Pakistan's Got Talent is an upcoming Pakistani reality television talent competition based on the international Got Talent franchise created by Simon Cowell and owned by Fremantle. Produced by Pixel Entertainment, the programme is scheduled to premiere on Geo Entertainment on 4 July 2026.[1][2][3] The first season will be judged by Ali Zafar, Mehwish Hayat, Tabish Hashmi and Usman Bashir.[1]
| Pakistan's Got Talent | |
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| Genre | Reality talent competition |
| Based on | Got Talent by Simon Cowell |
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| Country of origin | Pakistan |
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| Production company | Pixel Entertainment |
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| Network | Geo Entertainment |
| Release | 4 July 2026 |
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| Got Talent | |
The programme was announced in August 2025 after Pixel Entertainment signed an agreement with Fremantle to bring the format to Pakistan.[2][3] Auditions opened in February 2026 for performers from across Pakistan, including singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, acrobats and beatboxers.[4][5]
Background
editThe Got Talent format was created by Simon Cowell and is owned by Fremantle. Before the announcement of a Pakistani edition, the format had aired in more than 70 countries.[2][3] In August 2025, Pixel Entertainment announced that it had signed a deal with Fremantle to launch the franchise in Pakistan.[3][6]
Rizwan Siddiqui, chief executive officer and co-founder of Pixel Entertainment, stated that the Pakistani version was intended to provide a platform for performers from cities, towns and villages across the country.[2][6] The programme is open to a range of performers, including singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, acrobats and beatboxers.[2][3]
Production
editIn March 2026, Geo Television Network and Pixel Entertainment launched the programme in Pakistan, alongside a promotional campaign on the network.[7] Auditions were conducted through the programme's official audition website.[7]
Judges
editIn June 2026, Ali Zafar, Mehwish Hayat and Tabish Hashmi were announced as judges for the first season.[8][9]
Auditions
editAuditions for Pakistan's Got Talent opened in February 2026, following an announcement by Pixel Entertainment.[4][5] Applicants were required to provide details of their act, a performance video and an introductory video.[4][5]
The audition form accepted a range of performance categories, including singing, comedy, magic, dance, acrobatics, martial arts, music and stunts, with an additional option for other acts.[4] Applicants were required to be Pakistani residents and to provide a valid national identity card or passport.[5][4] Animal acts required proof that the animals were healthy and vaccinated, while pyrotechnics and explosives were not permitted.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 "Pakistan's Got Talent kicks off on July 4". Dawn. 29 June 2026. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Pakistan gearing up for its own 'Got Talent'". The Express Tribune. 27 August 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Pakistan is finally getting its very own Got Talent franchise". Dawn. 26 August 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "You can now audition for Pakistan's Got Talent". Dawn. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Pakistan's Got Talent auditions kick off". The Express Tribune. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- 1 2 Hassan, Fatima (26 August 2025). "Pakistan to launch its own Got Talent franchise as production talks begin". Jang. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- 1 2 "'Pakistan's Got Talent' launched on Geo TV". The News International. 25 March 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "'Pakistan's Got Talent' reveals Ali Zafar, Mehwish Hayat, Tabish Hashmi as judges for debut season". The Express Tribune. 23 June 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Pakistan's Got Talent announces judges for first season". Dunya News. 24 June 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2026.