Carnival

Carnival is an Iranian competitive comedy reality show produced and hosted by Rambod Javan in 2025. Aimed at discovering emerging comedic talents, the program features episodes of approximately 50 minutes, where contestants from various social backgrounds face a series of diverse comedic challenges. These range from stand-up segments and theatrical sketches to creative dialogues and situational comedy improvisation. Each episode’s performances are evaluated by a panel of prominent comedy judges and by audience voting, determining which contestants advance to the next round. In the grand finale, the ultimate winner is awarded a special cash prize. All episodes are available free of charge—no subscription required—on the Namasha and Uptvs streaming platforms, and the show has rapidly gained widespread audience acclaim. Suitable for viewers aged 13 and above, Carnival combines family‑friendly humor with inventive stage performances in a highly entertaining competitive format.