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R Madhavan Steps into Farooq Shaikh's Hosting Shoes
22 Jul
Summary
- R Madhavan will host the revived talk show 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0'.
- The show emphasizes authentic personal stories over promotional interviews.
- Madhavan honors the legacy of original host Farooq Shaikh.
The popular television talk show 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai', originally hosted by the late Farooq Shaikh, is making a comeback on the OTT platform ZEE5 with actor R Madhavan taking over as the host. Madhavan views stepping into Shaikh's shoes as both an honor and a profound responsibility, aiming to preserve the show's legacy of warmth and empathy.
The upcoming series, titled 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0', will retain its distinctive format. It focuses on unearthing authentic personal stories, emotional reunions, and candid conversations that delve deeper than standard promotional interviews. Guests will be encouraged to share unheard anecdotes and reveal sides of themselves beyond their public personas.
Madhavan highlighted that the show's emphasis on genuine storytelling and providing a platform for guests to share personal aspects of their lives remains highly relevant. Audiences today, he noted, prefer authentic narratives over rehearsed promotional content, making the show's format particularly appealing for current viewers.
In addition to his new hosting role, R Madhavan was honored with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in June 2026. He is also slated to appear in the upcoming Tamil biographical drama 'GDN'.
