BOOM March Issue 16 | Page 16

REPORT Revealed: Why Bigg Boss celebs fail to make it big after the show! B igg Boss may be India's number one reality show! But history has it that most celebs do not know how to handle the instant fame once they attain stardom from it. They are unable to propel themselves to the next level and fade and fizzle out, or return to their past status over time. So why does this happen? "It is not only important to be a star, but crucial to maintain the buzz and constantly grow from it. And that's where the maximum 'BB returns' falter," remarks Bollywood PR guru Dale Bhagwagar who has handled the media for a full 20 contestants since the first season. "The instant success and newfound fan base, largely consisting of diehard, fanatical, nasty and fickle-minded idolizing Twitterati, goes to the heads of many. They cease professional PR activity after the show, assuming they have arrived. In all this adulatory frenzy, what they don't realize is that Bollywood industry circles work on different parameters," analyzes the public relations expert. "After enjoying the powerful Bigg Boss platform, the participants forget to draw up a PR strategy to sustain the momentum required to build their careers further. But the worst scenario is for those who lack the knowledge, focus, vision, guidance, contacts and connections to promote their careers after the humongous hype," explains the publicist.True! Given the kind of publicity the contestants get, including weekly attention from megastar host Salman Khan, it would be very important to streamline and channelize their future imaging and branding plans with foresight. Even the show's winners have lacked that. Here is why Priyanka is as good as any male lead P riyanka Chopra's acting prowess is known to all. From Bollywood to now Hollywood, she has been giving strong competition to her male contemporaries. In her upcoming film, Jai Gangaajal, she will be seen playing the tough cop Abha Mathur as she takes on crime in a corruption ridden village district. The actress' career graph has only grown by the year with her choice of roles making her one of the most popular stars we have today! Here's why we feel she is as good as any male lead: Fashion: Priyanka's first film where she held the mantle. One of her best performances, Fashion showcased her versatility as an actress. Her character of an aspiring model not only won her the National Award but also the Filmfare Saath Khoon Maaf: This critically acclaimed film had the actress play an Anglo Indian woman who kills her 7 husbands. Touted as the role of a lifetime by critics, the film saw her play a 25 year old girl to a 75 year old aged woman with such ease. Don: The Don franchise marked her rise as an action star. Priyanka held her own in spite of starring opposite superstar Shahrukh Khan. Mary Kom: The preparation and hard work put in by the actress to get into the skin of a female boxer was impeccable. From her dialect to nuances, she totally hit the mark. Quantico: The actress' latest outing as the FBI agent Alex Parrish