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Bollywood stars who turned hosts on television

Updated On: 24 July, 2025 10:45 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Over the years, many Bollywood stars have stepped away from the big screen and appeared on television as hosts. Be reality competitions, quiz shows, or thought-provoking talk shows, several B-Town celebrities have brought their charisma, wit, and star power to the small screen, which has helped boost TRPs and added glamour to Indian television. Here`s a look at some memorable stars who turned hosts.

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Over the years, many Bollywood stars have stepped away from the big screen and appeared on television as hosts. Be reality competitions, quiz shows, or thought-provoking talk shows, several B-Town celebrities have brought their charisma, wit, and star power to the small screen, which has helped boost TRPs and added glamour to Indian television. Here`s a look at some memorable stars who turned hosts.

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Over the years, many Bollywood stars have stepped away from the big screen and appeared on television as hosts. Be reality competitions, quiz shows, or thought-provoking talk shows, several B-Town celebrities have brought their charisma, wit, and star power to the small screen, which has helped boost TRPs and added glamour to Indian television. Here`s a look at some memorable stars who turned hosts.
<p>Not many will remember, but Priyanka Chopra hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 3. She brought glamour and grit to the show.</p>

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Not many will remember, but Priyanka Chopra hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 3. She brought glamour and grit to the show.

<p>Aamir Khan`s Satyamev Jayate was quite famous back in the day. The talk show tackled serious social issues and won hearts with empathy and depth.</p>

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Aamir Khan`s Satyamev Jayate was quite famous back in the day. The talk show tackled serious social issues and won hearts with empathy and depth.

<p>Akshay Kumar aka Khiladi Kumar, hosted Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi on TV. His action-hero image was perfect for this daredevil reality show.</p>

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Akshay Kumar aka Khiladi Kumar, hosted Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi on TV. His action-hero image was perfect for this daredevil reality show.

<p>Riteish Deshmukh and wife Genelia Dsouza Deshmukh turned hosts for the opinion-based poll game show Ladies Vs Gentlemen, bring their chemistry and understanding to the show.</p>

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Riteish Deshmukh and wife Genelia Dsouza Deshmukh turned hosts for the opinion-based poll game show Ladies Vs Gentlemen, bring their chemistry and understanding to the show.

<p>Preity Zinta brought bubbly energy to the record-breaking challenge show, Guinness World Records &ndash; Ab India Todega.<br /><br /></p>

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Preity Zinta brought bubbly energy to the record-breaking challenge show, Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega.

<p>Amitabh Bachchan revolutionised Indian TV with his dignified hosting of this quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, which he has been hosting for decades now.</p>

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Amitabh Bachchan revolutionised Indian TV with his dignified hosting of this quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, which he has been hosting for decades now.

<p>Farhan Akhtar hosted Oye! It&rsquo;s Friday! once upon a time, which was a mix of celebrity interviews, musical acts, and comedy.</p>

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Farhan Akhtar hosted Oye! It’s Friday! once upon a time, which was a mix of celebrity interviews, musical acts, and comedy.

<p>Karan Johar has hosted many TV shows, including Koffee with Karan and Bigg Boss. He recently hosted The Traitors, which was an Indian adaptation of the American show of the same name.</p>

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Karan Johar has hosted many TV shows, including Koffee with Karan and Bigg Boss. He recently hosted The Traitors, which was an Indian adaptation of the American show of the same name.

<p>Shah Rukh Khan has also hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati in its initial days. He also hosted other shows like Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?, and Zor Ka Jhatka bringing his charm and wit to the small screen in multiple formats.</p>

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Shah Rukh Khan has also hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati in its initial days. He also hosted other shows like Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?, and Zor Ka Jhatka bringing his charm and wit to the small screen in multiple formats.

<p>Shilpa Shetty won the reality show Celebrity Big Brother, which gave her the opportunity to host the second season of the Indian version of the show, Bigg Boss in 2008.</p>

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Shilpa Shetty won the reality show Celebrity Big Brother, which gave her the opportunity to host the second season of the Indian version of the show, Bigg Boss in 2008.

<p>Salman Khan has become synonymous with Bigg Boss. He&rsquo;s been the face of the reality show for over a decade now with his fearless and charismatic personality.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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Salman Khan has become synonymous with Bigg Boss. He’s been the face of the reality show for over a decade now with his fearless and charismatic personality.

 

<p>Anil Kapoor replaced Salman Khan as the host of the third season of Bigg Boss OTT in 2024.</p>

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Anil Kapoor replaced Salman Khan as the host of the third season of Bigg Boss OTT in 2024.

<p>Ranveer Singh also turned host on the small screen with The Big Picture, bringing his high-energy style and flair to the visual-based quiz show in 2021.</p>

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Ranveer Singh also turned host on the small screen with The Big Picture, bringing his high-energy style and flair to the visual-based quiz show in 2021.

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