Shillong: Popular TV host Rannvijay Singh believes there is a perception problem
in India when it comes to content as people think that nothing could be
bigger for an actor than movies.
"In India, the perception is
that nothing is bigger than a film. It is not like that. Films are not
the endpoint," Rannvijay told PTI.
Rannvijay, who has appeared in
films such as "London Dreams", "Action Replayy", "Mod", believes an
actor should not limit himself to just one medium.
"As an actor
you should be happy that your content is getting consumed, be it on
Instagram, Youtube, in the form of a web series or TV and films," he
said.
Rannvijay came to limelight with "Roadies" back in 2003,
and since then he has been a constant part of the reality show, whether
as a contestant, a host or as a gang leader.
"I was a Roadie in
the first year and then for the next five years, I was the host. I also
started judging it and then I became a gang leader and now I am hosting
again."
"Roadies: Extreme" will see Neha Dhupia, Nikhil Chinapa, Raaftar
and Prince Narula as the gang leader while Rannvijay is performing the
hosting duties once again.
"It is not the same show for me. The
'Roadies' I went for is not the same. Every 'Roadies' is different.
Though it is like the fifteenth season of the same thing, it feels like a
new thing," Rannvijay said.
The actor, who also hosts another
show Splitsvilla on MTV, said the best things about both the shows are
that they are original Indian concepts and they also own the IP of them.
"We
own the IP. It is registered in 19 other countries. There is no other
Indian show that gets made in other countries. 'Fear Factor' is a real
show and 'Khatron ke Khiladi' is the IP taken from them. That is why I
love being a part of this."
Rannvijay said that "Roadies" has gone beyond being a just a
reality show as it has amassed a cult following over the years and has
become a way of life for some.
"It has gone beyond being a just a TV show... it symbolises strength and being fearless. It symbolises achievement," he said.
PTI
