Vishal turns reality show host for a cause

Multitasker Vishal is always game to take up a cause. He also nurses the ambition to start his own political party.

Update: 2018-05-25 18:30 GMT
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Talk about multitasking! It appears engaging in various endeavours —from acting to production to heading TFPC and Nadigar Sangam and foraying into politics — comes easily for Vishal.

Known as the actor who never fails to raise his voice for various causes, Vishal has taken a new avatar. Yes, the lanky lad is making his foray into television for the first time and hosting a reality show on a popular satellite channel.

Confirming the news, Vishal who is basking in the success of his recent release Irumbu Thirai, tells DC in an exclusive, “Yes, talks have been on for a while and the concept of the show is something which touched my heart. And hence I had given a go ahead with the makers.”

The reality show has been designed on the lines of Memu Saitham, a popular show in Telugu hosted by Lakshmi Manchu for two seasons, which helps people to realise their dreams. Perhaps, he is taking cue from the likes of Kamal Haasan, Suriya, and Prakash Raj who turned hosts of popular shows in Tamil.

“Not really! Many have been approaching and luring me to the small screen, but I felt those were sort of commercial. When the makers of the new show came up with the innovative idea, I felt this is the right time to launch myself on television. The show is used as a platform to help the poor and needy to achieve their dreams. The money earned through the show will go for charity. I watched Memu Saithamand was totally fascinated by its concept,” the Avan Ivan star declares.

There wold be celebrity guests who will turn into common people for a day and earn money, which would then go towards the particular cause. The makers have already initiated talks with several celebrities to be part of the show in Tamil, and Vishal is also chipping in with his bit to identify people from underprivileged backgrounds who are in immediate need of funds and help.

“The makers are yet to find a suitable title for the show. And a few more people to be helped realise their dreams are to be finalised, he adds. The actor will undergo an image makeover for his looks and a top stylist will be designing his clothes, says an insider.

Ask him about rumours of his joining Kamal Haasan’s newly floated political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam,  and Vishal shakes his head in disapproval. He  asserts, “I will float my own party and enter politics at an appropriate time.” In saying that Vishal probably means completing his ‘Nadigar Sangam building’, which is his lifetime vision. Apparently, that’s the time he has fixed for tying the knot as well with his longtime girlfriend Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.

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