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I’m grateful: Ronit Roy on comparison with Big B

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Mumbai: He’s often called the “Amitabh Bachchan of Indian television” and his command over spoken English and Hindi further fuels the comparison. Ronit Roy says he can only be “grateful” and feels a sense of pride when people compare him to a legend such as the Big B.

At a press conference here on Tuesday night, when Ronit gave the audience a glimpse of what’s in store in his stint as the host of reality game show “Deal Or No Deal”, he reminded one mediaperson of Big B’s style of hosting “Kaun Banega Crorepati”.

Is he inspired by it?

“Why? Is it because I talk in Hindi?… Anyway, it is very good (if you were reminded of Mr. Bachchan). I’m grateful that you thought so… Every Indian actor gets inspired by Mr. Bachchan.

“He is the film industry’s pillar, he’s a legend… We are only climbing the first steps of the spot he is at… He has done all kinds of work. When he sits on the stage and recites poetry, it’s magical.

“I am inspired by that magic. So, I feel a sense of pride and feel honoured that you remembered him when you saw me perform,” Ronit said here.

In semi-formals, the “Adaalat” actor looked suave and even did a little jig on the title track of the game show, which will go on air on &TV starting on September 5.

The show will see family members play a game of chance, and try their luck to win Rs.1 crore.

In the international format of the show, 26 models participate to hold briefcases for the player. But in this ‘desi’ version, there will be 26 family members holding the briefcases, while the 27th family member will be the player.

It is this family aspect which makes the show more “real” than any reality show for Ronit.

“There’s so much of togetherness… I think it’s a brilliant idea to have a family as part of the game, and to hinge on the ‘parivaar’ concept of India,” he said.

The hugely popular actor, who has even featured in films like “Udaan” and “Ugly”, chose to do a reality show like “Deal Or No Deal” at this point because “it’s a great show to do”.

“It’s a high energy show and as a human being, I wanted to do something different. I meet new people everyday… And also get to know how much they love me,” said Ronit, who is remembered as Mihir Virani of “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi”.

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Casino Days Reveal Internal Data on Most Popular Smartphones

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International online casino Casino Days has published a report sharing their internal data on what types and brands of devices are used to play on the platform by users from the South Asian region.

Such aggregate data analyses allow the operator to optimise their website for the brands and models of devices people are actually using.

The insights gained through the research also help Casino Days tailor their services based on the better understanding of their clients and their needs.

Desktops and Tablets Lose the Battle vs Mobile

The primary data samples analysed by Casino Days reveal that mobile connections dominate the market in South Asia and are responsible for a whopping 96.6% of gaming sessions, while computers and tablets have negligible shares of 2.9% and 0.5% respectively.

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The authors of the study point out that historically, playing online casino was exclusively done on computers, and attribute thе major shift to mobile that has unfolded over time to the wide spread of cheaper smartphones and mobile data plans in South Asia.

“Some of the reasons behind this massive difference in device type are affordability, technical advantages, as well as cheaper and more obtainable internet plans for mobiles than those for computers,” the researchers comment.

Xiaomi and Vivo Outperform Samsung, Apple Way Down in Rankings

Chinese brands Xiaomi and Vivo were used by 21.9% and 20.79% of Casino Days players from South Asia respectively, and together with the positioned in third place with a 18.1% share South Korean brand Samsung dominate the market among real money gamers in the region.

 

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Cupertino, California-based Apple is way down in seventh with a user share of just 2.29%, overshadowed by Chinese brands Realme (11.43%), OPPO (11.23%), and OnePlus (4.07%).

Huawei is at the very bottom of the chart with a tiny share just below the single percent mark, trailing behind mobile devices by Motorola, Google, and Infinix.

The data on actual phone usage provided by Casino Days, even though limited to the gaming parts of the population of South Asia, paints a different picture from global statistics on smartphone shipments by vendors.

Apple and Samsung have been sharing the worldwide lead for over a decade, while current regional leader Xiaomi secured their third position globally just a couple of years ago.

Striking Android Dominance among South Asian Real Money Gaming Communities

The shifted market share patterns of the world’s top smartphone brands in South Asia observed by the Casino Days research paper reveal a striking dominance of Android devices at the expense of iOS-powered phones.

On the global level, Android enjoys a comfortable lead with a sizable 68.79% share which grows to nearly 79% when we look at the whole continent of Asia. The data on South Asian real money gaming communities suggests that Android’s dominance grows even higher and is north of the 90% mark.

Among the major factors behind these figures, the authors of the study point to the relative affordability of and greater availability of Android devices in the region, especially when manufactured locally in countries like India and Vietnam.

“And, with influencers and tech reviews putting emphasis on Android devices, the choice of mobile phone brand and OS becomes easy; Android has a much wider range of products and caters to the Asian online casino market in ways that Apple can’t due to technical limitations,” the researchers add.

The far better integration achieved by Google Pay compared to its counterpart Apple Pay has also played a crucial role in shaping the existing smartphone market trends.

 

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