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Vijay TV gets up, close and personal with stars
MUMBAI: Seems like the Pongal special really went well with the audience. So much so that Vijay is spin off a show from one of the segments in the festival special.
Taking a cue from the Pongal specialVijay Udan Oru naal aired on 15 January 2004, where the cameras followed Tamil star Illayathalapathy Vijay as he had his breakfast, travelled to the shoot, worked on the set and spent some time with his family, the Tamil entertainment channel will be airing Star Udan Oru Naal every Sunday on 9:30 am.
Starting this Sunday 15 February, an hour long weekly SUON will feature a day in the life of an high profile celebrity. The channel will be trailing the chosen star for the best part of the day.
Audience can witness what the star does from dawn to dusk. The channel has lined up a list of actors, directors , music dirctors from the silver screen and the television as its guest of honour. The list included likes of Vijay, Vikram, Silambarasan, Sneha, and Trisha.
While the audience might have seen the stars laughing, crying and playing roles, but with this venture, Star’s Tamil entertainment arm gives the audience an opportunity to get close to stars from the tinsel world and discover the real person behind the screen persona.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
