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CNN-IBN to launch third season of To Catch a Star
MUMBAI : CNN-IBN is launching the third season of To Catch a Star with Rajeev Masand. The show will engage Bollywood’s stars in a free-wheeling conversation with a new perspective.
Starting 23 August, the show will air every Saturday at 10:30 pm. The show will attempt to delve beneath the screen persona of the stars and bring out their unknown and personal facets. This season, it will feature actors and directors who are newcomers in the industry.
The first show of the new season will feature Rajeev Khandelwal followed by emerging stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Imran Khan, Jiah Khan, Sonam Kapoor and directors like Imtiaz Ali, Dibakar Banerjee.
CNN-IBN entertainment editor Rajeev Masand said “Season 3 will appeal to viewers and movie buffs who’re looking for an insight into the mind behind the make-up of these rising stars. These interviews are an effort to understand why these young talented professionals were drawn to their respective professions, how they approach their craft, and what makes them stand out from the crowd.”
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
