| Since
reality shows are the latest craze on every possible channel it is no wonder that
they all end up looking similar. After dance shows and singing shows and dance
cum singing shows and acting shows we now have a slightly different one- a saas
bahu reality show. And before you jump to any conclusion – no it’s not a Balaji
show. Titled Saas Vs Bahu it is being produced by Swastik Productions for
Sahara One. Saas
v/s Bahu is a dance based reality show but the difference being that the competition
is between the saas and bahu. It has been heard that the production
house is roping in fifteen on-screen saas bahu jodis to compete with each other.
Some of the names that have supposedly been approached are Shilpa Shinde
and Shoma Anand (of Maayka) Himani Shivpuri and Lata Sabharwal (of Ghar
ek Sapna), Aroona Irani and Shayantani Ghosh (of Naagin). “Yes,
I was approached for this show but I won’t be doing it as time is a restraint.
I am already doing another reality show Ek Se Badhkar Ek along with Naagin
and Ghar Ek sapna, so there is no time for one more reality show. I
was first approached for this show along with my Aroona Irani who plays my Saas
in Naagin and later due to unknown reasons, Himani Shivpuri was approached
to participate with me,” said Shayantani. Himani Shivpuri is herself
unclear about her Bahu with whom she might participate in this show. “I
think Lata Sabharwal who plays my elder Bahu in Ghar Ek Sapna was
approached for taking part in the show with me but I was also hearing that Shayantani
would me paired with me,” supposed Himani. She is contemplating on being a part
of this reality dance show. She said, “I met Lata yesterday and she was insisting
that I say yes to this show but dancing scares me.” Barkha Bisht
who was approached has refused citing lack of time. “Both my on air shows, Doli
Sajake and Popkorn don’t leave me with much free time,” she reasoned.
Shilpa who has kept away from accepting any reality show couldn’t
resist them any more. She is yet to sign on the dotted line but has agreed to
be a part of it. “I will be participating in this show for sure,” declared Shilpa.
“Earlier I was not very happy with the reality show business but there
is not much option left on TV these days. You can either do the role of a weeping
girl or reality shows, so an artist has to make a compromise and settle in the
existing scenario,” says Shilpa. One of the important reasons for her to
participate in Saas v/s Bahu is her co-actor Shoma Anand who is her Saas
in the show Maayka. “Shomaji was keen on being a part of it. Later even
I felt that it will be a great fun to participate in a show like this with Shomaji,”
exuded Shilpa. Saas Shoma Anand says, “I am very fond of
dancing and that is the reason why I am going to be a part of this show. Though
we have not signed the papers, we have said yes to this show and it is confirmed
that we are doing it.” Siddharth Tiwari of ‘Swastik’ Productions
says, “It is too early to give any details. I will be able to comment only when
things fall in place.” The shooting for Saas v/s Bahu is
scheduled to start from June onwards and is likely to go on for three months.
The telecast date is still to be decided. We have seen enough of
the Saas Bahu verbal warfare now let’s watch them in a dance rivalry.
| By
Anjum Farooki |
Posted
on 5 June 2008 5:00 pm | | | |