Neha Maheshwri spoke to the man, before he entered the Bigg Boss house and who is currently locked up with a number of pretty women

BOMBAY TIMES (October 5, 2011)

 

He made it to the probable list every season. And after four seasons, Colors’ has finally nabbed the big screen’s serial molester, Shakti Kapoor. And he is locked up in the Bigg Boss house for 90 days surrounded by 13 girls. Excerpts of an interview with Shakti just hours before he entered the house…

Why did you agree to participate this time around?
They took four years to negotiate and agree to my price and conditions. Secondly, I have seen this show grow every season and my family has started religiously watching it. This was my chance to spend sometime with myself and disconnect from the rest of the world. I would like to be alone for sometime, away from the madness.

The show features controversial people. Do you think your bad man image got you entry into the show?
In fact, the major chunk of my fan base constitutes kids who have loved me in movies where I have played comic roles. I am a specialised comedian and youngsters find me happening and cool. The channel wanted me because I have mass appeal and am a complete entertainer.

What advice did your wife and daughter give you?
Shraddha understood that I needed a break from the monotony of the world but asked me to remember that I have a family back home and that our pride should be intact whenever I come out of the house. My wife hopes that I come out a better husband as she feels that there’s scope for me to improve. They have told me not to lose patience. Anger is my biggest enemy and they have asked me to befriend it. If you befriend your enemy, it doesn’t harm you.

Plan to stay away from Mike Tyson, who is said to be entering the house?
I will try to keep him happy. And if I fail, I will jump into the pool and come out only when I don’t see him around.

You are the only guy on the show in the beginning…
Is it? I am not aware. Please don’t scare me. I will be ripped, butchered and will be thrown out of the house in no time or I would be hanging at the entrance. On a serious note, I don’t think I would have any trouble befriending the female contestants as I studied in a co-ed school and have no difficulty getting along with girls. I feel that guys bitch more than girls.

How long do you think you will survive in the show?
It entirely depends on Shakti Kapoor and his willingness to stay inside the house. If there is positivity around and he is a happy man, he will be there till the end. It entirely depends on how things go inside the house.

What’s the one thing Shakti Kapoor won’t do inside the house?
Go nude (laughs).