‘Rakhi Ka Swayamvar’ Starting tonight… What is it? who are grooms? where it held?

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Starting tonight 29 june 2009 at 9 PM

'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar’

What is it all about?

NDTV Imagine presents a new reality show that traces the journey of a bride-to-be from selecting her groom, to the marriage ceremony and all this will be captured on television!!

Well, the lucky girl and the bride in waiting is none other than Rakhi Sawant, and the show is aptly titled, 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar' and is produced by SOL Productions.

The story of 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar’:

Ram Kapoor will be the host of Rakhi Ka Swayamvar and will also counsel and guide her though out the journey of finding the right person. Even though there is a clinical psychologist who will also be helping Rakhi Sawant make an informed decision. The show is going to begin with 16 grooms in waiting and process of elimination every week will ultimately lead to one chosen person who will marry Rakhi Sawant.

Rakhi Ka Swayamvar is a unique concept based reality show where the element of despair, love, hope and commitment is defiantly going to be riding high. Another thing riding high would be the eye balls and TRPs that NDTV Imagine will be able to draw from this reality bling. NDTV has enough network channels to keep Rakhi Ka Swayamvar in news always.

Rakhi is taking matters of the heart into her own hands with a nationwide search for her perfect husband. And supporting Rakhi in the biggest decision of her life, will be Ram Kapoor and the entire nation!

Rakhi Sawant says, "Every young woman dreams of a perfect marriage. There is a right time in your life to get married, to become a wife and mother. I am 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, joy, sorrow and success with. For me that time has arrived. However I want to solemnize my marriage in the presence of all my fans who have been supportive throughout".

Where It will held?

The show is being held at beautiful and picturesque location of Udaipur's Fateh Garh Palace.

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'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar'  Gallery (clickable):

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Contestants or suitable Grooms:

Ali Bana 2 Ali Bana aman Aman Talwar arther pervez (1) Arther Pervez Ashwin (1) Ashwin Chaudhuri
Atirek Atirek Sharma Chittiz (1) Chittiz Jain Deepak Raghav Deepak Raghav Elesh P (1) Elesh Parujanwala
Kapil Mathur (1) Kapil Mathur Luv Khanna 1 Luv Khanna Manas Manas Katyal Manmohan Tiwari (1) Manmohan Tiwari
Pranav Pranav Damle Raj Kripal Singh (1) Raj Kripal Singh Raman Handa 1 Raman Handa Rishi Dwivedi Rishi Dwivedi

An Interview with Rakhi Sawant:

Who wants to marry Rakhi Sawant?

Rakhi Sawant is getting married! But wait, there's a catch: she hasn't found a groom just yet. And that's where all you eligible bachelors out there come in.

The actress is ready with her new reality show, Rakhi Ka Swayamvara on NDTV Imagine, where men wishing to get married to Rakhi have to register themselves with the show. After selecting the 15 grooms of her choice, Rakhi will stay with them under one roof. During this time, she will give her prospective grooms various tasks to perform. The ones who fail face elimination every week. The final week will see Rakhi marrying the groom of her choice.

Rakhi is also expected to visit the homes of her finalists to find out about their families. Her friends will be involved in the show at a later stage. The show's timings haven't been announced yet but is expected to start after the Indian Premier League matches.

Rakhi tells Rajul Hegde more about her new provocative show.

How did this idea dawn on you?

King Janakraja held a swayamvar for his daughter Sita. Why don't you go and ask him where he got the idea from? If Sita can find Ram through a swayamvar, why can't I? I might not find Ram but I might find Shyam [smiles].

Did the channel approach you?

It was my idea, so I approached them. I have become famous due to reality shows. When I have become such a celebrity, why then should I have a quiet wedding?

How seriously do you think people will take this reality show?

I am Rakhi Sawant and I do things differently. It is a very serious matter and I know that nobody in this country has taken this kind of step before. I am today's woman and have every right to express myself.

