Comicstaan - it is the newest kind of talent hunt! Produced by Only Much Louder (OML), the Amazon Prime original is going to be hosted by India’s ace comedians Abish Mathew and Sumukhi Suresh.
The trailer launch of Comicstaan featured the hosts who also explained the show in their unique funky style. The show is all about discovering India’s next big comedic talent and competition.
Bringing together seven of India’s best comedians – Tanmay Bhat, Kenny Sebastian, Sapan Verma, Naveen Richard, Kaneez Surkha, Kanan Gill and Biswa Kalyan Rath, this show is to watch out for as the judges are here to mentor their own future competition.
Here’s What the Producers of ‘Comicstaan’ Had to Say
“ ‘Comicstaan’ is the exciting next step in our long and fruitful relationship with Amazon. It ties all the best parts of Indian stand-up together into something fresh. Getting the country’s top comedians to nurture and mentor new talent is an idea that excited us, and it’s been extremely rewarding to see it all come together”.Ajay Nair, COO, Only Much Louder
“Comedy is already one of the most watched genres on Amazon Prime Video and customers, across age groups and geographies want to see more. ‘Comicstaan’ will take customers on a hilarious journey alongside some of today’s most recognisable comedians, to search for India’s next big comedian. Unique, fresh and packed with jokes, the series will make you crack up. The future looks funny indeed!”Vijay Subramanian, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video India
Comicstaan is a nine-episode series where ten contestants from across the country will compete for the winning title. They will be mentored by comedian judges who are experts in their respective genres of comedy. Comicstaan’s first four episodes will be available online from 13 July, followed by new episodes weekly on Amazon Prime Video.
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