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Prem and Pooja win Garnier Fructis Jodi No 1
MUMBAI: Vijay TV Garnier Fructis Jodi No 1 has announced reel life couple Prem and Pooja as winners.
The show on the Tamil channel owned by Star, which began with eight celebrity couples (four real life and four reel life jodis), came to a close on 30 December.
Commenting on his win Prem said, “I am very excited that I now have a couple of movie offers up my sleeve. With a real life experience of this nature, I can confidently say that nothing is impossible when hardwork and perseverance are in place.”
Pooja added, “I am very happy that we have been chosen as the Jodi No.1 by the viewers.”
The viewers chose their favourite jodi by voting for them across various platforms i.e. IVR, SMS, televoting and online. Actor Dhanush along with the judges handed over the prize money of Rs 100 million to the winning jodi.
The three finalists Vijay Adhiraj – Rashana, Raghav – Preetha and Prem – Pooja performed for the last time in the grand finale on 23 December.
While Vijay Adhiraj-Rashana performed a thematic love story, Raghav-Preetha performed the jolly theives theme and Prem-Pooja incorporated the pirates theme. The show also witnessed performances by Ragasiya, Priyamani and Lakshmi Rai and a special performance by Yogi B and the Natchathira Boys; a Tamil hip-hop band from Malaysia and a dance performance by the cast of teen-soap Kanaa Kaanum Kaalangal.
Following the response received for Garnier Fructis Jodi No 1 has paved way to another reality dance competition Garnier Fructis Jodi No1 – Challenge kicking off on 5 January at 8 pm.
This show will feature six popular jodis who would take on the challenge. The show would have four rounds of performance with on the spot elimination, asserts an official release.
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.
