Akshay Kumar to return as Khatron Ke Khiladi host

"The main problem was Mr.Akshay Kumar's dates. He is busy with his films all of 2013. Initially, we thought we would go ahead with someone else. But the general opinion is, no one can take Akshay's place in 'Fear Factor'. So we're willing to wait until he gets free in 2014," said a channel source.



The channel officials are said to have had a long, deep discussion with Akshay, who initially insisted they go with someone else and not wait for him. However, the officials had no problems in waiting for him.



"Our bandwidth for reality shows is filled for the next one year. We had two options: do we go ahead with 'Fear Factor' without Akshay in 2013? Or do we wait for him to do the show in 2014? We decided on the latter option," said the source.



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Singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya, who has co-produced Khiladi 786 with Akshay Kumar, is sure the film will be a Rs. 100-crore film.

“As far as Rs. 100 crore is concerned, I am 100% sure and pray that the record Akshay Kumar has set with Rowdy Rathore and OMG Oh My God! this year, in Khiladi 786, we will surely cross that figure,” the 39-year-old was quoted as saying.

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(With additional inputs)