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Star One brings back horror show ‘Shh…Phir Koi Hai’ on 3 November
MUMBAI: Star One has announced the launch of the second season of horror show Shh…Phir Koi Hai which is slated to kick off on 3 November 10 pm.
The show air every Friday and what’s interesting is that every show will have a different story.
Announcing the new programme, Shailja Kejriwal Star India senior creative director, said, “Star One was launched in November 2004 with the promise to push the boundaries of Hindi general entertainment programming. In the past year, we have delivered on this promise with innovative programming like The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Nach Baliye, Siddhanth, Sarabhai vs.
Sarabhai, Remix, The Comedy Show Ha Ha Ha amongst others. Shh…Phir Koi Hai will be weaved into an exciting line-up of programmes that will make Friday prime time viewing on television a whole new experience. With this we keep up with the promise of offering innovative and the best content to our viewers.”
From production perspective Contiloe Films Abhimanyu Singh said, “The series would have a mix of conventional horror, concept based horror and backdrop horrors thus giving variety and avoiding any fatigue. This one-hour weekly will be a start to finish story with a twist in the tale at the end. The entire drama will be extremely gripping and ensure that the viewers are hooked to their television sets right from the beginning.”
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
