Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Annu Kapoor celebrates 33 years of iconic show 'Antakshari'
Annu Kapoor is an actor in India who used to host a television show called 'Antakshari.'
Antakshari was a musical game show where people competed by singing songs.
It was one of the most popular shows on Indian television.
The show was on Zee TV from 1993 to 2007.
Recently, Annu Kapoor celebrated 33 years of the show.
He shared a happy video on Instagram with a bouquet and a cake.
He thanked all the viewers, participants, musicians, and the team who made the show possible.
He said that what started as a television show became part of countless Indian homes and hearts.
Many other hosts joined him during the show's run.
The show was also filmed in Dubai, London, and New York.
Veteran actor Annu Kapoor celebrated 33 years of the iconic musical game show 'Antakshari.'
He shared a heartfelt Instagram note and video of himself holding a bouquet beside a cake, thanking viewers, participants, musicians, and the team.
'Antakshari,' also known as Zee Antakshari, aired weekly on Zee TV from 1993 to 2007 and was created by filmmaker Gajendra Singh.
Annu Kapoor hosted the show from 1994 to 2005, joined by co-hosts including Rajeshwari Sachdev, Pallavi Joshi, Durga Jasraj, Renuka Shahane, and Shefali Chhaya.
Later hosts included Himani Kapoor, Sunil Pal, and Karan Oberoi; the show was filmed in Dubai, London, and New York, and Kapoor reportedly sang over 4,000 songs during its run.
- Who
- Annu Kapoor, veteran Indian actor and longtime host of 'Antakshari.'
- What
- Celebrated 33 years of the popular musical game show 'Antakshari' with a heartfelt Instagram post and video.
- When
- At the time of the show's 33rd anniversary; the show originally aired from 1993 to 2007.
- Where
- Mumbai, India; the celebration was shared via Instagram.
- Why
- To express gratitude to viewers, participants, musicians, and team members who helped make the show a timeless favourite.
- Show
- Antakshari (Zee Antakshari)
- Format
- Musical game show
- Channel
- Zee TV
- Original run
- 1993–2007
- Creator
- Gajendra Singh
- Host
- Annu Kapoor (1994–2005)
- Co-hosts
- Rajeshwari Sachdev, Pallavi Joshi, Durga Jasraj, Renuka Shahane, Shefali Chhaya
- International filming locations
- Dubai, London, New York
