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Sahara’s ‘Karishma…’ goes to Pakistan on ARY Gold
MUMBAI: Sahara Manoranjan’s magnum opus Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny, is now going across the border to Pakistan.
Sahara has sold the satellite rights of the serial to Pakistani channel ARY Gold and the serial has been on air for the last few weeks in Pakistan.
The serial, which featured Karisma Kapur, Sanjay Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, Arshad Warsi, Sheeba, Jugal Hansraj, Mayuri Kango, Tinnu Anand, Deepshika, Ayub Khan, Vijay Razz and Vikas Bhalla among others has completed 200 successful episodes in India on Sahara Manoranjan.
“When I took on the show, I knew that this was a great challenge. I had to enact the role of a young girl and an old woman at the same time and be convincing as well. It is great fun being part of this show, more so as Sahara is like a family for me,” says Kapur.
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.
