Antariksh Takkar
Hosted by Antariksh Takkar
A comedy game show where Indian comedians compete in chaotic Bollywood trivia for the title of 'Biggest Bollywood Baadshah/Begum'.
This is a panel game show where two guest comedians face off in a series of rounds testing their knowledge of Hindi cinema. Host Antariksh Takkar acts as a cheerful quizmaster, guiding the contestants through games about movie dialogues, release dates, and song lyrics. The show thrives on the chaotic, laughter-filled atmosphere created by the guests, who are often more focused on comedic banter than on winning the trivia.
“Unlike typical film review podcasts, this show gamifies Bollywood knowledge, using the trivia format as a vehicle for comedic interplay between well-known Indian comedians. The focus is less on who wins and more on the hilarious process of guessing and the ensuing banter.”
Who hosts this show
Antariksh Takkar is an Indian comedian, actor, and award-winning podcaster based in Mumbai. He is the host and producer of 'That Filmy Game Show', a live and online comedy podcast where he pits fellow comedians and creators against each other in a battle of Hindi film knowledge. His work often intersects comedy and pop culture, and he has also co-hosted the pop culture podcast 'Pop Wrap!'.
Credentials & credits
- Comedian
- Award Winning Podcaster
- Comedy Game Show Host
- Producer
- Actor
- Writer
Other ventures
- PopCorn Versation (podcast)
- Pop Wrap! (podcast)
- The Cricheads Podcast (Producer)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- India
- Region
- india
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01That Filmy Game Show ft. @vaibhavsethiacomedian vs @AnirbanDasgupta5
A perfectly chaotic episode where both comedians admit to having very poor Bollywood knowledge, setting a hilarious, low-scoring tone for the competition.
- 02That Filmy Game Show ft. @SumukhiSuresh vs @PrashastiSinghStandup
Notable for the guests' excitement to be paired together and a round where neither the contestants nor the live audience could score a single point.
- 03That Filmy Game Show ft. @GursimranKhamba vs @SahilShahcomedy
Features a deep dive into obscure Bollywood facts and gossip, including the reveal of a major film that grossed only ₹60,000 at the box office.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a game show, not a traditional interview podcast. The host's questions are trivia prompts designed to test knowledge within the game's framework, rather than to elicit personal stories. The format is explicitly about competition and comedy, with all conversation and banter happening in service of the games.
The show is structured as a game show with a host and two competing guests, often recorded in front of a live audience at a comedy club. Antariksh acts as the quizmaster, explaining the rules for distinct, recurring rounds like 'Whose Line Was It Anyway?' and 'Versus-Verses'. He maintains a playful, encouraging tone, often laughing along with the guests' wrong answers and comedic tangents.
Questions Antariksh Takkar keeps coming back to
7 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Antariksh Takkar reaches for it.
personal
3- Q.01
“What was the last Hindi movie you saw?”
This is a standard warm-up question asked at the top of the show to get guests talking about films before the games begin.
- Q.02
“What's your all-time favorite Bollywood film?”
An opening icebreaker used to understand the guest's personal taste and background in Hindi cinema.
- Q.03
“What are your odds of winning today?”
A pre-game question designed to establish a friendly, competitive rivalry between the two guests.
trivia
4- Q.01
“Who said [dialogue] and in which film?”
The core question of the 'Whose Line Was It Anyway?' segment, testing knowledge of famous and obscure movie lines.
- Q.02
“What is the correct release order of these films by [actor]?”
The central challenge in the 'Please Release These Correctlies' game, which tests deep knowledge of an actor's filmography.
- Q.03
“Can you guess the song from its second verse?”
This is the premise for the 'Versus-Verses' game round, designed to challenge even die-hard fans on their music knowledge.
- Q.04
“How many [actors, directors, etc.] with the initials [e.g., AK] can you name?”
A rapid-fire list-building challenge used as a warm-up or a full game segment to test breadth of knowledge.
Signature segments
- · That Filmy Game Show
- · The 'Biggest Bollywood Baadshah/Begum' title
- · Game: Whose Line Was It Anyway?
- · Game: Please Release These Correctlies
- · Game: Versus-Verses
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show exclusively books popular Indian comedians and content creators, typically two at a time. Guests often have an established rapport and are celebrated for their willingness to poke fun at their own (often limited) Bollywood knowledge.
- Vaibhav Sethiaon That Filmy Game Show ft. @vaibhavsethiacomedian vs @AnirbanDasgupta5
- Anirban Dasguptaon That Filmy Game Show ft. @vaibhavsethiacomedian vs @AnirbanDasgupta5
- Sumukhi Sureshon That Filmy Game Show ft. @SumukhiSuresh vs @PrashastiSinghStandup
- Prashasti Singhon That Filmy Game Show ft. @SumukhiSuresh vs @PrashastiSinghStandup
- Gursimran Khambaon That Filmy Game Show ft. @GursimranKhamba vs @SahilShahcomedy
- Sahil Shahon That Filmy Game Show ft. @GursimranKhamba vs @SahilShahcomedy
- Abish Mathewon That Filmy Game Show ft. @sonofabish vs @TarangHardikar
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Estimated: The audience likely consists of young, urban Indians interested in comedy, Bollywood films, and pop culture. Sponsors in entertainment, streaming services, or lifestyle brands targeting this demographic would be a natural fit.
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People also ask
- What is the show's format?
- It's a comedy game show where two guests, usually comedians, compete in various trivia games based on Bollywood films and music.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, it is a game show. The format is built around trivia questions and comedic banter, not in-depth interviews.
- Who is the host?
- The show is hosted, produced, and written by comedian Antariksh Takkar.
- Where can I watch or listen to the show?
- Full video episodes are available on the Antariksh Takkar YouTube channel, with audio versions on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and JioSaavn.
- Is the show still running?
- Yes, based on the recent episode release dates, the show is actively producing new content.
- What does the winner get?
- The winner earns the coveted, non-material title of 'Biggest Bollywood Baadshah' (for men) or 'Biggest Bollywood Begum' (for women).
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Antariksh Takkar's YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]That Filmy Game Show on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [03]That Filmy Game Show on JioSaavnjiosaavn.com
- [04]Antariksh Takkar Profile on DeadAntdeadant.co
- [05]4 Podcasts That Every Bollywood Fan Must Listen Tooutlookindia.com
- [06]Antariksh Takkar Actor Profiletalentrack.in
- [07]HT Media Podmasters Award Winnershtmedia.in
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