Vidyut Jamwal is all praises for Akshay Kumar's stint as host in the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi
Mumbai:
Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who wasapproached for hosting the next season of reality TV showKhatron Ke Khiladi, has praised its previous host andBollywood star Akshay Kumar.
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi is an Indian stuntreality game show based on the popular American show calledFear Factor.
The desi version of the international action-basedgame show Fear Factor had been hunting for a celebrity hostfor the past two years. After the last season hosted by Akshayin 2010, the makers of Khatron Ke Khiladi had to delay theshow for want of a celebrity face.
Even though there were reports that they zeroed in onactor Ajay Devgn, things did not work out.Now, actor Vidyut Jamwal, who played the baddie inJohn Abraham-Genelia starrer Force, has been asked to takeover.
"I was offered it. I was approached for the show. ButI was waiting for Commando to release... It is a fabulousshow," Vidyut told PTI without revealing whether he acceptedthe offer or not.
In 2008, Akshay hosted the show and continued to do itfor the next season. For the third season actress PriyankaChopra was roped in. However, Akshay returned to host it forthe fourth season.
"Akshay did a fantastic job, he is the real Khiladiand will remain so. There is no other khiladi other than him.No one can replace him. He should do it," Vidyut said.
Vidyut has replaced Irrfan Khan in Tigmanshu Dhulia'supcoming film Bullet Raja. The film also has Saif Ali Khan,Sonakshi Sinha, Jimmy Sheirgill and others.
"I have started shooting for Bullet Raja. It is asmall role. It is a guest appearance. I play a cop, who is asharp shooter. I am happy to be part of the film," he said.There are reports that given his martial artsbackground, Vidyut will design his own stunts in the film.
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi is an Indian stuntreality game show based on the popular American show calledFear Factor.
The desi version of the international action-basedgame show Fear Factor had been hunting for a celebrity hostfor the past two years. After the last season hosted by Akshayin 2010, the makers of Khatron Ke Khiladi had to delay theshow for want of a celebrity face.
Even though there were reports that they zeroed in onactor Ajay Devgn, things did not work out.Now, actor Vidyut Jamwal, who played the baddie inJohn Abraham-Genelia starrer Force, has been asked to takeover.
"I was offered it. I was approached for the show. ButI was waiting for Commando to release... It is a fabulousshow," Vidyut told PTI without revealing whether he acceptedthe offer or not.
In 2008, Akshay hosted the show and continued to do itfor the next season. For the third season actress PriyankaChopra was roped in. However, Akshay returned to host it forthe fourth season.
"Akshay did a fantastic job, he is the real Khiladiand will remain so. There is no other khiladi other than him.No one can replace him. He should do it," Vidyut said.
Vidyut has replaced Irrfan Khan in Tigmanshu Dhulia'supcoming film Bullet Raja. The film also has Saif Ali Khan,Sonakshi Sinha, Jimmy Sheirgill and others.
"I have started shooting for Bullet Raja. It is asmall role. It is a guest appearance. I play a cop, who is asharp shooter. I am happy to be part of the film," he said.There are reports that given his martial artsbackground, Vidyut will design his own stunts in the film.
