Two Singers, One Stage Channel V’s Brand New Show Ishq Unplugged - A love story set in the backdrop of a music reality competition

2026-08-21 09:51:40 Art & Entertainment

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29th February 2016: Channel V this year has certainly expanded its programming mix with a series of new shows. This 4th fiction show to be launched on Channel V this year, promises to be the most unique and interesting for the youth who are always mesmerized by the glamour of reality shows. The new show aptly titled ?ISHQ UNPLUGGED? is a love story between two contestants of a singing reality show. The romance between two completely opposite characters plays out on the backdrop of the reality show which they want to win for their own reasons. ISHQ UNPLUGGED starts 7th March 2016, Monday to Friday at 7:30pm on Channel V.

The main leads of the show are played by Mohit Gaur and Shruti Prakash who essay the roles of Mandy and Antara respectively. Mandy?s character hails from a middle class background from Delhi. Even though he is an exceptional singer, Mandy faces opposition from his family to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a famous singer in the entertainment world. Although Mandy is deserving of success, his notions to achieving stardom is rife with trying any means to get what he wants, by hook or by crook.

Antara on the other hand faces a different circumstance, daughter of a very famous singer she is also blessed with a beautiful voice.Her Mother wants Antara to follow her footsteps rather than create her own identity. This competition is the stage to launch her career.

Both Mandy and Antara come from very diverse backgrounds and have opposite personalities but fate brings them together; Are they the wrong combination or will they become a music sensation?

While speaking on the new music based show, Star Spokesperson commented, ?Like dance, music and reality shows are a big pull for the youth; this is the first time we have a fiction show which is a potent combination of music and romance on the backdrop of a reality show.With a fair share of singing and performances along with drama, this unique offering is going to something fresh for the youth to savor and enjoy?

Channel V plans an extensive marketing strategy to support the show with high decibel promotions across multiple platforms.

Apart from Ishq Unplugged, Channel V?s dance fiction show D4 Get Up And Dance (Mon-Fri 7PM), Sadda Haq ? Season 2 (Mon-Sat 6:30pm), teen crime show ?Gumrah?: End of Innocence (Sunday 7pm) and action-packed romantic drama showcasing two lifetimes Mastaangi (Mon?Sat 6:00 pm) continue to be on air. All the new and current shows are available anytime on Hotstar.
About Channel V
Reaching out to almost 40 million viewers every week in India, Channel V is the ultimate destination for youth entertainment in the country. Channel V has pioneered unique youth engagement initiatives since its inception. From the launch of the first reality show on TV ? V Pop Stars, the soaring success of close to a decade for V Get Gorgeous, the launch of India?s first youth fiction, V Roomies and having 4 daily youth fictions to the hosting of India?s Biggest College Festival - VFest and execution of its subsequent annual installments, Channel V is today known for creating innovative, award winning and cutting edge content and interactions that reflect youth passions. On July 1 2012, Channel V discontinued music programming altogether, marking a paradigm shift in the genre. Pursuing the endeavor of producing content that will build a loyal viewership, Channel V is aggressively pursuing content across various genres through fiction dailies and hard hitting studio formats that address crucial and undermined youth issues. The Channel began shows that truly explored the emotional conundrum that the youth face in today?s day and age. At the same time, the Channel also entertained the audience with shows such as Dare2Date- a hilarious dating reality show and DilDosti Dance- India?s first and only dance fiction show.

Continuing the legacy of being the pioneer in youth entertainment, the shows that are aired on the channel get themselves recognized by winning respected industry awards. Current Flagship fiction show SaddaHaq has won ?Best Youth Fiction Show? for 2 years in a row at ITA awards 2014 & 2015.
V strongly believes that mobile and digital is the next big thing and therefore as a brand it heavily invests in these platforms. With over 10 million unduplicated active users on Facebook, Channel V continues to gather more audience to engage with our online content. Innovation has been in the DNA of the brand and hence this year Channel V launched VithU ? A mobile app for safety. The app has 1 Mn+ downloads across android &iOS platform.
About STAR India:
STAR India has defined India's broadcast media for the last two decades and is today India?s largest media and entertainment Company.
The STAR India network comprises of more than forty channels in seven languages received by over 600 million viewers every week across India and 100 other countries. The network?s channel portfolio includes Channel [V], Life OK, Movies OK, Star Gold, Star World, Star Movies, Star Movies Action, Star World Premiere HD, FX, FOX Crime, Star Utsav and Star Plus, India's No. 1 General Entertainment Channel.
It has a leading presence in regional broadcasting as well, through a bouquet of affiliate channels which includes Star Jalsha, Star Pravah, Asianet, Asianet Plus, Suvarna and Vijay.
Star India is a wholly owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox