Comedy Circus returns on Sony with entertainment ka original dose

Sony Entertainment Television (SET) is all set to redefine weekends with a power packed line-up of music and comedy starting 15th September. After the musical extravaganza of Indian Idol, SET will showcase Comedy Circus and this time around the audience will witness a refreshing, revamped and a lot more entertaining season of the show. Comedy Circus, a show that started in 2007, not only made India laugh, but also proved to be the platform where excellent comedians originate from. This season with the comic trios going all out to prove their might when it comes to making people laugh, one can only expect fun and laughter unlimited.

Gear up for rib tickling weekends in an amalgamation of madness and drama with four trios – a combination of comedians and celebrated artists from the television industry, competing against each other in a bid to earn maximum laughs ringing in maximum moolah!

These trios will be performing different genres of comedy - stand up, sketches, skits, mimes etc to woo the judges and the audience alike, and their choice of themes will be something to watch out for! However, this season will see brand-new parameters for scoring the acts which will be linked to the monies that the trios can earn.  The scoring parameters this time around are – Mand Mand Hasi (A gentle smile); Haa Haa Kaar Hasi (A big laugh) and Phefda Faad Hasi (Rolling over with laughter). The zordaar laughter from the judges and audience will set the cash register ringing for the contesting trios and will help them secure a top spot on the leader board week on week.

Known for her inimitable style of laughter across the length and breadth of the country, Archana Puran Singh takes her rightful place on the judging panel alongside Sohail Khan.

Archana Puran Singh, said, “People identify me with my laughter all thanks to Comedy Circus! It feels great to be back with the show that helps people forget the daily drudgery of life and lets them sit back, relax and laugh with all their heart and soul. I wish all the luck to the contestants on the show this season, and all I can say to them is, let’s see who can make me laugh the loudest!”

Sohail Khan said, “Comedy Circus redefined the comedy genre with not just exceptional talent but good content as well. This season I am looking forward to the unusual mix of contestants and the acts that have been conceptualized. Between myself and Archana, I am the tougher one to crack when it comes to laughter… let’s see who ends up getting a Phefa Faad Hasi from me!”

Ashish Golwalkar, Senior Creative Director - Programming, SET, said, “Comedy Circus has been one of our most celebrated properties and we are confident it will further strengthen our weekend proposition. While comedy always resonates well with the audience, there is a dearth of such content currently on television, and Comedy Circus will bridge this gap. Vipul along with the team of Optimystix has come up with interesting elements this season making this show something to watch out for.”

 Tune in to Comedy Circus starting 15th September, every Sat-Sun right after Indian Idol only on Sony Entertainment Television.