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Shekhar Suman calls his debut National Awards appearance with Jaya Bachchan a "huge disaster"
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:38 AM
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Veteran TV personality Shekhar Suman recalled his first National Awards ceremony, sharing that the event with Jaya Bachchan turned out to be a disastrous experience for him.
Shekhar Suman, known for his long career in television and comedy, recently opened up about his inaugural appearance at the National Awards ceremony. He said the evening, which featured veteran actress Jaya Bachchan as a co-host, turned out to be far from the glamour he expected.
According to Suman, technical glitches, a chaotic stage setup and a lack of coordination among the production team made the show feel like a "huge disaster". He recounted moments when cues were missed and the audience’s reaction was muted, leaving him and Bachchan to improvise on the spot.
Suman’s candid reflection comes as the National Awards continue to draw attention for both their artistic recognition and occasional behind‑the‑scenes hiccups. While he praised Bachchan’s professionalism, he emphasized that the overall experience left a lasting impression of how live events can go awry despite star power.
The actor’s comments were published in The Indian Express, adding another personal anecdote to the archive of stories surrounding India’s premier film and television honors.
According to Suman, technical glitches, a chaotic stage setup and a lack of coordination among the production team made the show feel like a "huge disaster". He recounted moments when cues were missed and the audience’s reaction was muted, leaving him and Bachchan to improvise on the spot.
Suman’s candid reflection comes as the National Awards continue to draw attention for both their artistic recognition and occasional behind‑the‑scenes hiccups. While he praised Bachchan’s professionalism, he emphasized that the overall experience left a lasting impression of how live events can go awry despite star power.
The actor’s comments were published in The Indian Express, adding another personal anecdote to the archive of stories surrounding India’s premier film and television honors.