New Delhi: The Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, KBC, has over the years, become synonymous with Amitabh Bachchan and his personality.
With King Khan taking over the mantle from Amitabh Bachchan, what unique traits does he plan to bring into the show to rid it of Brand Big B and make it his own?
"I think I will just go there and say K..K..K..KBC," quips Shah Rukh Khan.
On a more serious note, he says, "K is considered the luckiest letter of the alphabet in Hindi film industry, so I say Siddhartha Basu - the producer of KBC - is K for kreator of the show, CEO of Star Entertainment India, Samir Nair is C for the man who will hand out the crores and I am B for bachcha (child) of the show. Together we make KBC and we promise to bring you something entertaining."
As Amitabh Bachchan hangs up his boots, it's time to hand over the baton - the anchor seat - of India's most popular game show and who better to carry on the mantle than Shah Rukh Khan?
The actor's always had an anchor in him and now he is all set to host Kaun Banega Crorepati, in its new GenNext avatar.Stepping into Big B's shoes
Is Shah Rukh stepping into Amitabh Bachchan's shoes what with first Don and now KBC?
"I don't think I can step into Mr Bachchan's shoes for the simple reason that they are too big for me," jokes Khan.
"I love the intelligence and format of this game show and that's why I was very excited when I was offered the anchor's position. However, my son was very sad that 'crorepati uncle' - as he likes to call Amitabh Bachchan - is not doing the show anymore."
I am nervous but extremely thrilled about doing the show. However, keeping aside my feelings, I promise that I will try and maintain the drama and the challenge in the show."Jumping on to the TV bandwagon
When Amitabh Bachchan agreed to host Kaun Banega Crorepati, there was a lot of controversy surrounding his decision. There were rumours that he had been financially wiped out, ABCL was in debt and his professional life was in a mess with a series of flops. KBC was a turning point in his career. It not just brought back the name and fame, but also re-established him as one of the biggest icons of the Indian Film Industry.
So what has prompted Shah Rukh Khan to do the show?
"Just because I am hosting a television show does not mean that I have financial problems. Neither does it mean that I am coming taking a step down. Television in India is taking on mammoth proportions and Indian news reporters are the fastest in the world reporting-wise. For me, coming back to television after such a long time is nothing short of a great honour."
"The show will get me closer to the people who employ me - the audiences all over India. It will transfer me right from theatres into the peoples' living rooms. I think KBC will make me a bigger star than ever."
However, he is quick to point out that KBC is a one-off commitment for him and that he is not ready - as yet - to do any other teleserial or show.
With Shah Rukh Khan, KBC promises to take on a new and thrilling dimension, get a new tone and a new tenor. Some parts of the show will be scripted, the rest will be natural, but everything will be in SRK's inimitable cheeky and witty style.
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