GECs
&TV to hit airwaves on 2 March
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited’s (Zeel) new GEC under the ‘&’ bouquet, which is christened &TV, will launch on 2 March.
As was first reported by Indiantelevision.com last week, &TV has acquired the rights of an Iranian quiz show. The Indian version, which will be called India Poochega: Sabse Shaana Kaun?, will see Shah Rukh Khan as the host. The gameshow will be aired from Monday to Friday at 9 pm.
Rajesh Iyer is the business head while Doris Dey is head of fiction, Sunanda Gupta Jenna is head of non-fiction and Rachin Khanijo is marketing head.
&TV, with the tagline – ‘Jashan Jeene Ka,’ will showcase a diverse mix of relatable fiction, high voltage non-fiction, marquee events and blockbuster movies.
The promos of the shows will hit the television screens tonight (24 January).
GECs
Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
