News Broadcasting
Zee to unveil new soap ‘Tu Kahe Agar…’ tonight
A new soap Tu Kahe Agar… is all set to air on Zee TV Monday to Thursday starting tonight at 10:30 pm.
Produced by Sonjhay and Binaiffer Kholi’s Edit II Productions, the show has been directed by Imtiaz Punjabi.
Tu Kahe Agar… deals with destiny and what happens when one tries to circumvent its course, Sonjhay Kholi says.
The plot in brief: A man and woman are about to marry each other. Astrologists predict that whoever the man (Vishal) marries will die within six months from the wedding date. The girl’s family therefore calls off the marriage, much to the dismay of the couple.
Meanwhile, Trishna, an office colleague and friend of Vishal, offers to marry him. The “dreaded curse” means nothing to her as she is afflicted with a terminal illness and is expected to die anyway within that time frame. So Vishal obliges and initially treats the marriage as if it means nothing. However, a bond slowly starts growing between the two of them and thus the story unfolds.
Cast members include Shraddha Nigam, Vinita Malik and Malavika Shivpuri.
Elaborating on the other work that Edit II is doing, Sonjhay Kohli confirms that the company would be making another serial for the Subhash Chandra-promoted broadcaster.
According to Kohli, Edit II is also in the final stages of talks with the Star Network for a new show and an announcement is likely to be made within the next five to seven days. The production team has been moulding the ideas for the episodes to suit Star and production is expected to commence in around 15 days, Kohli says.
Kohli adds that he has also finalised plans for a comedy to air on Sony Entertainment Television – Bapa Ban Gaye Hero – the shooting for which is expected to begin sometime in June or July.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
