Revati Mahurkar from USA, UAE’s Kritika and UK based Vibes Dance Group are all set to vow the judges of Hunarbaaz – Desh Ki Shaan

  New Jersey, 13^th Apr 2022: An artist has an innate quality of transcending all boundaries to connect with hearts and souls. It is this link that is going to be on display on the International Talent Special Episode of Hunarbaaz – Desh Ki Shaan where carefully selected talent from UK, US and UAE will prove their mettle. On 16^th April 2022, COLORS TV viewers in UK, UAE, Singapore, Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, South Africa, and USA & Canada (Aapka Colors) will get an opportunity to see local talent become international sensations as they will participate in the revolutionary talent show, Hunarbaaz – Desh Ki Shaan. After auditions conducted through digital entries across the world, New York City based Revati Mahurkar, Dubai based Krithika and Vibes Dance Group from Leeds won the opportunity to perform for celebrity judges – Karan Johar, Parineeti Chopra, and Mithun Chakraborty. The episode will air on April 16^th, Saturday at 8.30 PM ET / 10:00 PM PT on Aapka Colors.   Commenting on the activity, Govind Shahi, Executive VP & Head, IndiaCast International Business, said, “Every year we strive to entertain and engage our audiences with exciting new initiatives and this activity is one such endeavor. To celebrate the success of the first season we are delighted to announce the Hunarbaaz – Desh Ki Shaan International Special Episode where handpicked artists from across the world get an opportunity to perform for our global audiences. The tremendous response to our online auditions is a testimony to the fact that this show has touched the right chords with our viewers”.   Commenting on this initiative, Sachin Gokhale, Senior VP & Business Head – Americas, Europe & UK, IndiaCast International Business said, “We believe that talent is universal; even if a person is residing in another country, their heart is rooted in the culture of their homeland. The auditions for the international special episode garnered an overwhelming   response from the South Asian diaspora across the globe. After much deliberation, we finally zeroed in on our three performers”.    Vibes Dance Group from the UK has dancers from all over the world who love to express their passion for dance on some of the biggest stages in the world. Kirtika Thakur from Dubai is a self-taught guitar player and singer trained in classical, western, and Jazz. Revati Mahurkar is a dancer, singer and actor based in NYC.   Royal Chef’s Secret presents Hunarbaaz - Desh Ki Shaan International Episode Special.   Tune in on 16^th Apr, Saturday at 8:30 PM ET / 10:00 PM PT on Aapka Colors.    About ‘AAPKA COLORS’: ‘AAPKA COLORS’ (known as ‘COLORS’ in India) is Viacom18’s flagship brand in the entertainment space in India. A combination of ‘emotions and ‘variety’, COLORS, launched on 21st July 2008, offers an entire spectrum of emotions to its viewers. From Fiction Shows to Format shows to Reality shows to Blockbuster Movies – the basket contains all ‘Jazbaat Ke Rang’ (Colors of Emotions). ‘COLORS’ is dedicated to promoting ‘Cohesive viewing’, through shows like Choti Sarrdaarni, Shakti…Astitva Ke Ehsaas Kii, Ishq Mein Marjawaan, Naagin, Barrister Babu, Pavitra Bhagya, Shubharambh, Bigg Boss, Rising Star, Dance Deewane and Khatron Ke Khiladi amongst others.   About IndiaCast Media Distribution Pvt. Ltd.: 'IndiaCast’ is India’s First multi-platform ‘Content Asset Monetization’ entity, jointly owned by TV18 & Viacom18. The company’s mandate includes Domestic Distribution, Placement Services, International Channel Distribution, International Marketing & Advertising Sales, New Media (digital) distribution and Content Syndication for TV18, Viacom18 and A+E Networks|TV18. IndiaCast has a portfolio of 19 dedicated international feeds (including COLORS, MTV India International, COLORS RISHTEY, COLORS CINEPLEX, COLORS regional channels) and a total of more than 30 channels that are distributed in 130+ countries as linear services and content syndication in over 110+ countries. Apart from Television shows & series, IndiaCast also offers Indian feature films (both Bollywood & Regional) on digital platforms in India and overseas markets. For more information on IndiaCast, log on to www.indiacast.com   About Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's fastest-growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational and multicultural brand experiences. A joint venture of TV18, which owns 51%, and Viacom Inc., with a 49% stake, Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching the lives of people through its properties on-air, online, on the ground, in shop, and through cinema.   IndiaCast Media Distribution Pvt. Ltd. (USA) Shalaj Dang | +1 3476792342 Shalaj.dang@indiacast.com   COLORS PR Team in India PrernaGulati|9920304305 Prerna.Gulati@viacom18.com   Swapna Wazalwar | 9960021272 Swapna.Wazalwar@viacom18.com   Srishti Singh |  9742998917 Srishti.Singh@viacom18.com