'BB 19': Ektaa Kapoor offers project to Amaal, Tanya Mittal
What's the story
Ektaa Kapoor, the renowned television producer, has announced her plans to cast Amaal Mallik and Tanya Mittal from Bigg Boss 19 in one of her upcoming projects. In a new promo released by the makers, Kapoor revealed that she has already completed the first phase of launching her new app, Balaji Astro App. Here's what she said.
Casting announcement
Kapoor's casting tradition and Mittal's reaction
Kapoor, who has a history of casting Bigg Boss contestants in her shows, revealed during the episode that she wants to cast Mallik and Mittal. She said, "Sir [Salman Khan] ke show se ek casting karna mera riwaaz raha hai. Two people, actually, who I would love to cast." "One is not an actor, Amaal, and the other person yeh duniya pittal di, would love to cast you, Tanya."
Host's reaction
Khan's humorous response to Mittal's casting offer
Kapoor also mentioned that Mittal's astrological sign indicates she is destined for greatness. Upon hearing the news, a surprised Mittal expressed her gratitude, calling it a "dream come true." However, Khan's humorous response to the casting offer left everyone in splits. He joked with Mittal, saying, "Lekin gareeb ladki ka role hai, kaise adaa karogi? (But it's a poor girl's role how will you play it?)."
Past collaborations
Kapoor's history of casting 'Bigg Boss' contestants
Kapoor has a track record of casting former Bigg Boss contestants in her shows. Notable names include Tejasswi Prakash, Simba Nagpal, and Pratik Sehajpal, all of whom starred in Naagin 6. Now, she is gearing up for another season of Naagin, headlined by Priyanka Chahar Choudhary from Bigg Boss season 16. The release date for this new season is yet to be announced.