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Sony’s waltz continues as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa performs
MUMBAI: Occupying the centre stage after the exit of Amitabh Bachchan’s Kaun Banega Crorepati, noted Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit has waltzed Sony Entertainment Television into the third spot in the Hindi general entertainment space for the second straight week with record openings for the dance-reality show in which she takes part.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa has opened with 5.5 TVR, bettering its earlier three opening performances which had posted ratings of 2.86, 3.09 and 2.05.
Sony with 215 GRPs (prior week 200 GRPs) is still away from Colors‘ tally of 265 GRPs (273 GRPs) for the week ended 18 December, according to Tam data for the Hindi speaking market (HSM). Star Plus maintained its leadership position with 346 GRPs, despite a 16-GRP drop from the previous week.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’s premiere on Sunday, which ran for two hours and 45 minutes, scored a TVR of 4.1. The show averaged 5.4 TVR from its two-day run (Monday 5.5 TVR and Tuesday 5.3 TVR) and contributed 52 GRPs for the three days.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa will have competition from Zee TV’s Dance India Dance which debuts on 31 December.
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
