Bigg Boss is manipulative: Mandira Bedi

Mandira Bedi, who recently wrapped up her hosting assignment on Star Plus’ singing reality show, Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar 2 (JJWS), is now taking a breather. She has been offered two shows — one as an anchor, the other as a participant but...

Mandira Bedi, who recently wrapped up her hosting assignment on Star Plus’ singing reality show, Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar 2 (JJWS), is now taking a breather. She has been offered two shows — one as an anchor, the other as a participant. “But I can’t reveal the names till I sign them.” Does she mean Bigg Boss? Mandira vehemently denies it. “No. I would never do Bigg Boss.

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It has worked for many people. Their careers have taken off after the show. Many have gone there to mend fences or show the world their true selves. But I find it very manipulative. I don’t see myself being in an experiment of any sort.” But she did experiment with her hair in JJWS, sporting a short crop along with halter neck blouses and saris in the early episodes.

Later, she wore hair extensions, perhaps for a more Indian look. While some fans didn’t mind that, many found it odd and out of place. The change came about during a devotional theme episode. Mandira explains, “I was wearing a conservative sari with a bindi, but it didn’t work. That was the turning point for both the channel and me as we had run out of variations in the short hair-sari look.”

Mandira says her short hair will stay as it’s more her personality, but the long extensions are a good change. She got varied reactions for the new look. “Many people like me with short hair. Some friends can’t imagine me with long hair. But on Twitter, there’s a whole section of people have loved the new look.” The host-actor admits that the singing reality show, JJWS didn’t fare well this season.

“The ratings weren’t as high as last season. I wouldn’t know why. I think probably it was the weekend slot. Last season, JJWS aired on Thursday-Friday and in spite of IPL, we got good ratings. Personally, I feel families want to go out on weekends, so I wasn’t excited about this slot.