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‘Ek Aakasher Niche’ steals the show at Alpha Gaurab awards
MUMBAI: Alpha Bangla felicitated the talents of the Bengali TV industry with Alpha Gaurab awards. The channel has initiated the awards to celebrate the successful completion of its five years.
Alpha Bangla held the awards function on 26 September at Science City. An interesting highlight of the function was the presence of all the characters of Alpha Bangla in their respective character get-ups.
Eminent personalities including JK Ray, Rahul Bose, Usha Uthup and June Malia participated in the event.
The Winners:
Alpha Shrestho Dharabahik Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shrestho Purush Krishnakishore Mukhapadhya Spandan
Alpha Shretsho Naari Chaiti Ghosal Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shrestho Dampatti Rajatava/Sudipa Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shrestho Maa Lily Chakraborty Pratibimbo
Alpha Shrestho Baba Arijeet Guha Pratibimbo
Alpha Shresthto Koutuk Bhumika Rajatava Dutta Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shrestho Khalo Bhumika Alokananda Roy Kobe Je Kothay
Alpha Shreshto Paribar Dasgupta Paribar – Ravi Ojha Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shresthto Santan Samata (Tuski) Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shrestho Anchor Mir Alpha Penthalon
Alpha Shrestho Pratibha Swastika Mukherjee Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shreshto Stree Parsho Bhumika Anuradha Roy Pratibimbo
Alpha Shreshto Purush Parsho Bhumika Kaushik Sen Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shreshto Shirso Sangeet Indranil Sen/Indrani Sen Kobe Je Kothay
Alpha Sarbopriyo Anushtan Ek Akasher Niche
Alpha Chotoder Priyo Anushtan Thakumar Jhulie
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.
