''Antakshari'', also known as ''Zee Antakshari'', was an Indian weekly musical

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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

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. Later it was host by Himani Kapoor and Sunil Pal in 2007. Karan Oberoi replaced Pal. It was filmed in locations such as Dubai, London and New York.

Setup

The show is based on traditional parlor game '' Antakshari.'' Each episode featured three teams; ''Deewane'', ''Parwane'' and ''Mastane;'' with two contestants in each. It featured old and new Hindi film songs. It had rounds such as Prelude, ''Dhun'' and Remix, etc. It was one of the earliest shows to feature celebrity special episodes.

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Other media

The show was also adapted as a radio show BIG Antakshari on 92.7 BIG FM and was hosted by Annu Kapoor.

Reception

The show was hit. Annu Kapoor sang more than 4,000 songs during the show. He became a household name in India.

References

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* Zee TV original programming 1994 Indian television series debuts 1990s singing talent shows 1990s game shows 1990s Indian television series 2000s singing talent shows 2000s game shows 2000s Indian television series 2007 Indian television series endings Indian game shows {{India-tv-prog-stub