F.Y.I. - For Your Information

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F.Y.I. - For Your Information
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Show poster
Genre Game show
Created byIndian Storyteller
Written byKousten Sahu
Directed byRitika Bajaj
Starring Jamie Lever
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
Production
Production locations Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Original release
Release16 January 2021 (2021-01-16)

F.Y.I. - For Your Information is an Indian interactive game show hosted by Jamie Lever, a stand-up comedian and the daughter of Johny Lever. [1] The series is a Flipkart Video original created by Indian Storytellers and directed by Ritika Bajaj. It was released on the Flipkart app on 16 January 2021. [2]

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Format

F.Y.I is a Hindi-language daily game show with each episode lasting 3–4 minutes. In every episode, the host asks three questions to the audience and four options are given for each one. These questions are based on pop culture, general knowledge, sports, politics and social media etc. Participants need to answer all three questions correctly to be eligible for the prizes. Winners will be announced at the end of each episode. [3] [4]

Cast

The series marks the web debut of Jamie Lever who is the daughter of a noted comedian and Bollywood actor Johnny Lever. She will be seen playing a journalist who is keen, curious, and consistently on the chase for the most recent scoop. [4]

Production

The show's launch was announced with a teaser trailer in the mid of January on Flipkart Video's YouTube followed by the official promo which was launched on 15 January 2021. [5]

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