Thursday, December 25, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

TV is a one-on-one medium: Arjun Kapoor

Darpan News Desk IANS, 05 Feb, 2016 01:15 PM
  • TV is a one-on-one medium: Arjun Kapoor
Actor Arjun Kapoor, who has made his foray into the small screen as the host of "Khatron Ke Khiladi - Kabhi Keeda Kabhi Peeda", says TV is a one-on-one medium.
 
The "Ishaqzaade" star says that while preparing himself for the Colors show, he was clear that he did not want to "replicate anybody". 
 
"I wanted to be myself and not replicate anybody that I have grown up watching. I think TV is a one-on-one medium and you have to be yourself. Otherwise, it doesn't connect with the person watching," Arjun told IANS. 
 
Asked if he faced any difficulty in hosting the action-adventure show, which was shot in Argentina, the "Gunday" actor said: "There was no difficulty. But I was aware that I am entering a new format. I was really clear about not falling into this trap of trying to have a style that has been seen already." 
 
The 30-year-old actor, however, said being a host was quite a challenge in itself.
 
"It's like making your debut again! When you are an actor doing films, you have a director to guide you and there is a script in place. There are a lot of things that make you become a character. But in TV, you have to completely rely on yourself and have that confidence," added Arjun, who will next be seen in R. Balki's upcoming directorial "Ki and Ka".
 
Would Arjun like to host more reality TV shows?
 
He said: "I would like to believe that I will stay sincere and be loyal to the show I am working on as long as the loyalty works both ways. I am happy and continuing with 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'..."
 
The "Aurangzeb" star says he is happy hosting "Khatron Ke Khiladi", an adaptation of the American television show "Fear Factor" which features celebrity contestants facing their fears.
 
"I am not somebody who is planning to jump into television and do many things at one time... I think I have chosen the best possible platform for as young actor to make his entry into TV. I am very happy sticking to 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'."

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

We Should Get Subsidies For Building Theatres: Suniel Shetty

We Should Get Subsidies For Building Theatres: Suniel Shetty
Actor Suniel Shetty wants the government to take measures for the film industry like providing subsidies for building theatres and for the industry to be recognised like other industries, in order to take it to an international level.

We Should Get Subsidies For Building Theatres: Suniel Shetty

Ram Gopal Verma's 'Government' About Underworld, Bollywood Nexus

Ram Gopal Verma's 'Government' About Underworld, Bollywood Nexus
Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma on Saturday announced that his next Hindi project is titled "Government". He said the film will portray the actual truth behind the underworld and Bollywood nexus.

Ram Gopal Verma's 'Government' About Underworld, Bollywood Nexus

Madhur Bhandarkar's next to be around life of Bollywood wives?

After framing the dark side of fashion world and glossy pages of celebrity calendars for the silver screen, it seems Madhur Bhandarkar will take his camera into the households of Hindi filmstars -- or so suggests the title of his next project "Bollywood Wives".

Madhur Bhandarkar's next to be around life of Bollywood wives?

'Fukrey' sequel to roll in August with original cast

The sequel to Bollywood film "Fukrey" will go on the floors here in August with the original cast including Pulkit Samrat, Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha.

'Fukrey' sequel to roll in August with original cast

Gurinder Chadha getting 'Bend It Like Beckham' musical to India

Popular British filmmaker of Sikh origin Gurinder Chadha is bringing the stage version of her hit film “Bend It Like Beckham” to India.

Gurinder Chadha getting 'Bend It Like Beckham' musical to India

I talk about social issues through my films, not words: Rajkumar Hirani

I talk about social issues through my films, not words: Rajkumar Hirani
A writer, editor, director and producer, the man with many talents, Hirani is also particularly careful about his words in the social media age.

I talk about social issues through my films, not words: Rajkumar Hirani