With the beginning of auditions for the National Acting Competition 2016, ambitious actors from various parts of the nation have found a new platform to showcase their talent. The show is being organised by Anamnagar-based Next Models Nepal in partnership with iDream Animation Pvt Ltd and will be broadcasted on the national television on Bhadra, according to the organisers. The participants will be judged on the basis of their performance by a panel of judges which includes actors Reecha Sharma, DayahangRai and actor/director AnupBaral. The trio along with BinodPoudel, BikramPariyar and Mahesh Tripathi, among others will also be mentoring the selected participants. The winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of Rs 2,50,000. Similarly, the standout performers, to be decided by the jury, will also get a chance to feature in movies, theatres, music videos, advertisements, and short movies. Likewise, there will also be a 35-day special acting course, basic modelling workshop, personality development courses that will include public speaking and communication skills development for the participants of the reality show. The second round of auditions for the TV show will take place at Shilpee Theatre in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu on July 26.