Talking about the Event Industry, among the most integral roles at any event is undeniably that of its Anchor. Also known as Emcee / Host / Presenter, It is not easy to have all eyes on you, yet remain prepared for any curveballs that come out of nowhere, stepping up with banter to fill awkward moments, keeping guests entertained, improvising, all while sporting a million watt smile. Feeling the pressure anyone? We put a spotlight on a handpicked selection of 5 of India’s Best Emcees, who have perfected the art of 'hosting'; raising the bar daily, one stage at a time.
1. Manish Paul: One of the most popular faces on television, Manish Paul’s first hosting stint took off with Zindadil on Star One in 2007. Since then Manish has been in demand to host not only TV shows but award functions too. From Dance India Dance, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, to India’s Got Talent, Indian Idol and Nach Baliye, Manish has been hosting some of the top reality shows on TV.
2. Gitikka Ganju Dhar :
Known for her elegant charm, Gitikka Ganju Dhar recently hosted the prestigious BRICS Film Festival Opening Ceremony in Delhi which was managed by Fountainhead.
Award-winning property Autodesk University India 2016 in Mumbai, was also hosted for the 2nd year in a row by the gorgeous Gittika!
She also hosted the Ernst And Young event in Mumbai, an interactive/intimate MC led event.
3. Karan Singh Chhabra :
Karan Singh Chhabra is one of India’s first International celebrity talk show host who has worked with Bollywood and Hollywood A-listers like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan , Priyanka Chopra, Mathew Leutwyler, Stanley Tong etc. on his chat shows from last 5 years. Also an Actor, he was seen in films like Baazaar, Funney Khan, Raabta, Ginny weds Sunny (Netflix) and State Of Siege 26/11 (ZEE5) and was acting coach on Sony TV.
In the event world, Karan was the official host of Dadasaheb Phalke International Festival Awards (recognized by PM Narendra Modi) from last 2 years along with having hosted the red carpet of Indian Television Academy Awards, Pernia’s Pop Up show, PETA India , India Fashion Awards, The Fashion Connect along with numerous events and press conferences for the corporate sector.
4. Kubra Sait: The very vivacious Kubra Sait hosted the opening ceremony of the JOYA exhibition 2016 at the National Sports Club of India, Mumbai, featuring the handsome Hrithik Roshan!
She also hosted the launch of OPPO F1s Smartphone at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar featuring Sonam Kapoor, Yuvraj Singh, and Dabboo Ratnani.
5. Reena D'Souza: The lovely Reena D'souza hosted the Livpure Water Purifier launch featuring Sachin Tendulkar for 450+ audiences at Sheraton Hotel, Bangalore. Event managed by Brand Cafe.
DEKALB - Dealers Meet 2016 for approx 500 audiences at Vivanta by Taj - Yeshwantpur. The event managed by Ozone Entertainment was also hosted by her.
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