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India's Ultimate Warrior | |
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Genre | Reality TV |
Starring | Vidyut Jamwal |
Country of origin | India |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 6 (list of episodes) |
Original release | |
Network | Discovery Plus |
Release | 4 March – 14 March 2022 |
India's Ultimate Warrior is a reality television show produced by Base Films. Famous Bollywood actor and Martial Artist Vidyut Jamwal is Dojo Master in the show. [1] This show is based on a complete Warrior theme, as its setup is an ancient Martial Arts Dojo, where 16 elite fighters and athletes selected from across India will demonstrate their skills to prove that they are the ultimate warrior. [2] All participants will go through a variety of challenges to prove their skills. [3]
Along with Dojo Master Vidyut Jamwal there are 4 mentors from all across the world, who will be mentoring the selected contestants. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] The reality show was shot at the Empower Activity Camps in Kolad, near Pune, Maharashtra. [12]
Season | No. of episodes | Broadcaster | Originally broadcast (India) | References | ||||
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Channel | First aired | Last aired | ||||||
1 | 6 | Discovery Plus | 4 March 2022 | 22 March 2022 | [13] | |||
Discovery Channel | 14 March 2022 | 22 March 2022 |
Vidyut Jammwal assembles 16 elite athletes and fighters from across India to compete for the title. In the first leg of their journey, they are tested on their Control, Fear and Skill. 2 eliminated and 1 is crowned.
No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date [13] | |
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1 | "Control" | Unknown | 14 March 2022 | |
Sixteen athletes and fighters participate in an initial fight to test their skills. Later, the recruits are assigned to different mentors. | ||||
2 | "Determination" | Unknown | 15 March 2022 | |
After a series of brutal fights and challenges, several of the fighters suffer serious injuries but they all refuse to quit. | ||||
3 | "Focus" | Unknown | 16 March 2022 | |
Akshay Kumar test Vidyut Jammwal's athletes and fighters. Later, they complete with two new contestants while attempting a death-defying stunt. | ||||
4 | "Survival" | Unknown | 21 March 2022 | |
Eleven fighters compete in a series of challenges that push them to the breaking point. Later, one of the students has a massive panic attack. | ||||
5 | "Balance" | Unknown | 22 March 2022 | |
Eight fighters compete for a spot in the finale. Later, they participate in four challenges that test their balance and stability. | ||||
6 | "The Final" | Unknown | 23 March 2022 | |
The six surviving fighters participate in five gruelling challenges that culminate in a no-holds-barred fight. Later, a fighter injuries himself. |
Episode(s) | Guest(s) | Note(s) | Reference(s) |
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Episode 3 | Akshay Kumar | [16] | |
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