Comedy Central gears-up for 'Chuckle Festival 2013' conceptualized by LIVE Viacom 18

This September Comedy Central’s Chuckle Festival will bring back the laughter season by getting together some of the world’s finest comedians on one platform for India’s biggest, funniest chuckle festival ever. It has been conceptualised by LIVE Viacom18, a subdivision under Integrated Network Solutions.

The line-up for the country’s first comedy festival features some of the most famous comedians such as Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias, Eddie Ifft, Paul Varghese and will be hosted by India’s very own - Tanmay Bhat.  The 3-day festival will take place in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi. In Mumbai it will take place on 5th September 2013, at St Andrews Auditorium at 6pm – 10pm.

Known for his witty, electrifying performance in popular television shows, Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias has been associated with shows like “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Conan,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Good Morning America,” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” Gabriel’s first two DVD specials “Hot & Fluffy” and “I’m Not Fat…I’m Fluffy” have sold well over 1 million copies. His parodies, characters, sound effects and animated comedy style break all boundaries and are enjoyed by all age groups. Eddie Ifft, the funny man on America’s hit comedy show The Legit. The great Comedian cum actor has hosted multiple radio shows in the US. Paul Varghese has opened for the likes of great comedians such as Russell Peters. His Indian and American mix leads to a cracking concAussion of laughter that is sure to make you jump off your seats.  And Tanmay Bhat, is one of India's youngest, brightest, upcoming stand-up comedians. He will anchor the show, providing his anecdotes wherever necessary.

Ferzad Palia, Head - English Entertainment at Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. adds, “Comedy is a genre that binds all age groups and touches millions of hearts across India. The growing popularity of this genre has inspired us to not only create a platform for globally renowned comedians in India but to also give Indian audiences access to world-class artists.”

Commenting on the launch of the Festival, Mr. Jaideep Singh, Sr. Vice President and Business Head – INS, Viacom18 Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are extremely excited to launch Comedy Central’s Chuckle Festival and bring the laughter in lives of our audiences with the likes of Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias and Eddie Ifft. This is yet another milestone in the Journey of our LIVE business to build experience for our brands and audiences both.”

To purchase tickets for the festival you can log on to www.bookmyshow.com and book online.

This event is conceptualized by LIVE Viacom18. The associate sponsor is Reliance Digital. Marketing partners include JW Marriot (Hospitality Partner), Laqshya (Outdoor Partner), in.com (Online Partner), INOX (Multiplex Partner), Kingfisher (Good times Partner) & Cocoberry (On ground Partner).