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MUMBAI:
SaharaOne Television premieres the first episode of its reality
show, Biggest Loser Jeetega on Friday at 9:30 pm.
This
reality show will showcase the lives of 16 obese contestants
over 16 weeks and their journey to fitness. The show is directed
by Arun Sheshkumar and hosted by actor Sunil Shetty.
 Biggest
Loser Jeetega is a reality television show where 16 overweight
contestants from all walks of life are grouped in two teams
of eight each, competing to knock off the inches and shed
kilos under the expert guidance of fitness trainers and nutritionists.
Both the teams will be put through various tasks to do and
resisting numerable temptations coming their way in the process.
Eventually, the 'biggest loser' becomes the 'biggest winner'.
The contestants will gain healthier rejuvenated bodies, a
cash prize.
The
contestants of the show are guided by a host of specialists, which includes former
physiotherapist to the Indian cricket team, Andrew Leipus, who heads the panel
as health and fitness director, while Yusuf Khan and Deepika Mehta, trainer to
stars like Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu train the two teams. Guiding the contestants
on the nutritional factor is Varun Shivdasani.
Both
the teams are weighed in on a weekly basis to determine the
total weight lost. The team losing the least weight votes
out one member of their team whom they feel has not strived
hard during the week. Week by week, the contestants are voted
out till only three finalists are left. The one who loses
the most weight among the final three is crowned 'The Biggest
Loser' who will walk away with the grand prize.
The
Biggest Loser Jeetega set is situated at Amby Valley
near Pune. The 22,000 sq. ft. home is divided into living
and gym areas.
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