But not for Rakhi Sawant. The item-girl of Bollywood plans to get married on the sets of the reality show “Rakhi Ka Swayamvar” being aired prime-time on NDTV Imagine. And this is no sham; she really means it and is loving and enjoying every minute of it. Close to 15,000 applications were received of which 16 were selected to be part of the melodrama that will decide on her Mr. Perfect. The show living up to its initial expectations is a Super Hit topping the TRP charts.

So, what kind of a hubby does Rakhi want? “Well, someone with a big heart and deep pockets” says Rakhi, but she admits “Right now the focus on how much the guy earns”. And what is that makes her think that she can find one on the sets of a TV program aimed at boasting its viewer-ship ratings? “TV has given me everything in life – name, fame and money – everything so I thought: why don’t I get my life-partner from TV too?”

The 16 contestants come from different backgrounds – from being a Crime Branch Officer in Jammu and Kashmir to a Vastu expert to an NRI from Toronto. And which one of these does Rakhi like? “I am confused” says Rakhi, “They all seem so good.”  aa..aa..aa that seems like the Rakhi Sawant we all know. The show as expected has thrown in some jolts and bolts with one of the contestants turning out to be married. eeesh; “I mentioned it in bio-data while applying” insists the man, “but was still cleared to take part.” We all know that, a small trick to make the heads turn! And it is working. Great Imaginings, team NDTV Imagine.

True Love is matter of Heart that cannot be gauged at first sight or in a couple of meetings. It is a feeling which begins with physical attraction and matures as mutual liking grows, a feeling that can only be time-tested. Some of the ex-contestants who were ready to do anything on the sets of the show to prove their love, have started to excoriate her in public accusing her of all sorts of things including partiality. Some have even gone on to confess that they were here for the “name, fame and money”. So much for true love!

Rakhi Sawant and NDTV Imagine have made a mockery of the sacred feeling of Love and tarnished the sanctity of the institution of marriage. Does she really believe that she can find a Heart in Reel life when she couldn’t in Real life?