Khullja Sim Sim

For the fictional magical phrase, see Open Sesame (phrase).
Khullja Sim Sim

Intertitle of "Khullja Sim Sim".
Genre Game show
Presented by Aman Verma (Season 1 & 3)
Hussain Kuwajerwala (Season 2)
Original language(s) Hindi
No. of seasons 3
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time Approx. 49 minutes
Production company(s) Optimystix Entertainment (Seasons 1)
BAG Films (Season 2)
BIG Productions (Season 3)
Broadcast
Original channel STAR Plus (Season 1 & 2)
BIG Magic (Season 3)
Picture format 480i & 1080i (SDTV)
Original run July 27, 2001 – June 7, 2013

Khullja Sim Sim is an Indian television game show which originally aired on STAR Plus for the first two seasons, premièred on July 27, 2001.[1] The first season was hosted by popular film actor and presenter Aman Verma and the second season by Hussain Kuwajerwala.[2] The third season of the series premièred on BIG Magic on September 17, 2012, also hosted by Aman Verma, produced by BIG Productions of Reliance Entertainment.[3][4]

Concept

Khullja Sim Sim is a unique game show concept that tugs at your inherent desire to trade and win. It is an Indian adaptation of the hit U.S. game show Let's Make a Deal, which aired from 1963–77, 1980–81, 1984–86, 1990–91, 2003, and currently since 2009. It was one of the largest ever shows produced in the country, with sets that have set the standard for game shows. More than 18000 kg of stainless steel was used in the construction of the set, in addition to 2000 sq. ft. of acrylic, 2000 sq. ft. of vinyl, 2500 bulbs, 200 tube lights, and kilometers of cabling. It's no wonder that it became the top weekly game show ever since its first episode, with a loyal audience that returns every week to be charmed by the host, the games, and the fact that they never know what's coming next! Khullja Sim Sim aired on the premiere TV channel in the country, STAR Plus (part of the News Corp empire). The show went on air in July 2001, and was on for over 2 years and 105 episodes. By the time it went off air, over 1500 participants have appeared on the show and prizes worth over Rs. 2 Crores (20 Million) distributed. Khullja Sim Sim has also garnered a mention in the Limca Book of Records, 2003.[5]

References

  1. "Khullja Sim Sim on STAR Plus". The Tribune - Spectrum. July 22, 2011.
  2. "Now Hussain to say 'Khullja Sim Sim' on Star Plus". Hetal Adesara - Indiantelevision.com. September 7, 2004.
  3. "Aman Verma back with season 3 of Khullja Sim Sim". Richa Shukla with The Times of India. July 12, 2012.
  4. "BIG Magic brings back Khullja Sim Sim". Indiantelevision.com. April 11, 2012.
  5. "Khullja Sim Sim at Optimystix webpage".

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