Comedy Premium League S01
Director: Sakshi Khanna
Cast: Prajakta Koli, Sumukhi Suresh, Tanmay Bhat, Samay Raina, Mallika Dua, Rahul Dua, Urooj Ashfaq, Rohan Joshi, Aakash Gupta, Prashasti Singh, Kenny Sebastian, Sumaira Shaikh, Aadar Malik, Amit Tandon, Kaneez Surka, Rahul Subramanian (comma‑separated)
Comedy Premium League (Season 1, 2021) is a hybrid reality‑variety comedy competition showcasing sixteen of India’s sharpest comedic talents, split into four teams to battle through sketches, debates, roast rounds, and team performances. Hosted by Prajakta Koli and directed by Sakshi Khanna, the show offers a blend of structured contests and spur‑of‑the‑moment humor, aimed at crowning the ultimate comedy champions. WikipediaIMDb
The format pairs well‑known performers such as Sumukhi Suresh, Tanmay Bhat, Samay Raina, Mallika Dua, Kenny Sebastian, and others into teams with mixed strengths—acting, writing, singing—competing in rounds like “In‑Slide” sketch comedy, debate (“Tu Tu Main Main”), performance presentations, and roast segments. A masked, socially distanced live audience votes after each round, assigning points that determine progression to finals. WikipediaIMDb
Over six episodes, the show tackles topical, irreverent, and borderline provocative themes—from diet culture and beauty standards to personal anecdotes and supermarket roasts. While the format yields unpredictable results, viewers witness moments of raw comedic talent alongside structural rigidity that critics said sometimes constrains spontaneity. Reviews ranged from moderate praise for its intent and standout performers to criticism of uneven pacing and overemphasis on audience voting logistics. WikipediaIMDbrottentomatoes.com
Performance-wise, hosts and captains like Koli, Suresh, Bhat and Raina anchor their teams with charisma and wit. Standouts such as Mallika Dua and Rahul Dua inject sharp punchlines and high-energy sketches. Supporting performers like Urooj Ashfaq, Aakash Gupta, Kaneez Surka, and Sumaira Shaikh add texture across team formats. WikipediaIMDb
Production is polished, with vibrant stage sets, crisp editing, and clear pacing across segments. Direction balances structure and off‑script interactions, though critics noted occasional over‑precision that clipped creative flow. Nonetheless, its ensemble nature lets varied comedic styles coexist—from scripted roast routines to improvisational debates.
Comedy Premium League (Season 1, 2021) is a hybrid reality‑variety comedy competition showcasing sixteen of India’s sharpest comedic talents, split into four teams to battle through sketches, debates, roast rounds, and team performances. Hosted by Prajakta Koli and directed by Sakshi Khanna, the show offers a blend of structured contests and spur‑of‑the‑moment humor, aimed at crowning the ultimate comedy champions. WikipediaIMDb
The format pairs well‑known performers such as Sumukhi Suresh, Tanmay Bhat, Samay Raina, Mallika Dua, Kenny Sebastian, and others into teams with mixed strengths—acting, writing, singing—competing in rounds like “In‑Slide” sketch comedy, debate (“Tu Tu Main Main”), performance presentations, and roast segments. A masked, socially distanced live audience votes after each round, assigning points that determine progression to finals. WikipediaIMDb
Over six episodes, the show tackles topical, irreverent, and borderline provocative themes—from diet culture and beauty standards to personal anecdotes and supermarket roasts. While the format yields unpredictable results, viewers witness moments of raw comedic talent alongside structural rigidity that critics said sometimes constrains spontaneity. Reviews ranged from moderate praise for its intent and standout performers to criticism of uneven pacing and overemphasis on audience voting logistics. WikipediaIMDbrottentomatoes.com
Performance-wise, hosts and captains like Koli, Suresh, Bhat and Raina anchor their teams with charisma and wit. Standouts such as Mallika Dua and Rahul Dua inject sharp punchlines and high-energy sketches. Supporting performers like Urooj Ashfaq, Aakash Gupta, Kaneez Surka, and Sumaira Shaikh add texture across team formats. WikipediaIMDb
Production is polished, with vibrant stage sets, crisp editing, and clear pacing across segments. Direction balances structure and off‑script interactions, though critics noted occasional over‑precision that clipped creative flow. Nonetheless, its ensemble nature lets varied comedic styles coexist—from scripted roast routines to improvisational debates.