MUMBAI: ETV Bangla is all geared up to entertain their viewers with one of India?s biggest reality TV show Bigg Boss. The show that took the nation by storm will now set foot in West Bengal, revolutionising entertainment with its perfect blend of reality and unscripted drama. While Bigg Boss will now speak in Bengali, actor Mithun Chakraborthy will be seen hosting the show, but in an all new avatar.

Produced by Endemol India, Bigg Boss is slated to go on air on ETV Bangla in the month of June.

Talking about his new role, Mithun Da (as he is fondly called) said, "Bigg Boss is a very intriguing format. To be a celebrity and to be under surveillance 24x7 on national camera is no easy task and it?s my honor to be the link between the Bigg Boss house and the outside world for my fellow friends of the industry. I look forward to starting the shoot for the show soon."
 
Endemol India CEO Deepak Dhar said, "Bigg Boss is based on a universal concept that has successfully appealed to audiences across markets. Adapting a cult show like Bigg Boss in a regional market helps us reach out to captive audiences who are eager to consume the programme in their preferred language. As the format of the show is non-scripted, one can expect nothing but the purest form of reality arising from unpredictable situations leading to a great viewing experience. We are certain that the Bangla version will be received with a lot of enthusiasm."

Mumbai: Celebrity dancing reality show format ?Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa?, airing on Hindi general entertainment channel Colors, will travel to the Bengali-language channel ETV Bangla.

Titled ?Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Bangla?, the show is scheduled to go on air in March. The regional adaptation will also be produced by BBC Worldwide Productions India.

Judging the lineup of 12 celebrity contestants will be choreographer Remo D?souza and Koel Mullick. The show will be anchored by Bengali film actor Jishu Sengupta.

According to the channel, ETV Bangla brings together a lineup of 12 celebrity contestants from different walks of life who will redefine breaking traditions while nurturing a passion for dance and taking reality television to an all new level. The Bengali heartthrob ? Jishu Sengupta will be anchoring the show while the 12 contestants will take on everything from Salsa to Bhangra and from Cha-cha-cha to Chhau in a journey that will start with two left feet and lead them to a path of beauty and grace.

ETV Bangla programming head Ritika Roy said, ?ETV Bangla is proud to present Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Bangla which will showcase known and much loved faces from the industry who will be stepping out of their comfort zones and will be exploring the beautiful world of dance. Supporting and guiding them in this endeavor will be their choreographers who will help them out at every step. We are also delighted to have the king of dance, Remo D?souza and leading actress Koel Mullick onboard as the judges.?

BBC Worldwide Productions India general manager and creative head Myleeta Aga said, ?Since the adaptation of BBC?s international hit format ?Dancing with the Stars? appeared on Indian screens, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa has grown to become one of the most popular reality dance shows on television in the country. Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Bangla promises to take the format to an all new level of entertainment from its previous renditions and this season will be extensively remodeled from the international version to appeal to the Bengali viewers?.