Tag: Navjot Singh Sidhu

  • Times Now ropes in Sidhu for IPL 3

    Times Now ropes in Sidhu for IPL 3

    MUMBAI: English news channel Times Now has roped in Navjot Singh Sidhu for the third season of its IPL (Indian Premier League) special, Summer Slam 3.

    The show will air everyday at 7.30 am, 3.30 pm, 7.30 pm and post match.

    With former Indian cricketer and commentator Sidhu, who is known for his repartee ‘Sidhuism’ and unique style of commentary, the channel will catch all the excitement and buzz from the IPL matches with continuous coverage over the 45 days beginning today.

    Says Sidhu, “Passion marries pedigree. Sidhu is like coriander to curry, adds flavour and spices up your cricket. It’s a battle of first amongst equals and may the best team win.”

    Sidhu will analyse the matches and performances in his original style along with live updates every hour on the latest happenings on the field. Times Now will have 15 on-field reporters and cricket expert, Dr Boria Mazumdar, covering the event.

  • Navjot Singh Sidhu and Shakti Kapoor in a battle of humor on ‘The Laughter Champions Mahayudh’

    MUMBAI: From random puns, one-liners, funny gags to spoofs on saas-bahus and stand-up cts spiced with an urban topical flavor… Star One presents a spanking new 6 episode series – The Laughter Champions Mahayudh.

    With the wittiest and the most hilarious stand up comedians on the small screen competing with each other in a battle of humor, the show promises to cure weeknight blues with experimental laughter therapy.

    The battle would rage between two teams headed by none other than the Wizard of wit – Navjot Singh Sidhu and Bollywood’s charismatic villain Shakti Kapoor. Watch them as they take over and bring a fresh dose of laughter starting this Friday, January 19 2006 at 9:00 pm.

    Followed by the groundbreaking success of The Great Indian Laughter Champions and Challenge ‘Dwitiya’, the Mahayudh will bring together the best talents from both Season 2 to take millions of Indians to towering heights of frenzy and sheer delight! There will be 12 participants divided into Sidhu and Shakti’s team. The participants would be eliminated every round based on points given by the studio audience.