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Zee 24 Gantalu pulled to the court
MUMBAI: After ATN Canada filed a case against Zee TV Canada for going out of its limitation of only catering to women audiences, a new case has been filed against Zee’s Telugu arm, Zee 24 Gantalu.
The case was filed by the Kushaiguda police after directions were given by a local court. This was regarding the telecast of a video that contained a statement by TRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao on the repatriation of Seemandhara region’s employees.
The channel has been accused of trying to create disharmony and hatred among the people of Seemandhara by not interpreting Rao’s words correctly. An advocate P Sanjay of Moula Ali has approached the court regarding it.
Rao had said that once Telengana is formed, the employees of Seemandhara need to go back to their original place. However, the channel telecast something different is what Sanjay claims.
When indiantelevision.com contacted Zee 24 Gantalu to confirm the news, the news editor of the channel K Siva Prasad said that the police has filed an FIR on the court’s orders. “The case will be heard on 12 August. The news piece that Sanjay has objected to was aired last week.”
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.
