Mantra voted out of 'Jhalak...', calls it short, sweet stint

Radio jockey Mantra is not sure why he got voted out of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6". But he thinks that since he didn't enter the celebrity dance show as a comedian, his chances of continuing with it probably got reduced.

Radio jockey Mantra is not sure why he got voted out of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6". But he thinks that since he didn't enter the celebrity dance show as a comedian, his chances of continuing with it probably got reduced.

Mantra, known for good comic timing and mimicry skills, had recently joined the reality show as a wild card entry with other celebrities like TV actor Karan Patel, actress Sana Saeed and reality show participant Mukti Mohan. But he got eliminated Saturday.

"I didn't enter the show as a comedian. Maybe that's one of the reasons why I am not carrying on," the 31-year-old told IANS.

He is not the first comedian to be voted out immediately after joining the show. Suresh Menon, who tried to infuse comedy into his act, was the first participant to be evicted from the sixth season of the show.

Did the presence of professional dancers like Mukti, Lauren Gottlieb and the Sonali-Sumant duo make it difficult for him to hang on?

"I don't think so. It's a reality show so there are no rules. Official content happens on stadium. So you can't complain," he said.

His stay was a brief one, but he is happy.

"It was a short, but sweet journey. I was there for dancing, which I did, so I am happy," said Mantra, who will miss his choreographer the most.

He gives credit to his choreographer Ankita Maity for bringing out his strong points on the dance floor.

"My Kishore Kumar act was appreciated by the audience and fans. I was happy being with her. In fact, I will miss her a lot. She knew my strong and weak points and used them to my advantage. We used to spend at least eight hours a day practicing," said Mantra.

Maity is not the only one he has bonded with on the show. He got close to Karan.

Now that his dancing days on TV are over, he is back to the acting world.

"I am in talks with TV shows, but right now I am concentrating on my upcoming film 'Dil Patang'," said the actor, who was also seen in movies like "Tum Mile", "London, Paris, New York" and "Game".

Mantra doesn't restrict himself to one genre or medium, so don't be surprised if you see him as part of a drama show.

"I think the whole world is a stage and we are constantly performing. I have done theater, movies and TV as I don't believe in limiting myself. I would've said no to daily soaps, but then you never know I might just do it. I don't trust myself," he said.

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Comments (57)

Karan Patel...you're mind blowing in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein:-):-)

9 years ago

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10 years ago

umm...not sure how Abhi will be...of course no one can truly replace the orig. cast...but will hv. to give others a chance!
wish Akshay wld hv. done this movie tho! will def. miss the AMAZING trio!!!

13 years ago

As you say, they're fine actors. But honestly speaking, you lose the magic when you change the actors playing certain characters.

13 years ago

seriosuly guys we need stop this movie from releasing lol
or they change the name
if they took new cast
its gonna ne horrible more than HP2
i also like HP 2 but Hp1 was more funnier

13 years ago

its a sequal !!
hate when they dnt sign at first but when becomes hit so-called A list celebrity will cum.. abhi will kill the whole thing ! he doesnt even know how to act - only there cuz of his daddy !! and sanjay - dunt u have munna bhai ? and nana patekar was only nice in welcome

13 years ago

No Akhshay No Paresh Then NO HERA PEHRI...Its gonna be big FLOP

13 years ago

I loved the old cast especially Paresh Rawal, i dont think ill like it as much now.

13 years ago

I'm sorry but I have to say no. When one thinks of Hera Pheri they think Akshay,Paresh and Sunil!! Why don't they just change the name.. the original magic cannot be created without the original trio.

13 years ago

this sux these guys cant make the same magic and comedy paresh sunil and akshay did i am so not watching this !! and btw if they cant afford them why even bother to make another one!

13 years ago

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