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Zee-Turner serves notice to switch off service to Hathway Bhawani
MUMBAI: MUMBAI: Hathway Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom is facing pressure of a switch-off from Zee-Turner. In the first week of this month, the multi system operator (MSO) was served a one-month notice to clear off dues.
Zee-Turner is claiming an amount of Rs 2.5 million while Hathway Bhawani says the problem is with the second pay channel bouquet. The two companies were in discussion today to sort out the issue.
Hathway Bhawani wants to settle for a lower amount, a company official says. A settlement is expected to be reached in a few days, he adds. Hathway holds majority stake in Hathway Bhawani, a MSO operating in the central and eastern suburbs of Mumbai.
Zee-Turner has threatened to switch off its bouquet of channels if the outstanding amount is not cleared. Broadcasters are required to serve a month’s notice before they can switch off signals, according to the The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) regulation.
Zee-Turner offers a host of channels including Zee TV, Zee Cinema, Zee Music, Zee News, Cartoon Network, CNN and CNBC TV18. The second pay bouquet comprises HBO, VH1, Pogo, Zee Business, and Awaaz.
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.
