Indian Idol 14: Hussain Kuwajerwala reacts to former co-host Mini Mathur's 'there's no longer reality' statement

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Indian Idol 14: It's a homecoming for Hussain Kuwajerwala as the actor is all set to take up the role of the host after over a decade. The actor, who hosted seasons 2 to 6 of the Indian Idol show previously, is back on the show after more than a decade. Talking about it, the actor shared that it feels like the first time.

In a conversation with indianexpress.com, Hussain shared that everything feels new. "Just meeting so many journalist friends and promoting my show, it feels like going back to school. However, I must add that it's 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," he shared.

As for the reality show, Hussain shared that he doesn't see much of a difference. He agreed that technology has changed and improved, and now he can take the liberty of being a little more informal. He shared, " I think it's 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't ever."

Hussain Kuwajerwala has hosted the show with various co-hosts over the years, such as Meiyang Chang and Abhijeet Sawant. However, it's his partnership with Mini Mathur that truly stands out and is remembered fondly. Hussain Kuwajerwala also admitted that he misses Mini.

In an interesting turn of events, Mini recently admitted that she left the show because the producers were 'manipulating' reality on the program. During her guest appearance on Cyrus Broacha's podcast, Mini stated, "I 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… But I really didn't appreciate that reality had become constructed." She also shared how as hosts, they were asked to ‘create moments' with contestants, judges and even guests.

Discussing the same Hussain said, "We are briefed about how the makers want to do something in the episode. That's 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't know how the other person would react."

For the unversed, The show premiered on Sony Tv on October 7 With Vishal Dadlani returning to the show as a judge, along with Kumar Sanu and Shreya Ghoshal, who will join in for the first time.