Kunal Kemmu, a renowned actor, writer, and director, is now hosting Prime Video's reality show, Alliance, which premiered on June 26. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Kunal shared his reasons for taking on the hosting duties and his curiosity about the inner workings of reality TV.
When asked why he was chosen to host Alliance, Kunal replied that he was the 'exact opposite' of the usual Indian reality show host, who often brings arrogance and rudeness along with their charisma. He said that he was drawn to the show's novel concept, which is a completely new format not done before in India.
Kunal, who has worked in films for over three decades, expressed his curiosity about reality TV, particularly whether it is scripted or not. He said, 'At least I'll know' if the show is scripted, and that he went in with an open mind.
When asked about the comparison with other Indian captive reality shows like Bigg Boss, Traitors, and Lock Upp, Kunal said, 'You don't have to be different just because you are committed.' He emphasized that Alliance follows a format chosen for its uniqueness, and that reality shows have worked because there is an appetite for them.
Based on a Dutch format, Alliance has been developed by Banijay Asia and is now streaming on Prime Video.
