Mumbai: ETV Marathi has roped in Sachin Khedekar to host the Marathi version of ?Kaun Banega Crorepati?, ?Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati?.

Standing for the power of knowledge, the show will give every Marathi speaking person a chance to redefine his destiny with the prize of Rs 10 million.global knowledge"."

Produced by Big Synergy, ?Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati? is slated to go on air in May.

ETV Marathi non-fiction programming head Amit Phalke said, "KBC as a format is very strong; it has the right mix of emotions, knowledge and entertainment, but I believe what makes the show successful is when you find the right host. We at ETV Marathi believe that Sachin Khedekar is the perfect choice for the show. He is a great actor, his personality is both intense and versatile and he has the right balance of being a star but still being approachable by the common man. He connects with both the masses and the classes and he has every quality we were looking for in the host."

Khedekar said, "As a host of the show, I will try to encourage people to stay close to their roots and culture irrespective of where they live and work. With this show, I want to offer my fellow maharashtrians a chance to win 10 million on the strength of their local and global knowledge".