New Delhi: Takeshi’s Castle, the 90’s iconic TV game show, is back as a web show with actor and content creator Bhuvan Bam taking on the role of a commentator. The eight-episode series will stream on Prime Video India. Jaaved Jaffrey used to be the commentator for the show in the 90s and was hugely popular for his funny commentary.
The brand-new season will retain the eccentricities that people saw in the original version - swashbuckling adventures, fun set-ups, and challenging games coupled with hilarious commentary. As contestants travel from one terrifying escapade to another, Bhuvan Bam will be providing a uniquely Indian perspective and add elements of fun and laughter as one of his most-loved characters – ‘Titu Mama’ from BB Ki Vines.
Bhuvan took to social media to share that he is part of the show. He wrote, “Aye beta Moshi Moshi! Aa raha hai Titu Mama, phaad ke pajama! 👨🏻Takeshi’s Castle ft. #BhuvanOnPrime coming soon only on @primevideoin 🤩🏰”
Varun Dhawan commented on the post and wrote, "Epicnessss."
Many fans also commented on the post with some getting excited about the revival of their favourite 90s show, a few felt they would miss Javed Jaffrey.
A user commented, "A nostalgic show coming back with our all-time favorite Titu Mama." Another user wrote, “Hoping you catch up Jaaved Jaffrey iconic commentary on this show.” "No one can replace Jaaved Jaffrey," wrote a user.
Another wrote, "Disappointed totally…javed jafferi sir is legend😢No new commer of todays genz can match his sense of humour and commentary."
Recapturing the essence of the original series, viewers will get to watch over 100 contestants—the “attacking army”—attempt to storm the impenetrable castle, fighting off all kinds of guards, devils, and giant foam mushrooms along the way.
Commenting on the involvement in the iconic show, actor, and creator Bhuvan Bam said in a statement, “Since the original version of Takeshi’s Castle was on television, I have been an ardent fan of the concept, execution, and the hilarity of the game-show. It’s highly nostalgic for me to have grown up seeing the show and now voicing it, is genuinely a full circle moment. I don’t think there is anyone in my generation who hasn’t loved and enjoyed this madcap comedy."
He continued, "Being a part of this incredible game show is a privilege and an honor. As an entertainer, my viewers have always appreciated the unique yet relatable characters that I’ve portrayed, and I am happy to bring a bit of my creative self as ‘Titu Mama’. I am hopeful that the younger generation will get love this show as much as we did.”