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ETC launches film-based show ‘Bada Pardaa’
MUMBAI: ETC has launched Bada Pardaa, a show showcasing different aspects of popular films. Dedicated to one film per episode, the attempt is to get viewers closer to big movies.
According to an official release, the show will kick off this November with old classic Mughal- E -Azam.
Bada Pardaa will showcase different aspects of films. Its songs, its stars, its producer/director, scenes and interesting incidents will be flashed on ETC all through the period of thirty days, when the forthcoming film is riding as Bada Pardaa, says the release.
So one can see special 40 seconds capsules dedicated to Mughal- E -Azam, hear songs of the film on ETC Music, catch some good and see the making of the film in the show ‘Unseen’, adds the release.
Viewers can catch Director’s Special, a 30-minutes show about the director of Mughal- E -Azam K Asif, his work and his time. Then there is ETC Shahanshah and ETC Shahzaada talking about Prithviraj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar respectively. It will also have the viewpoint from people who matter. These shows will telecast between 8 November to 16November, while other trivia and complete songs will continue all through the month in compilations and as capsules.
Viewers can get entertained with unknown facets about the life of the stars and director in vignettes and tidbits. In short Bada Pardaa is a bagful of goodies from the classic Mughal- E -Azam.
It will also have contest with 60 seconds capsule. It will be on air five times a day and will ask questions pertaining to trivia, colorization concept, and multimedia contests about the film.
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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.
