Drama Juniors is an Indian Marathi language talent search reality television show airing on Zee Marathi.[1] This show features drama skit performances by children aged 2 to 14.[2][3] It is judged by Amruta Khanvilkar and Sankarshan Karhade and hosted by Shreya Bugde.[4][5]

Drama Juniors
GenreReality
Presented by
Judges
Country of originIndia
Original languageMarathi
No. of episodes36
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time45 minutes
Production companyFull Screen Entertainment
Original release
NetworkZee Marathi
Release22 June (2024-06-22) –
20 October 2024 (2024-10-20)
Related
India's Best Dramebaaz

The show was announced in December 2023 on Zee Marathi's social media handles, along with two other fiction series.[6] In early June 2024, a promotional announcement featuring Khanvilkar, Karhade, Bugde, and a few child actors was launched.[7] The series premiered with the Mega Auditions on 22 June 2024.[8][9]

Concept

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The show format is a captivating talent competition designed to discover and nurture young drama enthusiasts. Featuring a series of engaging acts, it tests the participants' creativity, spontaneity, and acting skills. This delightful showcase highlights the extraordinary talents of child actors, with performances that encompass acting, dancing, and various performing arts, all presented on a grand stage.[10][11]

Contestant

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Contestants Age Hometown Position Status Date of Elimination
Adhya Shirgaonkar 5 Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri
Arav Aair 8 Kudal, Sindhudurg
Arjun Chougule 12 Kolhapur
Arnav 12 Pimpalgaon, Beed
Durv Dalvi 9 Byculla, Mumbai
Hridan Urunkar 5 Sangli
Ira Tambe 3 Girgaon, Mumbai
Mahi Sasane 8 Ahmedpur, Latur
Netra Shitole 9 Shirur, Pune
Savi Mudrale 9 Kasarde, Kankavli
Shivansh Chorghe 8 Parel, Mumbai
Shubra Tilgulkar 9 Badlapur, Thane
Swara Mendgule 8 Sangli
Tanmay More 9 Malegaon, Nashik
Vanshika Sawant 11 Bhandup, Mumbai
Vedanti Bhosale 4 Satara
Vihan Shedge 11 Bhugaon, Pune
Yash Wakale 12 Amravati

Weekly Acts

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Episode No. Date of Broadcast Act Name Performers Housefull Performance of the Week
1 22 June 2024 Mega Auditions
2 23 June 2024
3 29 June 2024 Lakudtodyachi Goshta
  • Durv Dalvi
  • Savi Mrudale
Jatayu and Ravana fight
  • Shivansh Chorghe
  • Vihan Shedge
Lottery
  • Tanmay More
  • Netra Shitole
Guru Maa and Rapper
  • Vanshika Sawant
  • Mahi Sasane
  • Vedanti Bhosale
4 30 June 2024 Dog and Cat
  • Hridan Urunkar
  • Adhya Shirgaonkar
  • Ira Tambe
Dashavatara
  • Swara Mendgule
  • Arav Aair
Pawankhind
  • Arjun Chougule
  • Arnav Tor
Urban education and Rural education
  • Shubra Tilgulkar
  • Yash Wakale

Notes:

 ☆  Performance of the Week
 ✓  Housefull performance
  Eliminated
  Mega Audition
  Runner Up
  Winner

References

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  1. ^ "रिॲलिटी शोचा परीक्षक व्हायला तयार नव्हता संकर्षण कऱ्हाडे, काय होतं नेमकं कारण?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  2. ^ "हार्दिक जोशीच्या 'जाऊ बाई गावात'नंतर 'झी मराठी'वर लवकरच सुरू होणार नवीन रिअ‍ॅलिटी शो, जाणून घ्या..." Loksatta (in Marathi). 12 December 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  3. ^ "'चला हवा येऊ द्या'नंतर श्रेया बुगडेचीही नव्या कार्यक्रमात एन्ट्री; 'ड्रामा' करणार अभिनेत्री". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  4. ^ "लाइट्स, ड्रामा आणि अ‍ॅक्शन! इतका भव्यदिव्य आहे संकर्षण व अमृता यांच्या नव्या शोचा सेट, पाहा". Its Majja (in Marathi). 29 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Photos: 'ड्रामा ज्युनिअर्स'च्या ग्रँड शुभारंभासाठी श्रेया बुगडेचा हटके लूक". Loksatta (in Marathi). 1 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  6. ^ "फुल्ल टू ड्रामा अन् पोरांचा कारनामा, झी मराठीवर नवीन वर्षात ४ नव्या मालिका!". Zee 24 Taas (in Marathi). 30 December 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Video: 'ड्रामा ज्युनिअर्स' कार्यक्रमाच्या परीक्षणाची धुरा संकर्षण कऱ्हाडे व अमृता खानविलकरच्या हाती, सूत्रसंचालन करणार 'ही' अभिनेत्री". Loksatta (in Marathi). 9 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  8. ^ "'ड्रामा ज्युनियर्स'च्या ऑनएअरची वेळ ठरली, 'झी मराठी'वरील कोणत्या मालिकेची बदलणार वेळ?". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 14 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  9. ^ "अखेर मुहूर्त ठरला! 'झी मराठी'चा 'ड्रामा ज्युनिअर्स' कार्यक्रम 'या' तारखेपासून होणार सुरू". Loksatta (in Marathi). 12 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  10. ^ "New Marathi show Drama Juniors is all set to launch soon". The Times of India. 13 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  11. ^ "किडनॅप झालेले संकर्षण, अमृता 'ड्रामा ज्युनियर्स' च्या मंचावर !". My Mahanagar (in Marathi). 10 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
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