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Star replants ‘Nach Baliye’ in Tamil; Vijay TV set to launch ‘Jodi No.1’
MUMBAI: If it is Nach Baliye 2 set to sizzle television’s Hindi entertainment space, the Tamil language will soon get its own celebrity couple dance show. Star India’s Tamil language channel Vijay TV is all set to launch Jodi No.1, the Tamil version of Nach Baliye.
Jodi No.1, launching on 7 October, will run Friday-Saturday at 8 pm.
“Jodi No.1 is going to be a revolutionary show for Tamil general entertainment television. It’s going to change the way media looks at television stars here. Like Super Singer, we will push the envelope every time we come up with a new show,” says Vijay TV GM Ravinath Menon.
Vijay TV has roped in four real life couples and four reel life couples for the show. There will be both reality and studio episodes on this version as well. The reality episodes will capture the candid moments, while the studio episodes will reveal the performance episodes on the set where the celebrity showcase their dancing talents in front of the judges, states an official release.
The introductory episode of the show will witness the performance of all the pairs. Each pair would be assisted by a dedicated choreographer. Every week one couple gets eliminated. There would be a wildcard round in the seventh episode, which would provide an opportunity to one of the eliminated couples to have a look in again.The wildcard winner would then compete with the final shortlisted couples for the title. Interesting themes have been planned for the couples to perform, the release adds.
The 4 reel life couples: Shilpa & Bharat Kalyan / Kutty Pooja & Prem / Pooja & Rishi / Tharika & Deepak
The 4 real life couples: Devadarshini & Chetan / Rashna & Vijay Adhiraj / Latha Rao & Rajkamal / Preetha & Raghav
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.
