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'I almost drowned on Khatron Ke Khiladi'

Anushka Manchanda showed off her daredevil skills when she won the desi Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 2. The singer-veejay, who has lent her voice to chartbusters from films like Do Knot Disturb, Dulha Milgaya, Kites, Aladin, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani and Pyaar Impossible, had a great time chatting with her fans last week. 

For those who missed the chat, here's what transpired.

Anushka Manchanda says, Hey guys! Finally got to the Rediff office.

PagalAadmee asked, Hi Anouska, Many many many congratulations to you.....in exchange you have to sing a song for me. Plzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Anushka Manchanda answers I wish I could sing a song for you but I can't online! :P

Isabel09 asked, Firstly congratualtions on winning. What next - Any more reality shows in pipelines
Anushka Manchanda answers, Thanks! no more reality shows for a bit. I think I've had my fill for a while.

jitendra asked, Hi anushka, how are you...? you look so hot ...tell me... how was your experience in KKK? and does the show really have the best of the best stunts? what was your toughest task which you could not do successfully?
Anushka Manchanda answers, KKK was super cool. I had a great time. The stunts were killer. There was an underwater stunt which I was pathetic at! I almost drowned :(

verna asked, you are sexy anoushka
Anushka Manchanda answers, ;)

irfan asked, Hi anushka now that you are the ultimate Khatron Ke Khiladi, you must have gained popularity, I think you will receive many bollywood offers, even with akshay kumar. However I wish you best of luck in your life...
Anushka Manchanda answers, Thank you love

ali asked, Can you give me chance to work with you
Anushka Manchanda answers, What kind of work?

'I don't miss being a part of Viva anymore'

crazy k asked, Hi anu you are so amazing what's ur next plan in future?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Thanks! Well, playback. Watch out for the films I've sung for. There's Aladin, Do Knot Disturb, Raat Gayi Baat Gayi, Kites, Pyaar Impossible and Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahaani. Also, I have a band now. It's called Shkabang! Check it out on myspace.com/shkabang

ali asked, Hi anushka how do you learn these things? Who is your ideal such a great stunts.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Akshay [Kumar] is awesome at these stunts. No one better than him.

sonam asked, Hi anoushka, is there any offer from bollywood?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Well, there are a few but nothing that I'm excited about. I have done a scene for a friend's film but that was only for fun!

GOFFYGUFF asked, Are you really there to chat with us?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Yup and I am doing good, thanks!

jaigurudev asked, Anoushkaji were you into Art of Living? Have you met Sri Sri Ravishankerji? Jaigurudev
Anushka Manchanda answers, No I'm not. I have done my first degree in Reiki, though.

cs.pankaj asked, Are you afraid of any stunts?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Tons!

Clement asked, Hi Anushka I have been following you right from your VIVA days, we even bumped into each other at Hyatt Mumbai, I really love it when you sing cause it tells me your more beautiful inside than outside.. you are the best anushka just stick to your dreams and you will smile each morning.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Thanks, clement!

cs.pankaj asked, Hi Anushka. Congratulations. When will you give the party
Anushka Manchanda answers, If I don't have a party my girlfriends are going to kick my a**!

Shyam asked, Anushka-ji , When does the audition for the next level begin?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Audtions are next year.

aparnashenoy asked, Do you miss being a part of Viva... I remember you from that show wherein you auditioned twice as you hadn't yet turned 16 ... you guys were great!
Anushka Manchanda answers I don't. Not anymore.

japneetsingh asked, How was ashay kumar?
Anushka Manchanda answers, He was kick a**! Such a cool guy.

sameer asked, What is your best song until now
Anushka Manchanda answers, There are many but my favourite one is a new one I've done for Amit Trivedi, the music director of Dev D.

