Music and Youth
SS Music ‘VJ Factor 2’ winners to anchor three new shows
MUMBAI: The Chennai-based South India music channel SS Music is about to wind up the SMS round of its ongoing talent hunt show VJ Factor 2. The channel will kick off the final screening round on 18 January.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com, SS Music programming head Bryan Oliver Peppin said the channel would hire the final winners to anchor three upcoming shows.
“We are looking at launching three big budget shows this quarter, which would have a broader format compared to our existing shows. Our plan is to select maximum three final winners and assign them to anchor these upcoming shows. The shows are crucial as they are supposed to push TRPs through appointment viewing,” he said.
Out of the 24 contestants, 14 will be eliminated through the SMS round. The remaining 10 will fight it out for the three slots in the studio-based final round. A panel of judges will decide the winners with the help of a selected group of audience. The verdict will be mainly based on a 20-minute long performance by each contestant.
Post VJ Factor 2, SS Music will be launching the second edition of its music talent hunt Voice Hunt. However, Peppin hints at the possibility of a change in schedule. “The success of VJ Factor 2 will decide our future plans. Anyways, Voice Hunt 2 is definitely in the pipeline,” he says.
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
