“Would Have Been Happier If Salman Khan Hosted Bigg Boss OTT 3 Instead”, Says Ranvir Shorey

Bigg Boss OTT 3 started streaming on JioCinema this Friday, featuring actor Ranvir Shorey as one of the contestants. In an interview, Ranvir shared his mixed emotions regarding Anil Kapoor replacing Salman Khan as the host this year. He expressed disappointment upon discovering that Salman would not be hosting the show.

Ranvir said, “If Salman sir had been hosting the show, it would have made me happier as I have worked with him in the past, and it would have been in my favor as a contestant. But Anil sir is a legend and a very charming person and brings with him a certain hugeness, so I am quite excited but also hoping that he will cut me some slack.”

Ranvir Shorey revealed that he has been offered Bigg Boss OTT 3 every year but couldn’t participate until now. He accepted this year because his son Haroon, whom he shares with ex-wife Konkona Sen Sharma, is in the US for summer vacation, and he had no major work. He also needed a screen detox.

Ranvir also discussed how he plans to survive inside the Bigg Boss house. He said, “I am not the coolest person, I tend to lose my calm over small issues. So, this is going to be a challenge for me. But I’m not going under any pressure. Also, limited food is going to be a challenge. But I’m hoping they’ll give us sufficient food to survive. I’m sure they’re not calling us to starve. But I am going to keep telling myself, you’re just going to be here for a month or so, so chill. My strategy is to keep myself busy. Doing household chores, doing exercises, and healing my body.”

The grand premiere of Bigg Boss OTT season 3 took place on Friday with Anil Kapoor as the new host. In a recent press conference, Anil spoke about his new role as the host.

He said, “Bigg Boss OTT and I are a dream team! We’re both young at heart; people often say – jokingly – that I’m reverse aging, but Bigg Boss is – seriously – timeless.”

“Salman ko koi replace nahi kar sakta aur Anil Kapoor ko bhi koi replace nahi kar sakta…bhai (Salman Khan) bahot khush hai…meri unse baat bhi hui hai …he is very excited and happy knowing that I am doing non-fiction.” Anil shared details of his conversation with Salman Khan, highlighting the actor’s encouragement and enthusiasm about Anil taking on his role.