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Vijay TV to telecast ‘Legends’ on 31 October
The musical extravaganza Vijay TV conducted on 15 October will air on the channel on 31 October at 11:30 am. The major attractions of the show are performances by ace singers S.P Balasubramanium and Chitra.
The duo performed their best songs over the ages, which gave a soul-stirring experience to the audiences. SPB rendered many of his hit numbers including Pon Mazhai pozhudu, Oruvan Oruvan Mudalali, Alapol Velapol, Enna Satham inda and neram. Chitra performed her chartbusters like Paadariyen Padipariyen, Kannalane, Oovaru Pookalumey, and Marugao Marugao, informs an official release.
In addition to the great legends, this musical night also featured budding singers of Tamil cinema Pop Shalini and Devan. They sang many hit songs including Ennai Konjam Matri, Gundu Gundu and iruvizhi unadhu.
Other performers included popular dance artists Sanghvi and Alphonsa who danced to the tunes of foot tapping numbers from the movies New and Vasool Raja MBBS and added a greater tempo to the gala event with their ravishing moves and grooves, says the release.
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.
