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Vijay TV presents dance fest ‘Natyanjali’
MUMBAI: Navratri special on Vijay TV is festival of dance. Vijay TV has organised a dance recital ‘Natyanjali’ at Image auditorium on 9, 10, and 11 Oct 2004.
The channel will be telecasting the nine part series from 15 October to 23 October 2004 at 6 pm on weekdays and at 7 pm during weekends to celebrate Navaratri.
Playing on the theme of Navaratri festival- nine days of celebration dedicated to worship of the goddess Sakthi in her three forms – Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi, ‘Natyanjali’ features heroines from the film and television industry performing classical dance recitals.
The well known classical danseuses from Tamil film and television industry like Sukanya, Rubini, Swarnamalya, Malavika, Manju Bhargavi and Keerthana have performed classical dance recitals each depicting a facet of Goddess Sakthi.
Amongst the star performers, Sukanya was introduced by Bharathiraja in the movie Puthu Nellu Puthu Nathu and has acted in many hit films like China Gownder, and Walter Vetrivel etc. She has learnt the art of classical dance from the renowned Kalakshetra school and has been conferred the title of Kalaimamani, says a company release.
While Rubini and Keerthana have been in the industry for a long time and have acted with many popular heroes like Ajith, Kamal Hasan and Rajinikant. They are set to perform a full length classical dance recital for the first time on television.
Swarnamalya and Malavika are popular faces on Tamil television starring in many programmes. Swarnamalya, the damsel in the movie Engal Anna began dancing from the tender age of 12 and as for Malavika, the star of K.Balachander’s Anni; with a degree in law, Bharatnatyam to her is a passion. While Shankarabaranam fame Manju Bhargavi mesmerised the Chennaites with her graceful moves in Bharatnatyam.
The event was a non-ticketed one open for all
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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.
