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‘Nach Baliye’ drives Star One to GEC top league
MUMBAI: Star One is closing the calendar year on a solid note. The channel, quoting the TAM Media Research data, has claimed that the Nach Baliye final ratings helped it to grab the second position among Hindi General Entertainment Channels.
For the week 51-2005 (11 December to 17 December 2005), Star One recorded a channel share of 37 per cent against Sony’s 28 per cent and Zee’s 35 per cent in the CS, 4yrs+, HSM; All Day Relative share category.
“This is a great to way to kick off 2006,” says a beaming Star India EVP marketing Ajay Vidyasagar. “Nach Baliye was one of the most successful shows that Star One delivered this year. It is great to note that, the show delivered as per expectations. With the kind of variety popular programmes Star One has, we are sure that the position will be kept intact,” he adds.
As per the data provided by the channel, Nach Baliye delivered 4.69 TVR, 6.13 TVR and 7.17 TVR respectively in the final three weeks. The Nach Baliye marathon special played on 11 December scored an overall rating of 1.63.
The Tam data also supports Star One constant efforts to dismiss the ‘metro channel’ label. The Nach Baliye final episode recorded the following ratings in the HSM markets: Mumbai 13.3, Delhi 7.6 , Gujarat 1 million+ 9.5, Maharashtra 1 million + 5.5, Madhya Pradesh 1 million + 5.9, Rajasthan 0.1 million + 12. According to the channel, the final episode recorded a rating of 8.7 in the HSM 1 million + market.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
