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.

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.