Rules & Regulations

Antakshari Ka
Suhana Safar with
ANNU KAPOOR

Presenting entertainment blending with nostalgia of Hindi Film industry through songs and trivia. Those who want to watch the fun of this exciting Indian game of Antakshari! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW Those who wish to play the game of Antakshari! HURRY UP REGISTER NOW

Event Schedule

CITIES

NRI Antakshri

EVENT

Event Phases

February 2025

Phase 1: Registration and Auditions

Online: Registration Open for all.
Auditions: Submit an audio-visual clip to show your singing talent with correct lyrics of a song/songs. (NOTE: You can sing MUKHADAS of various songs within the limit of 50MB file)
Perks: All registrants will receive one free pass of that show even if she/he is not selected from the auditions.

March 2025

Phase 2: Live Event

Host: Young & Vibrant Anita Bhatt & Anubhav Suman led by Dr. Annu Kapoor with musicians & technical support specialized for the game of Antakshari
Format: Interactive live event featuring both participants and audience engagement.

Show Format

Contestant Selection

Total Contestants per City: 64

Team Formation: 16 teams of 4 contestants each.

01
Semi-Finals
- Rounds:
- 1st Round- NORMAL ANTAKSHARI. A cue will be given by the Hosts. The first team will have to sing a Hindi Filmy song Mukhada beginning with the letter which was the last letter from the cue song by the hosts. The last letter of the song sung by the previous team will become the starting letter for the next team and so on. Each team will instantly get Gift Cards/Points by singing the correct Mukhada. Minimum one circle and maximum four cycles will be played. NO PENALTY POINTS
- 2nd Round- 2nd Round- VISUAL- PENALTY POINTS START FROM THIS ROUND. A mute visual of a Hindi Film song will be displayed on screen. Whichever team hits the buzzer first will get a chance to sing the MUKHADA. Correct Mukhada means correct lyrics, this will bring Gift Card/Points but if unable to sing the correct Mukhada then the team will be penalised with half of the Gift Card/Points. (example if the reward for the correct answer was 100 points, the penalty of 50 points will be imposed for the wrong answer) YOU CAN EITHER MAKE OR LOSE POINTS!!
- 3rd Round- GUESS
- Format: 4 semi-final rounds, each featuring 4 teams.
- Duration: 30 minutes per semi-final.
- Intermission: Between rounds, Mr. Annu Kapoor will engage the audience with quizzes and stories.
02
Finals
- Teams: Winners of the 4 semi-finals
- Round 1: Visual Round (identify and sing based on a mute video clip)
- Round 2: Rishtey Naate (sing songs for related stars)
- Round 3: Dhun Round (identify and sing based on a tune)
- Duration: 35 minutes
- Engagement: Additional audience interaction and quizzes

NRI Antakshari Game Play

Antakshari Points

Each team starts with 200 points.

Earnings

Correct Song

Earn additional Antakshari Points.

Incorrect Song

Lose Antakshari Points.

Correct answer will fetch counters which will be converted into gift cards by the end of the event
Correct answer will fetch counters which will be converted into prizes by the end of the event in front of the audience.
The provision of AOGC is for the team to sustain in case of big loss.
Addition or deduction is subject to the balance of AOGC.
AOGC must remain intact.
Addition to AOGC will fetch counters; only the counters will be converted into prizes.

Gift Collection

Teams can earn gifts for points earned after each round.

Finale

Additional points will be provided to teams before the final round.

Auditions

Submission: Email after online registration

Format: Audio-visual or audio file.

Selection: Contestants will be notified in advance.