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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHussain Kuwajerwala responds to Mini Mathur’s statement about being urged to ‘create moments’ on Indian Idol: ‘That’s part of our role.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hussain Kuwajerwala responds to Mini Mathur’s statement about being urged to ‘create moments’ on Indian Idol: ‘That’s part of our role.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 70-member House, the number of women contestants has hovered around 7-9% mark; those who get tickets mostly come in via the family door<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a homecoming for Hussain Kuwajerwala, as he takes on the job of hosting\u00a0Indian Idol\u00a0once again. After being the face of the reality show from season 2 to 6, the actor is back on the show after more than a decade. \u201cIt feels like it\u2019s my first day,\u201d he excitedly shared. To be launched over the weekend, Indian Idol 14 will see Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani and Kumar Sanu as judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talking to\u00a0us, Hussain shared that he is back in business after a long time and everything feels new. \u201cJust meeting so many journalist friends and promoting my show, it feels like going back to school. However, I must add that it\u2019s also very overwhelming. The makers informed me that fans are excited about my comeback, and that feels really good. I have only gratitude toward this love,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for the reality show, Hussain shared that he doesn\u2019t see much of a difference. \u201cOf course, the technology has improved and the talent is on a different level. As for my job, I feel now we can be a little more informal. Earlier things were a little formal between the host and the judges. I think it\u2019s more warm now and that in turn would help audiences connect better with everyone. You will get to see the many shades of the judges, which you haven\u2019t ever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They were one of the most successful host-combos of the singing reality show, and interestingly\u00a0Mini recently confessed that she quit the show because the makers were \u2018constructing\u2019 reality on the show. In an appearance on Cyrus Broacha\u2019s podcast, Mini said, \u201cI called it quits only when I realised that now, there is no longer real reality. I did six seasons. After that, it was just a question of making money, but by then, the husband had started making money\u2026 But I really didn\u2019t appreciate that reality had become constructed.\u201d She also shared how as hosts, they were asked to \u2018create moments\u2019 with contestants, judges and even guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we discussed the same with Hussain and asked about his experience, he smiled to say, \u201cWe are briefed about how the makers want to do something in the episode. That\u2019s our job. The contestants there are all by themselves and going through all kinds of emotions. As the reality TV team keeps talking to them, they come to know about certain things and figure out something that can be done. Be it a phone call with their parents, a makeover, or their loved ones walking onto the stage. We are asked to moderate that because if not done well, you could lose the moment. A lot of things, however, are real as you don\u2019t know how the other person would react.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent times, reality shows have been at the receiving end as a section of the audience feels that episodes are dedicated mostly to gimmicks than performances. \u201cI don\u2019t know. I am doing this after eight years,\u201d Hussain laughed when asked to comment on the same. However, he added, \u201cEverything is changing with time and some people also enjoy the fun part. As for me, my intention is to never hurt anyone. I improvise and try to make the episode entertaining. It\u2019s the 14th season of the show, so you can understand how people do like watching it. If this is what is getting numbers, you cannot ignore it. Also, we know that we cannot keep everyone happy but we want everyone to always send us their feedback.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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