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Sab to launch new comical adventure – ‘Betaal Aur Sinhasan Battisi’
MUMBAI: Sab TV is all set to launch a new comical show, which has elements of a mythological fantasy. Called Betaal Aur Sinhasan Battisi, the show is created by Creative Eye Ltd and produced by Dheeraj Kumar and Zuby Kochhar. The new series will launch on 10 March at 7.30 pm.
The show has been shot on grand looking sets and will have majestic special effects to do justice to the characters.
Sandeep Anand (Betaal) and Siddharth Arora (Raja Bhoj) will feature as the main protagonists in the daily show.
The twist that the show will add to the legendary story of Bhoj’s struggle and determination to possess the throne of Vikramaditya is the unreasonable challenges that Betaal’s character will present to him.
The show’s key comical character will be portrayed by Betaal, the self-appointed protector of Vikramaditya’s Sinhasan Battisi. The series will see various attempts made by Betaal who would use his wit and harmless deceit to ensure that the Sinhasan is not given to anyone by Mahamaya and the Putlees. Thus, possessively protecting the sinhasan from Bhoj. Betaal Aur Sinhasan Battisi will be a hilarious amalgamation of situational comedy, jealously and perseverance.
Sab senior EVP and business head Anooj Kapoor said, “The unique proposition has always been differentiation through innovation. Betaal Aur Sinhasan Battisi show is a wholesome family entertainer which showcases a comical dimension to the challenges faced by Raja Bhoj courtesy the ever-troublesome Betaal.”
Producer Kumar added, “The show shall surely tickle your bones and the historical, mythological, fantasy story shall make you travel in a world of creative dimension and magnificent visual.”
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.
