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Channel [V] jams with Jimmy Amarnath for World Cup song
MUMBAI: Channel [V] had, thus far, distanced itself from the ongoing World Cup frenzy. But seems like the channel has finally decided to cash on the cricket fever.
Amidst the slew of World Cup music videos currently on air will be Channel [V]’s musical feat with Mohinder ‘Jimmy’ Amarnath.
Star’s music branch has roped in the former cricketer Amarnath for a music video designed to be a morale booster for the Indian cricket team. With the most successful world cup, that of 1983, to his credit Amarnath, will be a good candidate to convey the special message to the team in South Africa.
The video, which premiered last week, has Amarnath singing Aye Watan while wandering through an empty stadium, reliving the glorious past of Indian Cricket. The patriotic song from the film Shaheed has been remixed by the music director Sandeep Chowta and the video has been directed by Channel [V]’s Vishal Mal.
The video that captures scenes from India’s World Cup triumph in 1983 and memorable moments from past world cup featuring cricketer’s from Sunny Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar will be on run during the World Cup.
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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.
