MUMBAI: Actor Ankit Bathla, who is now quite a pro at anchoring events and weddings, shared how being a celebrity anchor gives him an edge over others.
Ankit, who is known for his work in shows like 'Krishna Chali London' and 'Thapki Pyar Ki', among others, said: "There are some amazing anchors today and the whole concept that a female is a better anchor or looking for more female anchors and less male anchors has changed. Some of the top wedding anchors are men."
"So, I feel that being a celebrity adds a lot of value to the table. People have seen me onscreen, and they have loved and adored some of the characters that I have played. At weddings, we would be making them have fun, play games, and kind of dance with them. So that's a great thing. They already know me from the screen, so it makes my life easier to make them have fun, and they also connect with me better, " shared Ankit, who was most recently seen as a cop in the show 'Savdhaan India - Apni Khaki'.
When he realised his flair for anchoring, Ankit added: "I have always loved anchoring, even as a kid. When I was in school, I remember wearing these tiny little shorts and being on stage to read the news. I think that's where it's coming from."