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Celebrate Autumn with Sony BBC Earth’s new infotainment lineup
Mumbai: With the onset of autumn and festive spirit, Sony BBC Earth has brought a new lineup of infotainment shows.
Catch the premieres of two exciting shows on Sony BBC Earth this October, airing Monday to Friday.
Inside the Factory returns for its eighth season on 7 October 2024, at 1:00 pm, offering a look into the manufacturing of everyday items like jeans, bath bombs, and jellybeans. Hosted by Greg Wallace and Cherry Healey, the show explores the science and history behind household products.
On 21 October 2024, at 9:00 pm, Mammals debuts, taking viewers into the diverse world of mammals, from the tiny Etruscan shrew to the blue whale, highlighting their adaptability in extreme environments.
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
