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Shringar Cinemas Q1 net loss at Rs 8 million
MUMBAI: Shringar Cinemas Ltd. has posted a net loss of Rs. 7.8 million for the first quarter ended 30 June 2005, down from Rs. 14 million in the last quarter of 2004-05.
Revenues for the first quarter, however, increased by 20 per cent to Rs. 160.5 million, from Rs. 133.6 million during this period. “The revenue growth has been due to the sharp increase in the exhibition business aided by three of the four Fame multiplexes being fully operational during this period for the first time,” the company said in a release.
Operating profits increased to Rs. 24.8 million (as against Rs. 23.4 million), led by the improved performance in the exhibition business and control over costs.
Profit-before-tax (PBT) saw a turnaround at Rs. 4.7 million in the first quarter, as against a loss of Rs. 7.5 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2005. Being in an investment phase, the company continued to be in a net loss situation.
As this is the first year of publishing the quarterly financial results after the company floated an initial public offering (IPO), comparative figures for the previous year quarter are not available.
Announcing the results, Shringar Cinemas managing director Shravan Shroff said: “Our strategy of focusing on the exhibition business has already started showing results with significant improvement in profit margins. We hope to maintain these levels in terms of both revenue growth and margins, while progressing in our growth path of being one of the leaders in the multiplex business in India.”
Shringar Cinemas plans to extend its presence in Thane, Aurangabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Surat.
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.
