New Delhi: Filmmaker Karan Johar on Wednesday unveiled the teaser of his upcoming web series, titled ‘Showtime’. Starring Emraan Hashmi, Mahima Makwana, Mouni Roy and Naseeruddin Shah, the show will stream on Disney+ Hotstar.
'Showtime’, produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, is billed as an epic saga of legacy and ambition in the world of cinema. It will give you a sneak peek into "what goes behind the multi-million dollar industry of Bollywood, nepotism and the power struggles at the top," the makers said in a press release.
Talking about the series, Emraan Hashmi said, “Being 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 grabbed the opportunity of being a part of it and could resonate with it on various levels.”
The actor added: "We have always seen the audience longing to know more about what goes on behind the closed doors of Bollywood and let me just say -- we have heard you all! Get ready to dive deep into the tales of Bollywood!”
The show is created by Sumit Roy and showrunner Mihir Desai and directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar.
Karan Johar, founder and managing director of Dharmatic Entertainment said: " 'Showtime' is a series that is very close to my heart, it gives a closer look into the power struggles of the showbiz. The show will ensure that battle lines are drawn and crossed & keeps the camera rolling with the audiences clapping."
Gaurav Banerjee, head - content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star, said the company hopes the series will bring a new flavour to the world of Bollywood that fans will enjoy.
"Collaborating with Dharmatic Entertainment has always been a great experience and the success of 'Koffee with Karan' stands as a testament to that. The next story we wanted to tell was about Bollywood and the trade secrets, so who better than Karan Johar who has been the heart of the industry and also the center of conversations around nepotism," Banerjee said.
‘Showtime' will stream on Disney+ Hotstar next year.