Lux Channel I Superstar
2005 TV series or program
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Lux Channel i Superstar or Lux Super Star is a Bangladeshi leading talent hunt and television reality show that airs on Channel i. It is Bangladesh’s ultimate talent show for passionate young women ready to shine in the world of beauty & glamour. Aspiring actresses, singers, and models compete on the show for a chance to launch their careers. The champion gets the chance to be the "Face of Lux Bangladesh" and is awarded a brand new car, trophy, film contract 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]
Talent show
| Lux Channel I Superstar | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | LUX Super Star |
| Genre | Reality show Talent show |
| No. of seasons | 10 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center |
| Production company | Unilever Bangladesh Limited |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel i |
| Release | 2005 – 2025 |
Format
The 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
| 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 Ahmed | Arifin Shuvoo, Sadia Islam Mou, Tahsan Rahman Khan[9] | Aly Zaker, Asaduzzaman Noor, Rumana Rashid Ishita |
| 2025 | Shoumik Ahmed | Mehazabien Chowdhury, Raihan Rafi, Jaya Ahsan |
Contestants
| Year | Winner | First Runner-up | Second Runner-up | Other contestants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Aupee Karim | |||
| 2000 | Mila Hossain | |||
| 2001 | Shuvra Das | Syeda Tania Mahbub Tinni | ||
| 2002 | Kusum Sikder | Farhana Deepti | Sonia Hossain Tina | Srabosti Dutta Tinni |
| 2003 | Shayla Shabnam | Rahnum Tasnuva Sonali | Saquiba Bintay Ali Pinky | |
| 2004 | Kazi Farhina Islam Limi | Tanzika Amin | Sumaya | |
| 2005 | Shanarei Devi Shanu | Antora Biswas Pinky | Navila Hasan[10] | Sumana Afroz Suma |
| 2006 | Zakia Bari Momo | Afsana Ara Bindu | Azmeri Haque Badhon[11] | Aparna Ghosh, Nafiza Jahan, Rumana Malik Munmun, Rishta Laboni Shimana |
| 2007 | Bidya Sinha Saha Mim | Sheikh Samroz Azmi Alvi | Farhana Shahrin Faria[12] | Farah Diba, Ambrina Sarjeen Ambrin, Sumaiya Asgar Raha, Nafisa Ferdous, Upoma Bishwas, Morsheda Khan Urmi, Joya Roy. |
| 2008 | Ishrat Jahan Chaity | Syeda Ummey Tajzi | Rebecca Sultana Deepa[13] | |
| 2009 | Mehazabien Chowdhury | Mounita Khan Ishana | Sadika Parvin Swarna Rumana[5] | Nazia Haque Orsha, Sifat Tahsin |
| 2010 | Mahbuba Islam Rakhi | Moushumi Hamid | Mehrin Islam Nisha[6] | Mashiat Rahman, Mumtaheena Chowdhury Toya, Tasnova Hoque Elvin |
| 2012 | Samia Said Chowdhory | Prosun Azad | Samiya Hossain Khan[7] | |
| 2014 | Nadia Afrin Mim | Nazifa Tushi | Neelanjona Neela | |
| 2018 | Mim Mantasha | Sarwat Azad Brishti | Samia Othoi | Ishrat Zaheen Ahmed, Nabila Afrose |
| 2025 | Bidushi Bornita | Nazah Naoar | Amina Islam | Nusrat Afrin Yumna, Tista Paul |