'Akshay was very disciplined and funny'

DDD asked, Congrats Anushka.....Wish you happy diwali. Love all your show....I am a great fan of the show.....are you married.....if not then I am also sorry, I am engaged.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Haha! I'm not married

pranavtiwary asked, hey Anu!.. Don't you think you won by fluke!!!....I'm sure you are just too lucky. There were others who were far more deserving than you!
Anushka Manchanda answers, Well, I do believe I was lucky but here's a little secret. My partner and I were always consistent, coming in 3rd or 4th in all the stunts. So no one ever felt threatened by us. Also, we used to volunteer ourselves to go 3rd or 4th in the order to do the stunts. So NO ONE PICKED US TO GO FIRST! Heheh! We won the maximum number of safety bands on the show, and we were the best at both stunts on the final day. So fluke, no; Luck, a little :D

abhinau asked, Hello anushka, How was Akshay Kumar on the sets of Khatron Ke Khiladi??
Anushka Manchanda answers, He was very disciplined and very funny.

shailesh asked, Hi Anushka, Congratulations on winning KKK3. You were stunning. I have become a big fan of u. I liked ur smile a lot.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Thanks!

alamz asked, Hi Anushka, What's your next plan?
Anushka Manchanda answers, My immediate next plan is to go home and get ready to go out to a fashion event tonight. Then I leave for Goa for a shoot, and then Hong Kong for a show. In life my next plan is to do super well at my work!

WannaBeFinanciallyFree asked, Will you sing for Ilayaraja if given a chance?
Anushka Manchanda answers,I would love to! I have sung for his son Yuvan Shankar Raja many times. I have a super hit song down south with him called Thee Pidikke

PagalAadmee asked, ANUSKA, IF YOU WILL NOT WRITE SOME LINES OF A SONG FOR ME, I WILL COMMIT SUCIDE AND BLAME WILL BE ON YOU. NOW ITS IN YOUR HAND TO SAVE ME. PLZ.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Tsk Tsk... Emotional blackmail! Okay... here are a coupe of lines -- Hey hey boy..now take it easy, don't be silly cuz suicide is cheesy, make an impression by living it up, good luck with your life, I hope you top!

'I was like a shot that came out of nowhere'

shankygaddar asked, Hey Delhi girl. Do you miss Delhi?
Anushka Manchanda answers, I do! I miss the food the most! The raam laddoos you get in Lajpat Nagar are my favourite!

Chinmaya asked, I LOVE YOU !! Do you love me too?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Hahahaha! yeah...!

shah_jinesh asked, Hey Anushka..Singer..Vjing...Acting..Reality show winner..Whats next on the radar.. May be a astronaut.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Music, music, music! Astronaut? Hmmn...I'm smart but not that smart!

sona asked, Dear Anu, How you feel from no body to this stage in such a short span of time?
Anushka Manchanda answers, I've worked hard and I've been blessed so I'm happy!

VB asked, HI ANUSHKA..HOW DO U RATE YOURSELF AMONG THE FRESH BUNCH OF SINGERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?
Anushka Manchanda answers, I rate myself only in comparison to myself... No wait...That's a diplomatic answer! The truth is I think I'm doing quite well, no?! ;)

adi asked, Congratulation... you hav not only proved yourself but also motivated everyone like me... great...
Anushka Manchanda answers, Thank you, really!

anand_happs asked, Sexy kudi....Anushka tell me your all time favourite song....
Anushka Manchanda answers, Haha! Bekarar karke mujhe yoon naa jaaiye... Thats my favourite song.

abhinav asked, Hi Anushka it was great to see you winning but to be true I wished Jassi won, as she was performing much better. You were like a black horse.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Haha! yup! I was like a shot that came out of nowhere ;) If I had to bet on anyone winning, I would have betted on Jassi too. But on the final day Gurmeet and I beat her team and Carol's team at both stunts. So full power! Yay!

anand_happs asked, Anushka do you have any boy friends?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Many, many!

surender asked, What was the prize money for winner of KKK?
Anushka Manchanda answers, They didn't tell us!

phill asked, Hi Anushuka, Will you marry me?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Call me in a couple of years and then we'll talk.

'I dont think the Indian Army would take me even if I wanted to join them'

VINEET asked, HI ANUSHKA, DO YOU THINK YOU CAN SURVIVE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY WHICH HAS LOADS OF GOOD SINGERS? AND HOW DO YOU RATE YOUR CHANCES OF SUCCEEDING THOUGH YOU HAD A PRETTY DECENT START?
Anushka Manchanda answers, I'm working my a** off. And I'm doing quite well so yeah, I think I can do much more than survive!

andy asked, Hi darling how are you?
Anushka Manchanda answers, I'm fine!

