Aswamedham is a reverse quiz programme in Kairali TV,[1] a Malayalam channel, in the format of twenty questions. It was one of the most successful programmes in Kairali TV. This programme, anchored by "Grandmaster" G. S. Pradeep,[2] has entered the Limca Book of Records for the reaching 500 episodes.[3][4] The second part of the programme was started in November 2005 in Kairali TV.[3] Aswamedham set features a galloping horse on a rotating pedestal.[5] The Programme has won many laurels and awards. Some surveys conducted in the libraries of kerala during 2005 has proven that Aswamedham has played a vital role in enhancing the reading habits of malayalee youth.
| Aswamedham | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Kairali TV |
| Presented by | G. S. Pradeep |
| Country of origin | India |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 1500 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala,Trivandrum) |
| Running time | 30 mins (season 3) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Kairali TV |
| Release | 2001 – 2006 |
| Release | 2014 – 2014 |
| Release | 23 September 2024 – present |
The Tamil channel Vijay TV aired the Tamil version of the programme starting June 2006 under the name Grandmaster with Pradeep and Shilpa Kavalam as the anchor.[3] Shakthi TV is also airing the Tamil version of Aswamedham with the Sinhalese subtitles and is titled as Shakthi Grandmaster. In literature, Aswamedham also refers to a drama written in the same name by Thoppil Bhasi.
This iconic programme is not just entertaining but educating and inspiring. Celebrated for its intellectual rigour and engaging format, 'Ashwamedham' quickly has become one of the most successful shows on Kairali TV. [6]
Notes
edit- ^ Surendran, P. K. (27 March 2002) The Times of India. Reverse quiz the latest fad in Kerala.
- ^ Bahrain Tribune (19 December 2003) Largest stage for Kairali Gulf Pageantry. Republished by AP Worldstream.
- ^ a b c The Hindu (5 June 2006) Here comes "Grand Master"[usurped]
- ^ The Hindu (31 August 2006) Meet the Grandmaster".
- ^ "The wizard of shows". The Hindu. 26 April 2007. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007.
- ^ "Polls bring them close to the world outside". The Hindu. 9 May 2004. Archived from the original on 27 September 2004.