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Bollywood in 2018: CNN-News18 Wraps-Up the Year with ‘The Bollywood Roundtables’ with Rajeev Masand
MUMBAI: 2018 has been an eventful year for the Indian film industry. To discuss the year gone by, CNN-News18 is back with another edition of ‘The Bollywood Roundtables’ – a year-end series of exclusive chat shows on Bollywood. Hosted by renowned critic Rajeev Masand, the show features India’s finest actors, actresses, and directors who come together to discuss, debate and decipher the art of movie making along with the latest trends in the entertainment industry.
Continuing with the tradition, this year’s 3-episode entertainment series will witness candid and eye-opening conversations with guests who will discuss their inspiration, most talked about films and performances and how this year was for the Bollywood industry.
This week Rajeev Masand interacts with top directors of 2018 – Amar Kaushik, MeghnaGulzar, ShoojitSircar, SriramRaghavan, NanditaDas, Anubhav Sinha and Amit Sharma where they talk about the big shift taking place in Bollywood currently, the impact of #Metoo Movement in the film industry, and how the digital revolution will affect the future of cinema.
Apart from this, the Actress’ Roundtable will see Alia Bhatt, DeepikaPadukone, TapseePannu, Anushka Sharma, Rani Mukherjee, and Tabu open up about their films and performances. The Actors’ Roundtable will feature Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, AyushmannKhurrana, Rajkummar Rao and Pankaj Tripathi discuss their year in the Bollywood and their work.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