Rohit 1 asked, Hi Anushka....Has the show helped in capping your fears?
Anushka Manchanda answers, A little bit. I've also realised that my fears are all in my mind. I just need to be mentally strong... and everything becomes doable!

kt asked, Hi anu.You are the sexiest babe alive on this palnet
Anushka Manchanda answers, Thanks!

Sooraj asked, You plan to join the Indian Army?
Anushka Manchanda answers, I don't think they would take me even if I wanted to join!

Rohit 1 asked, Hey Anushka...First of all Congrats on the win...so what next...can we see you on Big Boss 4?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I don't think so!

solidcomfort asked, Hello, has your life changed after your recent success since Viva?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Well, KKK has brought me in front of the camera again so it is a different space.

Anil asked, Hi Anushka You are so beautiful wish you all the best
Anushka Manchanda answers, Awww! Thank you, Anil

Flacido asked, How are you feeling winning the game?
Anushka Manchanda answers, AWESOME!

koolebuddy asked, Sonam I think your parents are liberal for you to say that
Anushka Manchanda answers, What did she say? I wanna know!

'There are 16 cameras on KKK. You can't cheat'

aloksodhi asked, Hello stunt women
Anushka Manchanda answers, Ooh, stunt woman! I like that!

koolebuddy asked, Well in a way you are right. How do we know its not a gimmick on rediff's part and actually we are chatting with a celebrity
Anushka Manchanda answers, Because I'm also on Twitter and I posted a link to this chat on my Twitter page! My username on twitter is -- iamanushka

anand_happs asked, Hi anushka.... You have many many many boyfriends can I be one of those?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Hahha! sure! By boyfriends I do mean my friends who are boys, you know that, right? :)

shah_jinesh asked, We see u on Page3 frequently.. Where are all the other Viva girls gone.. Shaadi ho gayi kya..
Anushka Manchanda answers, Meri shaadi nahi hui...Mahua ki ho gayi. Pratichee and I are best friends.

BABU asked, HI ANUSHKA HOW ARE YOU? WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Chatting!

ram_negi asked, ANUSHKA PLEASE TELL US WHAT IS YOUR REACTION WHEN YOU SAW FIRST TIME ACTION KING?
Anushka Manchanda answers, I almost died. He's so hot!

sauryabhattacharya asked, When are you going to settle down? Will you agree to a match arranged by your family?
Anushka Manchanda answers, I will, maybe in 4 years. I would agree only if I could hang out with the guy and see for myself how he is.

amrish asked, Hi Anushka - you really impressed me on this show. Who do you think was the deserving lady to win this show besides you?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Jesse!

muku asked, How much recognition did you get in your current profession?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Quite a bit. Check out my website for more. www.iamanushka.com

mvtamit asked, Hey well its all planned who to win and all I think
Anushka Manchanda answers, Not really. Its very difficult to do that. There are 16 cameras. You can't cheat!

'I regret not training in classical music'

sauryabhattacharya asked, There are many new voices emerging these days? How does one ensure longevity and avoid becoming the flavour of the month voice?
Anushka Manchanda answers, I really dont know. I think it's a trial and error thing.

yaatri asked, Is it okay to take short cuts to get success? what's your take?
Anushka Manchanda answers, As long as you don't compromise yourself, it's okay.

tomcruise asked, Hie hoty. You look sizzling. Want to have coffee someday.
Anushka Manchanda answers, I don't drink coffee, ya.

sauryabhattacharya asked, You have done playback with Amitabh Bachchan also, is it not? Did you get a chance to interact with him?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Unfortunately, we dubbed on separate days.

jai asked, I like ur voice
Anushka Manchanda answers, Thank you.

sushmita asked, I love your voice man its like real hip and most of your songs are like peppy stuff ....are you trained in any form of classical singing ..because I really love singing rock and pop and my parents think if I wont get through without carnatic training. I'd probably be least knowledgable about music but I strongly disagree! What would you say?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Sushmita, this is my one regret that I didn't train. My friend Mohan from the band Agnee is a fantastic singer and has trained in carnatic music. You should train but also contine to listen to a lot of rock and pop so that your singing style doesn't become too rigid.

kt asked, Where did you study in Delhi.Which school?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Amity International School, Noida

Baiju asked, Hi Anushka, Congrats. Tell me your favourite music director?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Ooh! Too many!

