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‘Mr & Ms Bollywood’- Sahara’s new talent hunt
MUMBAI: Sahara Manoranjan and Percept D’Mark are to initiate a nationwide talent hunt called ‘Mr & Ms Bollywood’.The exercise is being embarked upon to unravel new talent of 30 potential film stars. The talent hunt will take off in the first week of March, and following suit will be a number of road shows across the country that will be hosted by well-known film personalities.
Percept D’Mark which is into high profile celebrity management is all set to conduct and supervise the logistics of the event, which is being supported by Sahara Manoranjan.
Abhijeet Sarkar, head, corporate communications, Sahara India, says: “The Sahara India Parivaar is known for its commitment to the entertainment sector. This sector is witnessing massive growth, and we believe this is only the beginning. Events like ‘Mr & Ms Bollywood’ are an investment in the future.”
An advisory board comprising of Karan Johar, Mahesh Bhatt, Raveena Tandon, Asha Parekh, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Smita Thackeray, Sarika, Ken Ghosh, Ashok Salian and Manish Malhotra has been constituted. The panel will decide the process of selection and will also play an integral part in the direction setting process for the talent hunt, says the press release.
Auditing the selection and elimination process will be Ernst & Young to ensure smooth functioning of systems.
The advertising campaign and distribution of forms will commence March onwards.
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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.
