The Kapil Sharma Show went off air from TV last year, as the comedian transitioned into OTT with The Great Indian Kapil Show. The void left by the show on TV was filled temporarily by Madness Machayenge - India Ko Hasayenge (MMIKH), featuring actor Huma Qureshi as a guest. However, it failed to connect with the audience. Now, the channel has reportedly brought comedian-actor Zakir Khan on board to fill the gap with a new show. We have exclusively learnt details about the format and release date.

A source close to the development says, “Zakir’s show will have a mix of shayari and comedy, which is typical Zakir style. The comedian has built his own audience that connects with his shayarana side, and with this show, he aims to reach a wider audience. MMIKH is currently on, but it’s expected to wrap up soon. Zakir’s show is likely to air from August.”

The source adds that besides shayari and comedy, “the show will also have Bollywood guests, similar to the format of Kapil’s show. The line up of guests for Zakir’s show is yet to be finalized”. This marks Khan’s second outing on TV after he did the fifth season of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge as a mentor in 2017.