The Sandip Roy Show

Siddhartha Basu on taking India from Quiz Time to KBC

Sep 3, 2023

Siddhartha Basu, widely regarded as the father of Indian quizzing, talks about his journey in the quiz show industry, the origins of quizzes in Kolkata, the famous alumni of Quiz Time, and the evolution of quiz shows in India. He also discusses the challenges of quizzing in the age of Google and the qualities of a good quiz question.

48:51

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Quick takeaways

Quizzing has evolved with digital platforms and accessibility to information, but general knowledge still plays a crucial role.

Quizzing shows should strike a balance between showcasing human stories and the actual quiz game.

Creating digital platforms for quizzes can encourage people to engage, test their knowledge, and continue building their general knowledge.

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Importance of General Knowledge

General knowledge forms a foundation of critical thinking, helps in discerning facts from non-facts, and provides context to different situations and fields.

Introduction

2min

Origins of quizzes in Kolkata and the creation of the India quiz book

4min

From Theatre to Documentary Film

18min

Famous alumni of Quiz time and the evolution of quiz shows

3min

The Evolution of a Popular Quiz Show

10min

Evolution of Quizzes in the Age of Search Engines

12min

The Qualities of a Good Quiz Question

3min

From hosting and producing popular shows like Quiz Time and Mastermind India to becoming the producer-director of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), Siddhartha Basu is widely regarded as the father of Indian quizzing. In this episode, he talks to host Sandip Roy about his journey, how quizzing has evolved in the country, and what knowing the right answer means in the era of Google.

Produced by Shashank Bhargava
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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The Sandip Roy Show

Siddhartha Basu on taking India from Quiz Time to KBC

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of General Knowledge

Evolution of Quizzing

Balance Between Human Stories and Game

Encouraging Quizzing Beyond School and College

Addressing Gender Imbalance in Quizzing

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts