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CNN-News18 brings eighth edition of talk show ‘The Bollywood Roundtables’ with Rajeev Masand
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 will telecast the eighth edition of its award winning talk show ‘The Bollywood Roundtables’. Hosted by the Entertainment Editor and renowned critic Rajeev Masand, the show is a year-end omnibus on bollywood and features India’s finest filmmakers, actors and artists who are behind some of the most talked about films and performances of the year.
As a part of the special series, Rajeev Masand will interact with top actors, actresses and directors such as Shahid Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranveer Singh,Nitesh Tiwari, Zoya Akhtar, Alia Bhatt and, Vidya Balan who are behind the most talked about films and performances of the year.
The series will feature candid, freewheeling and eye-opening conversations with guests as they discuss their craft, inspiration, influences and challenges they face.
The show will be aired on Saturday, December 14, at 8 PM and 11PM and Sunday, December 15, at 2 PM and 10PM, only on CNN-News18
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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.
