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Asianet greets New Year with variety entertainment
MUMBAI: Malayalam general entertainment channel Asianet is greeting the New Year on 14 April with a variety of special programmes, in addition to its regular shows. The channel has lined up blockbusters and celebrity interviews along with film-based shows and musical programmes.
Asianet greets Malayalai on Vishu day with special show Vishukkazcha at 6:00 am followed by a special vishu musical programme Kani Kanum Neram at 6:30 am. At 7 am, popular lyricist Gireesh Puthanjery will be featured in the live breakfast show. At 8:35 am, Asianet presents vishu day preditions.
At 9 am, the channel will telecast Mohanlal starrer Onnaman followed by a special programme Vishukkalam, packaged with Asianet serial stars’ vishu celebrations and the location news. At 1:30 pm, the channel will premiere Magic Magic. Tamil actor Vijay is presented in a special interview show Close Look at 3:30 pm, followed by Vishu special Vaalkkannadi at 4 pm.
At 5 pm, the channel will air Ganasamasya, a musical show, presented by popular playback singer Unni Menon. At 5:30 pm, Asianet will telecast blockbuster movie Nandanam. A special show on Vishu movies released in Malayalam will be telecast at 10 pm. The channel will air a special vishu show on Gulf Malayalees at 11:05 pm, followed by another movie Vinayapoorvam Vidhyadaran at 11:30 pm.
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
