Priceless Television:

His dad was least interested in watching television and that’s the reason JD too did not watch any television as a child. “During my childhood I hardly watched television as we didn’t have one. I use to go to my neighbour’s house if I wanted to catch anything on the small screen,” he says. Ironically it is television that has made him a household name. Not only is JD a recognized face on TV he also is a well-known TV producer. And his parents until recently had not seen their son on TV. Because they still do not possess a TV set. JD’s parents who live in Mathura brought home a TV set only two months back and that too because their son insisted. “I gifted my parents with a TV set so that it would remind them of me. And as I don’t stay with them they could atleast watch me on screen. I don’t know whether this is right or wrong but I know its going to change their lives. That’s exactly what my show Remote Control is all about,” explains Mr. Majethia. Traffic woes! : Having a large part of the TV industry under one roof does have its cons. The principle among them is the vehicular traffic. Two of the most eminent television personalities of Indian television were caught in this muddle yesterday. It may be recalled that it was the day when there is a mammoth crowd at Juhu beach to celebrate Chaat Puja. And our stars and invitees were all stuck for long hours in the crazy traffic. UTV CEO Ronnie Screwala's car was motionless for near three hours. Fortunately, he did make it in time to receive his Contribution to Indian television award. But Chef Sanjeev Kapoor had no such luck. Sanjeev, who was to present an award, kept on SMSing his whereabouts. After reaching Santacruz at about 6.00 pm, Sanjeev realised that it would be impossible for him to reach at the appropriate time. Thus, he smsed again rendering his apologies for not being able to make it to the occasion and promising to be present the next year. Sa re.. ooh ah ouch! : Still a young man and a fit one too, it comes as surprise that singer and L’il Champs judge Sonu Niigaam is suffering from slip disc. While shooting for an episode, Sonu screamed in pain but one could hardly hear his cry among a very noisy crowd. There was more agony for Sonu when he tried picking up a small child. Upon realising his plight, Sonu was given the necessary breather. It takes great pains to judge little kids and our poor Sonu has just experienced it. Alexx-Sweta : One must have lost count as to how many times have Alexx O'Neil and Sweta Keswani been in the danger zone on Nach Baliye 3. The couple have been walking on a tight rope for far too long and it was only time that they slipped. If sources are to believed, Alexx and Sweta have been voted out. The public, and even the judges, have been very kind to this pair but last week's average performance didn't go down too well with the viewers. So, they decided to eliminate this jodi. Lost again!: Mreenal Deshraj aka Padmini of Dolhi Saja Ke Rakhna fame seems to be having one tough luck keeping her pockets in check....quite literally! Mreenal couldn't help but loose her purse again. Sometime back we heard that Mreenal's purse got flicked from her car. This time around her purse again got flicked and unfortunately she doesn't know where it got stolen. Mreenal says jokingly "More than the cash in my purse it is the latter which is more valuable as I always buy expensive ones. I was hoping that whosoever stole it should return it and keep the change. From hereon I have started carrying very little cash and don't feel like buying another purse because of the fear of loosing it again. Well, it's time for some shopping Mreenal. Wedding bells for Nivedita! : One of Ekta Kapoor's most trusted lieutenants, Nivedita Basu is set to get married this month. The groom to be is US based lawyer Yadunath Bhargavan. However, he's likely to settle down in Mumbai after marriage. The wedding will take place on November 11 in Kerala followed by a reception on November 18 in Mumbai.