Ankita Amar to host music reality show

Television actress Ankita Amar is gearing up for a new role on the telly – that of a host. She has been roped in for the music reality show

Edhe Thumbi Haaduvenu

, that is being judged by musicians

V Harkrishna

, Raghu Dixit and Rajesh Krishnan.

“This show was previously hosted, mentored and executed by none other than

S P Balasubrahmanyam

. So, to step into such shoes, into a role that carries a legacy, makes me nervous. It is my responsibility now to ensure that the energy and tempo meets the high standards set by the late singer. With this, I also get interact with big names in the music industry who are judging the show. I love music and enjoy meeting people bring forth different genres of music and talent. Till now, people recognize and relate to me as Meera, the character I portray in my TV show

Nammane Yuvarani

. As a host, I will be myself and I am eager to see how people relate to the real me too," she says.