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TV actors who became more successful as hosts
Priyanka Naithani, TNN | Apr 22, 2013, 12.00 AM ISTREAD MORE Rithwik Dhanjani|Jay Bhanushali|Hussain Kuwajerwala|Gautam Rode|Sumit Wadhwa
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Some television actors, who have starred in various serials, have risen to fame when they turned hosts for reality shows. Recently we sawKaran Wahi and Gautam Rode hosting Nach Baliye 5, Rithwik Dhanjani in India's Best Dramebaaz, who are now more popular after their anchoring stints. Hosting has helped them in connecting with the audience in a better way. Whether it was their spontaneity or extrovert nature or pleasing personality, PT asks them about what has made them click as hosts of reality shows.
Karan Wahi
As a host: Nach Baliye 5, Indian Idol Junior
Karan Wahi is known for his role in Remix where he was cast opposite Shweta Gulati and for which he won a lot of awards. Later on, he went on to do shows like Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari, Dill Mill Gayye, Baat Hamari Pakki Hai, but rose to fame only when he started hostingNach Baliye 5. "Hosting has definitely given me more recognition. I was a popular face on television but people knew me only by my character and I never got so much love and admiration. After Nach Baliye 5, wherever I go, people know me as Karan. According to our production house, we as anchors received as many appreciation messages as other contestants by the viewers. Hosting is fun and I don't mind hosting more shows in the future," says Karan who soon be seen hosting Indian Idol Junior with Mandira Bedi after his hosting skills were appreciated in Nach Baliye.
Karan Wahi
As a host: Nach Baliye 5, Indian Idol Junior
Karan Wahi is known for his role in Remix where he was cast opposite Shweta Gulati and for which he won a lot of awards. Later on, he went on to do shows like Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari, Dill Mill Gayye, Baat Hamari Pakki Hai, but rose to fame only when he started hostingNach Baliye 5. "Hosting has definitely given me more recognition. I was a popular face on television but people knew me only by my character and I never got so much love and admiration. After Nach Baliye 5, wherever I go, people know me as Karan. According to our production house, we as anchors received as many appreciation messages as other contestants by the viewers. Hosting is fun and I don't mind hosting more shows in the future," says Karan who soon be seen hosting Indian Idol Junior with Mandira Bedi after his hosting skills were appreciated in Nach Baliye.
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