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Miss World goes beyond glamour: Shark Tank India integration supports beauty with a purpose!
Mumbai: The 71st edition of the Miss World Pageant, a celebration of beauty, intellect, and purpose, returns to India after 28 years. Embodying its core value, ‘Beauty with A Purpose’, the event has ignited global anticipation and excitement. As India takes centre stage as the host country, contestants from around the world come together, presenting a captivating fusion of cultures. With excitement mounting, the world eagerly anticipates the crowning of the next Miss World. Viewers in India can catch all the live action, from the glamorous ramp walks, the exciting performances to the final crowning ceremony, on 9 March, 7:30 pm onwards exclusively on Sony LIV.
Adding an exciting dimension to this year’s pageant is the groundbreaking integration with Shark Tank India, a platform renowned for fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. For the first time ever, Miss World’s top four finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their Beauty with a Purpose Project on stage to our sharks – Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd executive director Namita Thapar, People Group founder & Shaadi.com CEO Anupam Mittal, and OYO Rooms founder & CEO Ritesh Agarwal. The sharks believe in the cause of ‘Beauty with A Purpose’, will bring their expertise and resources to support the endeavour that wins. This one-of-a-kind integration will allow the contestants to align beauty not only with aesthetics but also with meaningful impact and much-needed societal change.
Miss World Organization chairman and CEO Julia Morley said, “The collaboration with Shark Tank India underscores our commitment to driving positive change. We are thrilled to witness the transformative power of beauty aligned with purpose.”
Sony LIV and StudioNext business head Danish Khan stated, ” Streaming the 71st Miss World 2024 pageant live on Sony LIV underscores our commitment in bringing meaningful, premium content to our Indian audience. The special integration of Shark Tank India also perfectly aligns with this year’s theme of Miss World 2024.”
The 71st Miss World 2024 streaming on 9 March at 7:30 pm exclusively on Sony LIV.
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Parineeti Chopra hosts new parenting series Mom Talks on Zee5 and Bullet
Celebrity parents share honest stories in 9-episode show launching 4 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra is stepping into a brand-new role not on the big screen, but as the warm, relatable host helping parents navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children. Bullet microdrama and Zee5 have announced the launch of Mom Talks, a fresh content-led IP hosted by the popular actress. The 9-episode series brings together celebrity parents including Imran Khan, Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey & Sheetal, and Gauahar Khan & Zaid Darbar to share candid, real-life perspectives on everyday parenting.
Positioned as a high-engagement format, Mom Talks taps into the growing demand for authentic and credible parenting content. It also offers seamless, contextual integration opportunities for brands. The series is backed by a strong lineup of partners including Johnson’s Baby, GSK, Aveeno Baby, Mini Klub, Titan Eye+ and Cordelia Cruises.
Bullet microdrama app, co-founder & chief business officer Azim Lalani said the show exemplifies how content is evolving towards more rooted, sustained engagement. “It’s about bringing content that people come back to, while creating a natural space for brands to be part of the narrative,” he noted.
Mom Talks creator Bullet head of AVOD & partnerships Munaf Merchant explained the core idea, “We wanted to build a safe, honest, one-stop destination for parents seeking real answers to everyday questions.”
The first episodes will stream for free on ee5 AVOD starting 4 April 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday and Saturday. The series will also be available on the Bullet microdrama app.
Speaking about their association, Peeyush Unikkat from Johnson’s Baby highlighted the brand’s focus on supporting modern parenting journeys, while Aakash Mehta from GSK emphasised the show’s role in making important health conversations more relatable for new parents.
In a digital space often filled with filtered perfection, Mom Talks promises something refreshingly real honest conversations, celebrity insights, and practical wisdom, all wrapped in Parineeti Chopra’s engaging presence. For Indian parents, this could be the parenting series they’ve been waiting to binge.
