GECs
Channel [V] to launch VJ hunt on 19 November
MUMBAI: Channel [V] is all set to launch, [V] VJ Freshers, a search for the channel’s next new VJ, on 19 November at 12 pm.
The hunt is presented by Pantaloon and styled by Maybelline New York.
This six-episode series will capture the entire drama, fun and tribulations experienced by all the contestants. The first episode will see the four city auditions that took place in New Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and Mumbai, asserts an official release.
From students, architects, doctors to animated individuals; the auditions witnessed a gamut of performances, desperate attempts and die-hard efforts by contestants to impress the [V] team judging them and make it to the final eight.
Some of the contenders are Farhad from Pune who did a pole dance, Ram Menon from Mumbai who imitated Laloo campaigning for votes, Neel from Mumbai who feels his sense of humour is like his faithful dog Tommy, Tulika from Pune and Akshat from Delhi.
Accompanying the contestants through their trip is VJ Juhi, who will host the series and take viewers through their journey on [V] VJ Freshers, adds the release.
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.