WannaBeFinanciallyFree asked, Ilayaraja or A R Rahman... Who do you think is a better music director?
Anushka Manchanda answers, They're both amazing!

PagalAadmee asked, ANOUSKA, I DEDICATE THIS JOKE FOR YOU. "A tragic Love story: A pig fell in love with a hen. 1 day they kissed each other. Next day pig died of BirdFlu & Bird died of SwineFlu", LUV ALWAYS KILLS.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Hahahhahaha!

LAAJOJEE asked, HI ANUSHKA, I AM LAAJO. PLEASE TELL ME HOW MANY SAFETY BELT YOU GOT DURING SERIAL?
Anushka Manchanda answers,I think we got 7 or 8.

'The chopper stunt on KKK was one of my best moments'

k asked, Why was Carol Gracias hamming it up so much on KKK-2 ?
Anushka Manchanda answers, She's not hamming, ya. She's like that only -- really, really sweet!

Kui asked, Hi anu my three year old son really likes your stunts.. he admires you.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Awww! Say hello to him and please tell him not to try any of them at home.

hi_me asked, Hey tell me one of your best moments?
Anushka Manchanda answers, The chopper stunt on KKK was one of my best moments.

ramesh_2006 asked, HI KHILADI GIRL, ARE YOU HAPPY WITH THE WAY YOU ARE GOING THROUGH YOUR SINGING CAREER.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Yes. I have a lot more to do. But I am happy.

rahul69 asked, Hey Anushka...you have a very sexy and toned body...How do you maintain it?
Anushka Manchanda answers,I walk when I talk on the phone which is a lot! And I dance like a mad person.

amit.hi85@yahoo.com asked, Anuska dear aap ko nahi lagta ki Akshay Kumar ji ne aap ko thoda zyada support kiya hai?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Nahi. Actually humaare saath woh kaafi strict the!

kkkoo asked, Are you still dating that T-series guy Kishan Kumar. I know its for records but still.
Anushka Manchanda answers, I was NEVER dating him!!

BABU asked, DO YOU LOVE ME
Anushka Manchanda answers, Do YOU love me?

vishnu asked, Hi Anushka any latest song in upcoming film sung by you.
Anushka Manchanda answers, This year I've had Chandni Chowk to China, Sexy Mama from 13B, Kambhakkt Ishq, Luck Aladin, Do Knot Disturb, Chintuji. These are coming up -- Raat Gayi Baat Gayi, Kites, Pyar Impossible, Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahaani, Rama-the savior :)

anuska asked, Anushka, you say you are smart. I agree with you. I can see that in your answers. I had chat with many celebs on rediff. But answers given by you are brilliant than those ones. You are answering many good and bad questions in brilliant way.. Hats off to you.. You are true stunt women.
Anushka Manchanda answers, :) Thanks love.

'I don't believe in love at first sight'

ram_negi asked, DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Nope. But I do think lust at first sight is a reality.

charan asked, Yes I love you.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Aww... I love you too :D

sweetapple asked, *********ANSWER MY QUESTION DEAR**** WHAT HAPPEND TO YOU VIVA BAND
Anushka Manchanda answers, We got fed up of each other and quit!

brynt asked, Oyee Lucky Lucky Oyee
Anushka Manchanda answers,I love that movie!

k asked, Where do they get those male partners from? Most of them seem like sleazy characters..
Anushka Manchanda answers, They were auditioned around the country. Most of them were really very decent and very sweet.

SPK asked, You are great! I knew from the initials, you will win and you deserved to win! Bless you and keep it up jo dar gaya samjo ghar gaya you are the great brave girl.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Thanks, spk!

