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News of Jan
6, 2007
Shilpa Teaches 'Om' to British TV mates
 London,
Jan 6
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who features in Britain's reality
show "Celebrity Big Brother", is teaching her housemates to chant
'Om'. Apparently, Shilpa will have a date with a housemate on the
show and be encouraged to flirt.
But right now she is concentrating on teaching meditation to her
housemates - newspaper columnist Carole Melone and director Ken
Russell. The show went on air Jan 3.
"On the second day, after entering the house of 'Celebrity Big
Brother', Shilpa tried teaching 'Om' chanting relaxation techniques
and meditation to Carole and Russell," said Dale Bhagwagar, Shilpa's
publicist.
"And you know what, Shilpa gave Russell some cool instructions on
how to inhale and exhale before the trio launched into their first
chant," added Bhagwagar.
But her teaching didn't help Carole and Russell much.
"Shilpa explained to them that they were not breathing right. She
also told them that nowadays people are so occupied with life and
the stuff they have to do that they hardly breathe," added Bhagwagar.
Bhagwagar feels that Shilpa is not going to give up the teaching
soon. "She's kinda the pursuing kind, you see," he added.
The Indian coverage of the show will reportedly focus on romance in
Shilpa's life. The actress, who is unmarried, will be given an
opportunity to dine with the housemate she finds the most
attractive.
According to reports, the producers are trying to cash in on the
popularity of the Hindi film star among the two million-strong Asian
community in Britain.
They are hoping Shilpa will encourage the Asians to watch and
participate in the programme.
Other contestants include Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine, A-Team
star Dirk Benedict, Donny Tourette of punk band The Towers of
London, model Danielle Lloyd, former S Club 7 singer Jo O'Meara,
ex-Steps star Ian "H" Watkins and "Kenny Everett" Show actress Cleo
Rocos.
Russell, who is 79-years-old, is the oldest of the contestants.
The first installment of the show was aired in March 2001. It was
produced in aid of Comic Relief, as part of a joint effort between
Channel 4 and BBC.
In India, "Bigg Boss", an Indian version of the show, is currently
running on Sony TV.
IANS
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6, 2007
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