Shaan on quitting Sa Re Ga Ma Pa against Himesh's advice, boosting Aditya's fame
Himesh told me, "Don't leave 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa or Zee TV'. But, I was in guilt. I said the man who hired me had left the show. Then how can I be? I missed that season for that reason and Aditya Narayan stepped in.'He continued, 'When I took the decision to not anchor the show, Himesh told me a very interesting thing. He said, 'The decision you have taken is similar to what Mahima Chaudhary had done to herself.' At that point in time, I didn't understand his statement. Then I learnt that the makers of 'Big Brother' first wanted Mahima Chaudhary to join the UK series, which she didn't accept, and then it was passed to Shilpa Shetty, who took it up. She became a phenomenon post that.'For those unaware, Shilpa Shetty went on to become the first Indian celebrity to appear in the British reality television series. She eventually won the show, securing 63 percent of the public vote. This success also led to her hosting the second season of 'Bigg Boss'.According to Shaan, Himesh felt he should have stayed on. He continued, 'So here, Aditya became Shilpa Shetty and I became Mahima Chaudhary of my story. However, by God's grace, 'Voice of India' also did well, and I kept getting reality show gigs.'Earlier, in a conversation with TellyChakkar, Shaan had said, 'When I left Zee after 'Little Champs' and Aditya took over as host, he made the show popular. He is doing a great job. I think the success of the show primarily depends on the talent of the contestants and the rest is secondary.'Aditya Narayan stepped away from 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' in 2022. Sharing the news on Instagram, he wrote, 'With a heavy heart, I bid adieu to my hosting duties for a show that gave me my own identity as an adult, SaReGaMaPa. From an 18-year-old teenager to a young man with a beautiful wife & baby daughter! 15 years. 9 seasons. 350 episodes. Time really does fly (sic)."Currently, Shaan has several upcoming projects, including live concerts and work in films. He is scheduled for a live concert in Mumbai on October 18, celebrating the anniversary of Jio World Drive.- EndsMust Watch
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