We aren't here to compete or demean people: Manish Paul

Manish Paul, one of the most popular hosts of Indian Television at the moment, who has been associated with every channel from Colors, Zee TV to Star Plus, believes in being a free bird. Though Mad in India on Star Plus is being looked upon as a competition to Colors’ Comedy Nights With Kapil, Manish does not want be dragged into it. As a matter of fact, he believes that he has a cordial relationship with all and will maintain the same. Hmm, being politically correct, Manish? Talking about his new show, Manish tells us, “As a host I will chit chat with the audience and the celebs of this show. Hence no stand up and get ups for me. I will just be Manish Paul.” So, does the actor feel the pressure of this show being pitted against a popular show (Comedy Nights With Kapil)? “I am not scared. As an artiste, I am here to work and we, as a team, just want to entertain the audience at large. We aren’t here to compete or demean people. Even my interactions are such that it does not make fun of someone. Come, enjoy, laugh with us and go home,” he observes. Interestingly Manish assures that this funny show will have celebs from different fields. “We are trying to get a mix and match of celebs. So you will not just see people from only films, but from other fields too. In fact you never know if I’d plan to get one of the technicians from our sets as the guest. I also keep gifting a lot. And I’ve told the channel that if someone likes what I am wearing, I might just gift it to them, be it a coat or a watch,” Manish informs. The format of this show has three judges. So who will be the judges of the show? “The judges will be three people from the audience. They will basically have the power to ask the celebrity any question that they want to or give a dance performance if they’d like to,” he avers. What’s the USP of the show? “The rotating set of our show is the biggest USP. The chat portion and gags are different. Basically, it’s an out-and-out fun show,” Manish quips. We remind the actor that in spite of the show’s USP, Mad in India will be looked upon as a competition to Kapil’s show. And considering that they are good friends in real life, did Manish talk to Kapil about him taking up Mad? “No, not at all, I handle my work on my own. I have my own team that decides for me. Kapil never asks me if he wants to use a pun. Moreover I wouldn’t say that I have a relationship with just one channel, for I talk to everyone. I am a free bird; I go to Sony, Colors and Star Plus whenever they offer me work. I have made it amply clear with Star that I will go to other channels as well. I will also go to Kapil’s show to promote my upcoming film,” the host puts in. All the best, Manish!!!