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‘Network problem’ Se Mussaddi Lal Ka Haal Behaal
‘NETWORK PROBLEM’ SE MUSSADDI LAL KA HAAL BEHAAL !!! WATCH MUSSADDI LAL, A, THIS FRIDAY AT 8.30 P.M
Mumbai, August 9 2006: From rising fuel prices to problems with the BMC. From corruption to bribery… tackling issues will never be the same again! And neither will comedy on television. Arriving fresh on Star One this Friday, Naya Office Office returns with its sterling star cast, brand new episodes and stupendous comic plots! Catch Mussadilal Malawakar, caught up in the ‘mobile monkey’ mania as he faces mobile connectivity issues, this Friday, August 11th, 8:30 pm.
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This week sees Musaddilal Sharma at his house with his wife talking on his mobile to a person due to lack of network coverage misunderstands the person. Confused Musaddilal decides to go to a mobile company but then door bell rings and Shukla comes in as an agent from Monkey Mobile and tells him to take his Company’s Sim card which has very good network coverage and leaves.
Musaddilal Sharma decides to go to the Company which Shukla had said, he goes to the Company where he meets peon Pandey where he takes 2 forms, one for him and one for his wife where in place of 2 forms he gets 1 sim card extra free of cost. Assistant Manager Patel and Manager Bhatia, all convince Musaddilal to take the Sim card. He takes, happily comes home with the intention that he will get good network coverage. But he doesn’t. He again goes to the Company and all convince him to take a new mobile phone telling him that his phone must be not working. He takes 2 phones but still he is unable to get the network and gets a huge bill.
What happens next??? Does Mussadilal pay the exorbitant bill or comes out unscathed???
To find out, mark your diaries & meet ‘Mussadilal and his gang on ‘NAYA OFFICE OFFICE’, this Friday at 8. 30 pm, only on Star One!
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
