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Ma Ka Pa Anand is all set to host a new game show titled Andakakasam. While the anchor has hosted several game shows before, this one, he says, will be pretty different.
“It is more or less like a memory game. The final part is when they go into a cave set-up of sorts and tell a slogan. They might lose whatever they’ve earned until this point. So, it is crucial. There was one participant, who won a lot, but in the last bit, forgot the slogan. Of course, all these games are designed in a manner that is fun, and at the same time, interesting. Comedy ku panjam illai,” he smiles.
The actor-anchor has been in the television business for many years. And with every new show, Ma Ka Pa brings his A-game when it comes to hosting a show. But what’s interesting is that it comes with zero preparation. “I don’t prepare for any of my shows. I don’t know what is going to happen, how participants take the game/show forward, and how things will turn out on that day... so, it’s mostly impromptu.
If you anchor a show in a light-hearted manner, I am certain people will relate. So, for me, that is more important,” says the anchor, who is also hosting Mr & Mrs Chinnathirai 4.
On the film front, he’s part of Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum with Shiva. “I play Shiva’s friend in the film that has an interesting concept. I am looking forward to the release. There is one more offer on the table, which I will be signing soon,” he says, adding, “I usually get roles that have a bit of comedy. I am sure the directors who approach me know what my strengths are. And I love to bring variations in them.”