Anil Kapoor has been roped in to host Bigg Boss OTT 3.
Anil Kapoor, who has taken over the hosting duties of Bigg Boss OTT 3 from his friend Salman Khan, says it’s ‘very wrong’ to say that he has ‘replaced’ the superstar.
Actor Anil Kapoor is set to replace Salman Khan as the new host of “Bigg Boss OTT 3”. Colors TV reality show “Bigg Boss” has become synonymous with Salman, who has been hosting it since its fourth season. Anil Kapoor, who has co-starred with Salman in films such as “No Entry”, “Race 3”, “Biwi No. 1”, and “Yuvvraaj”, said the former presenter is excited about him stepping in as the host for the upcoming OTT season of the controversial reality show.
“He is irreplaceable and so am I. Everyone’s asking this question but it is very wrong. Nobody can replace Salman Khan. Similarly, nobody can replace Anil Kapoor. I spoke to him about it and he was excited that I’ve now taken over a non-fiction show.
“I wanted to do something different for a long time now. I’ve done many movies, judged shows but have never done anything like ‘Bigg Boss’, so I’m very excited for it,” the actor told reporters here at the press conference of “Bigg Boss OTT” season three.
Calling Salman his younger brother and friend, Anil Kapoor said “replacement” was an incorrect term and that actors often get replaced due to various reasons.
“Everyone has work, sometimes for some reason one can’t do it or doesn’t have time to do it. Recently, I’ve been replaced. I don’t know the reason for getting replaced, but these things happen.
“Many people have replaced me, I’ve also replaced people. We are just doing a job, we should do it with a lot of sincerity and honesty,” he added.
The 67-year-old also seemed unfazed when asked about being trolled on social media and being pitted against Salman as a host.
“Do it (trolling). How does it matter? Trolling is a part of life now. It is a part of social media, you have to face it. I’ve worked with honesty and sincerity, and by the grace of God, most of the times it (response) has been positive.
“Sometimes, a few things didn’t work. Even when things don’t work, I still keep on doing different things. I’ve been here (in the industry) for 45 years and I must’ve done something right (in my career) that I’m still here today,” he said.
