Factual
Tricon Films and Television announces multiple factual and lifestyle sales
MUMBAI: Tricon Films and Television has announced numerous sales from its rapidly expanding factual and lifestyle catalogue including the quirky travel adventure series Life‘s A Trip to Travel Channel Europe Middle East, Africa and Asia.
The Story of Furious Pete has been sold to VMMA Belgium. This is a documentary on a man’s turn from anorexic to food eating contest devotee Hick Town has gone to Yes DBS Israel. This is a behind the scenes documentary on one of Time Magazine’s top five majors in America.
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage has gone to History Channel Spain, while pop-culture series Ad Persuasion has gone to to Studio U7 Russia.
The food series Fresh with Anna Olson and DIY building and renovation series House of Bryan has been sold to Digiturk, Turkey.
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.
