Kon Honaar Crorepati launched on Angriya Cruise

The game show will be hosted by director Nagraj Manjule and will telecast on weekdays starting May 27 onwards on Sony Marathi

‘Kon Honaar Crorepati’ on Sony Marathi is an ode to the everyday heroes – the common man. The season on Sony Marathi takes a unique spin with director Nagraj Manjule, as the host of the game show. Known for his films that project the common man as the hero, Sony Marathi aims to bring to the fore stories of the common man through the director’s unique take on them.

Director Nagraj Manjule will host the next season of Kon Honaar Crorepati on Sony Marathi

Nagraj Manjule, host, Kon Honaar Crorepati, said, “This show has many firsts for me. From making my debut on television, to being a host for the first time ever and singing the title song of Kon Honaar Crorepati, I’ve given it my all for this game show on Sony Marathi. Its unchartered territory for me, but the fact that this show connects with the common man and their dreams, is something that I can totally relate to. I hope to host this game show to the best of my ability and succeed in my debut on television.”

Nagraj Manjule on the Angriya Cruise

As part of a distinct strategy devised by Sony Marathi, Kon Honaar Crorepati was launched on the famous Angriya Cruise. The Angriya Cruise derives its name from famed warrior Kanhoji Angre, who was the first admiral of the Maratha navy. This fearless and brave warrior entered the battlefield at the age of 13 years and never lost a single battle. Thanks to his invincible nature, Kanhoji Angre was known as the Shivaji of the Indian Ocean, who has inspired innumerable people till date.

Ajay Bhalwankar, business head, Sony Marathi, said, “We are thrilled to present Kon Honaar Crorepati in a new avatar to our viewers and its definitely going to be better than its previous seasons. Right from the choice of the host, to the lifelines and special ‘Karamveer’ episodes, there is a lot of effort put in to ensure that the common man is the champion of the show. This is the first time that an actor isn’t hosting the show. Nagaraj Manjule was the perfect choice as the host for us, as he connects with people in their local dialect and puts the spotlight on them and their stories. We couldn’t be happier to have him make his debut on television with us on Sony Marathi for this show.”