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A fresh debate around who should host film awards shows has picked up momentum online, with television host and actor Mini Mathur weighing in on the conversation.<\/p>\n
The discussion began after a content creator, known by the Instagram handle \u2018Its Janani\u2019, shared a clip from the Screen Awards 2026<\/a> featuring Alia Bhatt<\/a> on hosting duties. In her post, Janani argued that Bollywood often assigns hosting roles to actors, despite it being a specialised skill set.<\/p>\n \u201cBollywood awards shows keep putting actors in host seats and wondering why it feels awkward. Being charming on screen and being able to command a live stage are two completely different skills,\u201d she wrote. The creator further pointed out that in the West, hosting is typically handled by professionals trained in improvisation, timing and audience engagement.<\/p>\n She clarified that her point was not directed at any individual. \u201cThis isn\u2019t about Alia. It\u2019s about an industry that confuses fame with versatility, and sets people up to fail,\u201d the post added.<\/p>\n Mini Mathur responded to the video, echoing the sentiment. \u201cThank you. Someone finally said it,\u201d she commented, signalling her agreement with the larger argument about the craft of hosting.<\/p>\n The exchange quickly drew attention, with several users backing the idea that anchoring live events requires a different skill set than acting. Responding to Mathur\u2019s comment, the original creator wrote, \u201cYesss please show them how it\u2019s done (sic),\u201d while another user praised the host, calling her the \u201cGOAT\u201d.<\/p>\n The conversation has once again spotlighted the distinction between screen presence and stage command\u2014two overlapping but ultimately different abilities. While actors often bring star value to award shows, many believe that live hosting demands a separate kind of expertise, one that seasoned presenters have honed over the years.<\/p>\n As the debate continues, the focus remains on recognising hosting as a craft in its own right\u2014one that goes beyond celebrity and leans heavily on experience, spontaneity and audience connect.<\/p>\n – Ends<\/p>\n