Karan Johar's 'Showtime' explores the dynamics of the industry, Mahima Makwana and Emraan Hashmi join in
Showtime, starring Emraan Hashmi, Mouni Roy, Naseeruddin Shah, Mahima Makwana, Rajeev Khandelwal and Shriya Saran, will be available on Disney+ Hotstar from March 8.
The trailer of Emraan Hashmi and Mahima Makwana has finally hit the social media platform Disney Plus Hot Star. Despite having several well-known stars on the show, Mahima Makwana, who plays the role of Mahika Nandy, has been making all the headlines. In a groundbreaking development, talented actress Mahima Makwana is all set to join forces with Bollywood heartthrob Emraan Hashmi in an upcoming series that tackles the controversial issue of nepotism. The show promises to provide insightful insights into the world of entertainment and will highlight Mahima's remarkable acting talent as she grapples with the hurdles posed by favoritism towards industry insiders.
About the Showtime trailer
Finally, the trailer of Emraan Hashmi's upcoming show titled 'Showtime' was released on Wednesday. The show is directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar and is expected to be an “epic saga of legacy and ambition in the world of cinema”. The show also aims to give an idea of what actually happens behind the multi-million dollar industry of Bollywood, nepotism and how people struggle to stay at the top.
Karan Johar took to his official Instagram account and shared the trailer of 'Showtime'. The trailer of the show, in which Emraan plays the role of an influential film producer, was also released on Wednesday. The reporter, played by Mahima Makwana, can be heard on television discussing topics such as nepotism.
Makwana plays the role of a reporter. Makwana, who is not from the industry and despite being an outsider, Makwana is known for her stellar performances in various shows and films. Now she's ready to take on a role that not only showcases her talent, but also draws attention to a pressing issue that has sparked a lot of discussion lately.
Take a look at the trailer:
With Showtime, Mahima got a huge platform to showcase her acting talent as she plays the character who finds the concept of nepotism alien. However, the trailer of the show shows Emraan Hashmi, who is completely against her. Needless to say, the confrontation between the Hashmi and Makwana is enough to keep the audience glued to their seats.
About Showtime
Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra and Mihir Desai are the executive producers of the show. In a statement, Emraan earlier said: “Having been in the industry for so long, I have seen both the good and bad side of it, so when this show came to me, I jumped at the chance to be a part of it and I could resonate with it on different levels.” He added that fans are eager to know what happens behind the curtains. The actor said, “Let me just say, we heard you all! Get ready to dive deep into the stories of Bollywood!”