| Shekhar Tonite | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Talk show |
| Presented by | Shekhar Suman |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Original release | |
| Release | 15 May 2026 |
Shekhar Tonite is an Indian Hindi-language talk show hosted by actor and comedian Shekhar Suman. It features interviews with public figures like politicians, actors, and other guests, as well as discussions on current affairs, politics, entertainment, sports, and public life.[1]
Premise and Format
The show marks Suman's return to the talk show genre after his earlier success with Movers & Shakers, which concluded in 2012. The first look and official trailer was released on 12 May, ahead of its premiere on 15 May 2026.[2]
Each episode of the show features Suman engaging in conversations with invited guests, along with observational humor and commentary on global and national events.[3] According to Suman, the new show is designed to focus on thoughtful conversations as an alternative to rapid fire and controversy driven discussions.[4]
Release and Reception
The show premiered on 15 May 2026 on Suman's official YouTube channel, and episodes are released weekly on Fridays.[5] Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari was the first guest on the show.[6]
The show received positive reviews on release by several viewers. However, media outlets like The Print called it a meme recap, noting the political commentary and satire done by Suman and the self praise and obsession, before celebrity guests arrive.[7]
Episodes
| Episode | Guest | Air Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nitin Gadkari | 15 May 2026 | Minister of Road Transport and Highways |
| 2 | Bobby Deol | 22 May 2026 | Bollywood actor |
| 3 | Ali Fazal | 29 May 2026 | Bollywood actor |
| 4 | Amruta Fadnavis | 5 June 2026 | Banker, playback singer, wife of incumbent Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis |
| 5 | Manoj Bajpayee | 12 June 2026 | Bollywood actor |
| 6 | Gippy Grewal | 19 June 2026 | Punjabi singer and actor |
| 7 | Farah Khan | 26 June 2026 | Bollywood director, producer, and choreographer |
Production
The show was created by Suman's son Adhyayan, who is also a co-producer with Dharmesh Sanghani and Cobbled Street.[8] According to Adhyayan, the development of the show took nearly 4 years before its release in May 2026.[9]
References
- "Shekhar Suman returns with new talk show Shekhar Tonite, Trailer out; WATCH".
- "Shekhar Tonite: Shekhar Suman Reclaims His Space In The Late-Night Show Format After 14 Years". 12 May 2026.
- "'Should UPSC be conducted by Isro?' Shekhar Suman's satire on NEET paper airlift plan". The Times of India. 9 June 2026.
- "Shekhar Suman slams 'rapid fire, planted controversies' culture ahead of 'Shekhar Tonite': 'It's slow content for a fast world'". The Times of India. 25 May 2026.
- "'Shekhar Tonite' and the Political Optics of the Late Night Talk Show". 26 May 2026.
- "Shekhar Suman: 'I am like RK Laxman's The Common Man'".
- "Shekhar Tonite is a meme recap. India needs a real late-night show". ThePrint.
- "Shekhar Suman launches his talk show 'Shekhar Tonite'". The Times of India. 12 May 2026.
- "Adhyayan Suman says it took him '4 years to bring Shekhar Tonite to life' ahead of show's premiere: "Help me give India its OG back"".