Sunil Thakkar of Houston,TX Debuts on Star One’s
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge IV on July 5th 2008
Last Updated: July 04, 2008
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HOUSTON: Sunil Thakkar will be the first NRI contestant featured in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Season IV, with his debut on Saturday, July 5, 2008, 7pm on STAR ONE. The show that canvassed the greatest talent, the show that resurrected laughter on television, the show that instituted the humour genre, the show that gave a new meaning to the concept of laughter… The Great Indian Laughter Challenge is back with a smashing new season that began on June 06 2008.
“While I thought my American-style comedy would not be appreciated by the masses in India, the directors of Star One’s Great Indian Laughter Challenge thought quite the opposite, especially after my debut episode which I shot end of May,” says Thakkar who is still in Mumbai shooting the top 13 Finals. “The direction team really sees me as a unique contestant - only NRI and only Gujarati contender - they have my hopes up that I’ll be around for at least a few more of the finals’ episodes. I have spent the last one month isolated in a flat in Andheri, solely concentrating on the comedy in everyday people’s lives.
Instead of the usual Indian humor of mimicry or one-liners, I try to buildup stories and situations that everyone can relate to. When everyone from the Bhelpuri wala to my fellow contestants was impressed with my rehearsal, I knew I could win the hearts of the masses.”
Thakkar is familiar to NRIs as the face of Masala Cruises, appearing as different characters on Indian Satellite Channel commercials year-round. Thakkar has refined his comedy routines as Entertainment Director and Emcee of Masala Cruises since 1999, as well as Radio Jockey for Masala Radio 1480 AM in Houston for the past 15 years.
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge brought Sunil Thakkar to Mumbai to compete with 49 other contenders for the crown, introduced by past champions Sunil Pal, Ehsaan Quereshi, Irfan –Ali, Dr. Tushar Shah, Kapil Sharma, Chandan Prabhakar and Guarav Sharma. Adding to the action and excitement will be the smashing performances by electrifying Hard Kaur, the evergreen Sudesh Bhonsle and inimitable Rajpal Yadav!
The triumphant show goes on air with a new jury, a new anchor and brand new sets! Style and wit personified… veteran actor Mr. Shatrughan Sinha along with the wizard of wit Mr. Navjot Singh Sidhu will don the judges hat for Season 4 with the sexy Shenaz Treasurywala as the host of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4!
Stay tuned to Star ONE for the TGILC, where Thakkar will share the stage with celebrity hosts Vidya Balan, Malika Sherawat & Akshay Kumar. “Even if I don’t win, the experience and exposure on all major Indian media is phenomenal. I would like to thank STAR ONE, Endemol, and Violet Pictures.”
Thakkar welcomes joke ideas and comments at sunilmasala@gmail.com
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