Shekhar Suman Feels Comedy Had Fallen Into A ‘Gutter’: “I Didn’t Want To Be A Part Of It”

After staying away from the showbiz for a long time, Shekhar Suman will be seen returning to the comedy genre. Along with Archana Puran Singh, the actor will be seen judging the reality show, India’s Laughter Champion and with these two on board, it is sure that the show will be one hell of a ride. Meanwhile, Shekhar in a recent interview revealed why he chose to do the show and opened up about his reason to stay away from comedy.

For the unversed, Suman made his acting debut opposite Rekha in the 1984 film Utsav. Later, along with films, the actor ventured into television with prominent shows like Dekh Bhai Dekh, Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar, Andaz, Amar Prem, Movers n Shakers, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and many more.

In a recent chat with India Today, Shekhar Suman was asked what attracted him about India’s Laughter Champion due to which he decided to become a judge. He said, “There was a need to have new talents to promote and encourage them. That is important when the right people who know the craft come together. Sony has always promoted these kinds of shows. And I told them I needed to be there and they wanted me. I said if I could be of any help, yes I would love to be there.”