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OUR WORK IN TELEVISION

From quiz classics to original formats, Tree of Knowledge creates intelligent, entertaining television built around knowledge and competition. We develop quiz formats, produce shows and bring compelling questions, contestants and stories together for audiences across India.

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Kaun Banega Crorepati

(2000–2021, Seasons 1–13)

  • Format: Licensed adaptation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? — Fastest Finger First, 15 Qs, lifelines (with Indian/local variants later).

  • Genre: Non-fiction — prime-time general-knowledge game show.

  • Hosts: Amitabh Bachchan (iconic host for most seasons); Shah Rukh Khan hosted Season 3 (2007). Many other anchors/guest hosts in special episodes.

  • Years on air / Seasons: 2000 → till date (Association with TOK team till 2021).

  • Broadcaster(s): Star Plus (original), Sony TV (later seasons) — production by BIG Synergy and others.

  • Notable: Revolutionised Indian TV (huge TRP, mass participation, aspirational prize money, emotional human interest stories). Became a national cultural phenomenon and spawned many regional language versions.

The Big Picture

2021 (Season 1)

  • Format: Visual quiz — contestants decode and interpret images in a 12-picture based question series; high-stakes, timed puzzle rounds.

  • Genre: Non-fiction — visual/quiz game show.

  • Host: Ranveer Singh

  • Years on air / Seasons: 2021 (Season 1).

  • Broadcaster: Colors TV.

  • Notable: Celebrity energy (Ranveer) + picture-centric quizzing made it a fresh, visual take on the quiz genre in 2021.

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India Ke Top 1%

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(2026)

  • Format: Licensed adaptation of 1% Club

  • Genre: Non-fiction — prime-time general-knowledge game show.

  • Hosts: Anil Kapoor

  • Years on air / Seasons: 2026 → till date 

  • Broadcaster(s): Star Plus (original), JioHotstar

  • Notable: 

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