Vishal Malhotra

Popular host, television and film actor Vishal Malhotra has collaborated with an artist to release an NFT (Non Fungible Token). He is the first Indian actor to collaborate with renowned artist Ishita Banerjee where the art is a depiction of Vishals 25 years in the Hindi entertainment industry and the most popular characters he has portrayed over these years. The NFT got sold for 2.5 ETH.It's an animated piece, knit with music in Vishals own voice. The interest started coming in within 11 seconds and the first bid was made within 45 minutes after the auction went live. Along with the NFT, the buyer gets a Live chat with Vishal and a possible Meet& Greet depending on the Covid situation. Additionally, there is a watermark, a little portrait of Vishal hidden in the painting - through a fun contest, people have to find it, click a photograph, and tag him, theyll get some exciting merchandise along with that.Commenting on this exciting news Vishal Malhotra said, "Excited to collaborate with an NFT artist as the first Indian actor, where I am the subject of the art piece which depicts the characters I have played in my journey as an actor. I have lent my voice in the background music of the artwork as well. Whats interesting is that it also helps me connect to the people who buy the collection. They get a chance for a meet and greet depending on the covid situation or get an interaction live/online. A bid that started at approx 0.5 eth (700USD) finally sold within 24 hours for 2.5eth (5500 USD) thats 5 times the listed price. The buzz around this HISTORIC NFT drop was so much that it created an intense bidding war. My next NFT drops early next week and Ive already been getting messages with bids!

Grab your DIY kit and get ready to welcome the new season of Imagine That in a brand new avatar with brand new hosts on April 18th. After an immensely successful first season, Disney Channel has announced the second season of its marquee show Imagine That which will be hosted by actor Vishal Malhotra and also introduce audiences to a new Do-It-Yourself (DIY) artist Simran Kumar Puri. Redefining the importance and joy of upcycling by harnessing the power of creativity and imagination, the second season will continue to encourage kids to think beyond the ordinary and be imaginative through an entirely new format.Committed to entertaining fans with content that can stimulate their creative minds, the new season will showcase a new interactive set; different themes of Do-It-Yourself craft that will instill the importance of upcycling and utility in kids. From Megatastic art installations made from recycled materials to two-minute art and craft challenges and a magical mystery box that will pop up every episode, the second season promises a whole bunch of fresh and repurposed art; reaching out to kids in a wholesome, fulfilling manner.The show will witness the comeback of one of the most popular Disney talents - actor Vishal Malhotra as the host of Imagine That; while introducing kids to a new DIY artist Simran Kumar Puri who will bring his impeccable art skills and DIY expertise; centered around upcycling and utility. Through their camaraderie, humour, and wit; the duo will bring in lots of fun, energy and liveliness on the show while making repurposed DIYs a part of their everyday life. Additionally, this season will also give an opportunity to DIY experts from across India who will get to showcase their talent on the show as supermakers.Disney is my second home. I have worked on some of my most memorable shows with Disney and its exciting to be back with the second season of Imagine That after a very successful first season. I get to be a friend to a new generation of fans again as we, Simran and I, take our viewers to a whole new world of DIYs with a fresh format and inspire them to nurture their creativity, said Vishal Malhotra.Art has always been very close to my heart since I was a child and its a dream come true for me to bring this passion and join the Disney Channel family. I am thrilled to have a successful platform like Imagine That to create and share something that I love in a much more meaningful way with so many kids. As an added bonus, I get to work with Vishal, who in his own signature style, helps me and our viewers have more fun on the show. I am really excited to bring our viewers both simple and easy-to-do DIYs, as well as elaborate ones and I, hope to inspire them to be at their imaginative best, said Simran Kumar Puri.Imagine That 2 will premiere on Disney Channel in India at 9.30 am on Sunday, April 18th, 2021.