Trivandrum : Malayalam GEC Asianet is all set to launch its new quiz based show Sell me the answer, a first of its kind television game show format in Malayalam Television Industry, on 22nd June, which is scheduled to be aired on every Monday to Thursday between 8:00pm to 9:00pm.
Sell me the answer on Asianet will be testing the knowledge of the contestant more than his brain power. The channel has earmarked the prize money of Rs 1 crore for the successful contestant of the game show. The quiz based show is quite entertaining and demands the contestant to utilize both their IQ and EQ.
Even though the quiz show concept is new to Malayalam audience, it is inspired by the original British show with the same name. The British game show Sell me the answer was originally aired on Sky1 channel in 2009-2010 and anchored by Gethin Jones.
The format of sell me the answer on Asianet is unique and different from the previous quiz shows as the show gives opportunity for both the contestants and the bidders to win the prize money, with their knowledge as well as confidence.
Prior to Malayalam among Indian Televisions, Sell me the answer was made in Bengali channel Sananda TV titled Jabab Kinte Chai, which was hosted by Mir Afsar Ali.
As per the format of Sell me the answer on Asianet , there will be 10 questions, 10 answers, one can answer these questions with or without the help of bidders. Once the participant answers all ten questions in the game round, he will be entitled for a Prize money of Rs 10 lakhs. After the completion of the game round, the participant will get a chance to face the jackpot question to win 1 Crore.
Earlier, Asianet has opened up the registration process for participation in this quiz show till 22nd May 2015. the channel has roped in popular Malayalam Actor Mukesh as the celebrity quiz master to conduct the show. Actor Mukesh is already hosting a Comedy Show on Asianet titled Badhai Bunglow.