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Jassi to Jhalak, a winner all the way

Madhur Tankha

Mona Singh will soon host a new reality show on television

GOING PLACES: Television star Mona Singh

NEW DELHI: Her debut serial on television made her a household name. And now Mona Singh -- popularly known as Jassi to her fans -- is endorsing a household store chain.

In Delhi on Friday to launch Spencer's Super store, Mona Singh was at her charismatic best as she warmly greeted her enthusiastic fans with her trademark smile and gave crisp relies to the media contingent gathered there.

"Fortunately I got a dream role in `Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi'. And recently the dance show `Jhalak Dikhla Ja' broke all records and gave me a chance to hone my dancing skills. As I am looking for a break in Bollywood, my dancing skills will definitely help me to make an impact on the big screen. Since I have essayed the role of Jassi I will be more comfortable playing a character artiste in Hindi films. I have received some offers from Bollywood and am going through some of the scripts," adds Mona.

Revealing that she will soon host a reality show on television, Mona says: "The show's name is `Extreme Makevover' in which victims of acid attacks whose faces have got disfigured would be given plastic surgery by a panel of doctors." About her experience so far playing the role of a radio jockey on Big 92.7 FM, Mona says she had got a tremendous feedback from the people. "I am hosting the show without any script. Yet I have succeeded in striking a rapport with Delhiites," she adds.

Drawing a comparison between "Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi" and "Jhalak Dikhla Ja", Mona says portraying the character of Jassi brought her not just fame but also love from the people. "And dancing to foot-tapping number in `Jhalak Dikhla Ja' gave me crucial votes that not only made me popular but also made me win the contest. The show was not just about dance but focused more on the personality of all the contestants. Besides me, there was a chef, a former Indian cricket player, a yesteryear's actress and a famous filmmaker. So it was votes by my countless fans that made me emerge as a winner."

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