GECs
Star Gold presents ‘Savlon Sabse Favourite Kaun 2006’
MUMBAI: Star Gold will open the voting lines for the opinion poll of bollywood Savlon Sabsey Favourite Kaun International 2006 from 12 November.
The poll is open for fans not just from India but also from other countries including the Middle East, South East Asia, US, UK, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia and New Zealand.
The nominees for different categories are:
– Sabsey Favourite Hero:
Amitabh, Abhishek, Akshay, Ajay or Aamir, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Kha, Hrithik, John and Sanjay Dutt.
– Sabsey Favourite Heroine:
Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta, Kareena Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Sushmita Sen, Juhi Chawla, Kajol, Priyanka Chopra and Ayesha Takia.
– Sabsey Favourite Comic Hero:
Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever and Paresh Rawal.
– Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine:
Kangana Ranaut, Tanushree Dutta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Sneha Ullal and Soha Ali Khan.
– Sabsey Favourite Naya Hero:
Abhay Deol, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Khemu, Upen Patel and Shiny Ahuja.
– Sabsey Favourite Film:
Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Rang De Basanti, Krrish, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Fanna.
– Sabsey Tez Sitara:
Sharman Joshi , Kunal Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan.
People can vote for this category only on www.indya.com
To find out more about Savlon Sabsey Favourite Kaun International keep watching Star Gold along with the hosts Ranvir Shorey, Vinay Pathak and Suresh Menon. Accompanying them will be Savlon SFKI ambassador- Ayesha Takia.
To vote: SMS ‘SFK’ to 7827 or Log on to www.indya.com.
The first episode of Bandhon Mein Hai Dum will premiere on 12 November at 12 pm.
GECs
Sony to launch Tum Ho Naa game show hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal
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.






