''Khullja Sim Sim'' (transl. ''Open Sesame'') is an Indian television game show which originally aired on
STAR Plus
StarPlus is an Indian Hindi language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, ...
for the first two seasons, premiered on 27 July 2001. The first season was hosted by
Aman Verma and the second season by
Hussain Kuwajerwala
Hussain Kuwajerwala is an Indian television actor, host and model. After several modelling campaigns and commercials, Kuwajerwala landed a role in the popular soap opera ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' which was followed by a lead role in ...
. The third season of the series premièred on
BIG Magic on 17 September 2012, also hosted by
Aman Verma, produced by
4 Lions Films.
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
''Let's Make a Deal'' (also known as ''LMAD'') is an American television musical comedy variety-game show that originated in the United States in 1963 and has since been produced in many countries throughout the world. The program was created an ...
,'' 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.
Cast
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Aman Verma as Host
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Hussain Kuwajerwala
Hussain Kuwajerwala is an Indian television actor, host and model. After several modelling campaigns and commercials, Kuwajerwala landed a role in the popular soap opera ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' which was followed by a lead role in ...
as Host
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Sandeep Baswana
Sandeep Baswana is an Indian actor.
Personal life
Baswana is in relationship with actress Ashlesha Sawant since 2004.
Career
Baswana made his television debut with the show '' Kuchh Jhuki Palkain'' and followed up with '' Kkoi Dil Mein Hai''. ...
as Himself
References
External links
Khullja Sim Sim News Article on BestMedia Info
Indian game shows
StarPlus original programming
Big Magic original programming
2001 Indian television series debuts
2013 Indian television series endings
Television series by Optimystix Entertainment
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