General News: Star Plus to air ‘India’s Next Superstars’ every day from 13 Jan

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MUMBAI: Hindi GEC Star Plus’ mega-budget talent reality show ‘India’s Next Superstars’ will go on air from 13 January. The show created in collaboration with Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty will air at 8 pm from Monday to Sunday.

On weekdays, the show will replace the ongoing show ‘Rishton Ka Chakravyuh’. The slot is currently vacant during the weekends. ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ was aired in this time slot earlier.

Produced by Dharma Productions, the talent reality show will bring together Johar and Shetty on the judge’s panel, for the first time. Hosted by Karan Wahi and Rithvik Dhanjani, the show aims to take the viewers on a thrilling journey, replete with all the glitz and glamour of the gala rounds on weekends, and the grittiness and rawness of the boot camp on weekdays, capturing the making of India’s next movie icons.

Johar says, “Most people in our country believe that Bollywood is limited only to a few privileged entities, their kin or their friends. Many talented actors and actresses leave their dream of making it big in Bollywood because of this misconception. Hence, it becomes important for people in the industry to take the onus and break this myth. Star Plus, Rohit and I are teaming up to provide a level playing field to anyone and everyone who dreams of making it big in Bollywood. This show is a call out to all talented performers in the country to come and show their sparkle.”

The winners of the competition will get the chance to star in a Karan Johar – Rohit Shetty project; a co-production of Dharma Productions, Rohit Shetty Picturez, and Fox Star Studios India.

Sharing about his role as a Judge, Shetty says, “Through India’s Next Superstars, we will try to provide a fair and honest chance to talented individuals, who have no industry connections, to prove their mettle and defy the myths that obstruct their entry into Bollywood. I’m really looking forward to the contestants’ performances on the show.”

Commenting on the show, a Star India spokesperson said, “STAR has always pioneered in breaking stereotypes and setting new trends, showcasing the progressive Indian mindset. With India’s Next Superstars, the intention is to highlight the shift in popular thinking – where opportunities are available for people with potential, regardless of their parentage or privileges. India’s Next Superstar will provide genuinely talented performers a rare opportunity to fulfill their Bollywood dream and showcase the entertaining yet challenging journey of a superstar in the making. With eminent personalities like Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty, the show promises to be a game-changer in, not only, television, but also film entertainment.”

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