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Allahabad HC dismisses PIL against telecast of Colors’ Namak Issk Ka
MUMBAI: Allahabad high court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a stop on the telecast of Colors’ new show Namak Issk Ka.
A Lucknow-based dance society named Cultural Quest had approached the high court saying that the promo of the show Namak Issk Ka wrongly puts a question mark on marrying ladies who have danced on some occasion. The petitioners alleged the show to be in violation of the provisions of Cinematograph Act, 1952.
According to the petitioners, a TV serial like Namak Issk Ka too is a film as defined under section 2(dd) of the Act, 1952 and, as such, the same should also be subject to censor by the censor board established under section 3 of the Act, 1952.
A bench comprising chief justice Govind Mathur and justice Ramesh Sinha dismissed the writ petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits, and directed the petitioner to put forth their demand before the concerned authority first.
The bench stated, "Having considered the facts stated in the petition for writ, we are of considered opinion that the petitioner is seeking a writ in the nature of mandamus and for that, a condition precedent is that the person aggrieved must make a demand to the authority competent before approaching the court to have such writ. In the instant matter, no such demand has been made by the petitioner before approaching this court under article 226 of the constitution of India.”
The court has given liberty to the petitioner to make appropriate representation before the competent authority.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
