The reality show ‘Bigg Boss 4′ aired on Colors, saw a wonderful opening yesterday (October 3rd), with host, actor Salman Khan introducing all the contestants. The most striking part of this show is that, all the controversial personalities of the industry, has been roped in as the inmates of the house.

The show has:

• Abbas Kazmi, the former lawyer of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack who accused Mohammad Ajmal Kasab.
• Thief-turned-detective Devinder Singh a.k.a. Bunty:The Thief.
• Actor, Ashmit Patel, who was involved in the MMS sex scandal with Riya Sen.
• Rahul Bhatt, who was allegedly a friend of David Headley, accused of being involved in 26/11 attacks.
• Former woman bandit Seema Parihar, who had allegedly killed 70 people and abducted over 200 before surrendering to the police a few years ago.
• The controversial bowler Mohammed Asif’s former girlfriend actress Veena Malik.
• Pakistani cross- dressing anchor Begum Nawazish Ali.
• Television actress Shweta Tiwari and Sara Khan
• Former MTV Splitsvilla winner Sakshi Pradhan and model Aanchal Kumar will add up to the glamour part of the show.
• Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari.
• Model-turned-actor Sameer Soni and model Hrishant Goswami.

The format of the show this season, has undergone a few changes. Both male and female contestants will be put together in the same dorm. Every week, there will be one captain chosen from among the 14 contestants, who will be in the safe zone. He/she will have the power to nominate a contestant, who by default will become a part of the elimination list of the week.

The participants will not bw allowed to use mobile phones and there will be no clock in the house. The house will constantly be under the surveillance of about 50 cameras.

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Season 5 of Indian Idol started with a bang on Monday. Amitabh Bachchan wrote on his blog that the hopes, aspirations, victory and defeat of the young “would move any human”. Big B accepted that he was indeed touched by the contestants while watching Indian Idol. And also the fact that he watches the show with “great interest and expectations”.

Two episodes over and the excitement has already started on the show. With judges Anu Malik, Sunidhi Chauhan and Salim Merchant pulling each other’s legs, the entertainment has just begun. Already shorlisted some talented singers, Indian Idol 5 seems to be quite promising. Our fingers are crossed!!!

Geet ki gang has evaded the axe for the last two weeks but not anymore with Mangalore’s Kishore Aman being evicted from Dance
India Dance 2.

Despite a good performance, Kishore Aman lost out as he couldn’t garner enough votes. Aman lost out to Samuel Jack Gill. Shakti Mohan bagged the highest number of votes followed by Dharmesh Yelande and Amarjeet Singh.

In other action of the day, Bollywood legend ‘Jumping Jack’ was the special guest. Old he may be but Jeetendra did a jig with Terence.

Meanwhile, Arshad Warsi and Dia Mirza will be the guests for today (Sat) episode. The duo will be here to promote their upcoming film “Hum Tum aur Ghost.”

The reason that STAR Plus is at the top position today is its carefully placed serials – two of them, in particular – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (7.1 TRP), and Bidaai (6.9 TRP). Coincidentally, both shows are presented by the same producer, Rajan Shahi.

“I cannot speak for the channel, but I can definitely speak about my shows. They are in the top two positions only because of their credibility and stability. I want to thank the channel for not putting us under any pressure to deviate from the original storyline,” says Rajan Shahi.

He adds that this latest development gives his team a morale boost, especially since the pressure of competing with the IPL is around the corner.

At second position is Colors, with a GRP of 286 and ZEE TV is in third position, with a GRP of 246.

Given that each of the channels is constantly striving to leave the others behind in this rat-race to the top, it’ll be interesting to see how shows shape up for the next few episodes as Colors fights to regain its top position, and the STAR Plus hangs on to it’s new title for dear life.

So pave way for the Dhamakedaar magnum opus!!!

