She didn't expect to be eliminated from the dance reality show so soon, but is happy with her performance.
"People never thought I'd be able to do what all I did on the show. I hope that I have inspired ladies of my age, who have nothing to do at home, to realise that they can take up dancing, singing and painting when their husbands are at work, " Jayati told IANS over phone from Mumbai.
"It is very important that women realise their passion and pursue it. My journey on 'Jhalak...' has come to an end, but I have promised myself to join western dance classes from Aug 7 and I will pursue it regularly from now on, " she added.
Jayati was eliminated on the episode aired Saturday, which also happened to be her birthday.
A trained Odissi performer, Jayati says her last stage performance was a decade ago.
But "Jhalak..." was a different tryst with dance as she got a chance to learn western forms.
Her expressions and grace always charmed the show's judges - Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and Remo D'Souza. But she failed to impress them with her last two performances, which included tap dance and salsa.
"After these performances, I was on shaky grounds. But I thought, maybe I would get another chance. But it has been great to be part of an international format, which is so popular worldwide. So I was very fortunate to be a part of it, " said the actress, who is seen as Mataji in "Sasural Simar Ka".
The rehearsals, she says, were tough as after a 9 a.m. to 9 p.n. shooting schedule, she used to start her practice at 10 p.m. everyday.
Jayati also had a fear of dancing in heels, but she has been able to overcome that and calls it a great motivator. Now she wants to perfect the art for herself.
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