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Rishi and Randhir Kapoor with Akshay on Master Chef India

celebrity guest enjoys with Host Akshay on Master Chef India, Randhir and Rishi Kapoor were one of the celebrities

'Master Chef India' will grip the viewers, says Akshay

Mumbai: After his stint as the host of the reality show 'Khatron ke Khiladi', Khiladi Kumar will once again be seen on the small screen, presenting a show of a completely different genre, 'Master Chef India'. Akki is all set to exercise his culinary skills and play host to small screen divas on the prime time show. 

Akshay Kumar to host a reality show based on the hit American show Top Chef

-By Sonal Chawla: Mumbaimirror
Posted On Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 03:40:12 AM




After hosting Khatron Ke Khiladi, Akshay Kumar is ready to return back to his first love through a new television show. The chef-turned-actor will host his next reality show, which is on the lines of the American competition show Top Chef.



A source reveals, "Akshay was the face of Khatron Ke Khiladi. But then, suddenly one heard that Priyanka Chopra will be hosting the third season of Khatron Ke Khiladi. In fact, there were rumours that Akshay had suggested her name.

After Priyanka replaced him in the third season of the adventure reality show, Akshay had announced that he would be back on television and that he was considering several ideas. Buzz was that the actor was keen to turn producer with his next TV show."

"The actor has finalised on the idea of hosting Top Chef. Talks are on with a production house and things are slowly but surely getting finalised.

Akshay is currently working out the show details including the changes they need to make in the show format so that the new version suits Indian sensibilities," adds the source.

Akshay immediately agreed to host this show as it's a fresh format quite unlike the various dance and music reality shows on television. Contrary to the tough image he is associated with, Akshay will project a far more interactive and friendly image in the new show.

According to the show format, there will be a panel of judges, which might include some actors and also professional chefs, and participants from all across the country.

Akshay is currently shooting for Anees Bazmee's Thank You in Canada. "The show should start by August first week by when Akshay is expected to work out his dates," adds the source.

The channel neither confirmed nor denied the news. Akshay Kumar was unavailable for comment.

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Akshay Kumar to host cookery show on Star Plus


Mumbai, Jun 13 (PTI


After his breath taking stunts in 'Khatron Ki Khiladi', Akshay Kumar is all set to display his culinary skills in a cookery show called 'Master Chef India' on the small screen.

The show will go on air later this year on Star Plus, Star India CEO Uday Shankar told reporters while unveiling a red star which is the new look of the channel.

He denied that the show has been planned to counter 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' season three on Colors which will be hosted by actress Priyanka Chopra.

"Our objective is to put together an entertaining show and the effort is to be one stop shop for all creative urges.

We don't believe in countering individuals no matter how big they are," he said.

Stars back on Idiot Box!



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TV gets set to reload with the superstars of Bollywood, as top names like Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan are ready to enthrall audiences



After a gap of many months, probably due to the recession that had hit the Indian TV industry with as much force as any other industry causing a cash strap, the superstars are finally back on TV. Industry pundits reveal to After Hrs that the medium has the cash flow to afford B-Town's exorbitant rates."It's been a while since we saw the stars and people want to see their favourite superstars host shows on TV.

Money is not a concern as every channel now has deep pockets and the budget to play with. They want eyeballs," says a highly placed industry source, who is also in the management of a leading TV channel.


Meanwhile, Akshay will also make his big comeback to TV as he has been reportedly approached to host the desi version of cooking reality show Top Chef whose international version is hosted by Padma Lakshmi. Sources reveal the star has been approached with an offer that will make him the highest paid superstar host on TV. "I had a blast during Khatron...so if and when I do another reality show, it will be purely for the thrill," says Khiladi Kumar.

MasterChef recipe spreads to five more countries

Deal for local versions of hit cookery format in India, Israel, Belgium, Ukraine and Netherlands struck by producers Shine

guardianUK.com: Tuesday 3 August 2010 11.06 BST


The independent producer Shine has struck deals for local versions of MasterChef in India, Israel, Belgium, Ukraine and the Netherlands.

India's Star TV has signed Bollywood heartthrob Akshay Kumar as the host of its version.

The deals, which follow the successful debut of a US version, fronted by Gordon Ramsay, last week, mean that the culinary competition format has now been sold to 15 countries. The UK version is broadcast in 145 territories.

The final of the Australian version, which recorded the country's highest ever viewing figures for a non-sport event, was given priority over a party leaders' debate.

"The outstanding showing of MasterChef in the US and Australia, and new sales of the format in one of the most populous countries in the world, demonstrates that there is no bigger food show on the planet," said Chris Grant, president at Shine International.

MasterChef was first produced in the UK by Shine in its latest incarnation in 2005 and since then the format has expanded to include celebrity, junior and professional spin-offs.