Guinness World Records launches first-ever Hindi language TV show

Guinness World Records launches first-ever Hindi language TV show

Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega premiers on Friday 18th March. Showing every Friday and Saturday at 9pm only on COLORS

Indians are set to create History; From pulling the heaviest vehicle by hair to swallowing most number of swords while juggling, Indians will attempt over 70 Guinness World Records™ in our first ever Hindi language TV production.

‘Guinness World Records - Ab India Todega’ premiers on COLORS on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 9 PM and promises to be a one hour visual treat of awe-inspiring, bizarre, unforgettable and 100% entertaining record breaking acts by hindustanis.

The show will be hosted by Bollywood star Preity Zinta, who makes her small screen debut alongside the dashing khiladi of small screen Shabbir Ahluwalia, who will be anchoring the outdoor feats in the show.

Every episode of Ab India Todega is jam-packed with breathtaking record attempts from limbo skating under cars to singing for the longest time upside down; this show has something for everyone. For the first time Indian audiences can cheer on fellow Indians in an international face-off with another contestant.

Guinness World Records Adjudicators’ Ms. Elizabeth Smith & Mr. Kristian Teufel will oversee all record attempts, validate achievements and recognizing new Guinness World Records as they are broken.

COLORS is available in India on Airtel TATA Sky and Dish TV, in the UK on Sky and in the U.S. the channel is known as Apaka COLORS and is available on the Dish Network.

Talking about her debut on small screen, actress Preity Zinta says: “I have always loved adventure and more importantly loved the Indian “go getter” spirit. Guinness World Records- Ab India Todega speaks for its grandeurs. I feel excited to be associated with the show. The plethora of talent that India has is magnificent and what better than an International platform like Guinness World Records. There is also a feeling of pride in hosting a show that will put India on the global platform and will bring fame for the common man who can do uncommon things. The viewers are sure to have fun with a sense of patriotism and an adrenaline rush.”

Shabbir Ahluwalia, Preity’s co-host in the show, adds: “I am delighted to be associated with a show that takes me back to my childhood. To share space with the beautiful and spunky Preity Zinta and motivating fellow Indians in achieving a prestigious title of Guinness World Records is definitely a matter of honour. After having participated in one of the most thrilling action-based reality shows, it would be interesting to watch Indians perform difficult feats.”

10th March 2011