Is Kiku Sharda Taking a Break from ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’?

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Key Takeaways
- Kiku Sharda pauses his work on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’.
- He will participate in the new reality series ‘Rise & Fall’.
- The show is hosted by Ashneer Grover.
- ‘Rise & Fall’ is a competitor to Netflix’s offerings.
- The casting approach prioritizes strategy and drama.
Mumbai, Sep 2 (NationPress) Actor Kiku Sharda is pausing his filming commitments for the popular streaming comedy series ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’. He is reallocating his time to participate in another streaming production.
The actor is preparing to join the cast of the forthcoming reality show ‘Rise & Fall’. Filming for this confinement-based reality series is set to commence on Wednesday. According to a production insider who spoke to IANS, Kiku Sharda will need to suspend his work on ‘The Indian Kapil Show’ for the duration of his stay in the ‘Rise & Fall’ house.
Furthermore, ‘Rise & Fall’ is an Amazon MX Player production, positioning it as a direct competitor to Netflix, which features ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’.
Hosted by reality star Ashneer Grover, known for ‘Shark Tank India’, ‘Rise & Fall’ follows a similar format to the blockbuster reality series ‘Bigg Boss’.
Ashneer is reportedly taking a hands-on approach to the casting process, having personally vetted the contestants for ‘Rise & Fall’. A source close to the production revealed that Ashneer not only agreed to host the show but also took the lead in casting decisions, removing five candidates from consideration for being deemed ‘too boring’ or ‘not sharp enough for the game’.
In contrast to many reality shows that prioritize star power in casting, it is said that Ashneer is focusing on individuals who can contribute strategy, wit, and drama.
Discussing this approach, a well-informed source previously noted, “He wasn’t here for safe choices. He kept pushing for contestants who had an edge, think strategically, and shake things up”.
‘Rise & Fall’ is set to launch on Amazon MX Player.