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Fidelity hikes holding in Zee Telefilms to 5 %
MUMBAI: US-based Fidelity International Ltd. (FIL) has picked up 20,694,046 shares in Zee Telefilms, increasing its holdings in the company to 5.01 per cent.
The acquisition of 0.06 per cent stake was made from the open market on 11 May. Zee Telefilms declared that FIL’s holding was through its direct and indirect subsidiaries and FMR Corp, an American Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.
The announcement posted on NSE indicates that American Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries have acquired 260,496 shares aggregating to 0.06 per cent of the shares.
The announcement also points out that the mode of acquisition was through market purchase.
The Indian and foreign promoters holding in Zee, as on 31 March 2005, stood at 23 per cent each. While mutual funds had 0.85 per cent, the combined holding of banks, financial institutions and insurance companies stood at 5.62 per cent. Only four per cent of the shares was with the public.
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.
