Shah Rukh Khan sinking with KBC- Part 3

Hmm...It seems that ever humble Amithabh has also made up his mind (or been advised to do so, whatever) and has not uttered very kind Amithabish words for KBC3. Disintersted Big B says he gets bored and tired of KBC3. (possibly the diminishing TRP ratings also reinforced him to come out with thoughts like this in public) Why Amithab thinks KBC3 is boring and monotonous? Read here

Hmmm....


Shahrukh sinking with KBC3????? Can he withstand the heat now? Let's see....

Big B Amithabh's repsonse on SRK's KBC3

As the new season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ or KBC takes off with Shahrukh Khan taking over from the indomitable Amitabh Bachchan as anchor of the show, comparisons are inevitable. But the ‘Big B’ himself, refuses to take the bait.

KBC, back in a brand new avatar with a brand new quiz master, seems to be looking for a brand new image as well. But all the hype around Shahrukh seems to be lost on the man whom he has replaced. Amitabh Bachchan's first reaction was this disinterested comment:

“I haven’t connected to it, because I haven’t seen (the programme) yet.”

Amitabh Bachchan might have little interest in the fate of the new show, but that has not stopped the producers of KBC from trying out every trick in the book to reinvent a show haunted by the ghosts of last season when the formidable Big B over shadowed all.

Adman Prahlad Kakkar opines, “The new KBC is much more informal, it's much more in connect. There was a sense of reserve and tremendous sense of awe that Mr Bachchan invoked. Shahrukh invokes an equal sense of connect and being one with the contestants.”


Truly, gone is the straight jacketed larger than life father figure – replaced by the irreverent, relaxed and approachable Shahrukh. If Amitabh with his impeccable Hindi had the audience mesmerized, then Shahrukh in complete Bollywood style set the tone right in the first episode itself – even if it meant having a little fun at Big B’s expense! Khan briefly parodied Bachchan’s ornate style of delivery and concluding with a layman’s “Samjhe?” (Got it?)

Another departure from the old, is the conscious effort being made to rope in young viewership. The famous “lock kiya jaye” phrase has been replaced with “freeze kar do”, while “computerji” has been rechristened “Compaq-da”.

While Shahrukh plays on his charm for all its worth, one cannot also miss the nervous energy. And for those still hung up on the Bachchan baritone – you can catch him in the ad breaks as Bachchan’s brand Cadbury happens to be one of KBC'S chief sponsors!

Shahrukh Khan vs Amithabh Bachchan

THE tweaked promos of the new Kaun Banega Crorepati are generating enough speculation about the fate of the show. While some believe Shah Rukh Khan’s wit lends spunk, others compare his childish humming to former host Amitabh Bachchan’s suavity.

Telly actor Rohhit Roy thinks the teasers are fantastic. “It’s unfair to compare the two, but with Khan it’s more about youthful charm and tongue-in-cheek attitude,” he says.

Many others feel similarly: Khan’s youth gives the promos an edge. “I think the look is a little more refreshed, Shah Rukh is wearing brighter colours and his expressions are different. The fun element in the current promos makes it different from Bachchan’s, though those exuded class and style,” says PR consultant Kehkashan Merchant.

“Shah Rukh Khan isa rock star,” says actor Yash Tonk. “I associate Khan with energy but I can only speak of the new show individually.”

One thing’s for sure: the promos have everyone intrigued. “I’ve only seen one where Shah Rukh’s inviting people to participate in KBC. I’m very eager to see the show now,” says hairstylist Monisha Naegemvala. “Bachchan was outstanding, but SRK is also good. I watched all the shows earlier and am looking forward to the new set.”

Of course there are detractors too. “I think they are superficial,” says advertising executive Rahul Chatterjee. “I mean SRK is good, but the teasers lack the largeness and scale of Bachchan’s Umeed se dugna. These promos make the show seem more about having fun than making money. But Amitabh made it just huge.”

“Bachchan has left behind very large shoes,” says Ramesh Paswan, another ad exec, “Shah Rukh looks like a clown in them. KBC is nothing without Amitabh.

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SRK lacks maturity
The entire show should be revamped to suit SRK’s personality. Think KBC and it’s Big B who comes to your mind. If SRK is made to host it without revamping it, the entire show will lose its charm. SRK lacks the maturity, aura and voice of Amitabh. There were many shows hosted by different actors, but none could match Amitabh’s charm. Akshit Singh. Andheri

None of SRK dialogues are memorable
Shah Rukh lacks the personality to carry off a serious show like KBC. I feel the show should be revamped and made funnier and lighter to suit SRK. I can’t think of any patent line for him as none of his dialogues are memorable. There is no one who can replace Big B’s effectively. Gauri Acharya. Malad

Abhishek should have succeeded Big B
SRK’s cute looks gives him an edge over Big B, but as far as voice and personality goes, he is nowhere near the legend. His patent line should be “Biru final hai na”. There should be more variety in the show like star interviews. I feel Abhishek should have succeeded his dad’s throne. Vrinda Goyal. Thane

Time to drop the Big B baggage
One can’t compare SRK and Big B. They have made their mark in their unique way. People should watch the show with a new perspective and not with ‘Big B baggage’. May be, if a few Bollywood dialogues are shown at the end of the show, it will be a bit different and entertaining from earlier KBCs. SRK is okay, but my choice would have been Sanjay Dutt. Gaurang Verma. Bhandup

The original was the best
SRK represents the youth and has huge female fan following. This is the biggest advantage he has over Amitabh Bachchan, since women watch more TV than men. I feel the show is best the way it was, may be the organisers should have made it livelier by adding a few song and dance sequences. If you had to replace Big B, it should have been Hritik. Kiran Sharma. Kandivali

No one can better Big B
SRK lacks the personality and voice of Amitabh. What is to his advantage is that he represents the younger generation and has a huge young fan following. With SRK hosting KBC, the show will lose its maturity and seriousness. I don’t think the show needs to be revamped; it’s Shah Rukh who needs to revamp himself to suit the show. Brijesh Mathur. Goregaon

It's unfair to compare
SRK's major advantage is that he is young and full of life. It’ll be unfair to compare him to Big B. The show should be seen with new perspective. I feel there should be some lighter moments in the show. May be, Shah Rukh can make participants sing and dance. I feel Hritik Roshan should have been a better choice for KBC. Rekha Gadgi. Chembur

Bring back Big B
Nobody can replace Amitabh Bachchan. If organisers of Kaun Banega Crorepati think that they can have an as successful show with Shah Rukh Khan, they are mistaken. There is no need to revamp the show. What is needed is to replace Shah Rukh with Big B. Manoj Kannan. Worli. Courtsey: DNA