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GRB inks deal with Discovery for two factual shows
MUMBAI: GRB Entertainment has inked deals with Discovery for their Latin American and US Hispanic audiences. Discovery has acquired four seasons of Untold Stories of the ER for its US Hispanic feed and four seasons of competition cooking series BBQ Pitmasters for Latin America.
“GRB Entertainment has a long, close relationship with Discovery around the world and we are pleased to bring additional seasons of our top shows to their Latin American and Hispanic viewers. Untold Stories of the ER continues to thrill even more Discovery viewers, after the recent acquisition of five seasons of the series and ten themed Specials for Latin America. And, after enjoying success in earlier seasons, we are whetting Discovery Latin America’s appetite with additional seasons of BBQ Pitmasters,” said GRB Entertainment SVP – international distribution Mike Lolato.
BBQ Pitmasters, produced for Discovery, takes viewers into the exciting world of competition barbecuing where the chefs put their saucy reputations on the line to earn thousands of dollars and an opportunity to take home the title of the nation’s best “Pitmaster.” Follow the best chefs as they reveal their secrets on how to grill like a pro.
Untold Stories of the ER opens the door to the secret world of hospital Emergency Rooms showcasing real doctors and their actual amazing, bizarre, and emotionally explosive stories dealing with life and death situations.
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
