File photo of Shah Rukh Khan ( @iamSRK ) interacting with the audience at a concert in Silicon Valley. (Amar D. Gupta\/Siliconeer)<\/p>\n
Shah Rukh Khan is returning to TV as the host of Hindi show \u2018TED Talks India: Nayi Soch\u2019 which will feature inspirational speakers and big ideas. \u2013 @siliconeer #siliconeer #Bollywood @Bollywood #SRK #ShahRukhKhan #iamSRK @SRK @ShahRukhKhan @iamSRK <\/b>#TEDTalksIndia @TEDtalksIndia<\/p>\n
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Star India has partnered with TED for the show that will feature original TED Talks in a language other than English for the first time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe \u2018TED Talks India: Nayi Soch\u2019 will inspire many minds across India. It is a concept I connected with instantly, as I believe that the media is perhaps the single most powerful vehicle to inspire change. I am looking forward to working with TED and Star India, and truly hope that together, we are able to inspire young minds across India and the world,\u201d Shah Rukh said in a statement.<\/p>\n
Uday Shankar, Chairman & CEO, Star India, said, \u201cAt Star, we have always believed in pushing the boundaries with new ideas, creativity and fresh thinking. Nobody reflects this belief more than TED and we are thrilled to collaborate with them in bringing the power of ideas to our audiences with \u2018TED Talks India Nayi Soch.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u201cIn an age of high volatility the role of ideas to fuel positive change cannot be overstated. We are delighted to have Shah Rukh Khan share our vision and lend his charisma to this exciting endeavor.\u201d<\/p>\n
TED curator Chris Anderson said it was exciting to bring the format to India.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe country is teeming with imagination and innovation, and we believe this series will tap into that spirit and bring insight and inspiration to many new minds. We\u2019ve been so impressed by the passion of our partners at Star TV and our host Shah Rukh Khan. We cannot wait for the launch,\u201d Anderson said.<\/p>\n
SRK has a long association with the small screen as he began his showbiz career with TV shows like \u201cFauji\u201d and \u201cCircus.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also turned host for \u201cKaun Banega Crorepati\u201d briefly besides hosting shows like \u201cKya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?\u201d and \u201cIndia Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
File photo of Shah Rukh Khan ( @iamSRK ) interacting with the audience at a concert in Silicon Valley. (Amar D. Gupta\/Siliconeer) Shah Rukh Khan is returning to TV as the host of Hindi show \u2018TED Talks India: Nayi Soch\u2019 which will feature inspirational speakers and big ideas. \u2013 @siliconeer #siliconeer #Bollywood @Bollywood #SRK #ShahRukhKhan…<\/p>\n