GECs
Zee Trendz to telecast Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant
MUMBAI: Zee Trendz will telecast the 22nd Annual Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant Finals on 18 February at 9:30 pm with repeats on 19 February at 12:30 pm and on 22 February at 6:30 pm.
The scenic beauty offered by the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino served as an ideal backdrop for the pageant activities. With award winning service, delectable dining and over 90,000 square feet of gaming opportunities, the Treasure Island is one of the hottest spots on the Las Vegas Strip, states an official release.
Ninety-seven contestants from across the globe made it an intriguing night filled with beauty and grace signifying the theme, Women of the World, the release adds.
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.
