Episode 13

I just woke up with the heady realization that today is D-day! The finale is this evening and quite honestly, I don't know what to expect.
As I sit in bed, I'm still tired from last night's rehearsals that wrapped up in the a.m. And though I'm sure the girls are far more tired than me, I'm certain that their excitement will prevail and have them bounding out of bed bright and early. Suddenly, I find myself feeling a bit nostalgic. This has been a long journey for everyone involved. From Gokarna to Mumbai and then to Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and back to Mumbai. From obscurity and ordinary to famous and fabulous… the girls sure have come a long way.
I just reached Good Earth. On my way to the green room, I see the crew running around fixing last minute glitches, trying to make sure everything is just perfect.
- Lighting
- Sound
- Fluffed Cushions
- Little paper butterflies all over the floor
This is a unique production and I must say, I've never seen anything quite like it. I mean, it's like a fashion show in the middle of a giant living room!
I get backstage and can't help but smile. In true G et Gorgeous style, the "green" room is now pink. Most of the girls are thrilled with the Nikhil & Shantanu outfits they're going to be wearing… but not all of them. Nina just showed me one of her dresses and referred to it as a potato sack.
After having run through the choreography a few more times under Lubna's watchful eye, I think this is finally starting to feel real for the girls. This is going to be the first time on the ramp for almost all of them. In an attempt to lighten the mood, I ask Rebecca and Rachel what they think about Nikhil. Rebecca shrieks loudly and claps her hands (I'm never going to get used to her reacting to everything like that). They both tell me that they love him and Rachel even thinks he's "Soooo hot"! Neither of them realizes that he's walked in and is sitting right there, listening to them with a big grin on his face.
Lubna rounds them up for one last pep talk. She seems almost emotional. She wishes them the best of luck and tells them to do their best.
As they get their hair and make-up done in the green room, the crowd outside is building up slowly and steadily. Tensions are high. This is the last chance for the finalists to influence the judges' final decision and the stakes are higher than ever before.
The finale is going to start soon so I get into my dress. Half- joking, I tell Sunny (the Channel [V] make-up artist) that I should get my make-up done professionally too. He thinks it's a great idea so before you know it, I'm sitting there getting my make-up done for me!
I feel like a million bucks!
The guests are seated outside and the show is about to begin. I have butterflies in my tummy so you can only imagine the state the girls are in. I wish them luck, grab my camcorder and after getting instruction from Rahul (the producer), head out into the crowd.
The place is packed with actors, models, designers, the press, international modeling agencies and the likes. Every seat in the house is filled and almost every bit of standing space is occupied. The crowd is here to see the grand unveiling of the Get Gorgeous girls as they walk the ramp for the first time in Nikhil and Shantanu's creations. I take my position near the stage.
The stage is set. The lights dim and I realize I'm holding my breath. Then the show begins. I can't believe my eyes as I watch the girls sashaying down the ramp! It's almost unbelievable that these are the same girls I met on my first night in Gokarna. They look stunning, stylish and incredibly confident. Even those not in the running to win the title, are looking like winners tonight!
I smile as I see Manoj Jahdav look on approvingly at Nina walking the ramp like a pro. Arlette looks spectacular as does Mizpah and I think the both of them are simply stealing the show. Arika looks like a lady instead of a little girl and Rachel looks like she's been doing this all her life.
The show comes to an end with a thunderous applause from the crowd as the girl's line up before the Get Gorgeous Butterfly.
After the show, I talk to the crowd to see whom they liked best and who they think is going to win. Designer Vikram Phadnis thinks it should be Rachel, but Seventeen Magazine stylist Gia, thinks that Arlette should win the title. Rebecca, Nidhi and even Mizpah were some of the other crowd favorites.
So are you wondering who the winner is? Well, you'll just have to wait until the show airs Thursday night to find that out.
PS: If it makes you feel any better, you're not alone. Everyone at the party will have to do the same because the announcement wasn't made until all the guests had left.
So come back to my blog Thursday night and I'll tell you about all the drama that happened during and after the big announcement.











i know already! i said even before the show started!
Comment by ss19rulz — August 28, 2007 @ 9:23 pm
Keeping my fingers crossed for "Nidhi" alone.All you other girls can pack your bags and leave!
Comment by Amanda — August 29, 2007 @ 6:05 pm
This is for NIDHI- 'YOU'RE MY MILLION DOLLAR BABY'
Comment by Greg — August 29, 2007 @ 6:09 pm
Best of luck to all gorgeous girls…
Comment by Rupesh — August 29, 2007 @ 8:33 pm
can u plzzzzzzzz tell who is the winner,eagarly waiting for ur next episode
Comment by pyush — August 30, 2007 @ 9:25 am
imean hope arlette or nidhi wins
Comment by princesspax — August 30, 2007 @ 3:24 pm
rachel wins it!
Comment by ss19rulz — August 30, 2007 @ 7:54 pm
wads up wid dis Sarika…lol
Comment by Rose — August 31, 2007 @ 8:06 pm
sarika's MAD haha
Comment by Rose — August 31, 2007 @ 8:07 pm
This is for kiddo…
she is so cute,eye catching, gorgeous,…lik specially her..and i m sure she is final one..!keep it up…love u..
Comment by Neel — July 12, 2008 @ 1:42 pm
gwen looks 2 hot….n iris is no less…muaaaahh n congrats 2 bth of yew……
Comment by gwen n iris by sukriti — July 13, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
BEST OF LUCK!!!!! IRIS..HOPE 4 D BEST…GOD BLESS YOU 4EVER!1:) muaahhhhhh..
Comment by drashti — July 22, 2008 @ 4:38 pm
yo, girls keep being sexy
Comment by shan — July 25, 2008 @ 2:38 pm