LAAJOJEE asked, ANUSHKHA DO YOU KNOW PAGAL IS MY BROTHER. PLEASE SING A SONG FOR ME?
Anushka Manchanda answers, La laaa la la laaaa! Even I have a pagal younger brother. He plays guitar in a band called Reverrse Polarity. Heavy metal. Check them out at www.myspcae.com/reverrsepolarity

wicked sunny asked, Hey how does it fell like becoming a celebrity.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Pretty damn cool.

'One of the Viva girls stabbed us in the back and then it got too ugly'

shah_jinesh asked, ARE U INTO ANY SOCIAL CAUSE?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Yes.

neeraj k asked, Anushka do you think that calling "khatron ke khiladi level participants" as HASINA was right... because HASINA and Khiladi can not be in one girl .. I just want to know your opinion?
Anushka Manchanda answers, That's not true. There were many haseenas on the show who were khiladis as well.

ArpitJawa asked, Is this you first online-chat xperience? If so..welcome! If not - you and I have something in common! ;)
Anushka Manchanda answers, Haha! this is my second actually. I did one long ago with Channel V, when I was a VJ there.

LAAJOJEE asked, ANUSHKA DO YOU WATCH T-20 CRICKET?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Yes. Sometimes.

nikheel.parse asked, MYSELF NIKHIL FROM MUMB.. FRINDS CALL ME NIKS... YOU CAN TOO.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Okay. Hey, Niks!

sweetapple asked, FED UP OF EACH OTHER?? VERY SAD.. I THOUGHT IT WILL ROCK LIKE ANYTHING IN INDIA....
Anushka Manchanda answers, We did too... but one of the girls stabbed us in the back and then it got too ugly.

Gopi asked, Hi Anushka. Congratulations. Can I have your personal email ID. I wish you get more and more awards....What's your favourite colour?
Anushka Manchanda answers, My favourite colour is turquoise blue. My personal id is only for work, ya Gopi. So sorry :(

sachin1212 asked, What are your plans for Diwali?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Spring cleaning, puja at home, the full party! Cards, food and drink. No crackers.

FRIEND asked, Anuska which is your favrouite film?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Satte Pe Satta.

LAAJOJEE asked, ANUSHKA WHO IS HOT CRICKTER FOR YOU?
Anushka Manchanda answers, Zaheer Khan.

shant asked, Hey Anushka! Great job in winning KKK! By the way, any plans of venturing into acting? You look cute enough.
Anushka Manchanda answers, Hahaha! If anything fun comes my way, I'll do it.

shah_jinesh asked, THANK YOU ANUSHKA..IT WAS PLEASURE CHATTING WITH U.. BEST PART WAS YOU ANSWERED ALL THE STUPID QUESTION WHICH OTHER CELBS AVOID.. MAY YOU GET ALL THE SUCCESS IN LIFE. GOD BLESS.
Anushka Manchanda answers, :D Thank you. Good luck with everything, Jinesh.

nikheel.parse asked, Hey Anushka.. you had been born in Mumbai only?
Anushka Manchanda answers, In Delhi.

sshreesha asked, Tell me about your social activites
Anushka Manchanda answers, Social work? or social life?

funkydoc asked, Hey, any plans to form another girls band like Viva? I think its a damn cool idea!
Anushka Manchanda answers, I have a new band now. It's an electro pop rock band called SHKABANG. You can check out our stuff on www.myspace.com/shkabang. Our group is also on Facebook! Let me know what you think!

myGod asked, ARE YOU REALLY ANUSHKA OR SOMEONE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF? HONEST REPLY NEEDED
Anushka Manchanda answers, Ya, my God! I am Anushka :)

chinmay asked, Hi! Anushka, This is Chinmay eager to chat with you :-)
Anushka Manchanda answers, Hey, Chinmay

mudassirkhan asked, I want to celebrate a holiday with you
Anushka Manchanda answers, Where do you want to go?

NUDE asked, ANU AVOID WEARING WESTERN CLOTHES..JEANS, TSHIRT, SKIRTS...BECAUSE RASCALS STARE AT GIRLS..VERY BAD
Anushka Manchanda answers, Rascals will stare at girls anyway. Girls should wear what they want to, but make sure they have an older brother to beat the rascals up ;)