DesiDabba - Boss, Thoda Sa Roomani Ho Jaye

So there I was, seated next to India’s entertainment powerhouse, desperately trying to get a grip on reality. And from the other end, my good friend utters the dreaded words in true Macish style; “Sakshi, aap maidam se questions ask kariye aur mai yeh photo leti hoon” (”Sakshi, you ask madam questions, and I’ll take these photos“). Thank God I had a notepad at hand or else we would have looked like some real, professional journalists (not!). Oh! Didn’t I mention, apparently we were introduced to Ms. Sawant as “Online Journalists-cum-Freelance Writers”. (Though I have some serious doubts whether she understood the terms, “online” or “freelance”)

Anyway, since I was pushed to the edge of the cliff with no usable option at hand, I decided to take the plunge.

Kindly note: My landing on Nach Baliye sets was not planned, my meeting Rakhi Sawant was unexpected and this interview was totally unanticipated – but all of this did happen, thanks to a dear friend, who decided to give me the ‘mother of all surprises’.

So ladies and gents, without any further ado - I present to you desi reality shows ki Rani, Rakhi Sawant (Juneja ishtyle).

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How it happened!

I even would be content with just a photograph of me standing next to Rakhi Sawant. No, really, even just that would mean a lot! Frankly much of my blogging popularity (if I may call it so) I owe to this woman; at blogging camps/meets I am often referred to as the “Un-official online PR agent of Rakhi Sawant” and not to forget the heavy-duty traffic my blog experiences when people Google her name for reasons I cannot mention here (I cater to family crowd na).

And so, meeting the lady in person was a wish – a wish which I knew would come true -but this soon, was something I didn’t imagine.

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Irrfan Khan the actor, who in every one of his performances makes sure that his intensity is in right measures, follows a lifestyle of right equilibrium as well. His idea of style as he puts it “is a personality signature…every one more or less has it. But some stand out in making their signature.” His idea of living is not that of a hermit, no, no Mr. India type answers from him. He is very much the man of the world, “For me fine things are material… like fine music fine films. My money goes in buying clothes, DVDs and books.”

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Chatting Up With Sanjana Kapoor

I guess for many like me, the first thing that comes to mind when we think about Theatre or Stage plays is a tiny little block in Juhu, very close to the beach and ever so filled with vibrant atmosphere - Yes, I am talking about Prithvi Theatre.

Prithvi holds many fond memories for me, starting from my college days. Since it is just a couple of blocks from home, I use to practically end up there every second day either enjoying some electrifying performances or simply making conversations with friends over a cup of coffee.

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Whew! It’s been an interesting two hours sitting under tree-shaded granite seating at Prithvi’s. It’s a delight listening to Makrand Deshpande talk about theatre, Bollywood, art films and life in general. Makrand could be defined as a multi-task expert; besides his association with theatre as a playwright, director and actor, he is equally well known and well-loved for his role in films like Swades, Lal Salam, Satya, Makdee, Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro, etc., and his frequent appearances on the small screen.

For the past two days I have been pursuing an interview with him. Today I was on the verge of giving up, and my frustrations led me to giving him a bad name on my blog. Until of course my mobile rang at 2 pm. We were all set to meet up by 3 in the afternoon. Prior commitments later made me shift our meeting to 3:30 which I did commit to.

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