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The Zoom Studios to premiere ‘Happily Ever After’ on 01 February
MUMBAI: Closing 2019 on a high note with its originals transcending reviews from the critics and masses alike, The Zoom Studios kickstarts the New Year with its sixth original, ‘Happily Ever After’, a slice of life series that explores the reality of modern day wedding goals. Firmly positioning itself as a leading content house, The Zoom Studios with its five originals registered a viewership of over 120 million on its YouTube Channel.
The last offering from the content house, The Holiday, alone clocked a viewership of more than 45 million on YouTube and created a sensation on digital media with its loyal fan base. Continuing with its promise to offer relatable stories that are brought to life with strong narratives and power packed performances, The Zoom Studios’ upcoming show, ‘Happily Ever After’ will premiere on 01 February at 7 PM on The Zoom Studios YouTube channel and Zoom.
‘Happily Ever After’ captures the essence of a modern millennial relationship and brings to light the hitches and glitches the millennial couple – Roneet Bagchi and Avani Mehndiratta faces as they strive to achieve their dream wedding. Determined to host the biggest wedding, Avani and Roneet struggle to pull off their grand wedding with their limited savings. Resorting to their ‘jugaad’ ideas to tackle each impediment, Avani and Roneet are in for a roller coaster ride as the show unfolds.
The show marks the web debut of acclaimed director, Navjot Gulati and brings together digital powerhouse talents, Naveen Kasturia (Roneet Bagchi) and Harshita Gaur (Avani Mehndiratta) to play the lead roles. Shot in the picturesque locations of Rajasthan, the show presents an ensemble cast of 54 actors from the small screen, coming together for the first time on an OTT original. Shivankit Parihar, Shruti Das, Gurpreet Saini, Shabnam Vadhera, Rajiv Khanna amongst others will be seen playing key characters in this situational drama-comedy.
Times Network COO and executive president Jagdish Mulchandani said, “In a short span, The Zoom Studios has strongly built itself in delivering real, conversational and engaging narratives that have successfully resonated with our viewers. Continuing with our promise to bring forth strong narratives, ‘Happily Ever After’, is a refreshing take on modern day wedding goals and attempts to focus on the real happiness, which is devoid of a price tag. We are excited and thrilled to present our new show and I am confident that the show will reiterate the success of our previous shows”.
Watch ‘Happily Ever After’ co-presented by Ponds and Digital Loans partner: SBI on 01 February 2020 at 7 PM on The Zoom Studios YouTube Channel and Zoom.
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.
