MUMBAI (Web Desk) - Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has taken on a new challenge away from the cricket field, returning to television hosting after nearly a decade.
Ganguly has been appointed as the host of the third season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss Bangla, which officially began airing on August 30 on Star Jalsha and JioHotstar.
Speaking about the show, the former India captain described Bigg Boss as the biggest show in the country, saying its widespread popularity and presence across multiple languages have given it a unique position compared with other television programmes.
The new role also marks Ganguly’s first association with Endemol Shine India and his return to television hosting after 10 years.
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Ganguly said he had appeared in and hosted several television programmes in the past, but hosting Bigg Boss was an entirely new experience for him.
Bigg Boss Bangla has also made a comeback after a gap of nearly a decade, adding to the significance of the show’s return.
Meanwhile, Salman Khan continues to host the Hindi version of Bigg Boss, with its 20th season set to premiere on September 6.