The massive suspense concerning the host of Bigg Boss OTT ends right here. While names like Sidharth Shukla, Farah Khan, Rohit Shetty had been within the information, indianexpress.com has unique data that the digital mini model of the most well-liked present will likely be hosted by Karan Johar. The filmmaker will step into Salman Khan’s footwear for the particular collection, which can launch on Voot on August 8.
A supply shared with us advised that whereas the fact collection will air on the internet, they needed to make it extra participating and spicier. Karan Johar, who is understood to be a conversationalist and who likes gossip matches the invoice for the OTT model. “Karan enjoys the format of Bigg Boss and considering the web version will have a younger audience, he was excited to come on board. Also, unlike TV shows, it’s a small commitment, making it all the more feasible for him, as he is also ready to start filming for it. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani,” stated the supply.
After internet hosting a number of seasons of Koffee With Karan, Karan Johar specializes on this new function. He additionally hosted the courting present What a love!, which premiered on Netflix final yr. The filmmaker has additionally judged actuality reveals like India’s Got Talent, Nach Baliye and India’s Next Superstar.
Talking about internet hosting Bigg Boss OTT, the filmmaker shared, “My mom and I are enormous followers of Bigg Boss and won’t miss it even for a day. As a viewer, it entertains me immensely with the dolls of drama. Over the a long time, I’ve at all times loved internet hosting the present and now with Bigg Boss OTT… it can positively be excessive. It’s like my mom’s dream come true.”
KJo promised that Bigg Boss OTT will likely be far more “sensational and dramatic”. He additional added, “I hope I can live up to the expectations of the audience and my friends, making Weekend Ka Vaar fun with the contestants in my own style and in terms of entertainment.”
Big Boss OTT The contestants will likely be a mixture of influencers, social media stars and some celebs. Apart from the standard hourly episodes, viewers will get to observe their journey dwell on the 24X7 streaming platform. Like the TV present, Endemol India may even management this digital model.
Salman Khan, who has been the face of Bigg Boss for the previous few years, launched the primary trailer of the digital model a couple of days again. The actor stated in an announcement that he’s wanting ahead to the brand new format and even shared recommendation for the contestants. “It is great that this season of Bigg Boss will go digital with Bigg Boss OTT 6 weeks before television. The platform will see unparalleled interactivity where audiences will not only be entertained but participate, engage, deliver tasks and much more – it is truly for the people and by the people. My advice to all the contestants is to be active, entertain and conduct yourself well in BB,” stated the Bollywood star.
While the makers are nonetheless in remaining talks with the contestants, Divya Agarwal and Ridhima Pandit are stated to have signed on the dotted strains.
Bigg Boss OTT will launch on August 8 and can stream on Voot for six weeks. After this a number of the prime actors will get an opportunity to look in the principle present – Bigg Boss 15 which can air on COLORS.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
