Mission Sapne 2 to continue its journey of social welfare

There are some shows that make us laugh, and some that make us cry. However, there are only a handful which can make you do both. Mission Sapne is one among them. The show is the epitome of selfless help and bringing about a change in the lives of commoners faced with adversities. The show has a lot to offer. There are going to be sentimental moments which will touch your hearts and fun–filled acts by celebrities who entertain in various ways — sometimes via gully cricket, song and dance performances, special tips, reciting blockbuster dialogues, comedy and mimicry, selfies, on-the-spot competitions, and dares and challenges — in the hope of earning more money for their cause.

Produced by Sobo Films, Mission Sapne Season 2 is out on a beautiful voyage to fulfil dreams, delivering a strong social message, and at the same time maintaining entertainment and fun quotient for its audiences. Mission Sapne rightly proves the saying, ‘where there is a will, there is always a way’. And with the second edition of Mission Sapne on COLORS, this ‘way’ is becoming more pronounced for 10 commoners who are faced with adversities in their personal lives.

Talking about the differentiating factor of this season, Smruti Shinde, Director, Sobo Films says, “This season we have taken up cases like HIV positive, molestation cases, etc. These people are stereotyped as untouchable and apart from monetarily helping them, we want to bring a change in that perception. We have carefully studied all the cases before shortlisting them. Also this show is beyond appreciation, it is helping financially which can transform someone’s lives as this people come from lower strata of society. We are happy that we can touch the lives of people through our show. ”

Speaking about the show, Raj Nayak, CEO, COLORS, said, “Following a stupendous response to Season 1 of Mission Sapne, it is time to charge ahead with an all-new set of celebrities who have displayed extraordinary passion and commitment towards bettering lives that deserve a helping hand. Their willingness to become a fish out of water to aid humanity sends out a strong social message; entirely in sync with COLORS’ mantra of providing dramatic entertainment avenues to viewers. We would like to express our gratitude to the entertainment industry for extending their pro-bono support, standing up for humanity, and elevating the show’s impact on deserving lives manifold. With Mission Sapne Season 2, and Chhoti Anandi, launching on 17thJanuary, we are looking forward to setting up a robust Sunday morning audience with content that speaks volumes through its diversity and impact.”

Also, Mission Sapne Season 2 will see Sonali Bendre return as the host for the second season as she narrates the awe-inspiring success stories of the one-day professional endeavours of celebrities and the person they will be supporting. The title track of the show has been adapted by singer Sonu Nigam whose unique rendition promises to tug at the heartstrings of audiences.

Commenting on the occasion, Smruti Shinde adds, “Changing the life of the common man by giving them a helping hand to realise their dreams is the USP of Mission Sapne. While we achieved that to a great extent in Season 1, with Mission Sapne Season 2 we are looking forward to magnifying the effect of positivity and hope in making a difference in the lives of those in need. ‘Mission....abhi jaari hai! Also, the support received by the celebrities is commendable. They are here to selflessly help the commoners without expecting anything in return. And it is not few hours of shoot. They dedicate almost 2 days for this and do everything they can to raise money."

The first episode of the season will feature versatile actor Vidya Balan as she steps into the shoes of Manju — Jaipur’s only female porter. Donning the hat of a coolie and moving travellers’ luggage across Jaipur’s Sindhi Camp Bus Stand, Vidya will leverage her star power to raise funds for the single-mother and breadwinner Manju’s benefit. Be it taking tips from Manju on how to effectively carry heavy luggage from one point to another, or inviting Jaipur locals to support her cause, Vidya tries her hand at it all. In fact, the actor will even be seen climbing atop a bus and mingling with the male coolies at the bus stand to ensure that she is able to maximise her one-day time limit and turn messiah for Manju.

Commenting on her experience, Vidya said, “I was extremely touched when an old woman who sells combs at the bus station came up to me and appreciated my efforts. She said that she left her customers unattended because she wanted to click a picture with me. She gave me 10 rupees and tons of blessings and it simply made my day. I salute Manju for her determination and will power with which she does her job so brilliantly.”

The other celebs who have been a part of Season 2 are Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Manish Paul, Parineeti Chopra, Sonu Nigam, Jimmy Sheirgill and Sania Mirza.

For Mission Sapne Season 2, COLORS has roped in Idea Cellular as the Associate Sponsor. The show will also be promoted across mediums through an integrated marketing approach and digital initiatives.

Mission Sapne Season 2, is all-set to charge forward with enhanced passion, zeal and commitment from celebrities starting 17th January 2016, every Sunday at 11:00 AM on COLORS.