If Kareena Kapoor can set a trend of size zero, why can't I start a trend of swayamvar? As far as controversies go, people have always supported me. Marriage is a very serious affair for me and so this is not a publicity stunt. It is you, who think that whatever Rakhi does is a publicity stunt. Publicity stunts are done by superstars, who walk on the ramp and get their jeans unbuttoned by their wives. This is my marriage and you will get to know more as you watch the show.

What if Abhishek Awasthi [Rakhi's ex-boyfriend] comes for the swayamvar?

I have forgotten my past. Abhishek lives in India and anybody living in this country can register and marry me. The door of my swayamvar is open to all [smiles].

You are comparing yourself to Sita. So ready to go to vanvas too, if required?

Shaadi ke baad toh vanvas hi hota hai na [laughs].

What if the bridegroom does not like the way you are? Are you willing to change yourself?

What do you mean? I am traditional too. But it's not that I want people coming to my place or me going to meet them with tea. I want a guy who likes me the way I am. In reel life I do what the script demands but in real life, I'm different.

Why not someone from the film industry itself?

Everyone in the industry is engaged [smiles]. Rahul Gandhi is a bachelor but I cannot reach him. Maybe if he sees the show he might propose to me because I'm looking beautiful today. I don't mind cricketers also; there are a few bachelors like Mahender Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh. (smiles)

How would you define marriage?

Mere liye shaadi ek pavitra bandhan hai. It is a commitment, ek aisa rishta jahan main jeene marne ki kasam kha sakti hoon. Mere pati ho, bachche ho.

A girl always says that she will not marry but a time comes when she actually wants to. She longs for a family. She wants someone to be waiting for her when she returns home. I have worked so much but now I feel lonely. I feel I should get married. I want a guy who can hold my hand all my life.

This is the first time an item girl will become someone's mashukaa. Aapka aashirwad raha toh maa bhi ban jayungi [smiles].

People usually place ads in matrimonial columns and websites. What you're starting is very new...

It feels good. Earlier, girls were in such a bad state that they would not even get to see their husbands before marriage. Things are better now, as a woman gets to choose her guy.

Have you got your mother's consent?

I haven't told them anything yet. I'm sure when they see the promos, I will be able to convince them. It will be difficult initially but after all, it's my life and I have every right to choose a guy for myself. I think they will agree.

What if your prospective bridegroom used the show for publicity only?

That's why we will hold auditions. My maayke wala NDTV Imagine will hold the auditions. I will also be there. I want to see all the men and test drive them. I have a few things in mind about the guy I want to marry.

Such as?

He should be confident and talented. He need not have six-pack abs but not a huge tummy either. I am looking for a companion who is warm, affectionate, someone who can dance a little bit, who respects women for who they and above all, someone who is punctual.

You had said that you didn't want to get married in Koffee With Karan? Why the change of heart?

When a girl is new to the industry, she is excited about work and maintaining her figure. I have always said that I will never marry. But today, I realise I want a family. I feel lonely. I have reached a stage where I need a companion with whom I can share my love, joys, sorrows and success. For me, the right time is now. What do I do with all the money I have earned? What will happen to it when I die?

But marriage is a personal affair. Why this way?

I'm a celebrity because of you [the media and audience]. Unlike bigger celebrities who do not want you at their weddings -- yes, I'm talking about Aishwariya Rai -- why shouldn't you be a part of mine?

How do you want your dream man to propose to you?

Bilkul sacchai se. He should come before me like Salman Khan, talk like Aamir Khan and kiss my hand like Shah Rukh Khan.

How will you find this whole package in one common man?

Why not? There are so many Shah Rukhs and Aamirs around. If Aishwariya can find Abhishek and Tina Munim can find Anil Ambani, why can't I find a good man? [smiles]

What if you do not like a guy from the show?

Why not? I'm sure there is a guy made for me.


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