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Canada-based ATN’s million dollar debenture renewed
MUMBAI: Toronto-based Asian Television Network (ATN) has announced that the company’s debenture holders have agreed to the extension and repayment plan agreement of its million dollar debenture for a further period of three years. The debenture will now be due on 9 June 2005.
“The debenture holders have recognized our outstanding growth in revenue and earnings over the past three years and have extended this debenture for a further three years to June 2008,” said an official release quoting ATN CEO and president Shan Chandrasekar.
“With this agreement ATN will continue to present an improving balance sheet for our investors with future pay-down of a significant portion of the debenture principal and the transfer of this debt to long-term.” said ATN CFO Byrne Fulton.
ATN, a publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange, owns and operates five television channels across Canada. It has programming alliances with broadcasters such as ZEE TV, B4U, Sony Entertainment Television, Alpha Punjabi, Jaya TV and ARY Digital.
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.
