Jabardasth (TV series)
Jabardasth is an Indian Telugu-language comedy television series produced by Mallemala Entertainments, and shot at Annapoorna Studios, Telangana, India. It was conceived and directed by Sanjeev K Kumar, and later directed by Nithin and Bharat. Debuted on ETV on 7 February 2013, the show has run for over 400 episodes.
Jabardasth | |
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Genre | Comedy show |
Directed by | Sanjeev K Kumar |
Presented by | Anasuya Bharadwaj |
Judges | Roja (2013 - present) Naga Babu (2013 - 2019) Mano (2019 - present) |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Telugu |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 400+ |
Production | |
Producer | Mallemala Productions |
Production locations | Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad, India |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 91 minutes |
Production company | Mallemala Entertainments |
Distributor | Ramoji Group |
Release | |
Original network | ETV Network |
Picture format | 720p |
Original release | 7 February 2013 – present |
Chronology | |
Related shows | Extra Jabardasth |
External links | |
Website |
The show is hosted by Anasuya Bharadwaj. Initially judged by actor Nagendra Babu and actress Roja, Babu left the show in 2019 with singer Mano replacing him.[1] Jani and Sekhar have also appeared in the show as guest judges.
The show is popular among the Telugu audience,[2] but it is criticized for its obscene and problematic content.[3][4] An extended version of the show, Extra Jabardasth has began airing in 2014.
Concept
The concept of Jabardasth and Extra Jabardasth is, where six teams participates makes a comedy skit performance, generally sitcom which are judged by actor Mano and actress Roja to marks 10/10 by each, where the winner(s) gets cheque prize of INRs 25,000 [5] and a poster of the week will be decided based on the skit performed by winners.[6]
Teams
Teams | Team Leaders |
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Hyper Aadi and Raising Raju | Hyper Aadi and Raju |
Adhire Abhi | Abhinaya Krishna |
Chalaki Chanti and sunami Sudhakar | Vinay Mohan and Sudhakar |
Rocket Raghava | Rocket Raghava |
Venky's Monkeys | Venky |
Thaagubothu Ramesh | Thagubothu Ramesh |
Series overview
Jabardasth show has been aired with three series.
Series 1 (2013)
Series 1 aired from 7 February 2013 to 15 August 2013. Six teams competed.
Team name | Team leader | Notable team members |
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Dhanadhan Dhanraj | Dhanraj | Satya, Naveen |
Chammak Chandra | Chandra Naik[7] | |
Chalaki Chanti | Vinay Mohan[8] | Bullet Bhaskar, Phani, Tsunami Sudhakar |
Rocket Raghava | Raghava | |
Roller Raghu | Raghu Karumanchi | Rocking Rakesh, Josh Ravi, Amarthya |
Venu Wonders | Venu (Tillu) | Chitram Seenu, Sudigali Sudheer, Getup Srinu[9] |
Series 2 (2013–2014)
Series 2 aired from 22 August 2013 to 10 October 2014.
Team name | Team leader | Notable team members |
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Sudigali Sudheer | Sudheer | Auto RamPrasad, Getup Srinu, Sunny |
Racha Ravi | Ravi | Appa Rao |
Series 3 (2014)
Series 3 debuted 17 October 2014.
Notable team members | ||
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Super Srinu | Chitram Seenu | |
Shaking Seshu | Seshu | |
Hyper Aadi and raising Raju | Aadi | |
Allari Harish | Harish | Bullet Bhaskar, Tsunami Sudhakar, Master Naresh |
Getup Srinu | Sudheer | Ram Prasad |
Rocking Rakesh | Rakesh | |
Racha Ravi | Ravi | Appa Rao |
Adhire Abhi | Abhinaya Krishna | |
Bullet Bhaskar & Tsunami Sudhakar | Bhaskar & Sudhakar | Master Naresh |
Kiraak RP | RP | |
Kill Bill Vishwa | Vishwa | |
Mass Avinash Kevvu Karthik | Avinash Karthik |
Current Series
Notable team members | |||
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Hyper Aadi and Raising Raju | Hyper Aadi | ||
Taagubothu ramesh | |||
Rocket Raghava | Raghava | ||
Adhire Abhi | Abhinaya Krishna | ||
Chalaki Chanti & Tsunami Sudhakar | Sudhakar | Chanti | |
Mass Avinash Kevvu Karthik | Avinash | Karthik |
Controversies
- In December 2014, a police case has been registered against Venu Wonders team leader, Venu for allegedly insulting the working class women's lifestyle in a skit. He was also physically attacked while the controversy was going on. Venu got support on social media from a few celebrities and commoners, who criticised the attack. A case has also been registered against some people who are believed to have attacked Venu during the issue.[10]
- The Jabardasth episode that aired 30 October 2014 featured scenes of Brahmin characters drinking alcohol. Kethireddy Anjireddy of Thimmappur has filed a case in the court and the court has directed to register a case against the actors and judges involved in the comedy.[11]
References
- "Jabardasth judge Nagababu reveals the reason behind quitting the show - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- "Extra Jabardasth makes a surprise entry into the list of Top 5 TV shows - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- kavirayani, suresh (26 May 2017). "Tollywood is a land of misogynistic motormouths!". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- "Parental pressure, rejection, adult content: What kids on Telugu reality TV shows face". The News Minute. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- "JABARDASTH STARS CARS". MINI VIDEOS.
- "Reasons behind Chalaki Chanti Leaving Jabardasth Comedy Show". 7 December 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- "ETV 'Jabardasth' fame Chammak Chandra's inspiring story". Telangana Talkies | Leading Telangana News, Movies & Entertainment Portal. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- "Exclusive biography of #ChalakiChanti and on his life". MINI VIDEOS. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- "Jabardasth Khatarnak Comedy Show Cast | Cine Vedika | Telugu |Film News | Daily Serials | TV Shows | Movies| Trailers". www.cinevedika.net. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- "జబర్దస్త్ వేణుపై కేసు నమోదు". Sakshi (in Telugu). 21 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- "జబర్దస్త్ పై మరో వివాదం!". Neti Telugu (in Telugu). 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 15 March 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.