Recalling his experience in an MLM Scheme, Shekhar Suman shared, “I will tell you why, because I nearly became a part of this scam. Someone approached me about an MLM, and I had no idea what this whole thing was about. They came with all the big promises, how there’s money involved, how it’s good for society, and I nearly got convinced. But I stopped myself just in the nick of time. I have met those people, and I saw how good they were at talking, how they sway your opinions and take you for a nice garden walk. Experiencing all of that up close and personal, I could instantly relate to the story. I understood how these people operate and how easily others can get pulled in. That’s why I feel it’s also a part of our social responsibility to tell people to be careful and stay away from such things.”

Produced by The Viral Fever, created by Shreyansh Pandey, directed by Ashish R Shukla and Shreyansh Pandey, and written by Akshendra Mishra, The Pyramid Scheme is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi across India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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At a time when conversations are often filtered, rehearsed, and manufactured for virality, Shekhar Tonite promises something increasingly rare: honesty. Not interviews. Not performances. But real moments between people, unfolding naturally, unpredictably, and without pretence.

The first look and official trailer of Shekhar Tonite were unveiled through a massive outdoor campaign and digital launch, instantly reigniting nostalgia among audiences who grew up watching Shekhar Suman redefine satire, humour, and celebrity conversations on Indian television. Long before podcasts and digital talk formats became mainstream, Shekhar Suman brought wit, fearlessness, and emotional intelligence into living rooms across the country, creating a style of conversation that remains unmatched even today.

The show is produced under the banner of Sangani Brothers and Cobbled Street, bringing together a strong creative partnership that backs the vision of an unscripted, instinct-led conversational format.

Speaking about his return, Shekhar Suman shared, “For me, Shekhar Tonite is not about celebrity interviews. It is about human moments. The conversations that stay with us are never the rehearsed ones. They are the pauses, the unexpected laughter, the silences, the things people reveal when they stop trying to appear perfect. Over the years, I realised that the most powerful conversations happen when people forget there is a camera in the room. That unpredictability excites me even today. After all these years, I wanted to return to a space where conversations can breathe again, where emotion matters more than performance, and honesty matters more than presentation.”

Adhyayan Suman, who has created the show, shared, “This is deeply personal for me. It is about witnessing the return of an era, an artist, a voice, and a presence that shaped conversational entertainment in this country. For me and for an entire generation, Shekhar Suman is a legend. People remember his wit, his monologues, and his command over conversations. I grew up watching that magic from the sidelines, and it stayed with me. Today, seeing him return with the same fire and brilliance after all these years moved me deeply. Nothing has changed; it has only become more powerful. What overwhelmed me most is seeing him hold on to that honesty and magic without ever losing it.”

He further added, “I am deeply grateful to Dharmesh Sanghani, my producer and creative partner from Sangani Brothers and Cobbled Street, for believing in my vision and giving me the freedom to build this show on my own terms. I also want to thank Ritika Bajaj, who has been a constant force behind this journey, giving everything she has to the show every single day. And of course, my gratitude to the entire team who helped bring Shekhar Tonite to life.”

Dharmesh Sanghani, the producer of the show, shared, “For me, Shekhar Ji is and will always remain a legend. I grew up watching him and admiring the way he carried conversations with such ease and magic. Being part of Shekhar Tonite means everything to me. The warmth and command he brings into a room is rare, and the love people still have for him is proof of a legacy that cannot be manufactured, only earned over decades. I feel grateful to be part of something this special. Working with Adhyayan has also been a highlight of this journey. He is like a younger brother, and together we are building much more beyond this show. I truly believe the world is yet to fully see his depth as a creator and storyteller. Watching him shape this show with such honesty has been incredible. The best is still ahead.”

Shekhar Tonite will bring together personalities from films, politics, music, sports, business, and culture in candid, unscripted conversations that move between humour, emotion, satire, and spontaneity. Designed for a digital first audience, it focuses on natural conversations that unfold organically rather than follow a fixed format.

Shekhar Tonite is all set to premiere from 15th May 2026, every Friday, on his YouTube channel Shekhar Suman.

Trailer Link – Shekhar Tonite – The Voice Is Back | Shekhar Suman | Official Promo

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Fast forward to the present, where Shekhar Suman is all set to conquer new horizons with his stellar presence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus, ‘Heeramandi’. Set against the opulent backdrop of the British-India era, this epic promises to be a visual feast, with Shekhar Suman adding his trademark charm and charisma to the mix.

In ‘Heeramandi’, Shekhar Suman steps into the shoes of Zulfikar, the head of a princely state who staunchly affirms his monarchy’s supremacy, remaining oblivious to the winds of change. Netflix recently released a character promo wherein the veteran actor can be seen affirming, “Zulfikar kanoon maanta hai toh bas apne khudke,” leaving us intrigued!

