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Siddhartha Basu

Siddhartha Basu

Siddhartha "Babu" Basu (born 1954), is an Indian actor, director, producer and quiz show host.

Regarded as a pioneer of Indian television quizzing, Basu rose to prominence with the show Quiz Time, and later on with the shows Mastermind India,University Challenge India and Quizzer of the Year.

He has produced and directed a number of Indian television shows including Kaun Banega Crorepati, Dus Ka Dum, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and India's Got Talent.

Basu hosts The Quizzitok Podcast on YouTube and Spotify.