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Kamzor Kadii….bows out, makes way for Asoka
It’s curtains for Kamzor Kadii Kaun on Star Plus, at least temporarily.
After valiantly battling to recreate the magic of KBC, the show is winding up its current season on 21 May. The show has not been doing too well of late – it ranked 27th in the top 100 programmes put out by rating agency Tam for the week ended 30 March 2002 with a TVR of 4.48 , but slid to number 44 with a TVR of 2.84 in the week ended 27 April. Star Plus is now trying to ensure viewer interest with Bollywood fare. It will telecast Santosh Sivan’s Asoka in a five part series from 28 May at 9 pm.
With telecast rights bought from producer Shah Rukh Khan, the channel will telecast the uncut version of the movie, a first in that it is the first time a full length film is being serialised on satellite television. While the channel is undecided about the timing of the return of KKK, no plans have yet been finalised about what would air on the slot after the five part Asoka is over.
Star Plus says the uncut version of the film would provide viewers with an opportunity to understand indepth the life and times of the great emperor.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
