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Thailand calling Bollywood; Indian film producers to visit locations
MUMBAI: Move over Singapore and Maldives – if Thailand can charm the visiting Indian film producers, we would get to watch the exotic Thai locations on the silver screen very soon.
The All India Association of Industries (AIAI) in co-ordination with the consulate general of Thailand in Mumbai and Ministry of Tourism and Information, Government of Thailand has organised a delegation of Bollywood producers to Thailand from 5th June -12th June. The objective of the delegation is to promote Thailand as a favoured shooting location among Indian film producers, as Thai government realizes that India is recognized worldwide as the largest, single film producing country, said an AIAI release.
This is the first time that Thailand government has taken the initiative to promote the country among the Bollywood Film Producers as an exotic location for film shooting. The delegation would tour the exotic locations of Thailand such as Bangkok, Silon Village, Kantana Studio, Ayudhaya Ancient City, Rachaburi Province, Rose Garden, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Phi Phi Island, says the release.
Rajat Bharajatya of Rajshri Productions, Sudhakar Bokade of Bokade Hotels, Vivek Singhania of PFH Entertainment, Feroz Khan of F.K Films, Pramod Bokadia of B.M.B Productions, Adhyaman of Kalpana Films, actor Vikaas Kalantri and AIAI executive director Rupa Naik will figure in the visiting team.
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.
