Showtime: Will Star-Studded Web Series Expose The Dark Side of Bollywood?

The Showtime trailer introduces a web series that explores the inner workings of Bollywood, including the issue of nepotism. The series stars Emraan Hashmi, Mouni Roy, Rajeev Khandelwal, Naseeruddin Shah, and Shriya Saran in important roles. 

The trailer follows Emraan Hashmi’s character, Raghu Khanna, who inherits his family’s film studio and aims to turn it into a successful production house. 

However, he faces challenges from journalist Mahika Nandy, who wants to make her own mark in the industry. The trailer also features rapper Badshah in a cameo appearance.

Showtime is a Hotstar Original series and is set to premiere on Disney Plus Hotstar on March 8. It is created by Sumit Roy and co-directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar. The series is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic, the digital arm of Dharma Productions.

The trailer highlights the conflict between Emraan Hashmi’s character, who believes that outsiders in the industry ultimately want to become insiders, and Mahima Makwana’s character, who challenges the system and wants to create meaningful cinema. 

The series aims to give viewers a glimpse into the dark side of Bollywood, including the power struggles and nepotism that exist within the industry.

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The star-studded cast also includes Naseeruddin Shah, Mahima Makwana, Mouni Roy, Rajeev Khandelwal, Shriya Saran, and Vijay Raaz. The series promises to be an epic saga of legacy and ambition in the world of cinema, shedding light on the multi-million dollar industry of Bollywood.

It is worth noting that the series is produced by Karan Johar, who has faced criticism for allegedly promoting nepotism in the Hindi film industry. The show aims to provide an inside look at the industry and the issues it faces, including the debate around nepotism.

As we can analyse from the trailer, Showtime is a web series that delves into the complexities of Bollywood, exploring topics such as nepotism and power struggles. 

With a talented cast and a compelling storyline, the series aims to entertain and educate viewers about the inner workings of the film industry.However,  it remains to see how the film will conclude the story, whether it will take side of nepotism or will support outsiders’ struggle!