Actor Sachin Khedekar to host KBC Marathi

'Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati' on ETV Marathi has chosen the affable star who can connect with the Marathi Manoos

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | March 26, 2013

Regional general entertainment channel ETV Marathi has announced that it has chosen actor Sachin Khedekar to host the Marathi version of Kaun Banega Crorepati - Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati. Since its inception, the iconic television show Kaun Banega Crorepati has kept millions of Indians gripped to their seats. ETV Marathi's Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati forays into the buzzing Marathi GEC space creating a compelling proposition for viewers. Standing for the power of knowledge, the show will give every Marathi speaking person a chance to redefine his destiny with the prize of Rs 1 crore.

ETV Marathi has finalised Sachin Khedekar as he comes closest to superstar Amitabh Bachchan, the host of KBC. He is someone who can hold the show on the strength of his oratory skills, screen presence, deep empathy and popularity with Maharashtrians. Besides, he also brings with him a great understanding of art, literature, politics and economics.

Talking about his association with the show, Khedekar said, “KBC is a show that has gripped the hearts of millions of viewers worldwide and it is my honour to be hosting its Marathi version. Through Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati, we want to convey that knowledge has no language; however, when one learns something in their mother tongue, the learning remains with them forever. As a host of the show, I will try to encourage people to stay close to their roots and culture irrespective of where they live and work. With this show, I want to offer my fellow Maharashtrians a chance to win Rs 1 crore on the strength of their local and global knowledge.”

Elaborating on the choice of the host, Amit Phalke, Non-Fiction Programming Head, ETV Marathi, said, “KBC as a format is very strong; it has the right mix of emotions, knowledge and entertainment, but I believe what makes the show successful is when you find the right host. We at ETV Marathi believe that Sachin Khedekar is the perfect choice for the show. He is a great actor, his personality is both intense and versatile and he has the right balance of being a star but still being approachable by the common man. He connects with both the masses and the classes and he has every quality we were looking for in the host.”

Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati is slated to go on air in May on ETV Marathi and is being produced by Big Synergy.

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