Music and Youth
Zee Music set to go free to air in UK
MUMBAI: In what looks like an attempt to expand its viewer base in the UK, Zee Music is all set to turn free-to-air this month (exact date not specified).
Launched four years ago, Zee Music, the first Asian music channel, is currently available with Zee TV and Zee Cinema for ?12.99 per month or ?155.88 annually.
Among the popular shows that the channel has, its interactive phone-in show – Zee Music Box – is now two years old. The channel claims to be the only one to screen exclusive videos from some of the hottest local bands besides having five local programmes dedicated to the Brit Asian youth. Zee Music’s programming line up includs Upbeat, Sorted, Mint, Jus’ Bhangra and Mutz Cutz.
Zee’s music arm claims to be the first choice of second and third generation Asians in the UK with the right mix of the latest videos from the world of Bhangra, Bollywood and Asian pop. In a bid to directly reach out to its target audience, Zee Music Nights was launched in April at the Bar Bollywood in Mayfair, London.
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
