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Twists in the tales on Star Plus
MUMBAI: ‘Change is always constant’,as far as Star Plus is concerned.
After the launch of six new shows in January 2003, Star Plus is now focussing on revamping the existing shows to keep loyal viewers happy and looking out for more.
Kyunki …. , Kahaani… and Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand, the three soaps which garner enviable TRPs for the channel, “are heading for dramatic twists and turns in their storyline” say Star officials.
Interestingly, Des Mein….., the weekly on Star Plus has adorned a new look in terms of montage and is headed for an unexpected twist in storyline.
Reliable sources confirm that the male lead, Dev (played by Varun Badola) who is torn between love for his wife Pammi (played by Sangeeta Ghosh) and Anu’s ( played by Sweta Keswani) gameplan will die, thus giving an unexpected turnaround to the serial.
“The audience is in for a big surprise. I am thoroughly enjoying my role in Des Mein …… as it’s going to undergo a dramatic change,” said Sweta Keswani who refused to divulge further details.
Kyunki …. and Kahaani … too, as reported earlier are headed for an overhaul. Kyunki has already moved to Australian shores and a few upheavals in the lives of central characters are in the pipeline. Though one can slate the so called ‘dramatic twists in storyline’ as attempts to lure viewers during the World Cup, only time will tell if they succeed. However , presently the strategy adopted by the channel seems to be working to its benefit.
News Broadcasting
News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
