Antakshari - The Great Challenge
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Antakshari - The Great Challenge is an India
n television
singing competition show, which aired on STAR One
. It was directed by veteran director Gajendra Singh and formatted and written by Thought Vendors. Due to its success, the show aired its second season on STAR Plus
channel.
, the man synonymous with Antakshari, hosted this musical extravaganza with none other than Juhi Parmar
, the young and vivacious telly queen.
Presented by Shil Chandi and Amar Patel
Antakshari - The Great Challenge
It has had a successful run on STAR One and is now shifting in its new avtar on STAR Plus. The series is a Kid’s Special entitled Antakshari – The Great Challenge Little Stars.
Here, we see kids from different states representing their respective zones and pairing up to form a team and playing against the other teams to come out the winner. The rounds are built around the songs, each round blending into each other, allowing fun elements at the same time keeping the competitive streak through the game format.
Akshar - meaning letter of the alphabet.
The idea of the game is to start singing the first two lines of a Hindi film song. The game can be played by two or more people and is particularly popular as a group activity during commutes, bus rides etc. The singer has to sing two complete lines and then she/he may stop at the end of those or following lines. The last Hindi letter of the last word sung is then used by the next singer to sing another song, starting with that letter. It started as well liked family game to pass the time.Now, the same game has created quite a stir on the Indian television...
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
singing competition show, which aired on STAR One
STAR One
STAR One is an Indian television channel that primarily broadcasts Hindi entertainment based in Mumbai. Launched on 1 November 2004 with its show, Remix, the channel gained in popularity with television shows such as Remix, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Nach Baliye, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,...
. It was directed by veteran director Gajendra Singh and formatted and written by Thought Vendors. Due to its success, the show aired its second season on STAR Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...
channel.
About The Show
The show was seen in a snazzier avatar with new inclusions to the format and an exciting reality aspect! Annu KapoorAnnu Kapoor
Annu Kapoor is an Indian film actor and television presenter, best remembered for hosting the singing reality show Antakshari.-Career:Annu Kapoor made his debut in the film Mandi directed by Shyam Benegal in 1979. His career has spanned nearly 31 years including a distinctive presence in...
, the man synonymous with Antakshari, hosted this musical extravaganza with none other than Juhi Parmar
Juhi Parmar
Juhi Parmar , daughter of Devendra and Hemlata Parmar, brought up in Jaipur in Rajasthan is a well known TV personality and a versatile anchor, actress, Television Presenter, singer and dancer...
, the young and vivacious telly queen.
Presented by Shil Chandi and Amar Patel
Antakshari - The Great Challenge
It has had a successful run on STAR One and is now shifting in its new avtar on STAR Plus. The series is a Kid’s Special entitled Antakshari – The Great Challenge Little Stars.
Here, we see kids from different states representing their respective zones and pairing up to form a team and playing against the other teams to come out the winner. The rounds are built around the songs, each round blending into each other, allowing fun elements at the same time keeping the competitive streak through the game format.
The GAME
Antakshari is a musical game played in India. The word is derived from two roots: Ant - meaning EndAkshar - meaning letter of the alphabet.
The idea of the game is to start singing the first two lines of a Hindi film song. The game can be played by two or more people and is particularly popular as a group activity during commutes, bus rides etc. The singer has to sing two complete lines and then she/he may stop at the end of those or following lines. The last Hindi letter of the last word sung is then used by the next singer to sing another song, starting with that letter. It started as well liked family game to pass the time.Now, the same game has created quite a stir on the Indian television...
Hosts
- Annu KapoorAnnu KapoorAnnu Kapoor is an Indian film actor and television presenter, best remembered for hosting the singing reality show Antakshari.-Career:Annu Kapoor made his debut in the film Mandi directed by Shyam Benegal in 1979. His career has spanned nearly 31 years including a distinctive presence in...
- "This unit is family to me. I take this opportunity to congratulate Gajendrra and I wish him all the best. I am extremely delighted that he asked me to host the show. I can't wait to get back on the floors..."
- Juhi ParmarJuhi ParmarJuhi Parmar , daughter of Devendra and Hemlata Parmar, brought up in Jaipur in Rajasthan is a well known TV personality and a versatile anchor, actress, Television Presenter, singer and dancer...
- “I enjoy acting, but nothing feels better than being able to interact with a live audience…that too on a grandeur platform like Antakshari, where I get to share the stage with none other than the Annu Kapur."