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By Vickey Lalwani Š2006 Bollyvista.com |
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Madhur Bhandarkar |
National Award-winner Madhur Bhandarkar, actor-producer Anupam Kher and Mahesh Bhatt's firebrand daughter Pooja Bhatt will decide the fate of the contestants on a television talent hunt show, titled 'Idea Zee Cinestars' and produced by Optimystix. The show will be aired on Zee TV.
Madhur says that he took up this show because. "I had time at my disposal. 'Traffic Signal' is almost complete and UTV's film doesn't begin before February 2007. So I thought this would be a good opportunity to test fresh blood in the film industry."
Anupam, who has an acting training school, feels that he has taken the next logical step in life.
On the other hand, Pooja is gung-ho about it. "I will be scrutinizing all the contestants equally, whatever their final rankings in the contest. Runners-up and even those who get eliminated rather quickly can make it bigger than those who win."
Senior Vice President, Zee Network, Ashish Kaul says, "'Idea Zee Cinestars' will provide participants from various cities an opportunity to court fame and fortune by showcasing their acting and dancing skills. The hunt will narrow down the two best performers.
Sixty participants will be brought to Mumbai where the elimination rounds will be conducted. Viewers, who will vote for their favourite performers throughout the weeks, will choose the best couple." |
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