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&flix presents Ritchie Valens’ biography in La Bamba
Mumbai: &flix is the one stop destination for all Hollywood lovers in India. Catering to all age groups and choices, the channel brings across genres and timelines. This week, on Sunday, the channel is all set to telecast the 1987 biographical film La Bamba based on the life of American guitarist Ritchie Valens. Filled with drama and some very well-crafted tunes, the film is a must watch for all music enthusiasts and will run on &flix at 9 PM on 21 May. The film is a heart touching story highlighting the importance of family and a journey to make dreams come true.
La Bamba covers the Mexican American Ritchie Valens’ rise from poverty in California to becoming a rock n roll superstar at the young age of 17 only to lose it all within eight months as he succumbs to a plane crash. The film also focuses on Ritchie’s friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob Morales and his relationship with Donna Ludwig, his girlfriend.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
