Well, looks like King Khan is ready to carry on where Big B has left off once again. First Don, and now Kaun Banega Crorepati. Shah Rukh Khan will soon be the new host of the ever popular show as he has been signed to do two seasons of the show, with the option to continue for another season.
His first show is expected to air in January 2007.While the previous host, Amitabh Bachchan, reportedly received Rs 140-160 crore for 390 episodes.As per the show’s new format, Shah Rukh will host about 102-120 episodes, which would see him banking Rs 2.5 to Rs 2.75 crore per episode. According to industry insiders, the actor currently gets Rs 5-7 crore per film. Siddharth Basu’s Synergy Communications produces KBC, and Star has the copyright to the show.
Life takes a 360 degree turn for King Khan who started his career with television in 1988 — in 2007, he will be back on television. Here is flash back of SRK’s career..
Phase 1: Contrary to popular belief, ‘Fauji’ was not Shah Rukh’s first television appearance. He made a 5-second appearance in ‘Wagle Ki Duniya’!
Anjan Srivastava, who played the lead role of Mr Wagle remembers, “Shah Rukh played a boy who was supposed to be my son’s age in an episode of ‘Wagle Ki Duniya’. Even then he was tremendously enthusiastic and constantly asking for my opinion the takes he gave. SRK was like a student, constantly seeking and asking questions. Even then I could sense his ambition and passion. I recommended his name to a filmmaker but he turned him down. Now he’s regretting that decision.”
Phase 2: Shah Rukh’s first film was ‘Deewana’, directed by Raj Kanwar.
Raj Kanwar says, ““It’s good news that Shah Rukh is doing KBC. He will certainly bring his own style into the game. Without doubt Amitji has popularised the show, but I am sure Shah Rukh will take it to another level. His attraction, appeal and energy makes him a very special star. Success hasn’t changed him either. I keep meeting him often and he always has time for friends. Whenever he’s shooting nearby, I drop in, and he receives me with great love. That’s Shah Rukh. All that has changed about him over the years is that he has become more responsible. Otherwise, he remains what he always was.”
Phase 3: Shah Rukh reached the King Khan status post ‘DDLJ’ and his good friend Karan Johar’s films like ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ kept him firmly there
Says Karan Johar, “I would never want to go on a film set where he’s not there. Right now, I can’t think about it and I hope I don’t have to. He’s a part of me and he gives me a lot of strength, emotionally and professionally.”
Phase 4: From that five second role in ‘Wagle Ki Duniya’ to playing host to a game show in the 19 years, demanding a sum that runs into hundreds of crores, this one is truly a success story! Shailaja Kejriwal, Senior Creative Director, Star TV says, “We believe Shah Rukh’s presence will bring with it a new vitality, youthful energy and reach out to new audiences in India where two-thirds of the population is below 35 years of age.”
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