“So, I would want to give back to TV. I feel this show will help me in achieving that,” he said. PHOTO: AFP
MUMBAI:
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan returned to the small screen with a bang — he will host India Poochega — Sabse Shaana Kaun, a game show adapted from the Who’s Asking? international format.
The show will air on &TV, a new Hindi general entertainment channel launched by Zee Entertainment Enterprise Limited (ZEEL).
Khan took media persons present at the launch through the show’s format.
He said: “I like the question and answer format. I do that with my children and family. This show will deal with questions that have been asked by common man and will be answered by the common man himself to win the prize money.”
“The questions will be those which people think are easy to answer or sometimes don’t even think about it. Many people have different questions to ask. I will just make sure the show has a lot of fun,” Khan added.
The 49-year-old, who sported a dapper, clean-shaven look in a formal blue suit, ensured the audience had a taste of the entertainment in store from the show, at the launch itself. His sense of humour and one-liners did the trick.
Khan even gave a glimpse into the show’s format by playing it live with media persons.
India Poochega — Sabse Shaana Kaun is produced by Big Synergy and will be aired on &TV in March.
The 49-year-old, who started his showbiz career from TV itself — via fiction shows like Fauji and Circus, has previously hosted reality shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati, Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain and Zor Ka Jhatka. He was also seen as a judge on Dil Se Naachein Indiawaale, which was brought to TV for the promotion of his film Happy New Year last year.
Asked how it feels to be back on TV after becoming the most loved Bollywood actor around the globe, Khan said: “The television industry and film industry understand each other and they work in synergy. I started with TV, but I haven’t given such a brilliant performance so far.”
“So, I would want to give back to TV. I feel this show will help me in achieving that,” he said.
Khan also feels that the only reason he has been away from TV for some time is because he likes to work with those who are like family to him.
“I always wait for something like this. I am little spoilt as an actor and as a performer. I like to work with people who are family and take my little bit of unprofessionalism,” he quipped.
“I didn’t get anything interesting till this show, and also, I was too busy with other projects,” he added.
While Khan was on stage, one scribe asked him who according to him is the most “streetsmart” actor, male or female.
He smiled and answered, “If I will tell any name, you will make an entire show on that, so let’s just skip that.”
Apart from roping in King Khan for its game show &TV has also come up with line-up of other shows like Razia Sultana, Begusarai, Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! and Badii Devrani.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 24th, 2015.
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