Muscles Don’t Lie

ASHMIT PATEL,33,Single

WHERE TO SPOT? On UTV Bindass’ Superstud — The School of Flirt,his job is to mentor the 13 contestants on how to woo women. Known to have a way with girls,Patel advises them on how to be a stud,plays mentor and then reveals his other side — the brat,prude and mean Ashmit Patel.

PAST IMPERFECT: A sinking Bollywood career and a controversial MMS video later,he was roped in for the fourth season of Bigg Boss. There too,his mood swings,flirty nature and spats with Dolly Bindra and Khali kept him in the limelight. He uses this image to some advantage,finally,with the new show that goes on air from July 3.

USP: The glint in his eyes and the mischief

in his smile.

STYLE: Simple. Jeans and T-shirts or ganjis form his wardrobe. Carries off formals with as much elan as casuals.

QUOTE UNQUOTE: “Being a stud is no longer the overtly-aggressive,macho Marlboro Man. Now,a stud is someone who respects women,is confident and understated.”

KARAN SINGH GROVER,29,Dating

WHERE TO SPOT? On Channel V’s Perfect Couple,where lovers have to prove their compatibility,chemistry and love through a series of tasks. He is the show’s anchor and advises,confuses and tests the contestants.

PAST IMPERFECT: He began his TV career as Dr Armaan on Star One’s Dil Mil Gayye and became the face of the channel. He also became a tabloid favourite with the stories of his link-up with his choreographer on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa,Nicole. This led to a divorce from wife Shraddha Nigam.

USP: Doe-eyed,a pout and dimples. He is the bad boy with the chocolate looks. With a tattoo on his arm,he is the best-looking basketball player on the small screen.

STYLE: Cargos,jeans,T-shirts and shirts are his favourites,it seems. Rarely seen in formals.

QUOTE UNQUOTE: “A stud is a super cool guy,who exuberates cool without much effort. Every passing decade has seen the stud going through various changes — societal norms,fashion and contemporaries,all play major roles in creating studs.”

HRISHANT GOSWAMI,31,Single

WHERE TO SPOT? On Channel V’s Love Kiya Toh Darna Kiya,a reality show for youngsters in love. Goswami plays the anchor and instils the belief that love is above caste,class and religion. He helps sort out troubled love tales,as well as appeals to the parents and the society in favour of lovers.

PAST IMPERFECT: Winner of Gladrags Megamodel Hunt 2004,Goswami is a known model and made his small screen debut as a contestant in Bigg Boss 4. Probably the most boring and non-controversial contestant,he ignored Veena Malik’s ogling looks.

USP: Being a model,Goswami has the perfect body to flaunt six-pack abs and a chiselled face. He is also well-read and has a slight American accent.

STYLE: He is usually spotted in baggy jeans,T-shirts and basketball jerseys on casual evenings,and crisp black shirts,trousers and a suit at formal gatherings. He is into accessorising too,with a tattoo on his back,earrings and a bracelet to sport.

QUOTE UNQUOTE: “Indian TV mostly caters to women and they like to watch shows where men play second fiddle.”

pravesh rana,27,Single

WHERE TO SPOT? A popular anchor on the small screen,Rana will be back with the fourth season of Emotional Attyachar on UTV Bindass. His role is to help the participants expose their cheating partners.

PAST IMPERFECT: He has walked the ramp for some of the best designers in the country. In 2009,he was part of Bigg Boss 3 and grabbed eyeballs by flirting with German model Claudia Ceisla inside the house,apart from the highly condemned act of throwing food in the pool in a fit of rage and his war of the words with Vindu Dara Singh.

USP: Infectious smile,broad shoulders and smouldering Jat looks. Soft-spoken,considerate towards the participants in Emotional Attyachar and funny too — Rana is known to be good at mimicking.

STYLE: Jeans and T-shirts with a casual jacket is what he mostly wears on the show. But,he looks his best in a three-piece suit and in Indian attire,with kohl in his eyes.