Anil Kapoor to Host Indian Reality Show ‘Bigg Boss OTT’ on JioCinema – Global Bulletin
variety.comNaman Ramachandran After playing the host of “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” in “Slumdog Millionaire,” Indian star Anil Kapoor will be the new host of “Bigg Boss OTT,” a Hindi-language adaptation of the “Big Brother” format.
The third digital edition of the reality show will commence June 21 on billionaire Mukesh Ambani‘s JioCinema Premium streamer.
The first season was hosted by Indian media personality Karan Johar and the second by Bollywood star Salman Khan. “‘Bigg Boss OTT’ and I are a dream team.
We’re both young at heart; people often say – jokingly – that I’m reverse ageing, but Bigg Boss is – seriously- timeless. It feels a bit like going back to school, trying something new and exciting,” Kapoor said. “Unscripted reality has something for everyone – laughter, drama, and surprising twists, and I can’t wait to bring my own flavor to it.” There are several Indian broadcast TV versions of “Bigg Boss,” all hosted by popular film stars.
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