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MTV marks 8 March with ‘Women on Top’
MUMBAI: MTV marks 8 March, International Women’s Day, with a special day long focus on the Women on Top.
The music channel will bring a special programme The Story of Rani on the actress Rani Mukherji.
She would talk about significant moments in her life from childhood to her recent successes as a critically acclaimed filmstar.
The Story on Rani is her decade long journey to the top at 10:30 am and 7 pm on the International Women’s Day.
The day would also check out specials Asha on Top and Lata on Top that feature the golden voices of Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar.
Top Scenes will showcase some of the best movie clips that feature women, Filmi Women on Top focuses on the Bollywood beauties of today and of course, the specials without which the day would be incomplete, item girls on top and remix girls on top.
MTV will pay a tribute to the classic women on top that features women from the classy black and white era – Nutan, Madhubala and the likes.
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.
