| Genre: | Reality |
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| Country: | India |
| Language: | Marathi |
| Num Episodes: | 8 |
| Executive Producer: | Sandeep Arjun Kamble |
| Camera: | Multi-camera |
| Runtime: | 45 minutes |
| Company: | Full Screen Entertainment |
| Network: | Zee Marathi |
| Last Aired: | present |
| Related: | India's Best Dramebaaz |
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]
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]
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]
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Jatayu and Ravana fight |
| ✓ | |||
| Lottery |
| ✓ | |||
| Guru Maa and Rapper |
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| 4 | 30 June 2024 | Dog and Cat |
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| Dashavatara |
| ✓ | ☆ | ||
| Pawankhind |
| ✓ | |||
| Urban education and Rural education |
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Notes:
Performance of the Week
Housefull performance
Eliminated
Mega Audition
Runner Up
Winner