Khandevane
Also known asخندوانه
GenreComedy
Interview
Stand-up comedy
Written byamiralihooshyar
Directed byRambod Javan
Presented byRambod Javan
Theme music composerHabib Badiri
Hooman "Gamno" Shahi
Country of originIran
Original languagePersian
No. of seasons8
No. of episodes922
Production
ProducersJavad Farahani
Ali Ahmadi
CinematographyFarhad Jaberi Yazdi
EditorMehdi Ghanbari
Camera setupBehrang Dezfoolizadeh
Running time80 min to 120 min
Production companiesMTN Irancell
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Original release
NetworkIRIB Nasim
ReleaseJune 11, 2014 (2014-06-11) 
present

Khandevane or Khandevaneh /xændeva:ne/ (Persian: خندوانه (portmanteau of laughter and watermelon) is an Iranian telecast directed by Rambod Javan. It first aired on 11 June 2014 on Nasim channel. The program is focused on showing that there should not be any reason not to laugh using various acts such as stand-up comedy. It aired on cable network IRIB Nasim on Wednesdays to Fridays at 23:00 (IST). For its first two seasons, the program consisted of several parts like: Stand-up comedy, Live music, and Interviews. Other programs include: Report of the people, Competition in the studio, Sms Competition for featured viewers, and Lottery. A new item added to the show from its third season is Labahang (Lip sync). It is proclaimed by the program that it is adapted from Lip Sync Battle.

Several artists made original songs for the show . Gamno,Habib Badiri,Bomrani, Maziar Sarmeh, Mohsen Chavoshi, Reza Yazdani, and many others.

The program is hosted by Rambod Javan and Nima Shabannejad. There is also a doll, Jenab Khan participating in the show. It has spawned a spin-off, which has mainly the same elements but omitted the audience, called Ghaach (Persian: قاچ) (means Slice). Its first season was begun as a tie-in to 2018 World Cup, and the second season was launched alongside the Season 6 of Khandevane.

Hosts

Elements

  • Rambod Javan (Designer, Director and Presenter)
  • Mohammad-Fuad Safarianpour (Art Director)
  • Ali Ahmadi (Producer)
  • Sajjad Afsharian (Author)
  • Bahram Azimi (Making Titles and Animation)
  • Habib Badiri and Hooman "Gamno" Shahi (Singer and Composer)
  • Mahmoud Karimi (Reporter)
  • Behrouz Baghai (Reporter Provinces - Season 2)
  • Abolfazl Sabbagh (Reporter London - Season 2)
  • Mehdi Shah-Hosseini (Stage Manager)
  • Bozorgmehr Hosseinpour (Thinker)

Actors

Episodes

  • Season 1: 11 June 2014 - 25 October 2014 (114 episodes)
  • Season 2: 18 April 2015 - 13 October 2015 (157 episodes)
  • Season 3: 15 March 2016 - 1 October 2016 (137 episodes)
  • Season 4: 20 December 2016 - 19 September 2017 (187 episodes)
  • Season 5: 16 May 2018 - 7 September 2018 (42 episodes)
  • Season 6: 21 November 2018 - 5 April 2019 (49 episodes + 16 Nowruz specials)
  • Season 7: 10 March 2021 - TBA

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
201515th Hafez AwardsBest TV ProgramRambod JavanWon
20162nd 3StarsBest Entertainment TV ProgramKhandevaneWon
16th Hafez AwardsBest TV PresenterRambod JavanNominated
20173rd 3StarsBest Entertainment TV ProgramKhandevaneNominated
Best TV PresenterRambod JavanNominated
17th Hafez AwardsBest TV PresenterRambod JavanNominated

References

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