Oprah Winfrey to be part of Shah Rukh Khan's TED Talks

Listen up, SRK fans!

Here's some exciting news. It was previously reported that the witty King Khan himself is coming up with his own version of TED Talks: Nayi Soch. Now, the buzz is that the superstar will also be hosting none other than famous International TV host Oprah Winfrey as one of the guests on his show.

If rumours are to be trusted, it turns out the Dilwale star has always been keen on collaborating with Oprah, ever since he met her for the first time when she came to India five years ago.

Shah Rukh Khan taking TED to India TV


So with TED Talks coming his way, there was no way he could miss this golden chance to have her as one of the speakers on his show.

A source reveals to Bombay Times, “One international personality, Sundar Pichai, the Google head, has shot for one episode — he did not come to India, but did a virtual interactive session with SRK. The makers are keen on getting a few more."

The source further added, "Oprah Winfrey had come to India five years ago when she was the guest of honour at a party hosted by the late Parmeshwar Godrej. Shah Rukh also attended the bash along with other B-Town personalities. The two connected then and he is keen that she be a part of his show. Since the show is adapted from the international format, the makers have approached her.”

When SRK was asked to give a brief on how is he planning to take over the TED Talks format for his Indian version of the show, he had said, “People will share stories about changes in society, in life — whether it’s about the climate, dangerous diseases or to help empower women — and all of this will be integrated."

SRK to host 'TED Talks India: Nayi Soch'

"There are some beautiful stories — both Indian and international — which the team is planning to get on one platform and do a nice mix of Hindi and English speakers. I feel it will be a niche show,” asserted the Raees actor.

So far we hear A R Rahman, Karan Johar are among the few known personalities who will be seen sharing their life lessons on Ted Talks: Nayi Soch. The show is expected to go on air from October.

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