Karan Johar to host reality show The Traitors: Everything we know about the show’s Indian remake | Web Series

Global reality show The Traitors is getting a desi twist with the Indian version of the show, with host Karan Johar taking over hosting duties. The show was officially announced on Tuesday, sparking excitement among fans who are eagerly awaiting more details about the Indian version. Also read: Raj Kundra to Uorfi Javed, list of potential contestants of The Traitors, new reality show hosted by Karan Johar

Want to know more about the Indian adaptation of The Traitors? We’ve got you covered. Keep reading.

Filming begins

The Indian adaptation of The Traitors is currently in production. On Tuesday, an official announcement was shared around the series, revealing that filming has begun.

Karan Johar takes over as host

Karan Johar will be hosting the show and is excited to take on the new role. In a statement, he said, “After watching the UK and US versions, I have become a huge fan of the format and am in awe of Claudia Winkleman and Alan Cumming, who are so wonderful in the way they host their respective shows with aplomb yet theatrical suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”

“I am thrilled to take on the role of host of the Indian adaptation of the show. And the 20 actors of the show are in for an unforgettable and unpredictable journey, especially with me operating from the shadows,” he added.

A game of trust and deception

The game will feature 20 players arriving at a royal palace, hoping to win the cash bounty accumulated through various physical and psychological missions they complete. It will challenge the intellect, wit and strategic prowess of its players as they compete for the big cash jackpot.

About the show

The Traitors first launched in the Netherlands in 2021. The format has proven its international appeal with over 25 adaptations and numerous recurring seasons. International adaptations of the format include the Emmy Award-winning American version. The American version will return for a third season and the British version has been commissioned for a fourth season and a celebrity version.

Will be broadcast on…

Prime Video India will air the Indian adaptation of the BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning global format. It is produced by BBC Studios India Productions. The release date is yet to be announced.