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IN10 Media’s Ishara resumes shooting, set to bring fresh content
Mumbai: The IN10 Media Network’s general entertainment channel, Ishara, has resumed the shooting of its original shows, which remained suspended for weeks due to the second wave of the pandemic.
The shows Agni-Vayu, a romantic thriller, Paapnaashini Ganga, a mythological show, and family drama, Janani have begun shooting for new episodes while adhering to all the government rules to protect its cast and crew, the channel announced on Friday.
“The pandemic hit us hard, and like many other industries, the media and entertainment sector was no exception. With shoots getting cancelled, the broadcasters had to make do with reruns of existing shows or bring back older popular shows to the small screen,” said the channel in a statement.
Launched on 1 March, Ishara, is known for its version 2.0 of Indian soap operas. The shows cater to the changing mindset of the audiences while keeping the Indian culture and traditions intact.
Ever since the restrictions were announced on 14 April, television producers and broadcasters in Maharashtra had been struggling to run daily shows and bring fresh content. One of the worst-affected states, Maharashtra has now shown a consistent slowdown in the number of new infections in June, following which the state government began easing its strict rules in stages.
“With the situation improving and the government easing the restrictions, the GEC is ready to once again entertain the audiences with new plots & twists,” it announced on Friday.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
