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Music Today holds concert on Sufi poet’s anniversary
MUMBAI: The New Bombay Punjab Association, Vashi, the Punjabi Cultural and Welfare Association, CBD Belapur and Music Today organised a live concert by Punjabi popstar Hans Raj Hans on the occasion of the birth anniversary of 13th century Punjabi Sufi saint poet , Baba Farid Sheikh.
A full day’s programme of two sessions was chalked out for the occasion. The morning session, a seminar on the life, philosophy and the works of this Sufi Darvesh at the CCRT Hall, CBD Belapur, was inaugurated by Maharashtra governor Mohammed Fazal. Several scholars from Punjab, Delhi and Chandigarh also presented their papers on this mystic.
The evening session was devoted to a cultural evening at Shanmukhananda Hall at King’s Circle, Mumbai where Hans Raj Hans performed. Known for his Sufiana Kalam, Hans also took this opportunity to celebrate the success of his latest album, Tera Ishq, which has several songs composed by Uttam Singh and written by Sufi poets Baba Bullehshah, Shah Hussain, Waris Shah and Mian Mohammad Baqsh. Hans and composer Uttam Singh were also felicitated by famous music director Khayyam at the occasion.
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.
