MUMBAI: CNN-IBN and IBN 7 are beefing up their entertainment segment with new celeb chat shows. On 30 September, Catch the Star will launch on CNN-IBN at 9:30 pm and Superstar (the Hindi version of the show) will hit IBN 7 at 7:30 pm. Every episode will feature a celebrity, in conversation with host Rajeev Masand.
 
The first episode of the series will feature John Abraham. The half-hour shows promise to bring best of Bollywood celebrities absolutely uncensored and unplugged, states an official release.

As apart of the Dussehra programming the channel will present Ram Lila Trail on 1 October at 9:30 pm.Viewers can also enjoy watching a half hour ?Dussehra Special? on 2 October at 9:30 pm.

In the run-up to the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October, the channels discover the relevance of Gandhi in our times and understand the reasons behind the phenomenal rediscovery that he has been for Generation Next. Watch a half hour special that talks about the new age Mahatma on CNN-IBN at 11:30 am and on IBN 7 at 7:30 pm, the release informs.

Also on 30 September at 8 pm, The Verdict will have Rajdeep Sardesai discussing a present time issue - ?Munnabhai shows a way, can Gandhigiri work in real life?? - on CNN IBN.