"Cinema Is Not A Business, It’s A Religion" Dharmatic Entertainment and Disney+ Hotstar Team Up For "Showtime"

Showtime First Look: Bollywood is an integral part of our lives. Now it's time to witness the behind-the-scenes of Bollywood for the first time with Showtime, produced by Dharmatic Entertainment. This epic saga of legacy and ambition in the world of cinema will give you a sneak peek into what goes behind the multi-million-dollar industry of Bollywood, nepotism, and the power struggles at the top. Watch the first look below:

Created by Sumit Roy and Showrunner Mihir Desai, directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, and starring the talented Emraan Hashmi, Mahima Makwana, Mouni Roy, and Naseeruddin Shah, along with Rajeev Khandelwal and Shriya Saran in pivotal roles, Showtime will stream in 2024 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

Karan Johar, Founder and Managing Director, Dharmatic Entertainment, said, "Showtime is a series that is very close to my heart; it gives a closer look into the power struggles of the showbiz. The show will ensure that battle lines are drawn and crossed, keeping the camera rolling with the audience clapping. To tell a story so strong and powerful, there could not have been a better partner than Disney+ Hotstar. We are extremely excited and eager to bring forth this one for the audience, and we hope they enjoy the series."Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Dharma Productions & Dharmatic, said, "Showtime is a very unique and interesting series and will delve into the world of Bollywood, production houses, and how they function. Tangled in power struggles, the series will definitely entertain the audience. Dharma, along with Dharmatic and Disney+ Hotstar, have had a successful partnership, and with Showtime, we aim to strengthen this bond and churn out stories like never before."

Gaurav Banerjee, Head of Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star, said, "Collaborating with Dharmatic Entertainment has always been a great experience, and the success of Koffee with Karan stands as a testament to that. The next story we wanted to tell was about Bollywood and trade secrets, so who better than Karan Johar, who has been the heart of the industry and also the centre of conversations around nepotism? We hope Showtime will bring a new flavour to the world of Bollywood that fans will enjoy."

Emraan Hashmi said, "Being in the industry for so long, I have seen both the good and bad side of it, so when this show came to me, I grabbed the opportunity of being a part of it and could resonate with it on various levels. Disney+ Hotstar and Dharmatic Entertainment have been known to be some of the most quality storytellers in the industry, and collaborating with them has been an incredible experience. We have always seen the audience longing to know more about what goes on behind the closed doors of Bollywood, and let me just say—we have heard you all! Get ready to dive deep into the tales of Bollywood!"