The Great Indian Laughter Challenge finds its host in Ishita Sarkar

The Great Indian Laughter Challenge finds its host in Ishita Sarkar!

The Great Indian Laughter Challenge finds its host in Ishita Sarkar! She was the finalist of Femina Miss India 2009

The Great Indian Laughter Challenge finds its host in Ishita Sarkar! She was the finalist of Femina Miss India 2009

Finally the hunt has settled down, as the anchor for the biggest comedy show on television The Great Indian Laughter Challenge got finalized. 

The most awaited sitcom series of laughter is ready to tickle down the funny bones but this time the frame of presentation is slightly changed, the pilot of the show would be Life OK and on seats of judges there would be three well known face from glamour industry, Singer Mika Singh, comedy actor Chunky Pandey and Shekhar Suman, who was also in the judgment panel last season.

The show is all set to wave its flag high, and latest we learned is that Ishita Sarkar, who was one among the finalists of the Femina Miss India 2009, has been finalized to host the show.

Buzz also states that several names were being considered to host the show, including the pretty and delicate Kritika Kamra. Earlier, host Parizaad Kolah Marshall became very popular for her stint on the show. But she was later replaced by Shonali Nagrani. Now it looks like the makers are favoring formal beauties as all of the three hosts are from same beauty fields.

This is surely the piece of cake for you Ishita.

Movers and Shakers on SAB TV is all set to go off air on 22 June

Movers and Shakers on SAB TV is all set to go off air on 22 June
Shekhar Suman’s charming and subtle histrionics show Movers and Shakers has not managed to impress viewers till date and rather than galloping it was left limping in the race of TRPs. This SAB TV’S sitcom has packed its bag and will last air on 22 June 2012.

Already this show has been shifted to the 7 pm slot from Monday (18 June) night. This standup comedy series had first been shunted from 10.30 to 11pm and the original producer Runway Productions was also replaced by Optimystix Entertainment.

Producer Vipul Shah from Optimystix confirmed the “off air” development” stating, “We are taking a seasonal break and might return by the year end with season 2.”

When asked to comment on the lower ratings, he said, “Channel was quite happy with the average 0.6-0.7 TVR and we even touched 1 at times. Furthermore, on the face humor, satire and personal jokes were not part of regular SAB family comic fare so they were happy with these above numbers at the late night slot and hence mostly the show will also return with the same title sponsor. This also reflects that the market is also happy with the response.”

Well, every good has come to its end, so good luck to the team for the next season.

Movers and Shakers goes Masala Markey on sab tv

  Movers and Shakers goes Masala Markey on sab tv
A lot of hype was created in the media as seasoned film and TV actor Shekhar Suman came back with his cult show, Movers and Shakers on SAB TV helmed by Sailesh Dave’s Runway Productions.

But to the disappointment of all, the show couldn’t bag the desired numbers as it was expected. And if you think that this must have brought Shekhar’s morale down then you are totally wrong. Though he is a bit distressed but the makers are looking ahead to bring in some changes in the concept to top the number chart!

Sources say that the production house has undergone a change of hands and Optimystix has replaced Runway Productions. It is notable that Optimystix is doing strong with two of its shows Saas Bina Sasural and Comedy Circus, both aired on Sony TV. Buzz has it that this decision followed a meeting held with producer Vipul Shah of Optimystix and the channel officials.

And it’s not just a new production house for the show but it has got a new name too. From now on it will be called Movers and Shakers… Masala Markey. Producer Vipul Shah said, “As of now Movers and Shakers is our show. We have planned something big with the series and accordingly we have also changed the title of it.”

He further added, “The basic format will remain the same but we have planned to make it spicier, funnier and it will have something which will connect to the masses.”

So from next week onwards don’t get surprised if Shekhar says, ‘Welcome to Movers and Shakers…Masala Markey’

Chandramukhi Chautala with Shekhar in Movers and Shakers

Chandramukhi Chautala with Shekhar in Movers and Shakers
There is no doubt over the mesmerizing screen presence that the sexy inspector, Chandramukhi Chautala aka Kavita Kaushik has. And it just doubles when she joins the very talented Shekhar Suman on SAB TV’s Movers and Shakers 2.

Yes, you have heard it all correct. This Thursday, that’s April 19, 2012, you’ll see Kavita on the sets of Movers and Shakers. Talking of her stint in the show, a source said, “Shekhar was in for a shock when he was sharing entertaining jokes on cops and firebrand police officer Chandramukhi Chautala heard him and the noise coming from the sets. As per duty call, she decided to take him into custody”.

She will even be seen boasting that she had once arrested Saif Ali Khan was also partying till wee hours and when the cops questioned him Saif told them to relax and enjoy the feel of the party. Reacting to her antics, Shekhar said, “Mujhe vardi se darr lagta hai,” and requested Kavita, “agar aap Chandramukhi ki jagah Madhubala banegi toh main aapse baat kaar sakta hun.”

Kavita Kaushik revealed her true side and even spoke in a Haryanvi accent in a western outfit. Her impulsiveness left Shekhar impressed as audiences gasped for more. On the other hand, Shekhar too in his true style bowled some googlies when he threw an impromptu quiz about cops.

All in all, her presence in the show was a treat to be watched. So don’t forget to catch Miss Chautala this Thursday.

Movers and Shakers. on sabtv

“MOVERS AND SHAKERS”
After almost a decade, Shekhar Suman is returning to the TV screen with the new season of his popular show Movers and Shakers. Now, the SAB TV has officially announced that the show is being premiered on March 12 and it takes 10.30 pm slot on every Monday to Friday.

Talking about Movers and Shakers, Shekhar Suman said, “I’m extremely excited to be back with Movers and Shakers. It’s a cult show and a great platform to reconnect with the people as well as be the common man’s voice. The show this time will be incisive, irreverent, endearing and entertaining all at the same time!”

Shailesh Dave producer of Movers and Shakers,Anooj Kapoor, EVP and Business Head, Sab TV, Shekhar Suman and NP Singh COO, Multi Screen Media

SAB TV has announced the return of Shekhar Suman on small screen with “MOVERS AND SHAKERS” which will be telecast on Monday to Friday at 10.30pm beginning March 12, 2012. The show marks the comeback of Shekhar in a new avatar. Shekhar Suman will have his trademark wit in store but, will also bring on board the experiences gathered over last 10 years to tickle audiences funny bone in this fresh season of Movers & Shakers.

Anooj Kapoor, EVP and Business Head SAB, speaking about the venture said, “Shekhar is an icon as far as the television industry is concerned. He has essayed many diverse roles and has a huge fan following. Movers and Shakers is making a comeback after a decade but people have still not forgotten it primarily due to Shekhar’s trademark style and wit. The second season is going to be a new challenge for Shekhar because the audience he is speaking to this time is the entire family. However, given his versatility we are sure that he will be able to carry it off successfully.”

Movers and Shakers, this season, will retain the basic elements of topicality, freshness, variety and unpredictability but, the differentiator will be a more mature Shekhar Suman. He will offer his incisive comments on all things concerning us, ‘the common people’ based on the collective wisdom gained from his journey through the rough and tumble of the country’s issues.

The show is being produced by Sailesh Dave from Runaway productions.

Shekhar Suman, speaking about Movers and Shakers said, “I’m extremely excited to be back with Movers and Shakers. It’s a cult show and a great platform to reconnect with the people as well as be the common man’s voice. The show this time will be incisive, irreverent, endearing and entertaining all at the same time!”