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VJ Yudi bids adieu to [V] to follow Bollywood dreams
MUMBAI: After a five year stint with Channel [V], VJ Yudi is all set to take a plunge into Bollywood for which he will be bidding adieu to the music channel and pursue his Bollywood dreams.
Bidding farewell to Yudi, Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb says, “If you dream it… do it! That’s what we believe at Channel [V]. We completely support and encourage Yudi’s decision to pursue his dream of a solo acting career and we wish him the biggest, brightest future! At [V] we believe in nurturing our talent. Many of our VJ’s like Ruby Bhatia, Laila, Sophiya, Mahima Chaudhry began their journey to stardom from [V]. We are more than proud of these [V] personalities, who are now hugely successful in their new careers. Its been wonderful to have Yudi as a VJ on the channel, he has been extremely popular with our audiences and we know that this is not the end and that we will be working together in the future. Do us proud Yudi!”
Adds Yudi, “It’s almost like leaving home. These past five years have been an amazing experience… I’ve got so much of love and learning from the guys at [V]. It was a tough decision but I would now like to concentrate on my film career. Thanks Channel [V] for everything. And hey, don’t be surprised if you catch me on [V] from time to time!”
We might just see Yudi as a guest on the channel in the near future… so here’s an actor [V]’d watch out for!
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
