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Production and post-production trade show on 1 November in Mumbai
Come 1 November, TV studio owners, editors, animation and graphic artists are going to be headed towards Mumbai’s World Trade Centre. The reason: the eleventh edition of the Broadcast India trade show, showcasing the latest in post and production equipment, will be flagged off on that day. Organised by Saicom Trade fairs & Exhibitions from 1-3 November, the show will be preceded by a two-day Symposium from 30-31 October 2001 at Y.B. Chavan Centre which is a hop step away from the WTC.
“The entire exhibition space has been booked,” says Saicom promoter Ramesh Meer. “The response has been very enthusiastic.”
JVC, Sony, Panasonic, Silgicon Graphics, Discreet, Matrox, Orad, AVID, Soundscape, Tascam, AKG, Shure, DPS/Leitch, Fairlight, Eela Audio are all expected to unveil their products at the show, some of which have been unfurled at IBC, SIGGraph and Broadcast Asia earlier this year. More than 250 of the worlds leading companies from 30 countries, are expected to show up for the trade show this year.
The DPSVelocity (providers of post production equipment) stall at last year’s event.
“The event is expected to attract more than 21,000 trade visitors,” says Saicom CO-promoter Kavita Meer. Senior professionals from the broadcasting and post industry are expected to speak at the symposium and topics will run the gamut of TV, radio, video, audio, film, music, lights, cable, satellite, multimedia, transmission, computer graphics, broadband Internet and all their allied and associated technologies.
According to a press release issued by Saicom Trade Fairs & Exhibitions, the highlight of this year’s event is Technical awards Ceremony sponsored by Seagate International where “Seagate Technical Awards for Excellence in Digital technology in the field of Cinema and Television” will be given to the best professionals in this field.
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.
