- By Ridhi Suri
- Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:01 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Anil Kapoor has responded to the trolling he received for replacing Salman Khan as the host of Bigg Boss OTT 3. The Colors TV reality show, long associated with Salman Khan since its fourth season, will see Kapoor taking over for the upcoming OTT season. The veteran actor, who is excited about his new role as the host of the controversial reality show, said that Salman is 'irreplaceable'.
"He is irreplaceable, and so am I," Kapoor remarked. "Everyone's asking this question, but it is very wrong. Nobody can replace Salman Khan. Similarly, nobody can replace Anil Kapoor. I spoke to him about it, and he was excited that I’ve now taken over a non-fiction show." Adding, "I wanted to do something different for a long time now. I’ve done many movies, judged shows but have never done anything like ‘Bigg Boss’, so I’m very excited for it," the actor said during the press conference of Bigg Boss OTT 3.
Anil Kapoor referred to Salman Khan as his younger brother and friend, explaining that actors often step in for each other for various reasons. "Everyone has work, sometimes for some reason one can’t do it or doesn’t have time to do it. Recently, I’ve been replaced. I don’t know the reason for getting replaced, but these things happen. Many people have replaced me, I’ve also replaced people. We are just doing a job, we should do it with a lot of sincerity and honesty," he added.
View this post on Instagram
Responding to the trolling on social media, Anil Kapoor said, "Do it (trolling). How does it matter? Trolling is a part of life now. It is a part of social media, you have to face it. I’ve worked with honesty and sincerity, and by the grace of God, most of the times it (response) has been positive. Sometimes, a few things didn’t work. Even when things don’t work, I still keep on doing different things. I’ve been here (in the industry) for 45 years and I must’ve done something right (in my career) that I’m still here today."
Meanwhile, Bigg Boss OTT 3 is scheduled to premiere on June 21, 2024, with Anil Kapoor as the host, succeeding Karan Johar and Salman Khan who hosted previous seasons of the show.