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Sahyadri Navratna awards on 27 April
MUMBAI: DD Sahyadri is all set to host the prestigious Sahyadri Navratna Awards at the Doordarshan premises in Worli on 27 April 2003.
The Sahyadri awards which began last year, are given to nine eminent Maharashtrians in recognition of their excellence in their particular field of interest.
The nine Ratna awardees this year are Prabha Atre (Music), Sumitra Bhave (Films), Dr Ashok Kolaskar (Education), Jayadev/Rohini Hattangadi (Drama), Dhanraj Pillay (Sports), Meena Seshu (Social Work), Sada Dumbre (Journalism), Ahilya Rangnekar (Women achiever) and Gajanan Pendharkar (Industry).
The nine-member jury who decided on the final list of Ratna awardees included editor of Marathi daily Loksatta Kumar Ketkar, cricketer Sandeep Patil and state director general information & publicity Bhushan Gagarani to name a few.
Bollywood actor Hema Malini will inaugurate the awards, which will be telecast on the Sahyadri channel on 1 May (from 4 pm to 7 pm).
Some of the popular shows on Sahyadri channel which went 24 hours this month airs includeMahacharcha ,a live phone- in talk show which discusses current topics, Ghatnachakra , Sahyadrichya Paulkhuna and Chitrapat Khajina which showcases Marathi feature films.
Sahyadri Kendra has also undertaken the production of short stories of Marathi, Hindi and Urdu literature.
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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.
