Mahima Makwana calls Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah starrer Showtime as the ‘kryptonite’ of her career : Bollywood News

"Aap Maal Bechiye Mein filmein banaungi", reveals Mahika Nandy (Played by Mahima Makwana) to a very arrogant ‘Badshaah’ Emraan Hashmi in Karan Johar's next titled ShowTime. The web-series, produced by the filmmaker, sees Mahima Makwana sharing the screen with actors like Mouni Roy, Shriya Saran, Naseeruddin Shah, Rajeev Khandelwal, among others, as it delves into the controversial topic of nepotism.

Mahima Makwana calls Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah starrer Showtime as the ‘kryptonite’ of her career

The trailer of Showtime was launched with much fanfare on Tuesday, February 13 as several celebrities attended the launch. While addressing the media, Mahima Makwana opened up about doing this show and shared, "I'm so grateful to be working with such talented people, and today on the occasion of the trailer launch I would say that I am sure this show is going to be the kryptonite of my career. I'm really looking forward to it!"

Speaking of Showtime, it promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of the entertainment industry and will showcase Mahima in the role of an entertainment journalist who takes a strong stand against producers who promote nepotism. In the trailer, Mahima Makwana is referred to as ‘an outsider’, as she sets out on a crusade to shed light on this pressing issue which has been the subject of many debates in recent times. On the other hand, Naseeruddin Shah is expected to essay the role of a producer along with Rajeev Khandelwal as a renowned star.

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Nepotism has long been a topic of discussion in the entertainment world, with many questioning the fairness of opportunities for talented individuals who do not come from established industry backgrounds. This show aims to explore the complexities of the issue, highlighting the struggles faced by those who are not part of the industry's privileged circles along with the highs-lows experienced by stars in this profession.

Showtime is expected to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from March 8 onwards.

Also Read: Photos: Karan Johar, Rajeev Khandelwal, Mahima Makwana, Shriya Saran, Emraan Hashmi and Mouni Roy snapped at the trailer launch of Showtime