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Yes, I will admit, I was quite addicted to the Indian Version of Big Brother (Bigg Boss) and Rakhi Sawant's exit has made the show quite 'thanda'! In a recent interview to HT, the Item Girl (Hey her words, not mine) talks about BB and her boyfriend Abhishek:

You have publicly confessed your love for old pal Abhishek. What's the truth here?
For the first time in my life I have fallen in love! It's Abhishek, my friend and choreographer. I never realized love could be so ecstatic and different. Abhishek has been proposing me for so long but I kept avoiding him until recently. And this realization came during Bigg Boss, the reality show I was part of. Now I know what love is and the inexpressible emotion that one feels when in it. I feel like I am on top of the world!

Is Abhishek the first man in your life or did you like some before he stepped in?
Not at all. Few years ago I was not like what I am today. I used to wear salwar kameez and kept myself covered from top to bottom. After I started taking up item numbers, my life changed completely. I was not as hot and glamorous as I am today so the question of boys swarming around me never arose. But today I have thousands of fans and most of them are youngsters. I never felt attracted to anyone ever. But now I know the meaning of falling in love.

What is so special about Abhishek?
He is a great friend, colleague and a well-wisher. He has stood by me through thick and thin. He brings a smile on my face. What more can I ask for? I have seen good and bad times with him and have always found him by my side. I never realized that it was his love and dedication for me that compelled me to change. I have learnt the power and importance of love. I have decided to settle down with Abhishek.

Your raunchy and indecent moves have invited wrath from newcomers in the industry. What do you have to say?
This industry has got all sorts of people. Those who are really jealous of my success say all such rubbish. Such people can't digest my rising popularity. My item song is so popular that wherever I go, my fans turn up to see my item dance only because they like me. Let people criticize my dance and clothes, I don't bother at all. I rather care for my fans and as long as they love me, I don't bother what my critics have to say.

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