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Music channels unanimous against sleazy remix videos
MUMBAI: While they are fierce competitors, there is one thing that music channels agree upon: that content on air must not offend anybody.
Therefore they have agreed to a request made by the Mumbai police not to show obscene videos of re-mixed songs.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com Channel (V) head honcho Amar Deb said the broadcaster had always followed a standards and practices policy. “As a part of the Star network we know that we have a responsibility concerning everything that goes on air.
“Therefore every video goes through a screening process. Once they are okay with it only then does it air. The fact that adult content may be allowed after midnight will not change our strategy in any way.”
An Etc spokesperson said that the channel was in the process of forming a committee. “It will consist of company employees. Once it is approved by the senior management then we will present our initiative to the police. It is important that we be careful about what goes on air failing which we might be guilty of not following the law of the land.”
Meanwhile DCP Sanjay Apranti was quoted in media reports saying that notices had been issued to music channels for showing videos of remixed songs.
The police have also targetted obscene movie posters. Apranti said that the makers of films like Tezaab, Kamakshi and Model also appeared before the police following notices served on them over the obscene posters of the films put up in the city.
The social service branch of Mumbai police had last month issued notices to Mahesh Bhatt and several other filmmakers over obscene posters of their movies.
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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.
