''Banana News Network'' or ''BNN'' is a Pakistani TV show that was broadcast on

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on Tuesdays at 11:05pm. It originally starred Murtaza Chaudhry and his team who were formerly part of '' 4 Man Show'' on

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Concept

''BNN'' puts a comical spin on the happenings in Pakistan. It is a fictitious channel in which celebrities are mocked. The show has segments such as Sports Desk, News Room and Central Studio discussion. Celebrities mocked most often include Mirza Iqbal Baig,

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and politicians. The main difference between ''BNN'' and other comedy Pakistani shows is that only four cast members are employed and they dress up as different celebrities on each show.

Cast

* Murtaza Chaudhry as Khalid Butt (Host) * Mustafa Chaudhry as Various celebrities' mimic * Mubeen Gabol as Matkoo and various celebrities' mimic *

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as Bhagat Singh * Shafaat Ali as Various celebrities' mimic * Waheed Khan as Lala and various celebrities' mimic * Asad Khalil * Yasir Ali

Parting

The show was restarted in autumn 2013 without Murtaza Chaudhry, Mustafa Chaudhry and Mohsin Abbas Haider. Haider left the show to join '' Mazaaq Raat'' on Dunya TV.

References

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