ZEE5 Global launches free weekly cricket show ‘Cricket Darbar’
ZEE5 Global announces ‘Cricket Darbar’, an original Hindi weekly show streaming as part of the Free5 offering. Free5 is a one-stop destination on ZEE5 that brings together a wide range of free content, including TV shows, Movies, K-dramas, and web series, News and Kids content.
‘Cricket Darbar’ transforms cricket discussions into an entertaining royal court format. Designed around the ongoing cricket season, the show brings together humour, debate, and fan perspectives in a never-seen-before talk show format where Maharaja, the decision maker, is be played by none other than India’s former opening batter – Shikhar Dhawan. Premiered on May 6, the series will follow a weekly release schedule during the ongoing cricket season. Each episode will feature a special Royal Mehman, with Adah Sharma appearing in the first episode. The show also features RJ Kisna, a popular influencer known for his humorous take through his widely loved Instagram character.
Siju Prabhakaran, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 said, “Our collaboration with The Lallantop for Cricket Darbar brings together a unique content sensibility and a strong pulse on fan sentiment to create a distinctive weekly cricket property for audiences across the country. Led by Shikhar Dhawan, the show reimagines cricket conversations through a royal court that debates, decodes, and celebrates the season’s defining moments. With Cricket Darbar, we continue to build fresh, culturally resonant formats that deepen audience engagement across genres, formats, and languages.”
Kartik Mahadev, Chief Marketing Office, ZEE said, “Cricket fandom today speaks a language of its own, shaped by memes, banter, and real-time reactions that bring fans closer to the game and to each other. ZEE5 has always believed in connecting with audiences in their language, and Cricket Darbar with Shikhar Dhawan, brings that idea to life. Here the fan’s instinct meets expert perspective, and the week’s biggest moments turn into conversations everyone can be part of. It’s a format built around how audiences engage with cricket today, more participative, more current, and rooted in storytelling.”
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Shikhar Dhawan, Maharaja of Cricket Darbar, said, “Cricket has always been more than just a sport in our country; it is emotion, debate, celebration, and endless conversation. Cricket Darbar captures exactly that spirit but in a format that feels fresh and entertaining. What I loved about the show is that it brings together strong opinions, humour, and the fan’s point of view, making every week’s cricket action even more engaging.”
The show is streaming now.
