Lux Channel i Superstar is a Bangladeshi television reality show that airs on Channel i. Aspiring actresses, singers, and models compete on the show for a chance to launch their careers. The beauty pageant champion gets the chance to be the "Bangladesh Face of Lux" and is awarded a brand new car and Tk. 10 lakh. The first runner-up award is Tk. 5 lakh while the second runner-up gets Tk. 3 lakh.[citation needed] The competition is held by a joint effort of Channel i and Unilever Bangladesh Limited.[1] The competition was launched in 2005.[2]
| Lux Channel I Superstar | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | LUX Superstars |
| Genre | Reality show Competition |
| No. of seasons | 9 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Faridur Reza Sagar |
| Production location | Bangabandhu International Conference Centre |
| Production company | Red Dot Multimedia |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel i |
| Release | 2005 – 2018 |
Format
editThe road to being the Lux Channel i Superstar is not easy. More than 10,000 girls around Bangladesh apply every year and the initial auditions are very competitive due to the large number of applicants. Once the lucky few are chosen, they are sent to live for 3 months in a “Boot camp” where various training programmes are held every day.[3] Each season of Lux Channel i Superstar consists of 8-10 episodes and starts with 20 contestants. The contestants are judged weekly on their overall appearance, participation in challenges, and best shot from that week's photo shoot. Every week, single or multiple contestants are eliminated, though in some rare cases no elimination was given by the judging panel. Many big fashion brands are associated with the show as either costume or makeup partners.[4]
Host and judges
edit| Year | Host | Judges | Guest Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | |||
| 2006 | Tariq Anam Khan, Suborna Mustafa and Shamim Ara Nipa | ||
| 2007 | Rumana Malik Munmun | ||
| 2008 | Rumana Malik Munmun | ||
| 2009 | Rumana Malik Munmun | Syed Shamsul Haque, Afsana Mimi and Suborna Mustafa | Asaduzzaman Noor, Shykh Seraj, Mahin Khan[5] |
| 2010 | Rumana Malik Munmun | Tauquir Ahmed, Suborna Mustafa, and Afsana Mimi | Aly Zaker, and Adil Hossain Nobel[6] |
| 2012 | Rumana Malik Munmun | Tauquir Ahmed, Afsana Mimi, and Jewel Aich | Asaduzzaman Noor and Shykh Seraj[7] |
| 2014 | Rumana Malik Munmun | Suborna Mustafa, Aupee Karim, Tahsan Rahman Khan[8] | Aly Zaker, Sara Zaker, Adil Hossain Nobel |
| 2018 | Masuma Rahman Nabila & Shoumik | Arifin Shuvoo, Sadia Islam Mou, Tahsan Rahman Khan[9] | Aly Zaker, Asaduzzaman Noor, Rumana Rashid Ishita |
Winners and runners-up
edit| Year | Winner | First Runner-up | Second Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Aupee Karim | ||
| 2000 | Mila | ||
| 2001 | Shuvra | Syeda Tania Mahbub Tinni | |
| 2002 | Kusum Sikder | ||
| 2003 | Shayla | ||
| 2004 | Limi | ||
| 2005 | Sanarai Debi Sanu | Antora Biswas Pinky | Navila Hasan[10] |
| 2006 | Zakia Bari Momo | Afsana Ara Bindu | Azmeri Haque Badhon[11] |
| 2007 | Bidya Sinha Saha Mim | Samroj Ajmi Alvi | Faria Shahrin[12] |
| 2008 | Ishrat Jahan Chaity | Syeda Ummey Tajzi | Rebecca Sultana Deepa[13] |
| 2009 | Mehazabien Chowdhury | Mounita Khan Ishana | Rumana Swarna[5] |
| 2010 | Mahbuba Islam Rakhi | Moushumi Hamid | Mehrin Islam Nisha[6] |
| 2012 | Samia Said Chowdhory | Prosun Azad | Samiya Hossain Khan[7] |
| 2014 | Nadia Afrin Mim | Nazifa Tushi | Neelanjona Neela |
| 2018 | Mim Mantasha | Sarwat Azad Bristi | Samia Othoi |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Alom, Zahangir (10 November 2014). "Beauty, glamour and glitz". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Finalists of LUX Channel-i Super Star '07". The Daily Star. 31 August 2007.
- ^ "Lux Channel I Superstar Mehzabin". The Daily Star. 23 April 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ "'Lux-Channel i Superstars 2014' to introduce new Lux tonight". The Independent. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ a b Alom, Zahangir (24 January 2010). "Talent and glamour unified". The Daily Star.
- ^ a b "Lux Channel i Superstar 2010 announced". Dhaka Mirror. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ a b "Samia sins the Beauty Pageant". Dhaka Mirror. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ "Aupee and Tahsan dance on Lux-Channel i Superstar floor". Dhaka Tribune. September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ "Where the Stars Align". The Daily Star. 7 April 2018.
- ^ "Lux Channel i Super Star 2005". Lux Stars & Beauty. Unilever. Retrieved February 15, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Lux Channel i Super Star 2006". Lux Stars & Beauty. Unilever. Archived from the original on March 7, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ^ Hassan, Mainul (8 September 2007). "Bidya Sinha Saha crowned Lux Channel-i Superstar '07". The Daily Star.
- ^ Hassan, Mainul (19 January 2009). "Radiance, beauty and talent combined". The Daily Star.