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ETC debuts ‘Bada Pardaa’ with ‘Mughal-E-Azam’
MUMBAI: Music channel ETC has launched a new slot Bada Pardaa and for its debut the channel is show casing a full blown bonanza from old classic Mughal-E-Azam.
Starting this November, Bada Pardaa will showcase different aspects of one film. The channel will be flashing snippets about its songs, stars, producer/director, scenes and interesting incidents on ETC for thirty days.
As for its debut episode, the music channel will air a special 40 seconds capsules dedicated to Mughal- E -Azam. In addition to that the channel will be airing the exclusive full songs of the film, exclusive scenes called Explosives and see the colorful making of the film in the show Unseen, says a company release.
The channel has also compiled a half an hour show about Mughal-E-Azam’s director K Asif’s work and time. The movie of the month will have also be recieving comments and praise for this film by the director’s and cinematographers of today.
While ETC Shahanshah and ETC Shahzaada, half an hour shows will talk about Prithviraj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar respectively, says the release.
It will also have the viewpoint from people who matter. These shows will telecast between 8 to 16 November, while other trivia and complete songs will continue all through the month in compilations and as capsules.
Viewers will also be informed about the unknown facets about the life of the stars and director in vignettes and tidbits.
In addition to that, there is also a contest, a 60 seconds capsule that will air five times a day and will ask questions pertaining to trivia, colorization concept, and multimedia contests about the film.
ETC also has special show ETC Anarkali showcasing the legend actress Madhubala. Created from her footage and clipping with some imagination thrown in, these will be enticing and graceful fillers shown all through the day.
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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.
