Roadie on hot wheels Prabhjot Virk
MTV Roadies is not everyone’s cup of tea! An age old proverb “When the going gets tough the toughs get going” doesn’t stand here at all. Here, it’s not a game just for the tough but it’s for the smarter toughs. This longest running reality show has more TRP than regular saas-bahu soaps. A roadie is not one in the crowd but is the one who stands diverse from the crowd and could make his presence felt. May be that’s why Raghu (Producer Hero Honda Roadies) and Nikhil Chinappa, in almost each audition, screech out to numerous subjects, “Just Fuck Off, because you lack the roadie attitude.” Bearing pains; coping with brawls, situations and surviving on the show need real efforts. Betrayls, offstage ploys, vote-outs, money tasks, keep viewers busy in guessing whose next? And the obscenity, verbal fights stretching the limits of abuses (censored) makes it a big hit. As the roadies’ say, “on the show just trust yourself because everyone wants to save his own Ass, and for saving it they won’t mind fucking yours.
Prabhjot Virk,
So how was your experience in Roadies 5.0?
Ah, so cliché. But this show actually changed my life. A girl next door suddenly became an idol, different from the crowd. It’s such an experience that I would share with my kids, theirs and even theirs…
What’s up these days?
Life’s a chaos these days! College has just started, and then MBA classes, I get really tired at the end of the day…
When and why did the idea of becoming a Roadie hit your mind?
Actually, People of my age, think that people who have dumm can make it to roadies. But in my case it was a kind of, lets give it a shot. So, we seven eight friends went together out of which only four could make it to auditions and only I, to the show.
Is there any Roadie idol for you?
Naaah… if there would have been any, I would have tried to follow his\her footsteps. I was what I am and that’s why I am now idol of thousands.
Is roadie in real means a reality show?
Ya, absolutely! Everything in the show is real, nothing is scripted. Though the cameras were not hidden but nobody was there to guide us what to do. Emotions, love stories, fights everything was unscripted and real.
Is there anything about the show that you regret now?
Naaaah…! Why would I? Next question please.
Where did all that maa-bhein stuff materialized from, any training before going to the show?
I have learnt it from my school and college. You tell me, did you take any classes and please don’t tell me tat you don’t know all that stuff!? It all gets aired with a censored beep; you’ll be able to read the lips only when you yourself are aware of the stuff. Though I don’t use it normally, but I don’t mind using it when required.
Were you aware that though censored, all your conversations will be telecasted? Didn’t you bother about reactions of your friends and family on gaali-gloch?
Ya, I knew that. But I convinced them that now every one knows this you can’t shut your ear when someone else uses it. But I told them that they should be proud that I never used it ever in front of them. I even apologized to my family on the sets only when I had to do a task in
What was the craziest thing that you did on roadies?
Eating bugs, snakes, frogs, worms and locust during the show was really crazy.
Tel us something that gives you goose bumps?
I’ve a fear of height, though it never came as a hindrance as I overcame my fears but still height gives me goose bumps. And escalators… I prefer stairs.
Among all the participants who was the closest challenger or competitor?
There was no closest challenger or competitor as such because at different times I came to know about different challengers physically and mentally. The competition kept changing my views.
Betrayal is the soul of roadies but whom did you trust on the show?
Sonel, though lot changed by the end of the show but till that we shared great chemistry.
And adversary…
Nihal, he was the one bastard I would never want to come across. I really hated him a lot.
So what does friendship mean to you?
No back stepping and being there no matter how many misunderstandings there have been. Sticking together till the end of your life is true friendship
What was the biggest strength of yours on the show?
Your attitude can make or break you. Not just on the show but anywhere. Losing your attitude would be like losing everything. So my attitude was my biggest strength
How would you define a Roadie?
As courage is not dearth of fear but it is the power to trounce it. Roadie is not who does not panic from anything but he is the one who overcomes all of them. He should be a go getter.
