Jisme hai masti ki maha-khujli
Cyrus aur Saajid banayenge use…
Champion Chaalbaaz No.1

Every Saturday at 10 p.m. only on Sony Entertainment Television

We have some of the biggest pranksters from across the country-people who can get away with playing the most audacious pranks on anybody… be it a celebrity, a politician or the common man on the street. Cyrus Broacha and Saajid Khan will have some competition now. Will they prove to be the bigger pranksters or will they meet their match? Tune in to find out as we hunt for India's Champion Chaalbaaz No 1.

Having made the nation laugh with its successful season of Comedy Circus, Sony Entertainment Television launches a fun-filled show, Champion Chaalbaaz No 1, starting Saturday, December 22, at 10 p.m.

Champion Chaalbaaz No 1 is a reality-based comedy show that brings together 33 contestants who possess that masti ki maha khujli and put their mischievous best foot forward in pulling off some of the most audacious pranks ever. Theses contestants will be judged by a live studio audience and, of course, Cyrus and Saajid, who will judge and critique them on their skill and finally crown India's biggest Champion Chaalbaaz No. 1.

Each episode will showcase three pranksters who will pull off an individual prank. Then they will get together to pull off a combined prank. Every episode will also feature a celebrity prank. While the pranks may seem mean, it's all in good humour and without malice, making for a great laugh.

Champion Chaalbaaz No 1 is the Indian version of the international format Prankstar from Endemol India. This format show is simultaneously launched for the first time in India and the US. SET is proud to continue its partnership with Endemol in providing break-through formats like this, having successfully launched shows like Bigg Boss and Fear Factor in the past.

SET, through its unique marketing and promotional efforts with its partners RED FM and IBN 7, promises to take this popular show across the nation.

Join the search for India's Champion Chaalbaaz No. 1. Starting December 22, every Saturday at 10 p.m. Only on Sony Entertainment Television

About Sony Entertainment Television

Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) backs Sony Entertainment Television (SET) India, one of India's leading general entertainment television channels. Its channels include Sony Entertainment Television, MAX, SAB, AXN, PIX and ANIMAX. Launched in October 1995, Sony Entertainment Television is a Hindi General Entertainment Channel, focused at providing quality and innovative entertainment to viewers across India.

Over the years, the channel has created significant marquee properties through an impressive line up of programs ranging from the light hearted to the supernatural, exploring various genres complimented by an explosive mix of glamorous events and Bollywood blockbusters. Known for its innovative concepts and exciting formats, Sony Entertainment Television has been providing strong platforms for over 700 brands to reach over 45 million households in India. In addition, Sony Entertainment Television is also available in US, UK, Africa, Middle East, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Malaysia, Indonesia, Fiji Islands and Seychelles.

Sony Entertainment Television is a part the network of channels distributed by TheOneAlliance-a joint venture between SET India Pvt. Ltd. and Discovery Communications India. Other channels in TheOneAlliance network include MAX, Discovery, Discovery Travel & Living, PIX, MTV, Animal Planet, AXN, ANIMAX, NDTV 24X7, NDTV India, NDTV Profit, NICK and Ten Sports.

For further information on Sony Entertainment Television, please log onto http://www.setindia.com