculations and controversy overdose, Swami Nithyananda remains almost unaffected and always smiling,” he pointed out and added, “Nothing is able to scar his mind or persona, and his legion of followers keeps growing.”

September 26, 2012

I never ever abused Chahatt and her parents: Kanan Malhotra

Handsome lad Kanan Malhotra who was seen in ‘Preeto’ and ‘Chand Chupa Badal Mein’ is currently playing Daljeet in ‘Rab Se Sohna Isshq’. Scrutiny entered into a candid chat with this handsome man while he was shooting in London. Excerpts…

What kind of response are you getting for your role of Daljeet?
I have been getting good response so far. I was surprised when I met a few Indian fans here in London. They said they love Daljeet’s innocence and the way he talks.

What is it that interested you to take up Rab Se Sohna Isshq?

Story line is amazing and my character is challenging. Daljeet is exactly the opposite of Kanan, he is introvert where as I’m an outgoing guy. The best part of the show is that we got the opportunity to shoot in London. If I am not wrong, Rab Se Sohna Isshq is the first Indian show shot in an international locale like London for the longest time. Sadly we will be soon flying back to India within a day or two.

Despite of this, the show is not getting decent TRPs.
8 pm slot is very crucial timeslot; we have to compete against Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, Balika Vadhu and Devon Ke Dev Mahadev. I think that’s the reason behind lacking TRP’s.

How is your rapport with Ekta Kaul?
She is very sweet and hardworking girl, we gel finely on the sets.

There's so much written about your personal life. Do you think media should interfere in celebrity's life?
Not really...I think its media’s job to interfere. Gossips are a part and parcel of showbiz.

What went wrong between you and Chahatt Khanna?
Sometimes relationships don't turn out the way we plan. Things weren't going well so we mutually decided to part our ways.

As per the rumours you were abusive towards Chahatt and her parents. Is it true?
I was surprised to see the news after our breakup. I never ever abused Chahatt and her parents, I always respect her. I belong to a decent family where we value our elders. Meri bhi maa aur behan hai, how can I abuse Chahatt’s parents? That news states that she has been facing provoking situations since the last 1 year. Agar aisa hota toh woh mujhse milne London kyun aati?

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

TRP & GRP Ratings from 19th September, 2012 to 25th September, 2012

GRP Ratings

Channel		This week's						Previous week's
Zee TV		235						240
Star Plus		252						250
Colors		233						230
Life OK		124						167
Sony		232						230
Sahara One		29						34
SAB TV		131						137
Star Utsav		34						33
Set Max		115						125
Star Gold		130						132
Movies OK		63						65
ZCN		111						111
	Star Plus
	Show				This week's					Previous week's
	Ruk Jaana Nahi				.9					.9
	Saath Nibhana Saathiya				3.7					3.6
	Ek Doosre Se Karte Hain Pyaar Hum				2.4					2.5
	Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon				2.4					2.3
	Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hain				2.5					2.5
	Diya Aur Baati				6.0					5.3
	Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai				3.4					3.4
	Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai(sat 1 hr)				1.1
	Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha				2.4					2.4
	Pratigya				2.2					2.3
	Lakhon Mein Ek				0.4					0.6
	Teri Meri Love Stories(Sat)				1.0					1.1
	Teri Meri Love Stories(Sun)				0.6					0.6
	Ajun(Sat)				1.5					1.8
	Arjun(Sun)				1.6					1.1


	Sony TV
	Show			This week's					Previous week's
	Kuch Toh Log Kahenge			1.4					1.1
	Byaah Hamari Bahu Ka			0.6					0.5
	Love Marriage Ya Arrange Marriagea			0.6					0.7
	Honge Juda Na Hum			0.8					1.0
	Parvaarish			1.6					1.5
	Kya Hua Tera Wada			1.8					1.6
	Bade Ache Lagte Hai			4.7					3.9
	Adaalat			1.7					1.9
	CID: FRIDAY			3.7					3.6
	CID: SATURDAY			3.2					3.2
	CID:SUNDAY			NA					NA
	Crime Patrol: Friday			3.7					3.0
	Crime Patrol: Saturday			2.6					3.7
	Crime Patrol: Sunday			2.3					2.6
	Comedy Circus			3.4					3.3
	KBC(Sunday)			4.9					4.2
	KBC (Friday)			3.1					3.9
	KBC (Saturday)			3.5					4.8



	SAB TV
	Show		This week's				Previous week's
	Golmaal Hai Bhai		0.6				0.7
	Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma		2.7				3.4
	Chidiya Ghar		1.4				1.6
	R.K Laxman Ki Duniya		0.8				1.0
	Lapatganj		0.9				1.0
	Waah Waah Kya Baat Hai		0.7				1.0
	Life OK

	Show		This week's			Previous week's
	Mahadev		2.7			3.1
	Amrith Manthan		1.4			1.8
	Alaxmi		0.7			0.8
	Main Lakshmi Tere Angaan Ki		0.9			1.0
	Saubhagyavati Bhava		1.3			1.2
	Savdhan India		1.0			1.2
	Laugh India Laugh		0.7			0.8
	Shapath		1.0			1.2

Colors

Show	This week's	Previous week's
Kairi	1.1	1.4
Sasural Simar Ka	2.8	2.9
Balika Vadhu	4.5	4.7
Madhubala	2.7	2.4
Chhal	1.6	1.5
Parichay	2.6	2.5
Uttaran	2.7	3.0
Na Bole Tum Na Meine Kuch Kaha	1.5	1.8
Zindagi Ki Haqeeqat Se Aamna Saamna	1.5	1.7
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa(Sun)	3.2	3.2
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa(Sat)	2.4	3.3
Sur Kshetra	1.1	1.1
Sur Kshetra(Sahara One)	0.2	0.3

Zee TV

Show	This week's	Previous week's
Afsar Bitiya	1.3	1.0
Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke	2.5	2.1
Rab Se Sona Ishq	1.4	1.4
Hitler Didi	2.0	2.1
Pavitra Rishta	3.1	3.5
Phir Subah Hogi	2.0	2.0
Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein	2.3	2.2
Punar Vivaah	2.5	2.8
Fear Files(Sun)	2.9	2.9
Fear Files(Sat)	2.4	2.9
Ramayan	NA	1.1
Ramayan (DD National)	NA	NA
Dance Ke Superkids (Sat)	4.3	4.2
Dance Ke Superkids (Sun)	4.7	4.9

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