Laughter Challenge now returns after a break...
Second season of the show to be launched with a bang
Do you want to be the next Sunil Pal? The auditions have begun
Sapana Patil
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge was definitely one of the high points of Indian television in 2005. This year, there is more in store to look out for as the channel is launching its search for the new Hasi Ka Badshah.
The contest that made people fall off their chairs, roaring with laughter, is inviting people who think that they have it in them to have people in splits and take away the title.
The search for the badshah begins tomorrow (January 4, see box). 60 contestants among all the participants will be short listed, who will then compete for the title. They will have to go through a series of rounds, which will be shot and telecast in a series of 18 episodes.
Ajay Vidyasagar, senior vice president, marketing and communication for Star says, "Essentially, the format will remain the same because comedy is the charm of the show and we don't want to change that. But we will introduce new elements on the show, like special segments that will trigger and sharpen the humour."
He also adds, "It is a little early to share the details because then there will be copy-cat shows in the market. But we may have something called the laugh-o-meter that will try and evaluate humour.We had the best portfolio of contestants last time. We were very happy to have contestants from all walks of life participating in the show. Our show aims at showcasing the best of talent. Let's see how the current batch of contestants will be."
The show will be hosted by Shekhar Suman and Navjot Singh Sidhu who will be assisted by Parizaad Kolah. This show is slated to go on air in February 2006.
WANNA BECOME HASI KA BADSHAH?
Call for entries between January 4 and January 17, 2006
• Register for an audition at Reliance Web World and send your performance clip
• Log on to www.indya.com and upload your clip
• Send your performance clip on a VCD / DVD/ VHS to STAR India Pvt. Ltd, PO Box No 37454, Mumbai 400 059
• Exclusively for Hutch users — MMS your performance video clip to 123
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