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Sony, Zee line up Holi fare
MUMBAI:On the auspicious occasion of Holi, Sony will showcase a musical bonanza featuring the channe’s stars, famous personalities, leading singers, and the Indian Idol finalists. The event will be interspersed by performances of the lead pair – Angad and Kripa of Balaji’s new show Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai.
The Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant will also be joining the musical bandwagon with assortment of patriotic songs. Amit Sana, the runner up of Indian Idol will support him in praise of India. Nandu and Mandy from the show Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin will be performing to the Karisma and Govinda numbers. Performances of Sudesh Bhonsle, Rajeshwari, Shreya Ghosal will also be the favour of the show.
Zee TV and Zee Cinema have lined up colorful programmes back to back for Holi. On 24 March, popular Zee soap characters Disha, Rimjhim, Simran and Kareena will play holi with their reel families. On 25 March, the festivity continues on Antakshari sets with Pakistani and Indian singers splashing colors of Dosti on each other.
Amitabh Bachan and Dharmendra join the celebrations as Zee Cinema showcases the Bollywood epic Sholay on the popular segment Shaniwar Ki Raat Amitabh Ke Saath at 8:30 pm on on 26 March. Sholay is the latest addition to the film festival which was launched on 4 December 2004.
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
