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BAG Films’ Rajeev Shukla joins Congress
MUMBAI: Looks like there will be a crossing of political swords in the family. BAG Films’ promoter Rajeev Shukla, the brother-in law of I&B minister and BJP stalwart Ravi Shankar Prasad (Shukla’s wife Anurradha Prasad is the minister’s younger sister), has joined the Congress party.
Rajeev Shukla, the lone Rajya Sabha member of the Loktantrik Congress Party and a member of the NDA Coordination Committee, joined the Congress today saying it alone could lead the country to the path of peace and development, the Press Trust of India reported.
“I am disgusted with rising communalism, casteism and regionalism. I see Congress as the only true nationalist party, which can confront these evils and lead the country to the path of peace and development,” PTI quoted journalist-turned-politician Shukla as saying, after joining the party.
Shukla made his affiliations clear by announcing, “I have no relations with the Sangh Parivar.” Shukla told PTI that more Loktantrik leaders, including former ministers, MLAs and MLCs, were likely to join the Congress.
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.
