Mastermind

I had qualified for BBC Mastermind India in 2001 and reached the national semi-finals. Here's my quarter-final and it was a tight contest with just one point separating the contenders.
My specialised subject in the quarter-final was Formula 1 (1950-2000). It was a great experience and I would like to thank everyone who made it possible for me to get to this stage.

[@danishbiochem]

This is a treat for any quiz buff! lovely!

[@Nehasupnfan]

Back when quiz shows were actually worth their salt.

[@rajeevm1989]

I love Basu's manner of speaking.

[@binitagrawal6085]

where can i see rest of mastermind videos

[@mplwnmp]

Hate to show off, but on F1 I scored 16/16, but have to admin used the pause button to think on avg 3 seconds longer that the 1st gentleman...

[@balajigadadhar]

WISH TO SEE MORE IN VIDEO FORMAT...

[@akshaysaxena2524]

I have tried to get hold of the Mastermind India Books but they are out of print and hard to procure. Can anyone help?

[@nshandilya]

I have been trying to get my hands on them for past 10 years. Have only one, MasterMind season 1

[@balajigadadhar]

mastermind india books available in MOORE MARKET COMPLEX CHENNAI(ALLY KULAM) NEAR SUBURBAN STATION.ALSO KNOWN AS LILY POND.

[@mclarenguy22]

He mispronounced Gilles Villeneuve.

[@Harsh-vo2pm]

Sadly Poorna Chandra passed away in 2010

[@thiruvetti]

why do the contestants look like they are robots or they have been held captive?

[@aaj_ka_funda9900]

+thiruvetti The inspiration for Mastermind was a World War II interrogation - one spotlight in the detainee's face and being questioned repeatedly. The contestants always look like that because of the pressure and obviously, no one wants to be embarrassed on TV.

[@thiruvetti]

AAJ_Ka_Funda so many ideas have come out of the 2 world wars - gadgets, medicines and now quiz shows!

[@kunalmishra1307]

@@aaj_ka_funda9900 Thanks for shedding light on quizzing origins