Soap queen’s reality check

Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor

She has revolutionised the small screen over the last decade with her unique brand of ‘saas bahu’ sagas.After producing hugely popular and successful television shows like the long-running Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms is all set to make a new foray into reality shows.

Balaji Telefilms has joined hands with Suneil Shetty’s Popcorn Entertainment Limited to produce a new reality show Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket (KJBKT), a talent hunt across the country where 12 couples will compete for an opportunity to act in their Bollywood film. To be aired on 9X general entertainment channel later this month, KJBKT will witness the 12 couples, guided by their respective mentors (the names of which are yet to be finalised) judging their acting and dance skills in quest of an opportunity to be a part of "a glamorous world and a celebrated name" that Bollywood promises. The couples will be chosen through countrywide auditions across four zones, which are already on in various parts of India. In fact, auditions in Delhi are to held later this week, sources in 9X said.

On her first reality show, Ekta said, "Being the first reality show produced by Balaji Telefilms Ltd we wanted it to be associated with a channel that could share our vision and not compromise on the budget." — UNI





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