Well in that case I have good news for you. Karan has got some real combinations left for the show this season. The first dhamakedaar combination is Shah Rukh Khan- Deepika Padukone- Farah Khan on Sunday, August 26th at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World. And needless to say the episode is a fun roller coaster ride.

Excerpts from the fun episode:

Karan: Welcome back to Koffee with Karan, How does it feel? It is your third appearance?

Farah: Fourth, if you are not counting when I was a judge in the last season.

Karan: Oh right, you judged the finale episode.

Farah: Ya. I have been here almost as much as you.

Karan: A big event that has transformed your life is your wedding. That happened two years ago?

Farah: Ya, two years.

Karan: I thought it would change you. Tell me, has it changed you?

Farah: ahhhhhh… has it?

Karan: I am asking you. Has it made you softer, calmer?

Farah: I don’t think it has made me calmer for sure. But yes, it has given me a perspective in life. And I do enjoy staying at home a lot more now.

Karan: Yes, you have someone to come home to.

Farah: Ya. I like being around the house, doing homely things… not just being on set so much. But I still enjoyed making my second movie a little more than I enjoyed making my first one… when I wasn’t married then.

Karan: So cool you look — new hair do, muscles, six pack I heard…

SRK: Four

Farah: Four have come, two to go!

SRK: I am still working on the last two.

Karan: What made you make this change?

SRK: My son feels I am fat.

Karan: He thinks you are fat?

SRK: He thinks I am fat. He beat up a girl because, first she called me an a******, then she said I look very ugly on KBC… sorry Star. He didn’t react, he controlled himself. Finally, when she said, your father is fat, he kicked her. So I got angry with him, and he said, ‘Papa, you know what? It is not her fault, it’s you. Why are you fat? Because she said, ugly, I didn’t mind. You looked handsome on KBC. You are not an a****** I know. You are a cool guy. But you are fat Papa.’

Karan: He thinks you are fat.

SRK: Just imagine. What he thinks about you and Farah, lets not get into that.

Farah: Thanks!

Karan: Are you nervous at all?

Deepika: I am very nervous.

Karan: Was it the same kind of nervousness when you were offered this film? You had to work with Shah Rukh, with Farah… were you completely like all nerves the first day?

Deepika: It was the same kind of nervousness; especially on the first day. Although Farah went all out to make me feel comfortable, she introduced me to Shah Rukh well in advance…

Karan: And everyone tells that he is a terrific co-star…

Deepika: He is fantastic to work with.

Karan: It feels special that you are a part of such a monstrous project? .

Deepika: Yes and we have almost come to the end of it.

SRK: I thought Karan was saying you are part of such a monster (pointing to Farah).

Deepika: No, she was wonderful.

So don’t miss it!

Other special attraction of the show includes awards for the best guest of this season in various sections like rapid fire and supporting guest. And there will be a special jury comprising of – Malaika Arora, Rahul Bose, Rohit Bal and Cyrus Broacha – to decide upon the prizes.

So keep your eyes open for the finale in August. For those who will miss Karan on television can relax as he will return with his next film planned with, needless to say, Shah Rukh Khan.

Excerpts from the interview:

Karan: How does it feel…you know you are back after such a long time…do you feel things have changed in the industry…the work ethics…things like that?

Madhuri: Yes…simple things

Karan: Like what

Madhuri: Like… you know you have a whole bound script…

Karan: And that didn’t happen during your time?

Madhuri: Oh no, it didn’t…sometimes we used to go on the sets, we didn’t even know what we were going to say in the scene…we used to get the dialogues right then…

Karan: Last minute

Madhuri: Ya…last minute…learn them and just say them and the whole economics was different at that time of film making…and I think because of the corporate kind of culture that has come in now, it’s great, because everything is so organised now

Karan: Everything is streamlined…

Madhuri: Everything is disciplined …you know it is worked out before hand…what the scene is going to be and what you are going to wear…what you’re look is going to be…everything is set for you …it is so easy for the actors.

Karan: What else has happened is, this whole emergence of the paparazzi and the media… don’t you think?

