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Big Magic launches three new shows this September
MUMBAI: Big Magic, the flagship general entertainment channel from the Reliance Broadcast Network stable, has announced a slew of new shows.
The launches will include two fiction shows Raavi, Maahi Sagar and a comedy show titled Nadaaniyaan. Each of the shows have been designed on the basis of audience penchants while offering advertisers multiple opportunities to engage with audiences.
Reliance Broadcast Network business head – language TV Sunil Kumaran said, “The shows are designed to appeal to the sensibilities of the modern day audiences across HSM. We developed these concepts basis extensive research and tested them thoroughly. The Channel promises to offer a complete entertainment package.”
Targeted at the 15-35 year old SEC ABC females and males, across HSM, the shows promise to resonate excellently with the progressive modern day audiences. The shows have been crafted post in-depth research undertaken with focus groups, by an expert agency across key markets. Each program showcases the progressive thoughts of emerging India and the fabric and tonality of the shows are designed accordingly.
The shows will be marketed through a multi-media campaign with effective use of television, print, out of home and digital. The marketing campaign is focused on innovations as it will help in creating the required noise in the markets and also establish the shows.
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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.
