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etc show ‘Home Theatre’ completes 50 episodes
MUMBAI: The show Home Theatre on etc music has completed 50 episodes. Actor Sunil Shetty graced the celebration by cutting the cake. The programme talks about information, gossips previews and reviews of latest Hindi films in filmy style. VJ Amit Khanna and Pracchi Mehta take head to head with Shetty on 9 September at 7:30 pm on etc.
In Home Theatre, Shetty converses about his passion for cricket. “If not films I might have gone on to be a cricketer.” Then he explains his business interests and the projects he is looking at. He discusses the transition of his image from an action hero to a performer. He also elaborates on the trends and scenario in his own trade, the scene between production versus distribution. And of course, about his forthcoming films, especially Rakht.
Home Theatre has been conceptualised and produced by Fusion media for etc. The show is written and directed by Arshad Khan who has been associated with programmes such as Movers & Shakers, Videocon Mangta Hai and BPL Oye fame.
Home Theatre ranked amongst the top twenty five shows across music channels and after this success it went on to become more innovative. To add more luster to its sparkling beauty, it has added Star Dust to its main menu. Hence, from this season onwards, Home Theatre is inviting film stars, producer, director, singer from films to its monthly specials. To make the show more crisper and sharp, it has changed into the format of half an hour. This programme is targeted at the viewer, who is crazy about Bollywood and its happenings, as informed by an official release.
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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.
