TOI article :Debina : not kratika or drashti

His win last night on Colors TV's Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 has taken Gurmeet Choudharyto new heights. The actor is basking in the new found glory after winning the title, but he's no stranger to popularity. But behind this successful man, stands his super proud wife Debina Bonnerjee.

A beaming Debina cannot hide her excitement. "It feels extremely good. I've been thinking of this day for four months. It was like action replay when Gurmeet was declared winner of Jhalak."

But contrary to rumours, it was not Gurmeet's huge fan following and popularity that won him the trophy. "Gurmeet's worked very hard for this. I told his choreographer you have got the most popular contestant. Now it's up to you what you do. There was constant pressure on Gurmeet to deliver. I didn't want people to say he was popular so he won. He deserved the award".

So how has life changed post Jhalak? "Well, it's been only a day! But the Jhalak stage has definitely been a huge platform. It depends how this will further fuel his career. Only time will tell."

Winning 40 lacs as cash prize is no small feat and the husband and wife duo have decided to invest it wisely. "This money will be utilized for Guru's (as she fondly calls him) future prospects".

On a parting note, when asked who looks better with Gurmeet - Drashti Dhami (his co-star from Geet Hu Sabse Parayi and Kratika Sengar from Punar Vivah), Debina confidently says, "Gurmeet looks best with me".

After repeated phone calls, Gurmeet remained unavailable for comment.