Viraasat is going off air:Article!

Shah Rukh Khan returns to television with India's most popular game show KBC. At a power packed press conference held in suburban Mumbai King Khan kept the media in splits for over an hour while answering to the endless questions by the journo brigade. The badshah of bollywood faced the media's volley of questions with lan and effortless wit; as some called him a juggler while others

KBC makers in action!

called him a replacement for the Big B.
Well, we think life has now come full circle for Shah Rukh who's an entertainer to the core. To put it in his own words, "I believe I am a entertainer and my job is to make sure that people get entertained. So, here the medium doesn't matter, it could be the small screen or the big screen for that matter. Afterall, I started my career on television and went on to do films and now I am back on the small screen."

So how differently does the actor plan to anchor the show considering Big B made KBC a household name with his style?
"I'll be myself on the show and I see this as an opportunity to connect with viewers who have loved me so much. First and foremost, I think it will be very important for the contestants to feel comfortable on the show. Also, it's really not about winning for them but being on the show taking back memories is what counts. So, it could be a hug, a statement, or just the informal chat that we have on the show will probably be a memory. I am nervous, exited and thrilled to anchor a show which is very classy, intelligent and entertaining." chirps the energetic actor.

The show is being slotted in the every Monday to Thursday at 9 pm. Elaborating further on the positioning of the show, Sameer Nair, CEO , Star Entertainment India says, " our weekend slots are already looking very strong with shows like Prithviraj Chauhan, Baa Bahu aur Baby and others. Right now, we need to look the 9 pm slot. As for now, Viraasat and Karam Apnaa Apnaa will go off air to make way for KBC. "
When queried further on the choice of the new anchor, Nair said," after the Big B if there's anyone else who could do the show, it is Shah Rukh Khan. His wit charm, energy, style will definitely make the show worth watching."

KBC is being produced by Siddhartha Basu's Synergy Communications.
"We get to see a rejuvenated KBC this time but with the same magic. This time one would get to see the first production which will be a joint venture with Ad labs," smiles ace quizmaster Siddharth Basu who is basking in the glory of his Sony dance show Jhalak Dikhla Ja.

Sameer Nair, Star India COO adds "KBC is close to our heart right from the beginning and to Star Plus which the last time defined the weekend strategy. We will have all the 15 qualities and four life lines and the works."

Here's a peek at the question-answer session for the King Khan(with his sense of humour intact)
Tell us about the cold war between you and the Big B?

We are both professionals who've been working together for a long time now. I have learnt a lot from him and have tremendous respect for him. Its like Tom Cruise never tries to attack Brad Pitt and I've been having all colours of wars with my colleagues for so many years now.

Are you doing any homework for the show?
The channel people and the production house has been very kind to me. They have set up a training set up for me at home so that I can get myself acquainted with the show and don't have to travel all the way to the studio every day. So I would be joining school from today to not having any glitches.

Are you going to have the trademark o-oh which the Big B was famous for during the show?
We would be retaining the o-oh and maybe try Kkkk… On a serious note we work on the creative soon. And use good amount of Urdu as I have already done a few Hindi films and people know how good my Hindi is.

People call you a juggler as you have been trying different genres?
I think juggler is a good word though I prefer being called a Badshah. I've been a jack of all trades but master of none and have been juggling with many things in the scope of entertainment.

How long is your contract with the show and wont you get bored of hosting the show?
I've have a two years contract with KBC wherein I get to expose my personality. I am finishing work on a film called Chak De. But from January I get to work on KBC and Om Shanti till April. I enjoy my work so I never get tired of what I am doing.

What is your look going to be like?
I am going to wear clothes from Dhoom 2.

Pics by Satej Shinde