‘I wish TV upgraded itself’

Actor Karan Tacker says he wants to act on TV but there aren’t any projects available for the urban audiences

It is unfortunate that people have to look at the digital medium for creative work. KARAN TACKER, ACTOR

Karan Tacker has become a popular host on TV with shows such as The Voice and Nach Baliye to his credit. But Karan reveals hosting was incidental. “I hosted a show and simultaneously was acting in the TV show Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Then I ended up hosting shows such as Halla Bol, Nach Baliye and others. Now that I think about it, I hope people remember me as an actor (laughs),” says the actor.

Although he loves hosting, Karan does miss acting. “There is no content on TV that I wantwa to be a part f [right now]. am in the spirational tage, where hope omething oodo is offered o me and I get o be part of a h how that I feel proud of. It is unfortunate that people have to look at the digital medium for creative work. I wish TV upgraded itself and made content that we would all be happy watching and proud of a at the same time.”

Karan is aware that m mythological shows and historical ones are lapped up by the audiences but he also wants shows for the urban youth. “I am not saying don’t make mythology and fantasy shows. By all means, make them but also cater to urban audience in metros, who do want to watch Hindi entertainment but don’t have good options. That’s why we rely on English channels and foreign shows,” he says. While his career as a host is steady on the small screen, there are rumours that he will be part of Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year 2. “There is nothing is confirmed yet. I can’t comment on it,” says Karan.