Star Plus’ Biggest Family Game Show in a Decade Gets the Nation Playing Along with Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor’s infectious energy, spontaneous humour and heartfelt conversations are making family game nights bigger with Star Plus’ India Ke Top 1%. The show has emerged as India’s biggest family game show in a decade, based on non-celebrity game show launches on JioStar. Since its September 19 premiere, it has celebrated three winners within its first six episodes, beginning with Bijal Shah’s ₹94 lakh victory in the opening episode.
The excitement extends beyond the studio, with over 220K viewers already joining the Play Along experience on JioHotstar, giving audiences the opportunity to test their thinking skills from home and win smartphones and Smart TVs.
Produced by Banijay Asia in association with BBC Studios UK, India Ke Top 1% takes a fresh approach to the traditional quiz format, putting logic, observation, reasoning and common sense at the heart of the game. Its questions invite the entire family to join in, turning viewing time into friendly competition and shared moments of discovery.
Celebrating the show’s success and thanking fans, Anil Kapoor said, “The response to India Ke Top 1% has been phenomenal! Messages have been pouring in from across the country, and seeing that love reflected in the numbers makes this start even more special. Thank you for making us part of your family time and game nights with friends. Keep the love coming!”
He added, “We play along at home too! Sunita, Sonam and Rhea join in at the dinner table, and Sonam gets most answers right. I may host the show, but she gives me tough competition! For me, that’s the biggest win: bringing families together and turning an ordinary evening into a game night.”
Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO, Banijay Asia, said, “The success of India Ke Top 1% reflects the power of a format that brings intelligence, entertainment and family participation together. What’s particularly encouraging is how the Play Along feature is extending the experience beyond the television screen, turning viewers into active participants and bringing the excitement of the game into homes across the country. It’s exciting to see audiences embrace the show so enthusiastically, and this is only the beginning of its journey in India.”
Beyond the gameplay, contestants’ stories have brought warmth and emotion to the stage. From Bittu Tabahi’s river clean-up efforts to Mumbai auto driver Sandeep Bachche’s acts of service, their exchanges with Anil Kapoor have become as memorable as the winning moments. The show has also travelled beyond Indian screens, featuring on Dubai’s Burj Khalifa as part of JioHotstar’s MENA expansion.
Watch India Ke Top 1% every Saturday and Sunday at 8 PM on Star Plus and anytime on JioHotstar.
Source: Internal viewership data on JioHotstar