Published 22:36 IST, December 23rd 2019

Kodeeswari: Radikaa Sarathkumar makes history as 1st female host of show as it kicks off

As Colors Tamil's 'Kodeeswari' first episode was telecast, Radikaa Sarathkumar made history as the first female host of the Kaun Banega Crorepati-like show.

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Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Sourav Ganguly, Shatrughan Sinha, Nagarjuna, Suresh Gopi, Swapnil Joshi, Nagraj Manjule,  various hosts of Indian versions of Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, have one thing in common- all are men. However, this has changed with Tamil version, as Rikaa Sarathkumar took over  host responsibilities. veteran actor me history as first episode of Kodeeswari was aired on Monday. 

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Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, or just KBC as it is fondly kwn in India for Kaun Banega Crorepati, screened its first episode in Tamil on Monday.  episode also became a talking point on social media. Some netizens pointed out ‘inspirational’ story of first contestant.

When Rikaa Sarathkumar was anunced as host of Tamil version of KBC, she h tweeted, “Happy to be first woman to host  #KBC franchise on #Colorstamil #ColorsTv . Super excited to meet some fantasy women.” So, it is confirmed that stories of women will be a highlight in full season on show. However, it is t clear yet if re will only be female contestants on  show.  channel also introduced show as ‘regional Television’s biggest game changer’. actor changed her profile picture on Twitter, while sharing numerous promos as well.

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On film front, Rikaa Sarathkumar h recently featured in Market Raja MBBS. Her husband Sarathkumar is one of well-kwn actors of South film industry. She is also mor-in-law of former Indian pacer Abhimanyu Mithun. 

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22:28 IST, December 23rd 2019