Antakshari (TV series)
1993 Indian TV series or programme
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Antakshari, also known as Zee Antakshari, was an Indian weekly musical game show that aired on Zee TV from 1993 to 2007. It was created by Gajendra Singh. It was host by Annu Kapoor from 1994 to 2005 with various co-hosts. It was well received.
| Antakshari | |
|---|---|
The "Titan Antakshari" logo featuring Sameer, Sanchita and Diwakar. | |
| Created by | Gajendra Singh |
| Directed by | Gajendra Singh |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "Ye Hai Antakshari" |
| Country of origin | India |
| Production | |
| Editor | Gajendra Singh |
| Running time | approx. 52 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Zee TV |
| Release | September 10, 1993 – July 6, 2007 |
Production
The musical game show was created by Gajendra Singh. Annu Kapoor host the show from 1994 to 2005, along with co-hosts such as Rajeshwari Sachdev (1994-2001), Pallavi Joshi (2001-2005), Durga Jasraj, Renuka Shahane and Shefali Chhaya, among others.[1] Later it was host by Himani Kapoor and Sunil Pal in 2007.[2] Karan Oberoi (singer) replaced Pal.[3]
It was filmed in locations such as Dubai, London and New York.[1]
Setup
The show is based on traditional parlor game Antakshari. Each episode featured three teams; Deewane, Parwane and Mastane; with two contestants in each.[4] It featured old and new Hindi film songs. It had rounds such as Prelude, Dhun and Remix, etc.[1] It was one of the earliest shows to feature celebrity special episodes.[1]
Title sponsors
- Close-Up Toothpaste (1993-1994, 1996-2002)
- Fair-Deal Furniture (1995)
- Sansui Electric (2003-2005)
- Titan Watches (2006-2007)
Other media
The show was also adapted as a radio show BIG Antakshari on 92.7 BIG FM and was hosted by Annu Kapoor.[5][6]
Reception
Crew
Gajendra Singh
Ashwini Karandikar
Santosh Shendye
Aanchal Bhatnagar
Raj Vishwakarma
Nandu Mhadolkar
Gyan Sahay
Maruti Shinde
Ashwyn Balsaver
Rajan Dange
Anand Sharma
Guru Patil