Madhuri: That has shocked me

Karan: Like what

Madhuri: I was invited for this opening and I saw this barrage of cameramen and the press was like falling all over each other…and I was like what is happening …

Karan: And that wasn’t the case earlier

Madhuri: No, it wasn’t… I mean there were a few photographers…same familiar faces who used to be there everywhere to cover… but now it’s like you know new people, new faces and I went to this Siddhivinayak temple…

Karan: Oh ya… they have the tendency to follow people at that particular temple

Madhuri: Ya, you know…I came out and it was like… oh my God, and I thought my kids are going to be scared and I was holding on to them… but you should have seen my little one…

Karan: What did he do?

Madhuri: He was fluttering his eyes and smiling and my other kid was also enjoying all that attention…

Karan: But darling, he is an actress’ son, he has got it in his genes

Madhuri: That’s what my husband says…”bachche kiske hai”

Karan: Actresses like Rani and all are huge fans of yours…

Madhuri: Ya, she has told me that

Karan: Have you seen her work?

Madhuri: Yes, I have, and I think she is a very good actress… I have always liked her…and I envy her in a way… because my dad is a big fan of hers

Karan: Really?

Madhuri: Ya, really

Karan: You must see her in Black…she is fantastic

Madhuri: Ya, I should

Karan: What about your male co-stars, have you met them all, after you came back?

Madhuri: No, not all of them, because everybody is busy… but, I have met Shah Rukh and I think he is the only co-star I have met.

Hear it straight from the show:

Karan: How’s life been?
Preity: Life’s been good! I just wrapped up a movie Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and now it’s ready for release.

Karan: Yes, it’s releasing soon and everyone’s saying it’s looking fabulous. In fact, the promos are on air and everyone’s loving them.
Preity: Well, I’ve had a great time shooting for it. It’s been a great experience. First time working with Abhishek — you never cast me with him!

Karan: Well, you guys were the deprived parties in KANK and those two were having an affair behind your backs. You silly people!
Preity: No, no, no. Jokes aside, working with AB for the first time and working with Bobby after eight-nine years… Lara, I was working with for the first time, so it’s been great. I worked with Shaad in Dil Se when he was an assistant and I started off my career then and now working with him. So it’s been great!

Karan: When you look back at Soldier, do you think it was just the other day or you feel a lot of time has flown?
Preity: Actually, I didn’t feel these nine years, to be honest. It’s been the best time of my life. The industry has given me everything and you know people always say, this industry is sleazy, there is a casting couch, people are like this. I think people treat you the way you want to be treated by them. I have never encountered any problem with anybody who’s being cheap or sleazy because I have never portrayed myself like that.

Karan: Because you have met very classy and elegant people.
Preity: Like Karan Johar? Like KJ?

Karan: Yeah, so there has been no problem on that end. I’m more of the couch myself rather than being the casting couch.
Karan: Yeh Pritam Singh ka origin bata dena mujhe.
Preity: Bobby, please don’t destroy me. Please, I beg you!
Bobby: Well, she’s like a guy… like a buddy.

Karan: You two have been friends for a while and you’ve kept in touch even when you’ll didn’t work together?
Preity: Yes. Bobby and me have known each other before I became an actor.
Bobby: She would be with us. We would all go out in my dad’s van every night and she would be sitting right at the back, quietly to herself. One day, she came up to me and said ‘Okay, I’m doing criminal psychology. Can I make you my subject?’ And I said to her, look Preity, I would love to but I’m from this family and if I talk about myself and if you say my subject Bobby Deol, I can’t do it!

Karan: You wanted to make Bobby your subject?
Preity: But, you know, in the beginning, I didn’t know Bobby as Dharmendra’s son.

Karan: Who did you think he was?
Preity: I swear! When I first met him, he was one of the guys in the group and I had to look for someone between 23-28. I needed five subjects.

Watch Koffee With Karan on Sunday, June 10 at 9 pm on Star One and Star World.