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Anita Kanwal turns producer with ‘Goonj Ateet Ki’
MUMBAI: Television actress Anita Kanwal seen in serials like Chanakya and Humraahi’ will produce Sony’s new serial Goonj Ateet Ki. The show premieres on the channel from 1 November.
Goonj Ateet ki, scripted by writer Sutapa Sikdar of Banegi Apni Baat fame is a family drama set in Kerala with an element of supernatural thrill. Directed by Leena Yadav, it stars Surekha Sikri, Ritu Raj Singh, Payal Nair besides Kanwal herself in a key role.
Kanwal has set up her production banner Small Screen Productions. This was accomplished with help from Vicky Tejwani, who had co-produced Safar and Mohandas BA LLB and ex-head of Zee Music and Zee Cinema Kailash Gandhi, who has directed shows like Chalo Cinema and Ikke Pe Ikka,
Kanwal is the creative head of Small Screen Productions and looks into all the creative inputs that go into software productions. Kanwal however has not hung up her acting boots and is also doing Kalpana Lajmi’s Kyon .
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
