CANADIANS GET ANOTHER CHANCE TO BREAK INTO BOLLYWOOD AS OMNI TELEVISION GREENLIGHTS PRODUCTION ON SEASON 2 OF ORIGINAL SERIES BOLLYWOOD STAR

 

- Start of production on six, 30-minute episodes for Season 2 slated for October 2014; filming to take place in Toronto and Mumbai - - Produced by Makan Media - - Canadian Bollywood hopefuls can submit their auditions online at OMNITV.ca/bollywoodstar beginning today -     Bollywood boot camp is back in session, as OMNI Television and Makan Media greenlights production of season two of the dynamic original reality series Bollywood Star. Equal parts talent search and documentary, the six-part, half-hour series follows Canadian would-be Bollywood stars on their quest for the opportunity of a lifetime: a role in a Bollywood film, and a chance to become the next Bollywood sensation. Canadians can submit their auditions online at OMNITV.ca/bollywoodstar beginning today. Additional production and broadcast details will be announced at a later date.   "It was clear from last season that Canada boasts an immense wealth of talent across all cultures and communities," said Paritosh Mehta, Director of Independent Production Development for OMNI Television Ontario, Rogers Media. "OMNI Television has always celebrated the Bollywood film industry, and we look forward to once again offering viewers this life-changing opportunity and delivering a fresh new season of this captivating series."   OMNI Television's nationwide search is open to all talented Canadian hopefuls over the age of majority. Beginning today, applicants can visit OMNITV.ca/bollywoodstar for more information on how to submit their application form and video audition.   "We are very excited to produce another season of Bollywood Star and to share the real-life experiences of Canadians trying to make it in biggest movie industry in the world," said Shaam Makan, Executive Producer, Makan Media. "This season, our Bollywood hopefuls will not only experience the glamorous sights and sounds of India, but they'll also tackle some of the hard-hitting issues that affect Indian society today."   Surrey, B.C.'s 25-year-old Simran Sidhu was crowned Bollywood Star's Season one winner in April. Beating out talented hopefuls from all over the country, Sidhu's stunning performances during the competition's Indian leg dazzled industry experts and led her to the ultimate prize: a role in an upcoming Bollywood film.   Bollywood Star follows the format of the successful Bollywood Star Australia and United Kingdom. The series is commissioned by OMNI Television's original content team and produced by Makan Media Inc., with Shaam Makan (Restaurant Makeover, The Next Star, Bollywood Star) serving as executive producer. Paritosh Mehta is Director of Independent Production Development for OMNI Television Ontario, Rogers Media