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Hallmark acquires ‘Mad About You’ from Sony
MUMBAI: Family oriented Hallmark has announced that it has acquired three shows from Sony. The aim is to strengthen the late primetime programme slots, which air weeknights at 8:30 pm with a replay the following day.
Fans of the light marital comedy Mad About You which has been airing for quite a while on Zee English can now catch it on Hallmark. The Helen Hunt, Paul Reiser sitcom was one of Zee’s most popular shows and no doubt Hallmark is hoping to garner a similar impressive channel share. Mad About You was cited as the number one American comedy series in Germany, number one among teen and women viewers in Australia and the top rated show among viewers aged 15-24 in France. Moreover, the programme earned several honours from 1996 ASCAP Awards, American Comedy Awards, and various citations from the Directors Guild of America (DGA) for directorial achievements.
As reported earlier by indiantelevision.com Family Law airs every Friday at 8:30 pm. Oscar nominee Kathleen Quinlan Apollo 13 plays a successful family law attorney who has to start rebuilding from scratch after her husband ditches her. The family drama, which aired on CBS in the US received the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Award as top TV series in 2000 and a Genesis Award for individual episodes.
Next month The Guardian with Simon Baker returns for the second season. To refresh our readers’ memories Baker plays an attorney who is sentenced to community service helping children. It won the 2002 ASCAP Award as top TV series
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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.
