Sanaya and Mohit: That's 'Jhalak' for me.

Originally posted by: ttt1

Jalak for the makers is an investment ,returns is a multiple of his.much audience enjoy it and ate involved

So I doubt whether the show was meant to be a educational one ,I don't think tvwatching audience would want to see people learning dance or will be happy seeing people improve 

In my opinion the theme.is seeing the stars peoole recognize compete and dance with a little tadka of reality /illusion of seeing the real side of the star

Originally posted by: .Jane..

The title specifies 'for me', doesn't it? I enjoy the bold bit, it's the reason I started watching this show and it's what made it different from other dance shows like DID. And I know many others who do as well. It was a very hot topic of discussion in informal networking when Isha was brought in in S5. It's become less topical now but even today there is a section of people who won't support professional dancers for winners. And this is in no way to imply that Faisal doesn't deserve it. I am genuinely happy for the guy.

Makers and investors and 'tv watching audience' can have their own preferences. You're also entitled to your opinion. That's fine. But admit it, that wasn't the original format. Professional dancers have gained celebrity status now because of exploring other arenas like acting, etc which makes the criteria for Jhalak pairings ambiguous. But earlier it was always celebs excelling in other fields like sports, athletics, entertainment, etc who had no connection to dance that were chosen. And I still stand by that. I don't know if this vagueness has come around in the British and American versions but I can't seem to digest it here. Those who can, good for them.

@Veritaserum: That's fair enough. The college teams participating in fests are filled with professionally trained dancers, they all start at a young age and are pros by the time they are old enough for college. Can't say specifically for IIT Madras though. As for previous seasons, yes there have been contestants with better trajectories. I never said these two are THE best. But they do fall in my top 10 across 8 seasons. It's fine if they don't for you.

Originally posted by: ttt1

Yes it did , you topic is why you enjoyed the show 

My.point being the makers might not really make.a show which is to show people learn dancing.especially when they also have trained dancers as contestants every season 

We are discussing the theme right 

In MY OPINION aam janata likes or roots for who they connect to  since its a reality show its could be dedication ,hard work ,entrrtaining personality or modesty or whatever ,which is the intend of the show 

Originally posted by: .Veritaserum

@Jane: Contrary to popular belief, majority of them are untrained. These are hardcore engineering students who aim to have a career in Silicon valley after their undergrad. (specific to IITM). My cousin  hasn't dedicated himself to learn the art except when he's choreographed during the time of the event, and he dances like a dream and so do many of his peers and seniors.

Anyway good post in this war zone of a forum.😊