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‘Fair & Lovely Shikhar’ kickstarts on Sony on 28 August
MUMBAI: Sony will be showcasing India’s most celebrated women on Fair & Lovely Shikhar, which will be aired on 28 August at 12.30 pm.
An initiative by Fair & Lovely, the programme delves into the lives of amazing women achievers who have overcome all obstacles with their strong will and positive attitude and changed their destinies.
Fair & Lovely Shikhar, also marks the debut of Pooja Ghai Rawal (Rhea of Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi fame) as a television hostess.
The show will trace inspiring stories of women who may not have got the best start to their lives but through sheer grit and determination have achieved great heights that no one thought possible. Not only the guests but the hostess will also inspire the viewers and help them pursue their dreams.
The first episode showcases choreographer Saroj Khan’s journey from the partition days in Pakistan, her struggle for a living in India, to becoming one of the most well known Bollywood personalities.
Air Marshall Padmavati Bandhopadhyay, lawyer-activist Flavia Agnes and Sewa founder Runa Banerjee are some of the women who will also be featured on Fair & Lovely Shikhar.
Hindustan Lever Limited vice president (skin) Ashok Venkatramini said, “Fair & Lovely Shikhar is a salute to all the women who have, despite all odds, with their courage and determination achieved great heights, pursued their dreams to change their destinies. All the guests showcased in the serial are the face and spirit of Indian women. With Fair & Lovely Shikhar, we want to inspire the viewers to realise their dreams and ambitions and follow them to attain success.”
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.
