Shah Rukh Khan has got the chutzpah: Siddhartha BasuSiddhartha Basu of Synergy Media, one of the pioneers of television quiz shows in India, has produced two shows with Shah Rukh Khan in the past:
Kaun Banega Crorepati and
Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Ho. Now the duo is returning with
India Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun? on &TV. Explaining why Shah Rukh Khan is a great fit for the show, the producer said, "He is modest so he will not talk about his strengths. But I believe that not all actors are good hosts but Shah Rukh is. He is one of the most charismatic actors that our industry has. He is able to think on his feet, what we call
hazirjawaab. He has a very quick and sharp wit and a sense of humour which works very well on the show. He has the style which is very important. It's called the
shaan factor. "
Further adding, "He is one of the most sporting actors. Shah Rukh is a very warm person and it shows in the way he meets people. Everybody loves him on the show and he loves them back. There's a lot of hugging and kissing that happens on the show which is very infectious. And one more thing, he has the
Chutzpah (a Hebrew word which was used in the film
Haider). He is a great fit for the show and these are the things that make him the very best anchors we have on Indian Television and perhaps anywhere in the world."
While Siddhartha Basu seems to be quite confident that India
Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun? will be a hit, read on to know whether the show will change SRK's luck with reality shows.
by Vijaya Tiwari