# Launch of India Ke Top 1% game show > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/launch-of-india-ke-top-1-game-show > Updated: 2026-09-05T18:37:23.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3. Star Plus and JioHotstar are preparing to launch ‘India Ke Top 1%’, an Indian adaptation of the international game-show format ‘The 1% Club’. Hosted by Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, the series focuses on testing contestants through logic, observation, and common sense rather than factual knowledge. Initial reports indicated a September 5 debut, while subsequent details specified a premiere date of September 19 at 8 PM. Produced by Banijay Asia, the show will feature 100 participants competing through 13 rounds of puzzles and everyday challenges. The competition includes a financial element where participants start with ₹1 lakh, with a collective prize pool potentially reaching ₹1 crore based on mistakes made during the rounds. A promotional teaser featuring Kapoor in a traditional, Qawwali-inspired all-black ensemble has been released, generating significant social media interest. The show’s tagline, ‘Baat Khatki Toh Jeet Pakki’, emphasizes the importance of quick thinking and presence of mind over formal degrees. Siddharth Basu, a prominent figure in Indian quizzing, serves as an official consultant for the project. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Anil Kapoor to host new quiz reality show ‘India’s Top 1%’ Actor Anil Kapoor will host the new quiz reality show ‘India’s Top 1%’ on Star Plus and JioHotstar, focusing on common sense and logical reasoning rather than academic knowledge. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anil-kapoor-to-host-new-quiz-reality-show-indias-top-1 ### 2026-08-28: Anil Kapoor to host new reality game show India Ke Top 1% Actor Anil Kapoor will host the new reality game show ‘India Ke Top 1%’ on Star Plus and JioHotstar, premiering September 19 with a prize pool reaching ₹1 crore. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anil-kapoor-to-host-new-reality-game-show-india-ke-top-1 ### 2026-08-07: Anil Kapoor hosts 'India Ke Top 1%' game show debut Sep 5 Anil Kapoor will host the Indian version of “The 1% Club”, titled “India Ke Top 1%”, premiering on Star Plus and JioHotstar on September 5, featuring logic‑based challenges and interactive home play. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anil-kapoor-hosts-india-ke-top-1-game-show-debut-sep-5 --- Cite as: Launch of India Ke Top 1% game show. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/launch-of-india-ke-top-1-game-show