Out of the box

Jasmine Singh

Today, they would not be faking tears, today, they wouldn’t doll up with jazzy make-up and zardosi saris. Today, they wouldn’t be plotting, or planning, for today, the television stars decide to shed the cover and have plain simple fun in Chandigarh, precisely Kalagram on Holi.

Gurmeet Choudhary, Debina Banerjee, Ridhi Dogra, Vindhya Tiwari, Mohsin Khan and Gaurav Khanna are splashing colours and having fun with their fans. Everyone is excited about it and would love to talk about it as well.

The first one to take the lead is the man who has silently made an impact on the silver screen, Gurmeet Choudhary. He looks dashing with his hat, and a sexy smile. In tow is Debina, oozing confidence. This couple has great plans for life, future and Holi. But as of now, all they want is to chill!

“First, the thought of celebrating Holi away from home did cast some doubt, then when we came to know that it was going to be a fun time with fans, it was an immediate yes,” says Gurmeet, who still has his feet on the ground, the ground which is also shared by his lady love Debina.

The actress smiles as she tries to put her excitement in words, “We have prepared a complete Bollywood style act for the fans. It will have songs, dance and romance.”

L to R: Ridhi Dogra, Neelu Vaghela, Arvind Vaghela, Gaurav Khanna, Gurmeet. Choudhary and Debina Banerjee. photos: nitin mittal

While the two share the moment, the actor in casual attire, Gaurav is all chirpy. The Kanpur lad remembers Holi back home. “I have been staying in Mumbai for almost 8-10 years, and the whole industry is like a family, we have great fun on Holi.” Gaurav, however, doesn’t forget to mention the much-talked about Lath maar Holi. “It is a must watch festival,” he says.

“A beautiful co-actress of mine had told me that if I had to see Chandigarh, then it should be during the festival time, what better time than Holi,” suggests the actor.

The baton is passed on the petite Ridhi Dogra. “It is one of my favourite cities, I remember buying shoes here, which are still just fine,” shares the actress who feels she has struck the right balance between work and life. As for Neelu Vaghela, the Bhabo of Diya and Batti Hum, looking casual, yet graceful with her hair neatly tied in a bun, is gunning for a blast at Kalagram. “I have had the opportunity to come here before during Nach Baliye, now I am here for Holi, I am expecting a blast.”