Shriya Saran talks about her character in Karan Johar's new show 'Showtime': 'I wanted to play a role which was...'

Actress Shriya Saran has always delivered impactful roles on the big screen. And while the actress carries a graceful stance on the celluloid, she seems to be stepping out of that box with Showtime.

The upcoming web series that stars Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Rajeev Khandelwal, Mouni Roy, Mahima Makwana, and Shriya Saran is all set to release on Disney Plus Hotstar. The trailer for it was released recently and left fans amazed with the power dynamics of the film world it displayed.

While Shriya also plays a glamorous role in the show, she recently spoke about working with Rajeev Khandelwal. She said, “I wanted to play a role which was very close to me. For this too, I met with Rajeev and the director we discussed a few things, in the show I am an actress who plays an actress. I am looking forward to watching the show. It is a very interesting character, has a lot of arches, I cannot wait for the audience to see it.”

Shriya is seen in a glamorous avatar in this show that revolves around Nepotism. Showtime releases on 8th March.

Created by Sumit Roy, Showrunner Mihir Desai, Directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, starring the talented Emraan Hashmi, Mahima Makwana, Mouni Roy and Naseeruddin Shah along with Rajeev Khandelwal, 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 & keeps the camera rolling with the audiences 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 hope they enjoy the series.”