With Kapil Sharma not shooting for any fresh episodes of his show, Family Time With Kapil Sharma, the channel has been airing re-runs of The Kapil Sharma Show. However, a source says that repeat episodes will not help in the long run because they will not garner that much viewership and advertisers have invested in Kapil’s new show. “The channel needs to bring in another show in its place, especially since a rival channel has launched Khichdi in the same time slot. Also, the Indian Premier League (IPL)is underway. If they don’t launch a new show in that slot, they are in danger of losing that to another channel,” adds the source.
However, it will be difficult to bring on a new comedy show at such a short notice. Sunil Grover and Ali Asgar are already doing Dhan Dhana Dhan, so they will not be available. But, the channel has The Drama Company with Krushna Abhishek that can be brought back with fresh episodes.
When contacted, Preeti Simoes, who is its creative director, denied it, “We are busy with Dhan Dhana Dhan and haven’t been approached.” Sources close to Krushna and Bharti revealed that the duo is reuniting for a show. “The two stand-up comedians are collaborating for a new show,” says an insider. It remains to be seen if Krushna will replace Kapil, this time, too.
