With IPL round the corner, its time once again for various franchisees to create maximum awareness
about their respective teams, and keeping this in mind, Shah Rukh Khan (who owns Kolkata Knight Riders) has come
up with the idea of a unique T.V. reality show called ' Knights and Angels'.
This much-awaited reality dance
show will trace the hunt for 6 spirited and talented girls to lead the Cheer-leaders Squad of the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Adding his final stamp of authority, would be judge Sourav Ganguly the inimitable icon of Indian cricket and captain of
Kolkata Knight Riders.
The show will be hosted by V.J. turned actor Purab Kohli and the pretty Anushka
Sharma (who made a stunning debut opposite SRK in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) will be seen as the special celebrity judge
in the first episode.
After an extensive audition conducted across key metros in India, the 24 shortlisted girls will be groomed and trained by
the biggest names in the Indian entertainment industry.
The 6 finalists will have to possess qualities like
energy, style, chutzpah, poise, personality, attitude, grace, rhythm, and fire within themselves to make it to the Knight
Riders cheerleading squad.
King Khan's girls will be mentored by ace choreographer Shiamak Davar and will
be taken through their paces by the revolving guest judges, which will see some of the biggest and prettiest faces in
Bollywood!
Speaking at the launch Sourav Ganguly said, "I have never been a judge before. It's equally exciting and nerve-wracking
for me and I'm really looking forward to a whole new experience. Shah Rukh and Juhi have promised to guide me and I
assure my Knights that we will find those 'Angels' that will cheer us to victory."
Speaking on this new and exciting show, Shah Rukh said, "Cricket is a perfect blend of hard work and entertainment.
We are very excited about the whole challenge of finding the best cheerleading squad for our Knights.
These
girls will become a key part in our quest for victory this season. The competition is tough and the boys will need all the
support they can get on-field. All the girls have the right attitude, energy and enthusiasm."
'Knights and Angels' will be a 6-episode series that will be telecast at 10.00 p.m IST every Saturday, starting 28th
February 2009 on NDTV Imagine.
Each episode will be filled with fun, dance, music, glamour and full on
entertainment, seeing these enthusiastic dancers from all over India competing against each other to make it to the final
6.
Monday, February 23, 2009 10:03 IST