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Shemaroo presents classical music on DVD
MUMBAI: In an attempt to embrace a new genre in home video, Shemaroo Video has released two home videos on classical music which get up close and personal with Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Ustad Rashid Khan.
Shemaroo says that with the release of these DVDs, classical music can be heard, seen and enjoyed with the advantage of technological enhancements and the superior viewing experience that a DVD provides. Now a connoisseur could also enjoy and the intricacies detailed in the accompanying 32-page-booklet with the artiste’s biography and the English comparing of Ragas and Bandishis and their full notations.
This gives the audience a chance to see them live in concert on a DVD. Conceived and produced by Arya Bhattacherjee, the Pandit Bhimsen Joshi DVD is a special collector’s item as it includes one of the last interviews with the maestro before his withdrawal from the world of classical music.
Shemaroo VP Hiren Gada believes that the DVDs will be widely appreciated by music lovers all over the globe. He said, “This is our first step in taking classical music to a whole new level. We are helping archive performances that go on to become a slice of history in Indian Classical Music.”
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
