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Indulge in a culinary bliss @ 8pm with world renowned celebrity chefs on Zee Zest
Mumbai: For the very first time on Indian television, Zee Zest – India’s premier lifestyle channel brings to you two iconic culinary shows Cook, Eat, Repeat with Nigella Lawson and Chocolat by Rachel Khoo. Taking inspiration from their various kitchen experiments, authored books, travels, and many cherished moments spent with friends and family, the shows will make a delightful watch for audiences. Indulging in the best of home-cooking, viewers are spoilt for choice with sweet, savoury and spicy dishes from across the globe, carefully crafted and alluringly presented by culinary queens Nigella Lawson and Rachel Khoo.
Food, for many, is a constant pleasure. It provides comfort, inspiration, meaning, and beauty. Inspired by her book and more than just a mantra – Cook, Eat, Repeat by Nigella Lawson is straight from her heart and her kitchen. An absolute treat for the Indian audiences, the incredibly charismatic Nigella channels her inner “domestic goddess” and creates food that touches the soul. Cook, Eat, Repeat is home cooking at its finest – combining simplicity and some of Nigella’s favorite ingredients to deliver unforgettable food that deserves to be savored with silent appreciation, right in the comfort of your home.
Chocolate has always been celebrated as a tantalizing sweet treat, being everyone’s go to for a dessert craving. Rachel Khoo in her show Chocolat, brings to light and celebrates cocoa not only for being a remedy for cravings, but also for its versatility as a cooking ingredient. The show is the perfect inspiration for your experimental self, as Rachel brings to you a broad spectrum of dishes with chocolate as the star of them all. From conventional banana splits and meringues to a chocolatey take on cacio-e-pepe pasta, Rachel elaborates on how the ingredient can be used in a plethora of ways. Taking inspiration from around the globe to create original, mouth-watering dishes, the show is a journey that appreciates the passion of chocolatiers and the ingredient itself.
Excited about bringing two shows from global epicurean icons to Indian television for the first time, Mr. Amit Nair, Business Head, Zee Zest says, “In our consistent endeavor towards bringing world class content for our audience in India, we’ve created and acquired a wide range of shows across genres and formats since the channel’s inception in October last year. Taking it up a notch, we are elated to be bringing Cook, Eat, Repeat by Nigella Lawson and Rachel Khoo’s Chocolat for the first time on Indian television, as these shows align with our vision to UnLimit experiences for our viewers. Taking viewers on entertaining and extravagant culinary journeys, the shows reflect television at its most indulgent, where they witness how every meal, small or big can be taken as an opportunity to celebrate.”
Join the leading culinary legends to experience the best of home-cooking as Zee Zest presents “Indulgence@8”. For a mouth-watering gourmet experience, tune in to Cook, Eat, Repeat by Nigella Lawson from June 10th, 2021 every Thursday at 8 pm.
Brace yourself for the bliss of sweet and savory escapism, as Rachel brings to you classic and unexpected dishes with chocolate while exploring the myriad of reasons that make it everyone’s favorite! Chocolat with Rachel Khoo airs from 11th June, 2021 every Friday at 8 pm only on Zee Zest.
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Parineeti Chopra hosts new parenting series Mom Talks on Zee5 and Bullet
Celebrity parents share honest stories in 9-episode show launching 4 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra is stepping into a brand-new role not on the big screen, but as the warm, relatable host helping parents navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children. Bullet microdrama and Zee5 have announced the launch of Mom Talks, a fresh content-led IP hosted by the popular actress. The 9-episode series brings together celebrity parents including Imran Khan, Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey & Sheetal, and Gauahar Khan & Zaid Darbar to share candid, real-life perspectives on everyday parenting.
Positioned as a high-engagement format, Mom Talks taps into the growing demand for authentic and credible parenting content. It also offers seamless, contextual integration opportunities for brands. The series is backed by a strong lineup of partners including Johnson’s Baby, GSK, Aveeno Baby, Mini Klub, Titan Eye+ and Cordelia Cruises.
Bullet microdrama app, co-founder & chief business officer Azim Lalani said the show exemplifies how content is evolving towards more rooted, sustained engagement. “It’s about bringing content that people come back to, while creating a natural space for brands to be part of the narrative,” he noted.
Mom Talks creator Bullet head of AVOD & partnerships Munaf Merchant explained the core idea, “We wanted to build a safe, honest, one-stop destination for parents seeking real answers to everyday questions.”
The first episodes will stream for free on ee5 AVOD starting 4 April 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday and Saturday. The series will also be available on the Bullet microdrama app.
Speaking about their association, Peeyush Unikkat from Johnson’s Baby highlighted the brand’s focus on supporting modern parenting journeys, while Aakash Mehta from GSK emphasised the show’s role in making important health conversations more relatable for new parents.
In a digital space often filled with filtered perfection, Mom Talks promises something refreshingly real honest conversations, celebrity insights, and practical wisdom, all wrapped in Parineeti Chopra’s engaging presence. For Indian parents, this could be the parenting series they’ve been waiting to binge.
