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Aaj Tak’s parent company pulls plug on FM radio ventures
NEW DELHI: TV Today Network, the media house behind Aaj Tak, is ditching its wireless ambitions. The company disclosed on 25th November that it plans to sell its entire FM radio operations—three stations broadcasting on 104.8 FM in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata—to Abhijit Realtors & Infraventures Pvt Ltd for Rs 10 crore.
The deal, approved by a special committee of directors, will see the radio business transferred through Vibgyor Broadcasting Pvt Ltd, TV Today’s wholly-owned subsidiary. The stations generated a meagre Rs 14.16 crore in revenue last financial year—just 1.41 per cent of the group’s total turnover—whilst racking up losses of Rs 10.54 crore.
Abhijit Realtors, a property developer that dabbles in radio and entertainment, will pay half the consideration upfront when the memorandum of understanding is signed, with the remainder due within three months. The transaction requires approval from the ministry of information and broadcasting and is expected to close by 31 May 2026.
TV Today said the sale would allow it to “focus on the company’s core business areas”—a polite way of saying it’s cutting its losses. The radio business had become an expensive distraction for a firm built on television news.
For Abhijit Realtors, the acquisition offers a foothold in three of India’s largest media markets. For TV Today, it’s a swift exit from a costly experiment in frequencies that never quite found their audience.
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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.
