TV most challenging format: Amitabh
MUMBAI:
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is all set to host the fourth season of the popular game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC) on Sony, says the small screen is not only the “most challenging format”, it is a “lot tougher” as well.
“I have never minded exploring fresh avenues. I think it (TV) is a most challenging format and a lot tougher. Tougher because there are no set lines. Most of it is impromptu and on the spur of the moment. For people like me, who are accustomed to pre- written dialogues, it then does become challenging,” said Big B who hosted “Bigg Boss” for Colors last year.
The new season of ‘KBC’ is expected to go on air on Amitabh’s birthday, which is on October 11.
“I believe the channel is considering the 11th. If it happens, it does become special. Birthdays are always special,” he said.
You are back to another season of ‘KBC’. How does it feel to be again hosting a show you had left behind after the second season?
It feels good. I feel very nostalgic. Other than the channel changes, most of the crew is the same with Siddharth Basu and his team. It’s good to be among familiar faces again.
Salman Khan has taken over ‘Bigg Boss’ from you. What would your message to him be?
Colors had told me that they would be going for someone like him. I am happy that they have taken Salman. I have seen him in his “Dus ka Dum” show and he was most innovative and fun. I am certain he will be very good on “Bigg Boss” as well. The audience loves him as I am certain the inmates of the house will too.
Television seems to be occupying the forefront of your commitments. Is that a conscious decision?
No it is not, but it is a facet of entertainment that artists get involved in. I have never minded exploring fresh avenues. I think it is a challenging format and a lot tougher. Tougher because there are no set lines. Most of it is impromptu and on the spur of the moment. For people like me, who are accustomed to pre-written dialogues, it then does become challenging.
You will also be taking time off to start a film - Puri Jagannath’s Bhuddha this year. Would you be able to accommodate both television and movies without feeling burdened?
I would be able to. It’s more a matter of scheduling than anything else. There will be gaps in the TV format for dates and that is when films can be accommodated.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 10th, 2010.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is all set to host the fourth season of the popular game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC) on Sony, says the small screen is not only the “most challenging format”, it is a “lot tougher” as well.
“I have never minded exploring fresh avenues. I think it (TV) is a most challenging format and a lot tougher. Tougher because there are no set lines. Most of it is impromptu and on the spur of the moment. For people like me, who are accustomed to pre- written dialogues, it then does become challenging,” said Big B who hosted “Bigg Boss” for Colors last year.
The new season of ‘KBC’ is expected to go on air on Amitabh’s birthday, which is on October 11.
“I believe the channel is considering the 11th. If it happens, it does become special. Birthdays are always special,” he said.
You are back to another season of ‘KBC’. How does it feel to be again hosting a show you had left behind after the second season?
It feels good. I feel very nostalgic. Other than the channel changes, most of the crew is the same with Siddharth Basu and his team. It’s good to be among familiar faces again.
Salman Khan has taken over ‘Bigg Boss’ from you. What would your message to him be?
Colors had told me that they would be going for someone like him. I am happy that they have taken Salman. I have seen him in his “Dus ka Dum” show and he was most innovative and fun. I am certain he will be very good on “Bigg Boss” as well. The audience loves him as I am certain the inmates of the house will too.
Television seems to be occupying the forefront of your commitments. Is that a conscious decision?
No it is not, but it is a facet of entertainment that artists get involved in. I have never minded exploring fresh avenues. I think it is a challenging format and a lot tougher. Tougher because there are no set lines. Most of it is impromptu and on the spur of the moment. For people like me, who are accustomed to pre-written dialogues, it then does become challenging.
You will also be taking time off to start a film - Puri Jagannath’s Bhuddha this year. Would you be able to accommodate both television and movies without feeling burdened?
I would be able to. It’s more a matter of scheduling than anything else. There will be gaps in the TV format for dates and that is when films can be accommodated.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 10th, 2010.