Talking about ‘Heeramandi,’ Shekhar Suman shared, “If you work with the best, you give your best and the best happens. Mr.Bhansali is a phenomenon, an auteur, a virtuoso. It’s an experience of a lifetime working with him. An accomplished filmmaker with an illustrious career, he is at par with directors like K.Asif, Kamal Amrohi, Guru Dutt and Mehboob Khan. As an actor I’m overwhelmed and exhilarated to be a part of this colossus magnum opus.”

As the curtains draw to a close on Shekhar Suman’s illustrious journey from ‘Utsav’ to ‘Heeramandi’, one cannot help but marvel at the depth and richness of his contributions to Indian cinema. With each role, he has not only entertained but also challenged societal norms, provoking thought and reflection in equal measure.

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As an actor, one wants to explore not just genres, but also try their hand at a variety of mediums, especially given the times we are in Adhyayan Sunan, known for his work in Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), Mahesh Bhatt’s Jashn, Aashram, Haal-e-Dil (2008) and Damaged 2 (2020), among others. The actor recently made headlines when he spoke about projects being shelved, and the existence of lobbying, in Bollywood.

While there are roadblocks for everyone, and so was the case for him, Adhyayan has carved a niche for himself, slowly and steadily moving towards achieving his goals, one step at a time. His father, Shekhar Suman, Indian television’s first superstar and a celebrated host, has set the bar too high for him, and Adhyayan, does in fact, look up to him as one of his inspiration.

Meanwhile, we also have Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, as just a few names who have hosted reality TV, and they’ve truly made a mark with them, and those shows, became synonymous to their name.

Elaborating on the same, Adhyayan says, “I would love to try my hands on hosting reality TV, as that is something that not only seems fun but also something that would help me hone my skills as an artist. The crowd work, the interactions, being impromptu, are just some of the things that come along so naturally as a host, and I’d love to inculcate that.”

He further added, “I have seen my father do some impeccable work when it comes to hosting, his timing, his on-stage presence, his command over the language and the sheer aura he brings with himself, if I could match up to anywhere close to him, I’d consider myself a successful host.”

The actor is gearing up to be a part of Netflix’s biggest project with the country’s finest, and biggest director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

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Recently Adhyayan announced on his Instagram handle that his father Shekhar Suman has gifted his mom a brand new BMW car on their anniversary. He shared a picture of him and his dad kissing the beauty and wrote, “For You Mom. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad in advance! Thankyou God and Dad for the best gift ever”.

Isn’t that the most heartfelt thing ever. Talking about the same, Shekhar said, “I decided to give a beautiful car to my wife on our wedding anniversary because I just wanted to be chivalrous! As they say when a man opens the door, either the wife is new or the car is new. Every year on our anniversary, I gift her something and this time I was looking and I found BMWi7 and I just visualised my wife sitting in it and I wanted to express my gratitude to God for giving me everything in a way that I could afford the best for my family. I don’t care if I have to travel in an auto or metro but my family should always have the best”.

He further added, “Now my son is thinking to give his mom a Phantom, so it’s going to be a competition between the father and son, and I hope he wins so that I can travel in both (Laughs)! God has given me and my son enough opportunities to me and my son to not only buy things for ourselves but for all the people we love!”

The father-son duo seem to be a BMW loyalist as they were recently spotted getting out of Sanjay Leela Bhansali sets in BMW i7 too! On the professional front, the actor has some incredible projects lined up in the pipeline for him, which will be announced soon.

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In this clip, Shekhar Suman can be seen taking fun digs at everyone on the popular reality show. He can also be seen saying, “Aap logo ka rishta samajhne ke liye mujhe din raat aankhein phaad-phaad kar, Dimaag gaadh gaadh kar, aur jaise hi mujhe aapka rishta samajh mai aajata hai kambakhto aap log apna rishta badal dete ho,” (To understand your relationship, I am up watching the show and the moment I understand your relationships, unfortunately, you people change your relations in itself!)

The fans of Bigg Boss 16 also liked the particular banter between Sumbul and Shekhar Suman and also took to Twitter to share the same. Fans also particularly enjoyed the star-rating banter between Shekhar and Sajid-Abdu duo. Big Bulletin with Shekhar is turning out to be the segment we didn’t know we wanted.

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As the country waited in anticipation to know who from amongst the Top 5 finalists will be declared the winner, Rajat Sood from Delhi was awarded the coveted trophy of ‘India’s Laughter Champion.

