Television will help me connect with my fans, says Mallika

Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI) Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat,who is all set to maker her television debut as a judge in anew dance reality show, is confident of connecting withyoungsters and those living in real India through her stint onthe small screen.

Mallika along with dancing legend Jaaved Jaafari anddancer Terence Lewis will be judging the TV reality show,''Chak Dhoom Dhoom - Team Challenge'' that would be aired onColours from January 14. The show will showcase group dancingfrom all over the world.

"All my movies are meant for adults so only those abovethe age of 18 can watch them. With my TV debut, children andthose living in smaller towns can see and enjoy my work. Thereach of TV has increased, so this will help me connect withmy fans," she said.

Mallika, who has received several offers on TV, says sheopted for ''Chak Dhoom Dhoom'' because it was a unique danceformat.

For this diva, Madhuri Dixit is a graceful dancer.

"Dancing means one must dance as if nobody is watching orjudging them...it must be carefree dancing," she quipped.

Mallika said she would look for ''entertainment'' whilejudging the groups and not ''technicalities''. While herco-judge and contemporary dancer Terence Lewis is of theopinion that Mallika is very emotional while judging thecontestants.