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“UK actor Joanna Lumley was quite keen to have my outfit”
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Brightly popping flashbulbs, swarming paparazzi and the proverbial red carpet treatment, the iEmmy awards at Manhattan, New York have been an unforgettable experience for actor Simone Singh. In her designer Indian outfit, Singh made quite an impression on the international TV fraternity as she presented an award in the Arts programming category. Since her return to India on 29 November, Singh has been busy with her shooting for Aandhi, her short term project for Zee’s Chausath Panne and the ongoing Heena on Sony. She spared time in between shots to describe her Emmys experience to Indiantelevision.com: |
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How were the iEmmys? People there were warm and welcoming. I was driven all the way to the awards function in a Maserati. To be present and be photographed on the red carpet was also entirely pleasant. There are all these flashbulbs popping, and the paparazzi just engulf you. They are all shouting, “Simone, look this way please!” or “Give me a smile, Simone.” I have seen it happen to others but when it happened to me, it was a whole new experience. It was quite amusing, I must say.  |
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We heard you were a hit out there. |
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How has been the response in India? |
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Any new projects lined up? |
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MUMBAI: Game faces on, pressure high India’s gaming ambitions are levelling up. Good Game, billed as the world’s first as-live global gaming reality show, has officially launched in India with a bold mission: to crown the country’s first Global Gaming Superstar.
Blending esports with mainstream entertainment, the show brings together competitive gaming, creativity and on-camera performance in a format that tests more than just joystick skills. Contestants will be judged on gameplay, screen presence and their ability to perform under pressure, reflecting how gaming has evolved from pastime to profession and pop culture currency.
Fronting the show are three high-profile ambassadors: actor and entrepreneur Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant, and gaming creator Ujjwal Chaurasia. The winner will take home Rs 1 crore ($100,000) among the largest prize pools for any Indian reality show along with the chance to represent India on a global stage.
Backed by a planned annual investment of up to Rs 100 crore, Good Game is also courting brand partners, promising a minimum reach of 500 million among India’s core youth audience. The creators position the show as a bridge between entertainment and interactive culture, offering long-format content, community engagement and commercial scale.
Auditions are now open to Indian citizens aged 18 and above, inviting amateur and professional gamers, creators and performers alike. Shortlisted candidates will be called for in-person auditions in Mumbai on 14 and 15 February, and in Delhi on 28 February and 1 March 2026.
With big money, big names and even bigger ambition, Good Game signals a shift in how India views gaming not just as play, but as performance, profession and prime-time spectacle.
