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Amateurs capture the mood at Channel [v] concert
MUMBAI: Channel [v] celebrated its 13th birthday with the Big [v] concert on 13 January this year.
On the occasion, the channel also introduced an innovative concept called ‘Made By You’, where the channel gave a gang of 10 lucky winners an opportunity to shoot their very own Big [v] Concert.
The concert saw performances by international hip hop star Akon, Pakistani singers Atif, Call and Raeth and Indipop artistes Shaan, Kailash Kher Bappi Lahiri and DJ Suketu. Shankar Ehsaan Loy performed their songs from Salam-E-Ishq accompanied by a dance performance by Priyanka Chopra.
The viewers were asked to log onto the channel’s website or SMS the answer to a contest. The lucky winners were allowed to shoot the Big [v] Concert along with the Channel [v] brigade
This ‘Made by you’ series will be aired on Channel [v] as mini episodes from 23 February at 8.00 pm. which has been shot by these amateur cameramen.
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.
