"Rakhi Ka Swayamvar" went on air Monday on NDTV Imagine and Rakhi's subtle and graceful gestures was a complete contrast to what the audience knows her to be.

From the moment the show began when host, actor Ram Kapoor introduced the concept as well as the bride-to-be to the time when Rakhi herself welcomed 16 prospective grooms to the Fateh Garh Palace in Udaipur.

She was not her usual self despite promising the world that "Rakhi Ka Swayamvar" would show her "real" self.

From small-time actors, a police officer, a sales manager, an NRI businessman to engineers, an advocate, a student, a marriage consultant, a stunt artist and even a choreographer, Rakhi has a genre of grooms to choose her partner from. Rakhi will choose her perfect man with the help of viewers.

The 16 grooms, who have come from cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bulandshahr, Hrishikesh, Jaipur, Kanpur and Srinagar and even from far-flung places like Toronto, made every attempt to impress the lady in their unique styles.

While some came with gifts like a wedding dress, a teddy bear, a bangle, etc, a few tried to impress Rakhi with their Urdu couplets (shayari) in the first episode itself.

But the selection of the final candidate will be decided based on many parameters. The contenders will be put through a series of challenges that will test their personality, character, physical fitness, talent and also their compatibility with Rakhi.

All through the series, viewers can help Rakhi decide, by voting for or against the prospective grooms and the final week will present the wedding celebrations.

'Rakhi Ka Swaymamvar' is being telecast every Monday-Friday at 9 pm on NDTV Imagine.