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SABeTV comes face to face with cinema legend Kamal Haasan
Talented actor Kamal Haasan breaks his silence on his latest film Abhay in an interview with Sabe TV on Wednesday.
The interview, that airs at 10.30 pm on Diwali, has Haasan talking about his life and experiences during the making of Abhay. The prodigiously talented actor, who has earlier played a dwarf, an old lady and a geriatric freedom fighter in various films, portrays the dual roles of twins in Abhay.
Major Vijay is a commando who kills in the line of duty, while his twin Abhay is psychotic who kills because he gets a kick out of it. The flick is a concoction of adventure, romance and action. Over the course of his career, Haasan has blazed a trail that few can emulate. His cross dressing prtrayal in Chachi 420 kept audiences in splits. Abhay has already generated huge interest in the film industry.
Some of Kamal Haasan's notable films include Pushpak, a silent comedy and Appu Raja, where he played a dwarf. In the course of the interview entitled Padmashree Kamal Haasan, the actor calls himself a student of cinema and concerns himself with all three aspects of film: writing, acting and directing. He does not dwell too much on the critical acclaim showered on him as also on the awards he has won, which include three National Awards.
On SABe, the actor also talks about his family, where it seems acting runs in the blood.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
