May 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):A reality show is never complete without its share of drama. Zara Nachke Dikha 2, though, is known more for its needless controversies.
At the forefront is noted choreographer Harshal, who was so upset with judge Vaibhavi Merchant that he had to be pacified by the unit members.
A little birdie from the sets informs, “I don’t think this is scripted as Harshal wasn’t having the mic with him nor were the cameras aimed at him. The contestants were given a contemporary theme. Sushant Singh Rajput danced to Chale Chalo from Lagaan, while Sanjeeda Shiekh danced to Chaiyya Chaiyya from Dil Se. After the two performed, Vaibhavi gave thumbs down to their performances as she didn’t find anything contemporary in it. All of a sudden Harshal, who was sitting back stage, could be heard screaming and shouting.”
“He shouted that it was very much contemporary. An irate Vaibhavi then said that she’s the judge here. An incensed Harshal literally tried to go out on the sets and blast Vaibhavi. One feared that he doesn’t go assault her. The production guys were quick to jump into action and they asked Harshal to control himself. They didn’t allow him to leave his room. Once he calmed down, the shooting resumed.”
A source closely associated with the show says, “Yes, Harshal did lose his cool. However, these things keep happening in reality shows. Don’t read much into it.”
— Mayur Lookhar / Sampurn Wire
