Concept
The show's main concept is to find Bollywood's next superstar among many of the contestants who participated. This is a reality/talent show and is a hunt for Bollywood's next superstars. It is a platform where contestants display their talent to on-looking nation and get voted as the next Bollywood star.
Zee Cinestars is a platform for every Indian youth who dreams of making it in the movies. It was a 1 hour talent hunt show; it featured participants from various cities in the country, who showcased their acting and dancing skills in the show. The show aims to find two potential stars, who will be given an opportunity to feature in their forthcoming film which is to be produced by a leading banner.
This reality series is split into various stages and will essentially showcase the ecstasy, trauma, victory and defeat through 18 weeks. The hunt will narrow down to 2 Best performers from the entire nation. 60 participants will be brought down to Bombay – ‘The City of Dreams’, where, over the weeks they will begin to get eliminated, until only two winners are left. The 60 participants are grouped as couples who will be groomed by Bollywood’s popular Directors and Choreographers. The Best couple is chosen by the viewers who have been voting for their favourite performers, through the weeks. This journey to fame is interwoven with the trials and tribulations of the participants who are thriving to be introduced to Hindi Cinema as actors.
Jury
Winners of Zee Cinestars 2007
Runner-up Zee Cinestars 2007
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