It is a reality show. So whatever happens is shot and revealed to us. The participants are aware and have signed a contract with Vijay TV so if they come bad in the final reel it is part of the game. But Vijay Jodi number one is not a dance contest of seasoned dancers. The participants are actors in Vijay TV with a fan following and reputation to guard. So what happened in the sets of Vijay Jodi number one does create some sourness at least for a section of participants and viewers.
How can you make a dance show of mediocre’s, a successful show with more than average TRP? Simple- you add some masala, some guest glamour and lots of comedy and make it watch able. That is exactly what the producers are at. And obviously to make this happen there has to be some scapegoats. Yesterday it was Jeeva and Prajin.
That Jeeva and Ishwarya were not in good terms was evident from the Friday show. Ishwarya had rehearsed for song, which suited her, and Jeeva did not come for practice till a day before the shoot. And when he came he insisted for a song, which suited his style. Since he had limited knowledge in dance, he felt and insisted on a change to this song. Ishwarya’s contention was for continuous three shows they are dancing for Rajni solo numbers, which made her look small. Ishwarya is a dancer and she was good even yesterday. But Jeeva was not very bad and he did perform. But the Friday show was already in the news and the Judges must have seen it too. So their minds were already biased and a decision to remove Jeeva has already been made. The rest was drama.
Sangeetha rightly, tried to avoid this and asked the pair to make amends. But Jeeva was in no mood for a compromise. Their contention that Ishwarya should not miss out like Uma Riyaz did, because of a mistake of her partner, looks fine and judicious but not justice to Jeeva. Ishwaya and their choreographer should have taken Jeeva to confidence before selecting the song. It is evident this was not done. The reasons may have been justifiable but we are not aware. In an age of cell phones and with prior knowledge of his shooting spots it is unbelievable that they could not contact him. Jeeva as he said, does not know to dance for any one else but to imitate Rajini. So his preference is also right. But he should have tried to objectively convince his partner. There is no evidence to suggest this happened. But nevertheless he bulldozed and made them accept. The matter should have ended here and they should have performed but asked for an arbitrator for future shows. Secondly they did not become partners by choice. Infact no pair in the contest had their choice. So now why only Ishwarya is given this right?
As a pair they should have been marked and in case eliminated then they could have tried to bring her back with a new Jodi. In Sun TV Mastana Mastana I remember how Mahendran got Neepa as a new pair after being eliminated. Infact they went on to become winners. There was better justice then.
In this case both failed as a pair but their dance should have been judged purely by performance and the marks should have been revealed.
SJ Surya said that Master was telling that Ishwarya should be given a new pair and Jeeva should not be compelled to find a new pair and if he wishes he can leave. Well I am not sure whether it was right on part of SJ Surya to reveal what Master told in private to him And if it was ok with Master he should have boldly said it so in Mike.
Credit should be given to Jeeva for he handled himself well in the stage and made the correct decision of seconding the Judge’s decision of sending him out. And between the Three Judges, Sangeetha was the best, for first she attempted to keep the pair in the contest, Then to talk to Jeeva and to suggest ways to make amends with Ishwarya, and when finally a decision was made, she expressed openly and argued for the Judgment. Master had made his mind to eliminate Jeeva. He did not see the first dance so he must have felt that Ishwarya a good dancer may be loosing out because she is with Jeeva. But that is not worthy of a Judge, with due respects to him. SJ Surya also tried to convince Jeeva to find a pair. But just like how Jeeva bulldozed his way against Ishwarya’s wishes, Surya did it today and there is more than one instance when he has over powered sangeetha. Was there a collective Judgement?
And Prajin- chandra getting Zero is ridiculous. Of course Prajin was a disaster. Most of the time he was just standing not to know what next but his pair did well so they could have given a mark or two. Now what happened after that is still not in public domain so we will wait? The following are the marks for the members involved in this controversy and like the Judges we need not explain why.
Normally controversies do not mar the career of any artiste but enhances it. Being in News is free advertisement. And Vijay TV has once again proved it is master of shows. That some one some where is spending so much words and time to discuss its show itself is sign of success.
1. Jeeva – 6/10
2. Ishwarya- 4/10
3. SJ Surya- 3/10
4. Master- 4/10
5. Sangeetha- 7/10
6. Prajin- pending
7. Chandra- 6/10[sympathy]
8. Vijay TV- 9/10 [ TRP]
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