But when the buzz hit the internet, it wasn’t just the new host that grabbed headlines. Sourav, who spent ten years steering the quirky game show Dadagiri Unlimited, finally hung up his cricket bat to grab the microphone.
He admitted he’s only met Salman once, at a Kolkata event, and that watching the Bollywood star’s Bigg Boss runs left him better content than a copy‑cat. “They’re different people with different personalities,” he told Variety India, and that difference, he says, will be the show’s main ingredient.
The cricketer‑turned‑presenter vows to voice his own brand of banter and to treat contestants with a mix of swagger and sincerity he’s honed on the field. While Salman’s style is larger‑than‑life, Sourav promises a more grounded, conversational tone that will keep the audience glued.
Season 3 officially kicked off on August 30, replacing a ten‑year‑old gap that saw Mithun Chakraborty and Jeetendra Madnani in previous stints. The weekend episodes are now called Dadar Dorbar, a nod to local flavor that fits the new host’s vibe.
Fans are already speculating whether his cricket‑centric wit will translate into TV charisma, or whether the show will feel more like a commentary than a spectacle. Only the first weeks will tell if the gamble pays off.