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Come January and the whole nation would be hooked to Star Plus KBC for sure! Who wouldn't want to see SRK taking Amitabh Bachchan's place, however the actor begs to differ and here some excerpts from a recent press conference.

"How can I step into his shoes? His feet are so big," he said.

"Amitji took this programme to new heights, and now, I have to live up to the     expectations. I am happy that I am coming back to the small screen and would soon be entering your bedrooms!" SRK exclaimed. "But let me clarify that I will not be the host, but the dost of my audience. This programme has given me an opportunity to interact with the audience and I am sure I will be able to make a place for myself in your hearts."

When asked who the next King Of Bollywood would be SRK smiled and said: You find a new king when the old one abdicates. At the moment, you have a king,"

He also asked his son's opinion before signing on the dotted line :
"Yes, I told him that Sameer uncle (Nair, CEO, Star Entertainment, India) wanted me to take up the job of anchor of KBC. He told me promptly that I should do it only if Crorepati Uncle refuses. When I told him that Amitji has already refused, he was sad. I am confident he will forget it soon once the prgramme is on air."

In the end SRK expressed his desire to put Big B on the Hot-Seat and said that he would go on his knees to Amitji and drive him back to the studio in a Santro -- the car which he endorses -- if the Big B agreed.