Reality Shows

By this Saturday the winners of Nach Baliye 3 will be announced. And the prize will most likely, go to Sanjeeda and Aamir. The chances of them winning, are high. Its not because they are more talented but because they are more a cute couple than Rakhi and Abhishek. And public would vote them more. But the question is does the general public really vote for all these reality shows?

I personally never do! I mean you will have to do a part-time job if one had to vote for so many reality shows. Atleast now voting for Nach baliye will get something back for the voters, in all other cases there is nothing for the voter to win.

Last week I was shocked to see Prachi win Jhalak Diklaaja. I was so sure it would be Sandhaya. But after a short thought it was kind of obvious. Every one knows Ekta's affection for Prachi; she must have sent a corporate mail to all Balaji employees' to vote for Prachi and retain the delivery report for verification.

And whether anyone did notice or not Jeetendra's grudge with Jay Bhanushali was so evident by the way he reacted to Jay's enacting Shaimak. Although, Jay sportingly ignored it, Jeetendra looked like a male Saas of Ekta's serials! Even in the elimination round Jay and Prachi's cold war could be felt.

But, seriously what is the point of having this voting system when influential people can easily manipulate them. Common man will hardly waste money to vote for such reality shows. Anyways, as long as we get good entertainment we are not complaining!

Back to Nach Baliye, I am personally divided over who should win it. I find Sanjeeda and Aamir very very cute and they have danced quite well too. Most of the times though, but not always. And on the other hand, Rakhi and Abhishek are not as good looking but their dance and most importantly their concepts are extraordinarily well done.

But this time people may genuinely vote and why, because they are going to get something in return of the votes. And if I had to vote, I would give both the couple one vote each, so it is as good as not voting at all.

Prithviraj Chauhan

This serial has been on air since last May. And it was going on very well too. However since around Feb-Mar this year, the standards are falling. But now once again, its trying to get back on track. The most crucial and sensitive period for this serial was exit of young Prithviraj Chauhan, played by Rajat Tokas and entry of the grown up Prithvi played by Anas Rashid.

The popularity of Rajat Tokas was getting in the way of the exit. I am myself a big fan of him, but was dead tired of seeing forced scenes into the serial. All of the extra unnecessary drama. And the most psyching was the drama involving Sanyogita. That was like a total brain cells destroying act! Producers should try and move with the script especially for historical like this one.

But one good thing is Anas Rashid looks similar to Rajat Tokas ( now waiting for him to improve his acting.). And still they keep showing flash backs only to please the audience. My advice to the makers would be to stick to the story line. And dont worry about what the audience would think. Because there are many like me who watch this serials for its historical importance. Hope the standards come back to what it was a year back.

And all Rajat Tokas fans can see him in Dharam Veer on NDTV imagine from Jan 2008. So cheer up and watch Prithviraj Chauhan for the great king and to know more about him.:)