"I can't really define my role in 'Bingo'. I'm not really a host I am more of a entertainment element. You will see me interacting with the host and with the audience. I have been termed as Bingo Buddy by Abhishek Bachchan, " Ali told on phone from Mumbai.
"Bachchans are the first family of Indian cinema. I have been fortunate to work with Amitabh ji, Ashwarya and now Abhishek too. It gives me a high to be associated with them."
Ali says Abhishek never throws any tantrums on the sets.
"Abhishek is a gem of a person, very down to earth. I did not have any attitude problems working with him. I feel comfortable working as he gives me freedom to share the stage. Not many actors are willing to do that, " he said.
Commenting on the format of the show, Ali said: "Every individual's life has become stressful. Even while asleep we are stressed. The concept of the show is very relaxing and entertaining.
We have tried to make it a task for everybody who wants to play. May that be the contestants, the studio audience or the audience sitting at home. Everybody can be a part of the show and they don't have to take much pain. It is total paisa vasool show."
The actor, who became a known name by working in soaps like "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii", feels reality shows give more space and freedom to an actor to experiment.
"After 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii' I tried to explore my dimensions. I gained popularity from fiction shows, but I have realised reality shows give a lot of freedom. We don't have to be calculating and it is more fun. Winning 'Comedy Circus' acted as a benchmark to showcase the funny side of my personality, " he said.
Ali is currently doing "National Bingo Night", SAB TV's comedy show "FIR" and Farah Khan's movie "Tees Maar Khan".