Rajat Sood was awarded a cheque of INR 25 lakhs from Sony Entertainment Television. Nitesh Shetty from Mumbai was declared as the first runner-up and giving a tough fight, Jayvijay Sachan and Vighnesh Pande from Mumbai were declared as the second runners-up in a tie.

‘Comedy’ is a word that is known universally but, with Rajat infusing ‘poetry’ in his comedy acts, he aptly earned the title of ‘Pomedy.’ The Delhi boy who time and again impressed the judges with his tales of love lost quickly formed an impression in the audience’s mind of being the quintessential “Dilliwala lover boy”. Charming as ever, Sood’s signature style which was reciting the first line of his Shayari to then leading into the gag and then completing the gag with the Shayari is what impressed everyone from the very beginning. This was one of the key elements that set him apart and the reason audience adored him. From Rajkummar Rao asking him for tips after the breakup to Taapsee Pannu being swept off her feet by Sood’s charming poetry and finally Vijay Deverakonda telling him how impressed he was with his wit and confidence, Rajat has had quite a fulfilling journey on the show and has truly been worthy of being declared the winner of this season of ‘India’s Laughter Champion’.

Rajat Sood, winner of ‘India’s Laughter Champion’
I was overwhelmed when the celebrations began, and my name was announced. For a few minutes, I had to absorb the fact that I had won. I had planned this moment in my head multiple times but, the reality left me awestruck. It was also a milestone moment as I was performing in front of my parents for the first time in life. They had only previously seen my content online and they would not really bring it up with me or discuss it with me. Their presence was a blessing. Some decisions that come instinctively to you are signals from the universe, which tell us that good things are about to happen. My father is very happy, I could see that pride in his eyes. I am now open to opportunities and shows that will come my way. Now I have to work even harder, and I have a fire inside me to do better. I will try to read more and equip myself to become a better artist.

Shekhar Suman, judge of ‘India’s Laughter Champion’
It was a well-deserved win! Rajat fought very hard, and it was a very tough competition. It normally does not get this tough as you have one deserving competitor or two at the most. However, all these contestants were so well versed and adept at what they were doing. I think Rajat had a very distinct flavour of his own and he comes across as a very endearing guy. He is a millennial, far too young, but he has the wisdom of a 40–50-year-old. He is extremely charming and spontaneous. So, when you watch him with his stage presence, with his spontaneity, his content, his timing, ease, confidence, all of that is a sure-fire recipe for a winner.

Archana Puran Singh, judge of ‘India’s Laughter Champion’
During the show, we came across a plethora of impressive comedians who showcased varied styles of comedy. But it was Rajat Sood who captured our attention with every passing episode. From the very beginning, I knew there was something special about him that got us to notice him and when he started performing more and more, he started standing out even more. He has a “lover boy” image and with the way he uses the essence of poetry in his comedy, I thought he was the perfect candidate to win the show. I saw his journey closely, and I was so hopeful. His finale act was brilliant. The consistency of his performances, his pleasant appearance, his presence on stage, his haazir-jawaabi, his witty responses, and his very chocolate boy look — all go to make him a winner. It was the best choice.

Here’s wishing Rajat Sood all the very best for future endeavours.

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#’India’sLaughterChampion’, #SonyEntertainmentTelevision’s much adored #regionalcomedyshow will be finally taking its last bow on Saturday, 27th August at 9:30 PM! From the #Top5finalists – #NiteshShetty, #RajatSood, #VigneshPande, #HimanshuBawandar and #JayvijaySachan, only one will be seen impressing the #judges #ShekharSuman and #ArchanaPuranSingh followed by the cast of #Liger – #VijayDeverakonda and #AnanyaPande and last but not the least, #RinkuBhabhi played by #SunilGrover one last time and take home the coveted title and #trophy of India’s Laughter Champion!

While the finale will be an intense competition, Rinku Bhabhi will be seen adding a lot of humour making everyone laugh-out-loud. In a special moment, Ujjain’s Himanshu Bawandar would be celebrating his birthday in a unique and quirky way where, Rinku Bhabhi will be seen balancing a cake on her head while prompting Himanshu to cut the cake.

Talking about the fun experience, Himanshu said, “It was a great surprise by the team of India’s Laughter Champion! They have given me my best birthday experience ever. I cannot ever imagine cutting a cake that is placed on Sunil Grover aka Rinku Bhabhi’s head. It was all in jest and I really enjoyed my moment in the spotlight then. We had the cake as well, all of us. It will definitely be a memorable birthday for life. I hope viewers enjoy the finale episode of the show and continue to support us as they have been doing so far!”

Be sure to tune in to the ‘Laughter ka Grand Finale’ – India’s Laughter Champion on 27th August at 9:30 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.

