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GoQuest’s co-production in Indonesia narrates common social theme
MUMBAI: Art unites countries. GoQuest Productions has entered into a production pact for a new television drama series in the Bahasa ‘Malaikat Kecil Dari India’ with Indonesia’s leading General Entertainment TV channel ANTV. GoQuest Productions is a venture of GoQuest Media Ventures – an Indian multi-platform for content distribution, syndication and production.
The series (Little Angels from India), which has already gone on air on ANTV, is GoQuest’s maiden venture in GEC production space with its long-time content syndication partner ANTV in Indonesia.
Vivek Lath, Managing Director, GoQuest Media said, “GoQuest Media found in ANTV just the right partner to venture into production of TV series, building upon its forte in content syndication and distribution. This Indonesian TV series is a blend of popular TV artistes from India and Indonesia and has a theme which cuts across the social milieu of these two countries. I am sure ANTV, through this show, will be able to attract and expand its viewership significantly and fortify its leading position in the entertainment space,”
Jaspinder Kang, who is a partner in GoQuest Productions, stated that the TV soap on ANTV is a 40-episode daily drama series which has Indian TV artistes such as Bhavesh Bhalchandani and Harshita Ojha, lead child Artistes from Veera, Ruhana Khanna, lead child artiste from Ganga, and Vaishali Thakkar, popular TV actress from Uttaran.
Otis Hahijary, managing director, ANTV, stated, “ANTV is committed to bring quality new-age multi-cultural shows to its viewers. Our distinct offerings which has a slew of shows from Turkey and India as part of our offering have enthralled our viewers. The tie-up with GoQuest to launch “Malaikat Kecil” which talks about how three kids who get separated from their mother in India get eventually reunited in Indonesia.”
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.
