Filmmaker Karan Johar has been roped in to host the digital mini version of the popular reality show ‘Bigg Boss OTT’. There were rumours that Sidharth Shukla has been roped in to host Bigg Boss ott. But it is confirmed that the head honcho of Dharma Production has been roped in to host BB. KJo will step into Salman Khan’s shoes for the special series, which launches on August 8 on Voot.
Talking about hosting Bigg Boss OTT, Karan said, “My mom and I are huge Bigg Boss fans and wouldn’t miss it for a day. As a viewer, it keeps me hugely entertained with dollops of drama. For decades now, I have always enjoyed hosting shows and now with Bigg Boss OTT… it will surely be Over the Top. It’s my mother’s dream come true.”
KJo promised that Bigg Boss OTT will be lot more “sensational and dramatic.” He added, “I hope I can live up to the audience’s and my friends’ expectations, make Weekend Ka Vaar with the contestants an enjoyable affair in my own style and up the ante on the entertainment quotient.”
Bigg Boss OTT will have a mix of influencers, social media stars and some celebs as contestants. Apart from the usual hour-long episode, viewers will get to see their journey 24X7 live on the streaming platform. A few of the top performers will then get a chance to be on Bigg Boss 15 that will air on Colors.
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