Hmmm, so finally the great Indian Laughter challenge has a female participant on board. Good. About time as well. I mean over a billion of us and the first two seasons had no member of the fairer sex checking out the waters.
But the lady,I'm sorry I do not recollect her name, changed all that yesterday. I don't know when did she come on board but I managed to catch her on the telly yesterday night and only an act of hers is what I managed to sample. But 'twas enough. I mean how many times have you seen accurate impressions or mimicry for Sharmila Tagore, Rakhee, Juhi Chawla? [I know she did a Hema Malini too, but then that is not a rarity. No offence intended but anyone with a bad tummy can do a Malini :)]. It was heartening to see a female enter a typically male-dominated show. Some company for the petite Perizaad and the new anchor too :)
Ok, even season-III is more of slapstick comedy than anything else but I have begun to watch it nevertheless. Given the fact that the only other option is a gray-haired rhino-szed Tulsi or Prerana with that funny plastic flower, it is not surprising I guess.
One thing - Star Utsav does screen some gems from the yesteryears now and then. Serials like Kora Kaagaz, Saans etc. Like F.R.I.E.N.D.S, multiple reruns of these serials doesn't kill their viewability ever. Wonder why Zee doesn't pick up on this idea? All those Ravi Rai serials, Sailaab and others, they would make wonderful viewing now.
A real watchout is Star Voice of India... Even at the audition stage, most of the participants are just breathtaking. I saw the episodes conducted at New Delhi and for MP... What a talent pool this country is indeed!
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