| Antakshari | |
|---|---|
| File:Titan Antakshari.jpg The "Titan Antakshari" logo featuring Sameer, Sanchita and Diwakar. | |
| Created by | Gajendra Singh |
| Directed by | Gajendra Singh |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | India |
| Production | |
| Editor | Gajendra Singh |
| Running time | approx. 52 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Zee TV |
| Original release | September 10, 1993 – July 6, 2007 |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
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.
Production[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Close-Up Toothpaste (1993-1994, 1996-2002)
- Fair-Deal Furniture (1995)
- Sansui Electric (2003-2005)
- Titan Watches (2006-2007)
Other media[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The show was hit.[7] Annu Kapoor sang more than 4,000 songs during the show. He became a household name in India.[1][7][8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Awaasthi, Kavita (2 September 2016). "Antakshari: Annu Kapoor, Pallavi Joshi share memories of iconic musical show". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Zee TV Titan Antakshri in a new avatar from 5 January". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Zee's Antakshari in trouble, Sunil Pal walks out!". santabanta.com. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Apart from KBC, 5 iconic game shows we loved to watch". India Today. 10 November 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ afaqs. "BIG FM announces the return of BIG Antakshari with Annu Kapoor". www.afaqs.com. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ IANS (24 July 2023). "Annu Kapoor Feels 'Antakshari' Isn't An Ordinary Game, Says "It Was A Form Of Art & Expression"". Koimoi. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "90s के इस सीरियल ने कर डाला था दूरदर्शन के कई शोज को पीछे, टीवी पर आने का हर कोई करता था इंतजार". NDTV India (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ Web, Statesman (23 October 2024). "Annu Kapoor reflects on how 'Antakshari' changed his life". The Statesman. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Antakshari on IMDb
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