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Red FM in association with IIFA Awards yet again
MUMBAI: Radio broadcaster 93.5 Red FM is all geared up for the Samsung IIFA Awards. This is the second consecutive year that Red FM has been in association with the awards.
Speaking of Red FM’s association with IIFA 2004, Red FM COO Nishchint Chawla said, “We are extremely happy to be part of the Samsung IIFA Awards once again this year. The No. 1 radio station has yet again tied up with the No. 1 movie awards. The tie-up between Red and IIFA will lead to a win-win situation for all. Both of us will be able to target each others target group and will be an add-on to each others image and positioning.”
Since its launch in three cities – Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi, 93.5 Red FM has been judged the most popular radio station in Delhi and Kolkata (Source- DRS Survey, July 2003).
RED FM’s programming includes a star-studded line-up of RJs like Ameen Sayani, Shamshir Rai Luthra, Surendra Sharma and Usha Uthup which compliments an immensely popular team of 93.5 Red FM established RJs including Vijay, Safia, Sachin, Jose, Rakesh, Prajna and Sameep.
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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.
