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B.A.G. to retain telecast rights of ‘KumKum’ one year after serial ends run on Star Plus
MUMBAI: This is certainly a departure from the normal trend of private broadcasters retaining the rights of the serials telecast on their channels. B.A.G. Films, producer of Kumkum, Star Plus’ new daily soap, will get back the rights over the serial one year after it ends its run on the channel.
Anurradha Prasad, CMD, B.A.G. Films, revealed to indiantelevision.com, that her production house had worked out a deal with Star India where the rights over the serial would return to B.A.G. one year after the serial ends telecast on Star Plus. This indeed, should come as good news for producers who often complain of losing the rights over their best products once it went on air.
Addionally, Prasad said B.A.G. had some major initiatives lined up. “We are in the process of setting up a huge convergence studio in Film City, Noida. Besides, we are simultaneously working on the setting up of a media institute – Indian School of Media and Entertainment (ISME). This institute will cater primarily to the TV industry and will provide specialised two year courses in various disciplines of film-making,” informed Prasad.
B.A.G. PLANS IPO: Prasad also disclosed that her company was contemplating bringing out a public issue within the next four to six months. It should be interesting to see whether B.AG. is able to follow through on that plan considering the depressed market scenario.
News Broadcasting
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.
