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Mumbai: Actor Sushant Singh Rajput during the prize distribution event for his forth coming film Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! contest winners in Mumbai on April 2, 2015. (Photo: IANS). Image Credit: IANS

He has gained immense popularity as the host of crime TV show Savdhaan India, but actor Sushant Singh says there was a time when he thought he had failed as an anchor.

“I was doing a show called Wanted: High Alert but it got shut down after five episodes. That was a big setback for me. For whatever reason the show didn’t work, be it the clash with IPL [Indian Premier League], or bad timing. I was sad. That was a time when I thought I had failed as an anchor,” the Hate Story 2 actor said.

The actor, who was last seen in Akshay Kumar film Baby, then got a chance to host the Life OK show.

“When Savdhaan India came to me, I thought this is my chance to prove it to myself that I can pull this off. I had asked the team if they will be using me as just another character in the show. They assured me that I’ll be myself on the show, narrating the stories. And that’s when I was all game for it,” Singh said.

The show features dramatised criminal cases from across the country to caution viewers and spread awareness regarding the judicial system.

Singh is happy that Savdhaan India is being appreciated by people.

“My apprehension was how different the show will be among the barrage of crime shows on every news channel. The team did a fabulous job of not sensationalising anything. I am happy the show is reaching out to people and making a difference.”