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B4U lines up blockbuster movies for 2005
MUMBAI: The B4U Network unveiled details of its latest movie acquisitions that are lined up to air in the new year on its movie channel B4U Movies.
The lineup includes Deewar, Kyon! Ho Gaya Na Pyar, Dev, Run, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa and Masti.
“We have a fabulous line up of movies from the romantic Kyon! Ho Gaya NA Pyar to the star-studded action movie Deewar. We are confident that we have blockbusters to entertain the entire family,” said B4U chief executive officer Sunil Rohra.
Deewar stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Khanna, Bipasa Basu and Paresh Rawal. On the other hand, Run stars Abhishek Bachchan and Bhoomika Chawla. Kyon! Ho Gaya NA Pyaar stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberai. Dev stars Amitabh Bachchan, Om Puri, Fardeen Khan and Kareena Kapoor; Masti has Ajay Devgan, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Ritesh Deshmukh, Amrita Rao, Tara Sharma and Genelia D’Souza; Dil NE Jise Apna Kahaa stars Salmaan Khan, Preity Zinta and Bhoomika Chawla.
“There will be further announcements of B4U Networks movie acquisitions within the coming weeks,” hinted Rohra.
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.
