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Discovery Travel And Living goes on a beautification drive
MUMBAI: Have you ever wondered how celebrities manage to look so flawless? With perfect pouts, mesmerising eyes it is easy to think that only stars with makeup artistes can look so good.
That according to Discovery Travel And Living is not the case. The channel has announced the launch of a new show Beautification with Ruby And Millie. This airs every Wednesday at 9 pm.
Viewers will get to experience a perfect pairing when it comes to beauty know how with PR person and make up fan Millie Kendall and makeup artiste Ruby Hammer. Being preened by a pro is one thing but recreating the look when one is in control of the brush is quite different.
In each episode Hammer works her make up magic with a different woman.
Hammer shows the woman how to get the glamorous look for a special event. More importantly the womaqn is shown how she can achieve that look on her own. Hammer also reveals the beauty secrets of the stars and shares how one can recreate their glamorous red carpet looks.
Kendall meanwhile hits salons to find out the hottest new treatments from Hollywood. It could be a tequila massage or a relaxing facial. With a different team of assistants in each episode they look at everything from home wax kits and hair straighteners to brightening creams and eyelash curlers.
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.
