Veteran actor Juhi Chawla believes in the power of TV as a medium but says film actors better fit reality shows because they offer them a different experience.
“I have not seen many people from films being able to do fiction,” Chawla said.
“A lot of people do feel it’s good, but I feel doing a reality show is better suited for film actors. In a fiction show, they will still be playing a star in a story. Reality shows are still different,” she added.
Her thoughts come as an extension of her recent comment that she found Amitabh Bachchan’s look in game show Kaun Banega Crorepati more “dapper” than in his debut fiction show Yudh.
But brushing off the “extent to which the statement has been blown up”, she said that while she had not followed Yudh, she loves Kaun Banega Crorepati.
The actress, who charmed movie audiences with her performance in films Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Aaina, Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke and Darr, has recently been signed as the face of Multi Screen Media’s new Hindi general entertainment channel Sony Pal.
Having featured as a judge in shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 and anchored a children’s chat show Badmaash Company in the past, Chawla is game for more.
Is a show in the pipeline with Sony Pal?
“I think yes. Right now, they’re launching the first phase of the channel, but I’m sure we will work around something.
“I would like it to be entertaining so that I am able to make people laugh and cry, and something with which I can add value to others’ lives. It could be any kind of show,” Chawla said.
The actress was offered a fiction show on TV, but it wasn’t the best time for her to take it up, she said.
“The show was a bit of a thrilling murder mystery. It was dark and my brother [Bobby Chawla] had just passed away then [in March]. I just couldn’t think of doing it,” said the 46-year-old.
As a viewer herself, she loves to unwind while watching Comedy Nights With Kapil.
“After a hard day’s work, Kapil and his team keep me entertained. I also enjoy watching dance shows and music-based shows,” said the mother of two.
