Roadies 18: Sonu Sood feels no pressure replacing host Rannvijay Singha, says comparison is inevitable

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is all set to host the latest season of MTV’s popular show Roadies. The actor has replaced Rannvijay Singha , who has been part of the adventure reality show for 18-long-years. In a recent interview, he opened up about his ‘inevitable comparison’ with Rannvijay on the upcoming show.

In an interview with Indian Express, the Dabangg actor said that Rannvijay is his dear friend and brother and there was no pressure of stepping into his shoes for the show. “He has been so good as the host. Of course, when you step into someone else’s shoes, there will be comparisons, and people will say ‘Kaisa hoga, nahi hoga’. I wanted to live like a Roadie with these contestants, be a host, a mentor and experience what they do. Also, somewhere we connected in a magical way. That’s what I want people to see. While the DNA of the show remains the same, the scale is larger and the journey is more real and raw this time.” he told the publication.

The upcoming Roadies season 18 is reportedly shot at the locales of South Africa and has never-seen-before twists and turns. Talking about the show, Sonu said, “The magical thing about Roadies is that you have to be real. You have to be what you are. On the very first day, I connected with the contestants. I knew I had to be a Roadie myself and experience what they’re experiencing. We spent 45 days in South Africa, and every single day was a learning experience. We lived our lives the way we always wanted to in college. It was one of the most special experiences of the last 20 years. I have done so many movies, travelled across the world, and done so many stunts, but Roadies was the most special experience.”

Meanwhile, Roadies 18 is set to air from April 8 every Friday-Sunday at 7 pm.