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Sony’s ‘Maharana Pratap’ completes 400 episodes
MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment Television’s (SET) historical show Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap recently completed a milestone of 400 episodes.
Contiloe Telefilms producer Abhimanyu Singh said, “Maharana Pratap is one of our landmark shows. Leap will showcase the siege of Chittor, which is a sad chapter in our history. However it reflects the true spirit of our freedom fighters who did not lose hope in such adversity and showed great courage and bravado. We are going to take the help of VFX to show this conflict and give it the required scale. We are introducing new and well known characters in the show. It will be interesting for the audience to watch another episode of history unfold.”
SET chief creative officer Ajay Bhalwankar added, “It is a really good feeling that our show completed a milestone of 400 episodes. It is a joyous moment for all of us associated with this show. We wish that the show completes many such episodes and keeps entertaining everyone.”
Actress Rachana Parulkar, who essays the role of Ajabde in the show, said, “I am overwhelmed with the response of the viewers’ towards the show. It is a moment of pride to see our show complete glories 400 episode. We promise to live up to the expectation of the audience by giving our best performance.”
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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.
