Before she entered the television industry Ridhi Dogra was a dancer in the Shiamak Davar Dance Institute. Her first job in the industry was as a co-producer on Zoom. She has also hosted the Life OK 2012 independence special show 'Azaadi'. She recently participated in 'Nach Baliye 6'. Here's what Dogra says about her life and career and 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' on Colors, the show which she is presently doing
How was it participating in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'?
An experience of a lifetime. For a girl who couldn't even cycle because
I had a fear of falling down, to achieve what I did was nothing less
than memorable. I never thought I'd ever do anything like this in my
entire life. Always one to look for safety and stay away from anything
risky, 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' has set me free.
What have you learnt from participating in the reality show?
So many important and vital lessons of life. Never to think that you
are inferior in any way. Just as life throws challenges, each stunt was
like a challenge and I had two options - to succumb to it or to come out
a champion, a fighter. And if you put your mind to it, you can achieve
anything. Our race in life is with ourselves. When we doing a stunt, it
all comes down to that moment. So when challenges hit us, we have to
focus on our energies and our strengths and not be thinking of what
someone is doing or thinking. Wherever you are in life, no matter how
hard it may seem, learn to laugh at yourself and it will be a beautiful
journey. That's why you can see I have had so much fun in the show in
spite of the scary stunts. That's my biggest gift from the show.
What were the most difficult stunts?
All the stunts were so difficult. They looked impossible and I think
that's the magic of the show. Once you do it, then it seems like you can
do anything!
Share some experiences from 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'.
Oh, there are so many happy memories from the show. I feel so grateful.
My entire journey was such a happy one. After every stunt I used to be
so happy, not bothered about the result just because for me to be able
to do the stunts was unimaginable. I made so many friends. All of us
used to love each other's company. In between stunts we would all sit in
our mini bus singing and dancing, discussing life and bonding over food
and all us girls learnt so many make-up tricks from our make-up expert
Sanaa. Rohit sir was also very kind and sweet. He would share his
stories of film shoots and gave all the girls tips on self defence that
was very helpful. There are so many memories I could really go on.
How was it dealing with Rohit Shetty?
Like I said, he is a sweetheart, such a gentleman and very encouraging.
He was passionate about all the stunts and personally designed them.
The safety and security of each stunt was personally looked after by
him. He even took care of us while shooting, sharing his dabba of
snacks and giving his umbrella to us when we would be standing in the
sun. I think because we were such a mad bunch of people just having fun,
he also let it go and would have a great time as can be seen in the
episodes too.
Whom did you bond with the most?
All of us got along really well. I went with one friend and came back
with 11 more. Everyone this time believed in healthy competition and we
all had self confidence and belief to be sure of what we can do. That's
why this has been such a memorable experience.
You and Asha Negi's friendship is talked about on social networking websites. How did you meet? What is common between you two?
I met Asha on 'Nach Baliye'. I am an extremely real person and have the
brains to understand I am not a celebrity in my personal life. And
that's the reason I have very few girl friends from the industry.
Asha is also extremely real and I always felt there was never any
pretence in her. And I like being around such people. In South Africa
all of us used to go out together. While all the other girls would go
buy the entire mall out picking up make up, bags and clothes, Asha and I
used to come back with few tee shirts or a pair of shoes and one
make-up set. We were always more interested in exploring and eating.
How was your bonding with Ashish Choudhary?
What I love about Ashish is his zest for life. He's so positive and
only believes in spreading love. I have a friend in him for life. Even
Hussain, is such an incredible person. So positive and calm. We called
Iqbal the gentle giant. Because he looked so bulky but from inside, he's
such a soft spoken and sweet boy. And Chang was the rockstar. Easy
going and very loving. I think all the boys on the show were such
sweethearts and gentlemen.
How was your equation with Rashmi Desai?
She's a strong girl. Very resilient and very caring towards everyone.
The upcoming episode of Khatron Ke Khiladi: Darr Ka Blockbuster Returns' will reach a new level of difficulty as the contestants will battle it out to ace a new stunt called Tube Escape.
The contestant will get in to an acrylic cylinder which will have holes at the bottom. The cylinder will be lowered into a pool to let in water with full force. On go the contestant will have to swim to the bottom of the cylinder and it will be mandatory to rotate two locks which will open up the bottom of the cylinder.
The contestants will be judged on the basis of the time taken to get out of the cylinder. The ones who will contend this time are Ridhi and Asha as well as Iqbal and Nathalia.
Who do you think will come out victorious this time? Any guesses.
