Elli Avram
Host
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (2005)
Season 5
A competitive show in which various Stand-Up Comedians get judged on their professional skills to make people laugh, to ultimately figure out the champion.
Released June 3, 2005
Episode 42 min
None+
S5E1 - Laugh Along with Akshay Kumar
Comedy ka Boss, Akshay Kumar kick-starts India's most famous laughter show, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, which returns after nine years. The contestants will fight for a spot in the top 12.
Sept. 30, 2017, midnight
S5E2 - Raju Srivastav Sets the Mood
Akshay Kumar and the mentors have fun at the audition round. Watch out for participants Vidushi Swaroop and Rajiv Goldy. Later, Raju Srivastav entertains everyone with his wit.
Oct. 1, 2017, midnight
S5E3 - 'Anadi' Saif Joins 'Khiladi' Akshay!
The ever-charming Saif Ali Khan, whose movie "Chef" hit the big screen, visits the show as the contestants vie for a spot in the top 12!
Oct. 7, 2017, midnight
S5E4 - Akshay, Mallika's New Stunt
Biswas' hilarious performance wins Akshay's heart. Akshay and Mallika try out Ankit and Avinash's innovative idea of stand-up comedy on stage!
Oct. 8, 2017, midnight
S5E5 - Akshay has a Fan Moment!
This Diwali is all about extraordinary performances. Akshay declares him to be the biggest fan of Hakim Singh!
Oct. 14, 2017, midnight
S5E6 - Who's on Akshay's Hit List?
Zakir's team keeps the crowd roaring with laughter. But Akshay Kumar has to nominate two contestants to the danger zone! Who would they be?
Oct. 15, 2017, midnight
S5E7 - Team Golmaal Again Visits
The 'Golmaal Again' team promotes their film on the show. Gaurav's funny comments on his water park experience and Abhishek's observations on being single impress everyone.
Oct. 21, 2017, midnight
S5E8 - Tension Amid Laughter
The contestants in the bottom six are at their hilarious best as they fight to survive in the contest. Who will get eliminated?
Oct. 22, 2017, midnight
S5E9 - Shreyas, Sajid Join Akki
Sajid Khan and Shreyas Talpade join Akshay Kumar on the judge's seat. Find out how visually challenged Abhay steals the show.
Oct. 28, 2017, midnight
S5E10 - Who will be Eliminated?
The new judges appreciate the contestants and share some tips with them to improve their humour and comic timing. Soon, the comedy show gets serious as Akshay Kumar announces the name of the eliminated contestant. Who will it be?
Oct. 29, 2017, midnight
S5E11 - Farah Khan in the Laughter Club
Nitesh's minute observations about death is a laugh riot. All the contestants seem to be on a roll as each one of them deliver a hilarious performance. Later, Farah Khan joins the judges to play Egg Roulette. Who will win? Shreyas or Sajid?
Nov. 4, 2017, midnight
S5E12 - Eli Does a 'Dola Re Dola'
Abhay Kumar and Vignesh-Anna impress the judges with their hilarious acts. Elli and the contestants shake a leg on 'Dola Re Dola'. Who will get evicted?
Nov. 5, 2017, midnight
S5E13 - Vidya Balan Joins the Fun
Vidya Balan has a great time on the show. While the comedians perform their best, another guest joins the show. Who is it?
Nov. 11, 2017, midnight
S5E14 - Dr Sanket's Rib-tickling Mimicry
The judges guffaw at Dr. Sanket's rib-tickling mimicry. Either Mohammed Anas or Ajay Singh Chauhan will have to leave the show. Who will Akshay eliminate?
Nov. 12, 2017, midnight
S5E15 - Make Raasta For Aakhri Pasta
It's a full house as Chunky Pandey jumps on the bandwagon with Akshay, Sajid, and Shreyas! Later, Akshay challenges others for a spray competition.
Nov. 18, 2017, midnight
S5E16 - Parvinder Steals the Show
Parvinder Singh's hilarious performance leaves everyone in splits. Sajid Khan and Shreyas Talpade entertain the audience. Who will bid adieu to the show this week?
Nov. 19, 2017, midnight
S5E17 - Jayvijay, the Wild Card
The battle gets funnier as Jayvijay Sachan, a wild card contestant is welcomed on the show. Akshay shakes a leg with the ladies on a Bollywood number!
Nov. 25, 2017, midnight
S5E18 - Vignesh Wins Hearts
Vignesh Pande earns a standing ovation for his hilarious ventriloquism. Ajay Singh Chauhan makes a wild card entry, but ends up in the danger zone!
Nov. 26, 2017, midnight
S5E19 - Comedy King Kapil's Here!
Comedy king, Kapil Sharma is on the show to promote his new movie, 'Firangi'. So naturally, the fun quotient has doubled in this episode.
Dec. 2, 2017, midnight
S5E20 - Kapil, Akshay ki Jugalbandi
There couldn't be a better start than Kapil and Akshay crooning a song together. While Parvinder Singh impresses the judges, Ajay angers Sajid Khan.
Dec. 3, 2017, midnight
S5E21 - The Mimicry Queen Visits
Today's guest is mimicry queen Jamie Lever in Sridevi's avatar. The contestants give their best to impress the judges.
Dec. 9, 2017, midnight
S5E22 - Jamie as 'Asha Tai'
Jamie steals the show with a brilliant mimicry of Asha Bhosle. Later, she gives Akshay and the others a task. Who will survive the eliminations this week?
Dec. 10, 2017, midnight
S5E23 - Who Are the Semi-Finalists?
MJ 5 kickstarts the Semi-final round. The 'King of Comedy', Raju Srivastav's one-liners and hilarious description of weddings creates a laughter riot!
Dec. 16, 2017, midnight
S5E24 - Encouraging the Finalists
Akshay Kumar and Sajid Khan play a game, 'Haaye Motapa'. In the semi-final round, guest Navin Prabhakar encourages the contestants with his hilarious act.
Dec. 17, 2017, midnight
S5E25 - Best of This Laughter Season
It’s time to revisit this season of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge which has been one helluva joyride. From Kapil Sharma and Raju Shrivastav reliving their ‘Challenge’ days to the Golmaal Again team bringing the house down, from Akshay Kumar’s one liners to the contestants getting funny, punny and more.
Dec. 24, 2017, midnight
S5E26 - Who will be the Laughter King?
Special guests, Mika Singh, Bharti Singh, and Jamie Lever encourage the finalists during the Grand Finale. Now, who will be the winner?
Dec. 30, 2017, midnight
Network: Star One
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 7644 min.
Released: June 3, 2005
Last Air Date: Dec. 30, 2017, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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