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MTV Immies to get spiced up by Salman Khan, Ishaa Kopikar
MUMBAI: MTV has announced a variety of local acts for its awards function The MTV Immies. Actor Salman Khan, dancer Ishaa Koppikar, model Yana Gupta, Amrita Arora and singer Falguni Pathak along with bands Bombay Vikings and Euphoria will take the stage.
The show takes place on 12 December 2003 at the Goregaon Sports Club, Mumbai. It will air on MTV and Sony on 14 December at 9 pm.
Earlier the broadcaster had announced that international acts Westlife, Safri Duo, Outlandish, Rishi Rich and Panjabi MC would perform. The show’s presenting sponsor is AirTel
Ishaa, Yana and Amrita will get together and dance a storm to Rishi Rich’s new Britney Spears remix Me Against the Music. Falguni Pathak and Bombay Vikings will perform their love ballad Tera Mera Pyaar. Euphoria will rock the grounds with Dama Dum Mast Kalandar.
As reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com artistes will be honoued in 23 categories across all genres of music – from film to spiritual music; indipop to devotional; ghazal to international. In addition, there will be an Inspiration/Special Recognition award for outstanding contribution to music over the years.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
