Nick, the TV channel for kids, has announced the launch of Bakra starting 5 June. Bakra, India’s most popular hidden camera comedy show, produced by MTV, is Nick’s eighth new launch this year and will feature on Nick’s popular Nick Hahaha comedy block. The Bakra episodes on Nick, chosen from the existing library, have already run on MTV over the last few years.
Hema Govindan, vice president and general, manager - Nick India says, “Bakra, whose popularity transcends all ages, will be a valuable addition to our already laugh-riotous Nick Hahaha block which also includes Kenan & Kel, Drake & Josh and Laurel & Hardy. We’re sure that during summer vacations, Bakra on Nick will keep our young audiences smiling.”
For the few not familiar with the cult phenomenon of Bakra, this highly-rated half-hour show sportingly cons and or the few not familiar with the cult phenomenon of Bakra, this highly-rated half-hour show sportingly cons and makes ‘Bakras’ of unsuspecting people. Crazy host Cyrus Broacha and his team put regular junta through strange situations with sometimes unexpected - but always hilarious - results, all captured on hidden cameras!
Starting 5 June, Bakra will air every weekday at 6.30pm, repeating at 9.30pm with one-hour specials at 4:00 pm on weekends.