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Sony Sab to premiere ‘Goodnight India’ on 31 Jan
Mumbai: Sony Sab has announced the launch of a special late-night family show “Goodnight India” to help its viewers relax and savour the last 30 minutes of their day with fun-filled performances.
Positioned as the ‘raatwala family show,’ the show will premiere on 31 January at 10.30 p.m.
Hosted by stand-up performer Amit Tandon and popular TV actress Jiya Shankar, “Goodnight India” will see a series of bone-tickling acts on some of the contemporary and relatable topics performed by well-known artists. Basis the theme for each episode introduced by the hosts, it will have talented humorists perform sets or hasya kavitas on subjects like a mid-life crisis, relationships, and daily routine observations amongst others. Each episode will have three performances delivered through a combination of the open mic as well as thematic episodes.
“Sony Sab has always been at the forefront of ensuring holistic happiness for its audience through its content offerings, and ‘Goodnight India’ is another unique effort in that direction,” said Sony Sab business head Neeraj Vyas. “Coupled with brilliant talent and quality content, we’re excited to bring a show that promises happiness and joy with an innovative proposition of a non-fiction raatwala family show.”
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.