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Turning the entertainment quotient a notch higher will be the cast of Liger – Vijay Deverakonda and Anaya Pandey followed by the nation’s favourite, Rinku Bhabhi played by ace comedian Sunil Grover!

Putting their best act forward, the Top 5 finalists will not only perform exceptionally well but will also look dapper! Wearing all-black suits, the finalists will definitely own the stage and give performances of a lifetime! Watch on as Vignesh Pande’s puppet Anna professes her love for Shekhar Suman to Rajat Sood weaving tales of his unlucky romantic life, Himanshu Bawandar sharing tales of being a henpecked husband, Nitesh Shetty takes everyone on a nostalgic trip by imitating airport and train announcements to Jayvijay Sachan mesmerizing everyone with the magic of his voice box, imitating the known and unknown of Bollywood, the Laughter Ka Grand Finale is a ‘must-watch!’

There’s more! Rinku Bhabhi will be seen taking over the stage and making everyone groove as she dances to her hit song ‘Mere Husband Mujhko Piyar Nahin Karte.’ Moreover, Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Pandey’s energy electrifies the atmosphere as they enter as special guests. From Rinku Bhabhi asking Ananya to make her nephew Purushottam her boyfriend because he wears chappals everywhere as Vijay does to Vijay and Ananya dancing with the contestants to their song ‘Waat Laga Denge’, the finals will be worth the watch and the occasional hoot!

The special guests would also be enjoying the finest performances the stage has seen yet, with them gasping for breath from laughing so much. Adding her tadka of creativity, Rinku Bhabhi would also be engaging with the contestants, whether it is wiping Jayvijay Sachan’s tears after his performance or picking up Himanshu Bawandar and carrying him to his wife seated in the audience.

Who will pick the coveted trophy?

To know more, be sure to tune in to the ‘Laughter Ka Grand Finale’ of India’s Laughter Champion this Saturday at 9:30 PM on Sony Entertainment Television.

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#Ludhiana’s #JaswantSinghRathore #impresses #ShekharSuman with his act on Sony TV’s India’s Laughter Champion as this #Sunday, #SonyEntertainmentTelevision’s’India’sLaughterChampion’ will be #hosting the second round of the #semi-finals. The #contestants who have crossed over from the #quarter-finals will be giving their all in the battle to claim their spot among the Top 5. #Impressing the #judges – #ArchanaPuranSingh and Shekhar Suman along with the ‘#ComedyKeSarpanch’ #DrTusharShah, ‘#PunjabiMunda’ Jaswant Singh Rathore from Ludhiana would be performing a heartfelt standup that would melt and quite impress one and all.

Through his act, Jaswant would throw light on the strugglers aiming to make it big in the, ‘City of Dreams’, Mumbai. Imitating veteran actors like, Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Tinnu Anand, Peyush Mishra, and Suniel Shetty among others, the Jaswant’s act will be filled with drama, emotions, thrill, action and more, just like a movie.

Impressed with his act, Shekhar Suman goes on the stage and hugs Jaswant! He then shares, “You maintained the dignity of the semi-finals. Your performance was capable of the heights that our show is reaching. The way you simmered your performance, talking about the film industry, it was difficult to put forth a narrative like that. The one where you enacted possession, the changeover in voice, enacting the narrative of strugglers, and capturing their pathos was awesome. You also managed to capture the way Dharam Ji talks and for that, I must commend you! Also, I should inform you that people have started searching for you more than Suniel Shetty, you perform so beautifully. We are proud to have you Jaswant.”

Commending Jaswant Singh Rathore further, Archana Puran Singh said, “Your act was not just mimicry or comedy, in your act, I found a sense of story. There was a screenplay, sense of drama, and music, which were completely in sync with what you were performing. There are times when even in Hindi films we find out-of-context songs but in your act, each song was connected to the other. You have shown us the story of every struggler in your screenplay. The way you have pulled out comedy from your own life’s struggles, I salute you! Jaswant, I am so proud of you.”

Comedy Ke Sarpanch, Dr Tushar Shah will also put forth his verdict on the performance saying, “I feel dumbstruck! The way classical singers and musicians perform is what it felt like watching Jaswant perform. He must have practiced for so many hours, and so many years to bring it so much perfection!”

Jaswant Sigh Rathore would be talking about his own struggles in the city of dreams, “Every actor cries for two reasons, one he gets paid for, one he does not. It’s been 14 years since I came to Mumbai and struggled for my place in the city. Sometimes God put you in many difficulties but that is how he prepares you.”

Archana Puran Singh would chime in saying, “Without tears, there cannot be comedy.”

Tune into India’s Laughter Champion, this Sunday at 9:30 pm on Sony Entertainment Television.

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