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Star Suvarna to air new show ‘Niharika’ from 12 Dec
MUMBAI: Star Suvarna is all set to air its new show Niharika. A new concept which is not just a “Atte-Sose” (Kannada) or a kitchen drama. Starting from 12 December, the show will be aired at 8pm time slot.
Niharika is a story about a family gets destroyed for the lust of a spoilt rich antagonist Virat. The protagonist is Niharika who is all set to take revenge.
Tejaswini Prakash who has already made her mark on the silver screen is making a bang entry onto the small screen in and as Niharika. The show also features experienced artistes Virat as the antagonist along with Deepak Shetty, Shantala Kamath and Pradeep Chandra.
The show is being directed by Vinu Balanja with debutant producer R. Deepak Gowda producing the show under the banner of Living Room Productions. The dialogues are scripted by the famous dialogue writer Jogi with cinematography by Ravi and editing by Manu.
Star Suvarna fiction head Karthik Paradkar said, “This is no ordinary kitchen drama. Here, the protagonist is not the one who patiently takes all the trouble thrown at her and silently weeps, but instead is a powerful character that rebel against evil. This way “Niharika” will be appealing to broader audience which includes all age groups. And we have the experienced team of Vinu Balanja to bring this powerful story on screen.”
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.
