
Arjun Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh photographed in Mumbai.
Mumbai:
Actors Arjun Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh have denied reports that they will take over as the host of Comedy Nights With Kapil, for a few episodes, while Kapil Sharma recuperates from an injury.
However, Arjun said that he is a fan of the show. He tweeted:
Riteish tweeted:
"Kapil (who hosts the show) is recovering from a slip disc and he has been advised three weeks' rest," a source close to him told IANS, adding that in his absence, every episode of the show will have a different host.
Names like Arshad Warsi and filmmaker Sajid Khan are reportedly going to host episodes of the show. However, officials were not available to comment on the matter.
However, Arjun said that he is a fan of the show. He tweeted:
Have woken up to random things before in the media...but this is a different level...they have attached my name to be part of comedy nights
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) July 13, 2015
I love television in India & @KapilSharmaK9. I remain a fan of the show as a viewer...that's it not gonna host episodes. #randomnewsday !!!
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) July 13, 2015
Riteish tweeted:
As reported by many sites - I am not hosting episodes for Comedy Nights with Kapil- wishing @KapilSharmaK9 a speedy recovery.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 13, 2015
"Kapil (who hosts the show) is recovering from a slip disc and he has been advised three weeks' rest," a source close to him told IANS, adding that in his absence, every episode of the show will have a different host.
Names like Arshad Warsi and filmmaker Sajid Khan are reportedly going to host episodes of the show. However, officials were not available to comment on the matter.