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EPIC CHANNEL TO CELEBRATE DUSSEHRA WITH A DAY-LONG LINE-UP OF FESTIVE PROGRAMMING
MUMBAI: As the country gears up to celebrate the symbolic victory of good over evil, EPIC makes the day special for their viewers by airing special programming for the festival of Vijayadashami. The programming aims at giving a varied perspective of the festival along with sharing some great stories and traditions passed down through generations.
A must-watch in the line-up is the feature, ‘Rampath’, which is a narrative on the Ramleela art form performed in Jaswant Nagar; where the enactment is not on stage as is custom, but is performed across the streets and by-lanes of the town. The performance is recognized by UNESCO as the world's best field Ramleela and categorized as an UNESCO intangible heritage
While in many parts of India, the festival marks the day of victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, in the EPIC Special Ekaant – Sarhad Paar, host Akul Tripathi travels to Sigiriya in Sri Lanka which many believe to have been the palace of Ravana! On the other hand, Sara Khan, in Kahi Suni, visits Orchha’s Raja Ram temple where Lord Rama is worshipped not as God, but as king of the town.
The lineup for also includes episodes from Tyohaar Ki Thaali where TV actress Sakshi Tanwar will be seen celebrating Navratri Bathukamma, and Dussehra by cooking traditional recipes associated with these festivals; and Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik, where popular mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik will discuss Ravana, versions of Ramayana, Rama's ancestors and the women of Ramayana in his show.
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.
