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Channel [V] to launch Get Gorgeous-3 on 6 March
MUMBAI: The music channel arm of Star India, Channel [v] brings back the third season of glam reality show — Get Gorgeous. The show will premier from 6 March.
The quest for the country’s next supermodel will be spearheaded by popular bollywood actor Dino Morea; model and fashion choreographer Marc Robinson and fashion designer Surily Goel.
Channel [v]’s VJ Pia Trivedi, will host the series and take viewers through their journey on Channel [v]’s Get Gorgeous.
According to an official release, the chosen ones are being screened by the jury panel to arrive at a shortlist of 15 finalists. These 15 selected faces will then be given a complete makeover and grooming by a panel of experts from the industry such as model and grooming expert Noyonika Chatterjee, dancer and choreographer Rajiv Goswami, photographer Colstan Julian, styleing partnertips from Elle Magazine editor Nonita Kalra and skin experts from Kaya Skin Clinic.
The winner of Get Gorgeous 3 will win herself the once-in-a-lifetime contract with Channel [v] and Matrix Model Management.
Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb says, “It just gets bigger and bigger every year. The concept is a hit it is now much sought after by modelling hopefuls across the country as a key launch platform for their dreams. The success on-air, as a reality format continues to excite us as well. We’re thrilled to have Dino, Marc and Surily on board. Together we promise to find a face that will launch a thousand brands and a show that will scorch your TV screens week after week! “
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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.
