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: Zee Marathi has got Urmila Matondkar on board as the Grand Master of its soon-to-be launched dancing reality show ?Dance Maharashtra Dance?.

The channel has taken a cue of launching the show from ?Dance India Dance? that is a very popular property of sister channel Zee TV. 

Mithun Chakraborty has been given the title of Grand Master on the Hindi counterpart of ?Dance Maharashtra Dance?.

Premiering on 31 December, the show will air every Monday and Tuesday at 9.30 pm.

The channel has roped in Idea as the title sponsor of the show.

The show will be anchored by Hindi and Marathi film actress Amruta Khanvilkar. Meanwhile, the three masters who will don the role of choreographers of a particular genre are Swaroop Medara (Master of Bollywood and Western Dances), Soniya Parchure (Master of Indian Classical) and Devendra Shelar (Master of Folk). 

Zee Marathi business head Nikhil Sane said, "Zee Marathi is known for creating platforms like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Hasya Samrat, Eka Peksha Ek, Maharashtracha Superstar, Fu Bai Fu, Marathi Paul Padate Pudhe that allows a common viewer to exhibit his talent. Zee Marathi goes back to its ethos, this time capturing dance art on a bigger canvas.

Zee Marathi goes back to its ethos, this time capturing dance art on a bigger canvas. Getting Urmila Matondkar as a Grand Master is a step towards ensuring that the final judgment lies in the hands of someone who is a master in dance. This format was a big hit on Zee TV and we are hopeful that the legacy continues on Zee Marathi, as well!!??

The show will start its search for the ?dancing superstar? in various parts of Maharashtra like Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nasik, Kolhapur, Pune, Thane and Mumbai from the age group of 15-30.