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Breaking the traditional 'K' domination, Sapna Babul Ka…Bidaai rose out like a phoenix from the ashes and raked up the TRP's, which shocked the 'K' camp. A simple content, fresh faces and a story line, which kept the viewers tuned in night after night, proved to be a success formula for Rajan Shahi and his coterie.

But, the equation took a volte-face when Ekta Kapoor launched her Kahani Hamari Mahabharat Ki. There was a ripple in the industry. Would loyal fan followers of the daily soap choose mythology over the daily saga was a million dollar question?
When we were mulling over our zillion questions, we heard that Star Plus is big time into promoting their highest TRP generator, Sapna Babul Ka…Bidaai. Is it the 'fear factor' which is setting in over the stiff competition between the daily sagas and mythologies or is it merely to add to the constant stable TRP. Curiosity always gets the better of us @ Tellywatch and we caught up with the ace producer himself, Rajan Shahi…

"It is purely coincidental (Yeah sure…Just the way we expected him to say!).

/>The promos are happening in a big way because there is this new element of romance that is pitching in the story line of Bidaai; the love story between Ragni and Ranveer. So it was just the right time to highlight this whole important track, hence we are doing the promos. There was always a short of a romantic element in Bidaai and we thought of coming up with one, which will add to the freshness of the story. Moreover we got feedbacks from people saying that they want to see more of Ragni since she has been missing for quite sometime in the story.

And I am least affected that Mahabharat is in the same time slot as Bidaai. For the past three months we are on the top. So there must be something about our show and we are constantly getting good feedbacks. I haven't even watched one episode of 9x Mahabharat so I would not like to comment on anything. We are not here to compete. I have my convictions and Bidaai, which has crossed 160 episodes, has its own loyal audience and so will Mahabharata.

It is too early to say anything and we have to wait and watch for sometime

The dance reality show on Star One is yet to begin and already we hear a buzz of the winds of change to set in.

Manine De has been replaced by her girlfriend, Ashita Dhawan who plays Malti in Bidaai. So was it a 'number-tantrum' which forced Maninee out of the show or was it ego issues…the version that is floating around is ill health on Maninee side. She is suffering from a chronic back problem and donning her dancing shoes would aggravate her backache. We decided to chat up with her rescue angel, Ashita Dawan who confirmed the news.

"Yes I am replacing Manine De due to her terrible back problem. Infact she is very happy for me. But, she had no clue that I would be replacing her".

A friend in need is a friend indeed…

Manine De is my very good friend, guardian and angel; she is so wonderful. Bidaai happened because of Manine. When I was offered to play Malti, I was already doing Zaara and the dates clashed and I remember chatting with Manine about it. So she turned out to be a savior and called up the producer of Bidaai, and told him about me and I got it. Now I am getting to be a part of this reality show and in some way or the other she has again been a cause and I feel extremely glad about it.

Talk about all honey and sugar! We like our stars bitchy and catty. Sugary and honey does not bode well with us.

And as for 'Zaara Nachke Dikha', I was referred through a Balaji actor who is part of Nach Le Ve and knows my interest in dance. And before I knew it, I was offered to be a part of Zaara Nachke Dikha and I readily agreed.

Reality shows…

I always wanted to be a part of reality shows. It's big bucks and it is also a very good platform to showcase your potentials and get recognition. For those who are not so talented, reality shows are a very good experience to learn from.

I have a great passion for dance and I am excited about this one since it has been a long time. This will be my first performance on a reality show and I feel like the 'Queen of the world'