Jack of all trades - Vinod Kambli

It does not matter that Vinod Kambli is not a part of the Indian team anymore but he always wanted to be a part of everyone’s life. And that’s why he takes new challenges to remain alive in everyone’s memory. After cricket, films and singing its time for some comedy now. Kambli is currently exploring his comic side in Comedy Circus 20-20. Vinod Kambli shares his experiences in a special interview with Tellychakkar: From cricket to films and now its television? Do you want to be the Jack of all trades? Yes, why not? I think I am the Jack of all trades. I have done all the things that anyone would only dream of. What made you step in to Comedy Circus 20-20 and how are you preparing yourself to make people laugh? Actually the makers of the show approached me for the very first season of Comedy Circus but I had other commitments at that point of time. Finally I managed to be in Comedy Circus 20-20. There is also a comic side in me that I would love to show. Even my name ‘Vinod’ itself means a joke in Marathi language. How does it feel when in a comedy show someone comments on your past life? Well, I will not lie but sometimes it does hurt. But the challenge of comedy is whether you can you laugh at yourself. And according to me the one who does that is a great comedian. How is your rapport with your on-screen partner Rajveer? Being a good actor herself does she help you with your performance? Oh! We share a great rapport on the sets. She is a great stand- up comedian. Sometimes she teaches me how to act and react. We also discuss how we can bring more humour to our act. Considering that you are on the show can we expect different judges from cricket? Well that is the channel’s decision. But if they want me to call someone I will try my best. And I think handling Ajay (Jadeja) as a judge is more than enough because if another cricketer comes in than no one will be able to handle us. Do your cricketer friends cheer you for your new inning? I don’t want to comment on that. They are happy with their lives and I am happy with mine. But Ajay Jadeja and Sachin Tendulkar are still my best friends. Your favourite TV show? Apart from Comedy Circus I like Yes Boss on SAB. Your favourite actor on television? Rakesh Bedi of Yes Boss. That guy can make you laugh anytime. Any role that you want to play on television? I would love to work in Yes Boss.