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Rakhi Sawant plans her 'swayamvara' on reality TV show

She is known for her shock value and Rakhi Sawant is now planning her 'swayamvara' - picking a groom and tying the nuptial knot with the chosen one - on a reality TV show.

Rakhi will choose from among 15 grooms on NDTV Imagine's new show "Rakhi Ka Swayamvara" and and will take the help of viewers to decide on her perfect man. The timing of the show hasn't been announced yet.The first of its kind show will trace Rakhi's journey from selecting a groom to the marriage ceremony.Commenting on her decision to marry this way, Rakhi said: "I want to solemnize my marriage in the presence of all my fans who have been supportive of me throughout and what better way than getting married on national television"I am looking for a companion who is warm, affectionate, someone who can dance a little bit, who respects women for who they are, and above all who is punctual. Even Sita had her Swayamvara? so why not meRakhi says this is the right time for her to settle down."Every young woman dreams of a perfect marriage. There is a right time in your life to get married to become a wife and a mother. I'm a cultured Indian woman with good values and I have reached a stage where I need a companion with whom I can share my love, joys, sorrows and success. For me that time is now," she said.

Rakhi has mostly hit headlines for her outspoken ways. Though she has played bit roles in films like "Main Hoon Na" and done item songs in films like "Krazzy 4" and "1920", she is best remembered for the controversy involving Punjabi singer Mika when she accused him of kissing her forcibly after she had pecked on his cheeks on his birthday.She was also seen on reality show "Bigg Boss" where, again, she was in the spotlight for all the wrong things. On the same show, she had declared she was dating dancer-actor Abhishek Awasthi. But they split towards the end of 2008.Over the duration of the show, the prospective grooms will be brought together under one roof and put through a series of challenges that will test their personality, character, physical fitness, talent and also their compatibility with Rakhi.

All through the series, viewers can help Rakhi decide, by voting for or against the prospective grooms and the final week will present the wedding celebrations.The show is being produced by SOL Productions Private Limited."We are very proud of Rakhi for taking such a bold decision and we hope that she will find happiness at the end of the show," said Fazila Allana of SOL Productions Pvt. Lt

Anil Kapoor to star in American TV series '24'

starring in the multiple Oscar winning "Slumdog Millionaire", Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor will play an anti-terrorist cop in hit American TV action drama "24".

Contactmusic.com reports that Anil will play an Indian counter-terrorist cop who teams up with Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland in the eighth season of the long-running programme.

"Anil would play Jack Bauer's counterpart in India. It's not known yet whether Anil will appear in just one episode of whether he'll be a recurring character. Either way the producers are very excited about having him onboard," said a source from the production house.

Lara Dutta's magic unfurls on Knights & Angels

If there's one actress in Bollywood who can be termed as 'Thinking man's actress', then, we are sure that the votes will surely go hands down to the Goddess of beauty, poise, grace and elan herself : Lara Dutta! And for all of those who eat, breathe and live Lara in every breath of yours, here's some news that will act as a lifelong supply of oxygen!

The news is that Lara, will be on the famous show 'Sunsilk Presents Knights & Angels' this week as the Blue gang of girls set the stage ablaze! The luckiest insiders who had got a glimpse of the 'Lara-fying' episode swear that this is one episode that you cannot miss for anything in the world. And the reason is none other than Lara herself! On the show, the super gorgeous and ultra charming Bollywood damsel Lara Dutta, not only cheered the girls with full enthusiasm but also recollected her days when she participated in the Miss Universe beauty pageant. The Bollywood belle was so taken aback with the brilliant performances that she also joined them on stage to shake her leg to the tunes of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and gave these young girls some tips on cheerleading.

All this and much more, only on the next episode of 'Knights & Angels' on Friday, March 21st at 10 pm only on NDTV Imagine.

Deepika and Shiamak groove on Knights and Angels

As the cricket fervour is gaining momentum across the country, the popular reality show 'Knights and Angels' reaches its semi-final stage this week. With the competition getting tougher by every passing minute, the girls are doing everything that they can to win, as they are just one hurdle away from being crowned as the SRK's 'Winning Angel', whereby they will get an opportunity to become the cheerleaders for the Kolkata Knight Riders.

After sleepless days and nights of hard work and pressure, the time has finally come for the 'Mentor' Shiamak Davar to choose the best of the best. In this episode, one will get to see and hear Shiamak; in his 'fabulous Hindi' giving some 'vishesh tippanis' to the contestants. If Shiamak wasn't enough, he will be joined by none other than the elegantly suave Deepika Padukone.

Needless to say, the vivacious host Purab Kohli will be seen cheering the girls, while Hoogly, the show's mascot will lighten the show as well as enlighten the contestants with his 'sher-o-shayaris'. One has to watch this episode to see how the girls impressed Shiamak with their dance moves, so much so, that this ace choreographer just could not stop himself from going on stage to shake a leg and groove to the music.

Shilpa Shetty & Sukhwinder Singh on the season finale of Oye

After providing the audience with 15 weeks of non stop fun-filled evenings, over 25 heart-to-heart celebrity chats, never seen before International acts in India, a bunch of budding young talent, dazzling performances by the 'Oye' Girls, and witty, crazy, juicy entertainment...that's what Fridays were all about. It started with a bang and will end with a blast as the glam lady of B-town- Shilpa Shetty who will be the Guest of Honour for the Season Finale of Oye! It's Friday!The sizzling beauty, Shilpa reveals her excitement to Farhan on meeting Queen Elizabeth and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown after she shot to fame on winning the UK based reality show 'Big Brother'. She even opens up on the controversies surrounding her, Richard Gere, relationship with beau Raj Kundra, her team 'Rajasthan Royals' and her height being an issue in Bollywood. Keeping 'Oye's' tradition alive, Farhan learns Shilpa's 'UP Bihar Lootlen's' famous 'Thumka'.What can be a better way to bid adieu to a grand show like this than a melodious performance by the man with the golden voice - Sukhwinder Singh. The singer who has whole world humming 'Jai Ho' marked the end of season finale with his breathtaking voice. Shilpa and Farhan could not hold themselves when Sukhwinder performed on popular numbers like 'Haule-Haule', 'Marjaani' and Oscar winner 'Jai Ho'.This week the Season Finale will also see the breathtaking act of UK's Delia Du Sol popularly known as Ms Flexible. She would be seen performing her world acclaimed cube act where she will squeeze into a leaving Shilpa, Farhan and the audience stunned.

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