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In a first, Star Plus to broadcast IPL matches every Sunday
MUMBAI: The T20 extravaganza, popularly known as the Indian Premier League (IPL) is finally here. After hosting the thirteenth edition of the league in UAE due to the Covid2019 pandemic, it is finally happening in India. IPL 2021 has kicked off with MI vs RCB match & official broadcaster Star Sports has announced a mega broadcast plans for IPL 2021. Star Sports is broadcasting IPL LIVE in eight languages. The official broadcasters of IPL are producing multi-lingual feed from their headquarters in Mumbai.
Other then this IPL 2021 will be broadcasted LIVE on Star’s regional language sports channels – Star Sports Tamil, Star Sports Telugu, Star Sports Kannada and Star Sports Bangla.
Now the network's Hindi GEC Star Plus is all set to broadcast VIVO IPL’s 7.00 pm matches live every Sunday, including the final.
From the 18 April, the 7.00 pm matches every Sunday at the ongoing VIVO IPL 2021, will be aired on Star Plus. Star Plus is leaving no stone unturned to ensure millions of its viewers can enjoy great cricketing action from VIVO IPL 2021 every Sunday in addition to its highly appealing shows during the week.
The first match to be aired on Star Plus will be the much anticipated Delhi Capitals – Punjab Kings encounter, the eleventh match of the 60 fixtures that the VIVO IPL 2021 comprises.
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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.
