The much-awaited list of celebrities to be seen in season 15 of the favored reality television show Khatron Ke Khiladi, hosted by Rohit Shetty, is finally out. Several television personalities, including Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna, alongside his fellow inmate from the show, Farhana Bhatt, and Bigg Boss 14 winner Rubina Dilaik, are amongst the various who’ve made the cut.
But what has piqued our curiosity is the entry of popular influencer Orhan Awatramani, aka Orry. As per Bombay Times, he joins the list of influencers participating within the show with TikTok social media star Faisal Shaikh (Mr. Faisu), having made his mark within the series and even placing as first runner-up.
From TV Stars To Influencers: How Casting Is Changing
For years, Khatron Ke Khiladi has roped in television stars primarily to drive viewership and maintain the TRP levels. Now, one might argue that some seasons, especially the initial ones, had an excellent mixture of television, film, music, and dance, in addition to fashion personalities with names similar to Dino Morea, Anushka Manchanda, Milind Soman, Carol Gracias, and Mandira Bedi within the lineup. Nevertheless, all of them have been related to television in some form, appearing on TV through their professions.
Orry, nevertheless, is solely an influencer who’s slowly making his way into television. Previously, the favored personality was seen as a wildcard entry in Bigg Boss 17 and has also made appearances in Koffee With Karan, season 8, and Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives Season 3.
Why Makers Are Betting Big On Influencers
Influencers today have gotten as popular as film and tv personalities. With a lot of them having hundreds of thousands of followers and shutting enormous brand deals, the lines are blurring between what aspects really constitute a ‘star.’
Influencers have direct engagement with the common man, making them a simple selection for makers to solid in movies and tv. And today, social media has a direct correlation with casting, as affirmed by The Times of India report.
Is This The Start Of A Recent TV Trend?
With Orry’s entry into Khatron Ke Khiladi, it’s clear that makers are seeing beyond television personalities and are able to gamble so long as those solid can pull viewership. Let’s face it, you want him or don’t, you actually can’t ignore Orry, as he’s an entire entertainment package!
It actually could be fun to see Orry breaking out of his comfort zone and trying various stunts. It does make for nice television. So will this pave the best way for more influencers to hitch the series’ next seasons? Only time will tell.
For more such stories, take a look at TV updates!
Must Read: Naagin 7 Trolled For VFX Fail, But Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary’s Pay Stuns Amid Low Budget Claims
Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Google News