'Quizzer Of The Year': 'Father Of Indian Television Quizzing' Siddhartha Basu To Host The Quiz Show On SonyLIV
Siddhartha Basu, known as the 'Father of Indian television quizzing', will be hosting 'Quizzer of the Year (QOTY)', a nationwide quiz competition, recently introduced by Sony LIV.
New Delhi: 'Quizzer of the Year (QOTY)', a nationwide quiz competition, was recently introduced by Sony LIV. Aimed at students in grades IX through XII for the academic year 2023–2024, QOTY aims to spark the curiosity and love for learning in young minds. Siddhartha Basu, known as the 'Father of Indian television quizzing', will be the show's host, and Anita Kaul Basu and the Digitok team have worked on the show's design and creation.
Students can easily participate with a simple registration on the Sony LIV app, followed by answering seven questions every day. Participants will have the opportunity to win daily, weekly, and monthly rewards throughout the competition, including the chance to be featured on Sony LIV. The ultimate victors will receive a Rs 1 crore education scholarship and the title of "Quizzer Of The Year."
Users can find all information on the format, structure, eligibility, gameplay, steps to register, and frequently asked questions on the Sony LIV website.
Siddhartha Basu, who is also the show's creator, said, "Students can not only play and put their knowledge to the test every day but also compete and make their mark in school, zonal and national rankings, culminating in a national play-off for top honours and terrific prizes. It is an engagement which is free and open to all, and our intention is to foster a growth of awareness and a factual culture of depth and accuracy."
Sharing the teaser of QOTY on social media, makers of the show wrote, "For all the passionate & curious minds out there, presenting Quizzer Of The Year – a pan India quiz challenge. Join us as we put your brilliance to the test and crown the true champions of knowledge! Do you have it in you to become India’s first Quizzer Of The Year?
Calling all class IX – XII students! Participate in QOTY for a chance to win exciting prizes & an educational scholarship of 1 crore 🙌
#QuizzerOfTheYear only on Sony LIV."
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The statement from SonyLIV read further, "The final winners will be awarded an educational scholarship of Rs 1 crore and the prestigious title of Quizzer Of The Year. The scope of the quiz will be their school curriculum and general knowledge."
Siddhartha Basu is well recognised for his work as a producer-director on series like Kaun Banega Crorepati, Dus Ka Dum, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and India's Got Talent as well as for presenting Quiz Time, Mastermind India, and University Challenge.prizes every month, such as the opportunity to be featured on Sony LIV.
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