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Watch Aishwarya Rai discuss the various twists and turns in her life on the second-part episode of Rendezvous with Simi Garewal on Star World
Mumbai, November 1, 2006… Too pretty… too professional, too manipulative, too icy, too good, too diplomatic, too plastic… Everybody has an opinion on Aishwarya Rai! But what is the real Ash all about? Watch her open up to Simi as she discusses her joys and pains, her public face and her private life and how she copes with scandals and gossip, as she returns in this exclusive two-part Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, this Sunday, November 5th, at 9 30 p.m. only on Star World.
This Sunday, Ash talks about the wonderful bond she shares with her family, friends and co-stars! She discusses her love-hate relationship with the media and how she handled eerie rumors like her death and about her being manglik. She shares her feelings about marriage and kids and admits that if given a choice, she would choose love over her career! And of course, watch her talk about how she feels about being linked with India’s most eligible bachelor- Abhishek Bachchan!!!
Watch all this and more on Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, this Sunday, November 5th at 9 30 p.m. only on Star World.
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MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
