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Hallmark focusses on Napoleon with four part epic
MUMBAI: Hallmark has a treat in store for history buffs this month. It will air the epic mini series Napoleon in four parts on 7, 14, 21 and 28 October at 9:45 pm.
The film stars Christian Clavier in the title role. Isabella Rossellini costars as Joséphine de Beauharnais along with Gerard Depardieu and John Malkovich Dangerous Liasons..
In 1816 Napoleon is being held prisoner by the British on the island of St. Helena. He tells a young English girl Betsy his life story. His meteoric rise to military prominence begins with his victory over the Royalists in 1795, which is followed by campaigns in Italy and Egypt.
He later on marries Josephine the love of his life, who unfortunately cannot bear him any children. After a coup d’etat he seizes power in France and crowns himself Emperor of the French in 1804. The film also shows Napoleon;s wandering eye towards other women.
Napoleon goes on to make a huge mistake by trying to bring the Czar of Russia to his knees. This action prompts the European powers to form an alliance against him. In 1814 he is defeated in the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig, and is exiled to the island of Elba.
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.
