GECs
Star Plus’ 2 shows to end as ‘Siya Ke Ram’ goes on air from 16 November
MUMBAI: Star Plus’ two prime time shows namely Tu Mera Hero and Tere Sheher Mein are going off air from 14 November.
Produced by Shashi Sumeet Productions, Tu Mera Hero will be replaced by Nikhil Sinha’s show Siya Ke Ram in the 8 pm time band from 16 November onwards.
The last episode of the show Tu Mera Hero, which launched on 22 December, 2014, will be aired on 14 November.
A source close to the development informed Indiantelevision.com that the reason the show is going off air is because it failed to generate sustainable ratings and the channel wanted to air the show in the same time slot.
As earlier reported by this website, Siya Ke Ram, produced by Triangle Film Company, has been conceptualised by Aniruddh Pathak, who brought Lord Shiva’s legend to TV through Mahadev.
Siya Ke Ram will offer viewers a fresh perspective on Ramayan. The story has been envisioned and created by some well-known writers namely – the best-selling author of Asura and Ajaya, Anand Neelakantan and Subrat Sinha – along with creative consultant Devdutt Pattanaik.
Star Plus’ other show Tere Sheher Mein will also air its last episode on 14 November. Produced by Directors’ Kut,Tere Sheher Mein was launched on 2 March, 2015 and aired from Monday – Saturday at 10:30 pm.
Another source informed that an upcoming show from Rashmi Sharma Telefilms’ titled Saajan might replace Tere Sheher Mein in the 10:30 pm slot on Star Plus.
Rashmi Sharma’s existing show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya on Star Plus is among the top five programmes in the Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) space according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India ratings.
Saajan is a triangle love story, which also focus on issues of the youth. The official date and time is not yet revealed by the channel.
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.
