Mr Lie Detector

Sach ka Saamna is a great concept. It is the most respectable show on Indian television. It isn’t rehearsed or staged. You don’t know the contestants. All you have is their life story and 21 questions.

As a host,have you ever felt that you are intruding into the contestants’ lives?

It is not easy asking those questions,but then I tell myself that this question could set someone free. I always make it a point to caution the contestant. But despite that,if they want to go ahead,there could be a reason for it.

Since the first season created a stir,were you skeptical of taking up the new season?

Not at all. The people who created noise were all those who wanted publicity. From Mahatma Gandhi to parents and teachers,they have always taught us to speak the truth. When people were finally doing that on national television,we had a problem. I spoke against such hypocrisy.

Is the second season going to be more sensational than the first one?

I cannot reveal it right now because Star Plus has grand plans for the show. They have just come out with a teaser. The show is still two months away. They obviously want the audience to get excited.

There were talks about you wanting to disassociate yourself from Sach Ka Saamna after season 2.

I have not been offered Season 3 so far,so I cannot say if I will be doing it or not. Right now,I am focussing on the next season. I just completed shooting the first schedule.

Do you think you would have the courage to be a contestant on the show?

No. It isn’t about courage,it’s about reaching a point in your life when you just want to speak the truth. It is what people call catharsis. It could be for money too,but that’s probably just an added benefit.

You have two films,Shaitan and Soundtrack,releasing is June and August,respectively. Excited or nervous?

Neither. It is just the the way I operate. I am not fond of seeing myself here and there without any reason. All I can say is

I am anxious about how people will perceive me after two years.