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Zee to get a shade bolder with ‘Lipstick’
MUMBAI: It may be a show like none other seen yet on Indian television.
Lipstick, that premieres today in a late night slot on Zee, plans to venture into untrodden territory by exploring sexual politics in supposedly high society life. A daily show (Mondays to Thursdays) based on an international format, Lipstick comes close on the heels of Kittie Party, the recently launched daily that also explores the duplicities of high life.
Says producer Shrishti Arya: “Lipstick is about a battle between two women in a corporate set up. It is more about page three culture and high society life, and the fight over a position.” The show, says Arya, was given to her production house, Rose Movies, by the channel which wanted to develop the concept. The 11 pm slot is intended to get in only the adult viewers who can handle the sensitive topics of mind games and sexual politics and alternate sexuality which will be dealt with on the show.
Written by Sajeev Kapoor and directed by Bhushan Patel (who has earlier directed Sonpari for Star Plus), the show stars relative newcomers Shweta Salve and Nigaar Khan, who adorn the hoardings that Zee has put up across metros. Both exude a sensuality that goes well with the provocative title of the show and as Arya says, “Its about real people and real lives that we aspire to.”
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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.
