The first 'Bigg Boss 14' contestant has been revealed. Kumar Sanu's son Jaan Kumar Sanu will be joining the show soon. DNA caught up with Jaan and asked him about his expectations from the show, experience from the virtual press conference, and interacting with Sidharth Shukla.
Sidharth, who has been 'Bigg Boss 13' winner, was seen happily giving tips to Jaan about how to stay in the house and eventually the show. Interestingly, Jaan spilled that he did not really have a favourite Bigg Boss contestant till he came across Sidharth Shukla.
So how exciting was it to be introduced in the first ever Big Boss virtual press conference itself?
It was exciting. I was a bit nervous. I was very nervous, actually. Because it is amazing. And exciting. I'd say a bit amazed because it never has happened in the history of Bigg Boss that a contestant is revealed beforehand. It was a big moment for me.
You are indeed the only contestant to be revealed beforehand. And you even got to speak to Sidharth Shukla. So what was that like?
Buddy, that was a very special moment. Given that Sid has been my favourite contestant since the beginning, so that was the highlight of the press conference for me.
So how excited are you for participating in the show altogether?
I am, actually. I have been a fan of the show for a very long time. I've seen all the seasons as an audience and viewer. And now I'm getting to participate in it. So that's a big thing for me. So I'm very, very excited about it..
So ideally you have been following the show ever since it has begun?
Yes, that's right after you have been watching, because the beginning? I have followed all the seasons. And I am pretty pretty expected to be a part of this too, as a contestant.
Out of all the seasons, who is your favorite contestant?
I didn't have a favorite contestant until last season. And I think that all seems last season because of Sidharth Shukla. He is by far the best that's ever come on Bigg Boss. He showed us how the game is supposed to be played. He showed us that you don't need to be two-sided but just be you. I think I'm gonna follow pretty much everything that Sid did and try to win the game.
So how were you approached for Bigg Boss and what made you say yes to it?
I was actually called, there were a couple of calls that were made. And then I auditioned. And post that I was selected, then I got the news that I was selected for the show. I was very, very excited about it. And I mean, as I told you before, there was a lot of mixed feelings. There was excitement, nervousness, curiosity. But overall, I was very, very happy. Now I've been I've been a fan of the show, and now I get to be part of the show.
So I'm assuming this would be the first time that you were offered the show?
Absolutely.
So now, you're going at a time when there is a pandemic all over and there are several there are so many people inside the house, what kind of precautions are you taking? And what kind of precautions do you think the show will take?
The channel actually has spared no expense and making sure that all the contestants I'm guessing are like absolutely safe. From my personal experience, I can tell you this that I've had my COVID-19 test done. And it's all come out good, so I'm happy about that. And even in the house, actually we are going to be following all the medical protocols that have been listed by WHO. They have taken utmost care about the safety and the health of the contestants. So that's something that I am not so worried about. But I'm definitely going to be cautious. There's going to be a lot of sanitizing, there's going to be a lot of cleanliness for a change in the Bigg Boss house. We see in the past seasons that people have made a mess in the house. I don't think that's going to be the case this time. The protocol dictates that we have to maintain you know, hygiene. I am an OCD person. I have a bit of a thing with cleanliness. So I'm more than happy to, you know, be a part of this season.
Okay, so what do you think is the right mantra to win hearts of people, and eventually that trophy?
I think both go hand in hand. Because eventually, it's the people who are going to be voting for you, and rooting for you. So as long as you win people's hearts, I think the real winner would be someone who actually stays in the hearts of the people. The trophy would definitely be a bonus, and an added plus, because we are all going into the game to play it. So at the end of the day, I feel that if I can do both, I think that will be a big, big, big step in my career.
Do you have a strategy in mind?
Honestly speaking, since I've been watching the show for a very, very long time now, I have come to realize that you cannot have a fixed strategy to win this game, because it is ever changing. And it is very, very dynamic. Every season has some new outcome, some new situations that we did not predict before. I think the only strategy I would actually go in with is to be myself right from the beginning. I do not want to put on a false facade so people just fall in love with me for those few weeks and then I act out. I wouldn't want to do that. I think I'm going to be playing myself throughout the game. And that I think will help me win people's hearts. Because I think the way I am, a lot of people can relate and connect with me. And I think that might just help me win the game.
So is there any task that you don't want to do?
Honestly, when I signed up for Bigg Boss, I said no to all those rights. Because going into such a prestigious, big show, you have to abide by the rules. There's no task that you cannot do, because it says poorly on performance and in the game and on the audience numbers. So there is no task such that I wouldn't want to do. There are scenarios that I would like to avoid. But then again, if they're unavoidable, then I will have to rise up and face them. So I think that's something that I'm prepared for.
What kind of tasks are you expecting this season?
Honestly, I have no clue. Because as far as we have been briefed, the game has changed completely. The kind of situation that we are in and the pandemic that is there, the set of tasks is something that I'm actually very, very like curious about, because I don't think there's going to be something that anyone has ever seen before. And they are going to be keeping all the social distancing, and all of the medical protocols in mind.
I remember during the conference, they just said, there's going to be a mall and a gym and spa, and I'm just wondering, are these going to be part of a task?
That's something even I'm very curious about. Because we haven't been told anything from before. And I think we are gonna be finding it out as much as soon as you guys find out because we haven't been briefed that much about anything that's going to be happening in the house, apart from the fact that all of the tasks that are going to be there this time, is something that nobody's seen before. So pretty excited about it.
So how much chance do you think you have to win the trophy?
Umm, I think it would be unwise for me to say about the chances. Because again, it depends upon the people and like, you know how I'm being paid in the show. But I think if I stay myself, and if I can just be real, I think my chances of winning the trophy would significantly rise. Because at the end of the day, it's about how honest and to a person you are, right? The people connect to that sort of a thing, right? Who I would like to be true to myself and be honest. And the rest is up to them.
Would you call yourself a people person, like you can connect easily with people and are good with interacting with them?
I've been performing since a very young age, actually. So I definitely love interacting with people. I definitely love the kind of, you know, blessings and the love that people give to me. So I would like to be a people's person. Definitely.
So do you know any contestant inside the house?
Honestly, I'm as curious as you because they have not told us anything. The only that I'm very, very shocked with is the fact that everybody else who's a contestant knows that I'm coming but I have no clue that you know anybody's going to be I don't have a clue about who's coming. I'm going in as unprepared as it gets. These guys know that one guy is coming and his name is Jaan Kumar Sanu.