Food
Chef Ranveer Brar cooks live on Mumbai Billboard ahead of ‘Star vs Food Survival’
Mumbai: Prepare for the highly anticipated return of Warner Bros Discovery’s beloved culinary series, ‘Star vs Food,’ as it unveils its thrilling new season, ‘Star vs Food Survival.’ This adventure-packed culinary journey features chef Ranveer Brar as the host, leading a star-studded ensemble on an exciting exploration of two distinct Indian locales: Coorg and Spiti.
As a thrilling precursor to the show, chef Ranveer Brar faced his ultimate challenge, cooking live on a billboard in Mahim Causeway in Mumbai. Eager spectators who gathered near the billboard, witnessed Ranveer’s culinary prowess firsthand. They were treated to an exhilarating blend of culinary artistry and excitement, exemplifying the show’s dedication to pushing boundaries in the most extraordinary of settings.
Speaking about the experience, Ranveer Brar said, “Cooking on a billboard was an enthralling experience that I will remember for life. Having to prepare a dish while being witnessed by the entire city felt like an enthralling adventure similar to my recent experience at Coorg and Spiti while leading Star Vs Food Survival. Audiences will be captivated as exceptional locations and delectable dishes unfold upon them in the presence of India’s biggest superstars.”
“Our decision to showcase Chef Ranveer Brar’s live cooking on a billboard was more than just a captivating spectacle; it was about immersing the audience in the essence of our show. This collaboration with creative minds allowed us to bridge the gap between the culinary world and the city streets, creating a real-life representation of the adventure and excitement that ‘Star vs Food Survival’ embodies. It’s a testament to our commitment to push boundaries, engage our viewers, and make every moment of the campaign unforgettable.” Warner Bros Discovery, South Asia head of marketing Janhavi Vyas.
Watch the captivating culinary adventure as ‘Star Vs Food Survival’ premieres on discovery+ and Discovery Channel on 9 October 2023. Delve into the rich flavors and captivating stories behind each dish, with celebrity guests like Suniel Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Aparshakti Khurana, Mouni Roy, and Nakuul Mehta, all under the expert guidance of chef Ranveer Brar as they uncover the authentic essence of India’s culinary heritage.
Food
Rocky Singh takes Road Trippin to Uttar Pradesh for a flavour-packed season with an unexpected finale
The sixteenth season of the HistoryTV18 travel and food franchise rolls from Mathura to Lucknow before pulling a surprise detour to Chandigarh and Delhi
MUMBAI: Rocky Singh is back on the road, and this time Uttar Pradesh is the destination. Season 16 of Road Trippin With Rocky launches on 25th March on HistoryTV18 and across Rocky’s social media platforms, running through 31st March in what promises to be one of the more ambitious outings of a franchise that has quietly become one of Indian digital television’s most enduring food and travel properties.
The route this season threads through the heart of the state. The journey begins in Mathura, where Singh will visit local institutions Shankar Mithai Wala and Mittal Foods, before moving on to Agra. The city is better known for the Taj Mahal, but Singh is after its food trail, stopping at Gopal Das Petha Wala, GMB Gopika Sweets and Restaurant, and the irresistibly named Mama Chicken Mama Franky House. From Agra, the road leads to Kanpur, a bustling city with an underrated food scene, and then to Lucknow, the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and the City of Nawabs, where the cuisine needs little introduction but Singh intends to show exactly what makes it tick.
And then comes the twist. Having reached Lucknow, the season does not end there. Singh unexpectedly turns north to Chandigarh, independent India’s first planned city, where he will explore how a leading university is shaping the next generation of hospitality professionals alongside the city’s iconic eateries. The journey concludes in Delhi, at its world-class airport, which the show frames as a reflection of the scale and ambition of modern India.
What began as a digital-first experiment has evolved, over 16 seasons, into one of HistoryTV18’s most commercially and creatively significant content franchises. The numbers are not modest. Road Trippin With Rocky has accumulated over 2 billion impressions and more than 570 million video views, built on a format that is spontaneous, mobile-first and designed for on-the-go viewing. Its tone has remained consistent enough to build a genuinely loyal following across YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Sixteen seasons in, most travel food shows are running out of road. Singh appears to be finding new ones.
