Rani Mukerji works hard to win back popularity

‘Dance Premier League’ giving her the chance

Even though we love her, Rani Mukerji no longer seems the actress who can assure hits at the box office.

After her recent film “Dil Bole Hadippa” failed to create any excitement, despite Rani putting her heart and soul into it, the actress seems to have accepted that time is not on her side anymore. Newer stars have taken over Bollywood and are stronger at the box office.

Rani is now doing all that she never did. Earlier she was not very particular about her wardrobe and often repeated outfits at public events. However, of late we have seen her transforming into her stylish best and looking more stunning than she ever has.

Rani also did not pay much attention to her rapport with the media in past; and that too is changing now.

Professionally, her last chance is the “Dance Premier League” reality show which she is judging (pictured above). Rani is going all out to make it right so it helps her climb the popularity charts again and win her fans back.

Rani is taking all the right steps - from meeting up with buddy Shah Rukh and getting tips from him for her TV debut, to reaching the sets for her show on time.

Rani arrives at the RK Studios in Chembur at 10am and goes about getting ready for her shot, which is at 4pm. She never throws any tantrums and is patient about everything. No wonder, everyone at DPL is bowled over.

Now that popularity just has to make its way out of the studio. We are waiting for the return of Rani.

“Dance Premier League” goes on air on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 8.00pm on Sony Entertainment Television.

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Rahul Mahajan’s 'swayamvar' more popular than Rakhi’s

Delhi girls send most entries

Rahul Mahajan (pictured left), son of slain Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pramod Mahajan, has surpassed the popularity of item girl Rakhi Sawant as he has received 40 percent more entries than her for his televised 'swayamvar'.

Mahajan, who has decided to find his life partner through NDTV Imagine's reality show "Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega", has received 16,755 entries via phone, email and SMS, said a press release from the channel.

"I am happy with the response and I'm looking forward to finding my life partner with whom I can begin a new journey," said Rahul.

From professionals like doctors and engineers to students and artists, women from all walks of life within the age-group of 22 to 26 years have sent in their profiles with the hope to win this 34-year-old's heart. The entries closed on Oct 21.

Delhi girls have topped the list with 5,063 entries followed by Mumbai, from where 4,188 entries have been registered.

Entries from cities like Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Nagpur and Ahmedabad poured in. NRI girls from Dubai, London and US too sent in their profiles.

The show, likely to go on air in November, will search for an ideal bride for Rahul. This will be done with a nationwide audition process followed by multi-city meetings and interviews with shortlisted participants.

This would be a second marriage for Rahul, who became a known name in the entertainment sector post reality show "Bigg Boss 2".

He was earlier married to Shweta with whom he tied the knot in 2006 but parted ways with her last year.

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