Bigg Boss 6: Why 'Gulabi Gang' leader Sampat Pal said yes to the show

Mumbai: Known for her fight for women's rights, 'Bigg Boss' show contestant Sampat Pal is upset that the makers of Madhuri Dixit starrer 'Gulab Gang' have not sought her permission to make the film. It was reported that the film 'Gulab Gang' was based on Pal, who heads a women's group (called Gulabi Gang) in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region and takes up the cause of women facing violence, domestic and social problems.

"I will not let the film to be released before my permission," Pal told PTI, before entering the 'Bigg Boss' house. "I feel she (Madhuri) should meet me once before the shooting begins. It is not that I will not give permission to make a film based on me. I feel that if she has not seen or met me in real life, how can she portray the role on screen with justice," she said.

The film has been written and will be directed by Soumik Sen and is produced by Anubhav Sinha of 'Ra. One' fame. "I came to know that a film called 'Gulab Gang' is being made and will be based on my life and my organisations' work. They have not met me, nor did they seek my permission," Pal said.

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Salman Khan was seen grooving to songs like 'Bodyguard' and 'Mashallah' at the opening ceremony.
A wacky hairstylist, two social activists, a divorced celebrity couple and 10 others. With such an eclectic line-up of contestants, the sixth season of reality show 'Bigg Boss' seems to be true to its tagline, 'Alag Che'.
Salman Khan shows the 'Bigg Boss' house to viewers.
Unlike previous sesaons, Salman Khan welcomed all the participants in a different style.
Salman explains the new 'Bigg Boss' philosophy, "Bura mat dekho, bura mat bolo and bura mat suno."
A hand pump inside 'Bigg Boss' house?
Salman Khan talking to 'Bigg Boss' inside the swanky confession room.
Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu was the first one to go inside the house.
Bhangra-pop singer Daler Mehndi came on the show to cheer for Sidhu.
Second 'Bigg Boss 6' contestant, actress Sana Khan made a grand entry on stage.
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She really tried hard to woo Salman Khan during the first episode.
Film and television actress Delnaaz Paul is also a part of the show.
Popular television vamp Aashka Goradia also made a rocking entry.
Another 'Bigg Boss 6' contestant Bhojpuri actor Dinesh Yadav performs during the opening ceremony.
Comedian Vrajesh Hirjee talks a lot and will surely give a tough time to others.
Sampat Pal, leader of women's activist group Gulabi Gang with Salman Khan.
Intrestingly, Sampat Pal was seen getting really over friendly with all the contestants.
Celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani seems like the most bindaas celebrity on the show.
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Rani Mukerji was seen promoting her film 'Aiyyaa' on the show.
Martial arts expert Kashif Quereshi is the non-celebrity contestant on 'Bigg Boss 6'.
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Model Karishma Kotak with Salman Khan before going inside the 'Bigg Boss' house.
Model Niketan Madhok is also one of the 'Bigg Boss 6' participants.
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Salman Khan with Rajev Paul, TV actor and Delnaaz's ex husband.
TV actress Sayantani Ghosh performing before going inside the 'Bigg Boss' house.
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Bigg Boss 6: Why Sampat Pal said yes to the show

Sampat Pal says that she was a little hesitant in participating in \'Bigg Boss 6\'.

Reportedly, director Soumik Sen had earlier said that the film is not based on Sampat Pal. However, he had agreed that he was aware of her work and had watched her documentaries. But according to him, his film is based on a newspaper report that spoke of women doing good work. The film is slated to go on floors this month and will be released on March 8 2013, on the International Women's Day.

Meanwhile, Pal said that she was a little hesitant in participating in 'Bigg Boss'. "When they had approached me for 'Bigg Boss', I was clueless about it. I told them I can't do it as I don't understand all these things. I like to be in my village and work for the poor-needy people...later I agreed to do it after they took me in confidence," she said.

"I feel my message will reach out to more people through this show. I would like to highlight issues like female infanticide, child marriage and dowry. Girls should be given education, treat boys and girls equally, I would like to promote this message," she said.

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