Whom do you miss among all the Roadies?
I miss roadies as a whole, the people, ride, tasks, everything.
What was your first reaction when you were called back for a one-on-one to get a place back in the show?
I just thought that this is my chance where I can prove myself and wanted to show Anmol the place she deserved.
What was more important, competition or going international?
I wanted to reach the final destination,
Is their any such moment of the show that would stay embedded to your heart for years?
Ya, I came across two such moments that would stay embedded to my heart. First, when I my second chance n the show. And the second is, when I got voted out just because of Ankita’s stupidity.
Any crush on the sets?
On roadies! What are you asking?
And in real…
I don’t have crush on people, it’s the other way round.
How do you feel being a Punjabi?
I feel great. I am proud of being a Punjabi. They are absolutely apart from the crowd. There’s something different that runs in their blood.
Do you think the Punjabi blood in your veins helped you?
Absolutely, actually they don’t give up easily. They just believe in- Just do it, whatever it is. They are not quitters or losers.
Is Prabhjot - the tough Roadie, really Tough?
She’s doubtlessly tough and she doesn’t need to prove it, she has already proven it. But she won’t mind saying that she’s emotional.
What next, future projects?
None as if now, I am completely concentrating on my studies. I believe studies are the most important part of one’s life. Fame like roadies, serials is short lived.
What changes do you feel after Roadies happened to you?
I got recognition in the crowd. People mail me saying, ‘you’re my role model’, and it feels nice. I feel proud that I’ve become an idol for thousands at the age of 20.
The best compliment you’ve ever received?
Before roadies happened I used to get a lot of compliments on my eyes but afterwards the compliment ‘jatti ne sadda naa roshan karta’ become the best so far.
How do you feel signing an autograph or fan following for a photograph?
I feel just like on the top of the world. People take autographs, pictures anyone would feel great about it!
What do you feel about
It’s really a beautiful place. Whenever I go to our ancestral home in
Define yourself in not more than five words.
Optimistic, Adventurous, Strong headed, Calm, Sweet.
Please guide the wannabe roadies?
Don’t be wannabe’s, be yourself.
You got to tell us about Raghu and Ranvijay?
Raghu is a very nice as a person. He can look through a person. He was the one who always motivated me on the show. And who had faith in me from the first day till my elimination. He was one reason of my being on the show. And Ranvijay, he’s just like a regular guy next door kind. Not high headed for his fame. He’s adventures, down to earth and friendly.
If you had a power to change what had you changed in the show?
I didn’t any other powers but if I had the power that Ankita’s got it would definitely have changed the game.
What at the professional front?
I am pursuing B.C.A. final year, preparing to bell the C.A.T. and then M.B.A.
Any proposal from Mtv as in, something like splits villa, youngistan or from any media house?
Conversations were on for splits villa, but nothing ‘Big’ like Ekta banner or a movie has been offered so far.
RAPID FIRE:
Car: Nah I like big mean machines
Perfume: Clinique, Elizabeth Arden
Passion: Travelling
Strength: My attitude towards life
Weakness: Not discovered… but if I do will over come it!
Dream destination: Wherever road can take me to because every place has something different to offer
Love marriage or arrange: Love
Bikes or Activa\Kinetic: Bikes any day
Afraid of:I try to overcome my fears so not afraid of anything
Love: Is in all forms
Hate: Liars
Game: Soccer
Fav. One liner:
Best gift: My dog… Broozo, by my parents.
Memorable moment: Getting selected for roadies
Latest purchases: Lots of shopping… The items won’t fit here
3 wishes: Just one wish ‘all my wishes come true’ greedy LOL
Dream: To become a nice human being, success comes later
Chandigarh\ Mumbai: Mumbai for now…
First Crush: I don’t have crushes on people it’s the other way round.
It appeared in the August edition of the Glimpse magazine (A monthly Lifestyle Magazine)
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