Marital Blitz

It is not often that celebrities — or even micro celebs — drop in at Vijay Nagar near Delhi University North Campus. So when Rakhi Sawant made a fleeting visit to check out the family of a contestant she has chosen on her TV show Rakhi ka Swayamvar,the quiet neighbourhood was suddenly abuzz.

Manas Katyal,22,is one of the few contenders for Sawant’s heart and hand on the reality show where she hunts for her husband. Katyal’s home was suddenly swarming with friends and relatives,eager to catch a glimpse of his could-be star wife. “I’m very confident she’s going to pick me,” said Katyal,standing alongside his banker parents who were ready with the traditional arti to welcome Sawant.

Katyal graduated in engineering from Rohtak University last year and is currently working as an events’ producer in Mumbai. “I went through many grilling sessions to get here,” said Katyal. His grandmother,meanwhile,was all smiles when questioned about the girl. “Rakhi seems nice. I hope she fits in with us,” said Bansi Devi,75. The mom-in-law-might-be had no qualms about Sawant. “She is older than my son but I don’t care as Lord Krishna and Radha’s match was also similar,” said Suman Katyal.