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TLC presents ‘The Great Indian World Trip’
MUMBAI: Breaking away from the world of busy schedules, work travels, virtual life, TLC presents a riveting series on a record breaking road trip – ‘The Great Indian World Trip’. Join Sanjay and Tushar in their quest to explore the world and experience new cultures in the journey of a lifetime as they travel across six continents, fifty countries and drive over 90,000 kilometres in a car, without a GPS. In the process, the duo create seven new world records and break one Guinness World Record.
‘The Great Indian World Trip’ will premiere on December 15 and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 9PM on TLC.
Sanjay and Tushar are two simple Indians with one dream – to travel the world by road. From the UFO Capital of the world, to driving from the end of the world in Ushuaia to the top of the world in Deadhorse, having BBQ in Kentucky, doing the Tango on the streets of Buenos Aires, listening to blues in ‘The South’, wearing a kilt and shopping in Scotland, eating weiner schnitzel in Vienna, the duo has done it all. TLC joins them on this epic trip and bring its viewers the sights, sounds and cultures of people across the world.
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific executive vice president and general manager, South Asia and Southeast Asia Rahul Johri said, “Over the last 10 years, TLC has extended the definition of travel in India and we continue to present the diversity of the country through unique and engaging formats. The Great Indian World Trip’ is an exciting adventure series based on a road trip across the world by two Indian travellers. The series will inspire travel enthusiasts to take the leap and realise their dreams.”
With their eyes set on the records, Tushar and Sanjay will begin the first leg of their journey, an 8000 km drive from India to Singapore, crossing Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia. The two encounter funny and troublesome situations on their journey but their will to travel and explore the world triumphs over everything else.
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
