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UTV launches India’s 1st flash animation series
MUMBAI: UTV Toons has ventured into animation in flash software with a television series called Daft Planet made with Cinegroupe in Canada.
Daft Planet , the 13-episode half hour TV series which was recently launched across Canada on the Teletoon network has been extremely well received by audiences there, says an official release.
The main advantage of developing animation in flash is that the process is economical and can be expedited more economically than other forms of traditional and digital animation, claims UTV Toons.
“Whereas flash is a popular software for the web and interactive platforms, conventional flash programmers are unable to create shows in flash which match the international broadcast animation standards. UTV Toons has therefore on purpose built a flash studio which seamlessly creates television series animation to international benchmarks,” says UTV COO Animation, Biren Ghose. “Not all characters and themes lend themselves to interpretation on flash and hence only certain types of themes, depending upon the ‘look and feel’ of the show can be executed in flash”, he adds.
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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.
