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Zee Cine Awards 2005 nominations announced
MUMBAI: The nominations are announced for the popular, Jury and technical category for the 8th Annual Zee Cine Awards 2005, which has been bagged by Dhoom with 13 nominations, while Kahkee, Hum Tum and Main Hoon Na were close in the race with 12 nominations each. The awards will be held at Excel Arena, London Dockland on 26 March.
Zee Network director Punit Goenka said, “It is a pleasure to announce the nominees for Zee Cine Awards 2005 to be held in London at the Excel Arena this year. Zee Cine Awards 2005 in London will witness the stalwarts taking away the ultimate pinnacle of success under the gracious skies of London. We wish good luck to all the nominees and encourage our viewers to vote for their favorite stars making it the most democratic awards of its kind.”
The awards will take place before an audience of over 12,000 people from across the globe. This will be the second consecutive year for Zee Cinema to hold these awards in a foreign land This will be a magnificent event and one of the biggest stages ever seen in the region has been created to host the spectacular extravaganza, informs an official release.
Indian movie fans living in London will have the opportunity to buy tickets to attend the event and details of pricing and where to purchase tickets will be available at www.zeecineawards.com. Guests from all over the world are expected to attend including many leading dignitaries from India and guests from as far a field as the USA, UK, Singapore & Dubai, the release 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.
