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Zee to air Grasim Mr. India 2004 – Menjoy!!!
MUMBAI: The tenth Grasim Mr.India, an event which saw the celebration of ‘manhood’, saw 31 contestants vying for the coveted Mr.India 2004 title, the male equivalent of the Femina Miss India on 13 March at a gala event in Mumbai.
Sunil Mann, from New Delhi emerged as this years Mr. India 2004, with his very crisp answers in chaste Hindi.The show will air on Zee TV, on 20 March at the 9:00 pm slot.
The show was graced with models Manpreet Brar and Rakshanda Khan as the hosts for the evening, while filmmakers Nikhil Advani and Karan Johar were co-hosts for select segments.
Surprisingly, the acts that Grasim Mr India showcased seemed to be more the highlights of the event than the contestants themselves. With Ustad Shujaat Hussain Khan and Satish Sharma doing a fusion act, to Arshad Warsi delivering an energy pumped sequence from Munnabhai MBBS , Elvis Presley and Moulin Rouge followed by the world renowned “Its the time to disco” number by Saif Ali Khan, the performances made sure, not to let down the audience.
The item number performances by singer Sanobar Kabir and dancer Mumait Khan added the sensual touch to the show.
The panelists included the Hrithik Roshan, Ekta Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Poonam Dhillon amongst others.
The event was very well timed, exhibiting a very fancy and alluring set, draped in translucent white with the set being divided into two levels.The acts alternated between both the levels ensuring the audience were glued to it at all points of time.
Menjoy!!! it was for sure.
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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.
