Music and Youth
Zoom’s Red Hot list votes John Abraham as ‘Most Desirable Man’
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor John Abraham has been declared the winner of the 50 Most Desirable Men on Zoom’s Red Hot Countdown show. He edged out Salman Khan to secure the coveted position.
The winners list threw up quite a few surprises, and as many disappointments. The list included Indian men from various fields-Bollywood, models, authors, sportspersons, socialites and leaders
Though they missed the top spots, the remaining Khan duo Shah Rukh and Saif were close behind, winning the fourth and fifth positions.
Voted third was Abhishek Bachchan, while co-actors Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan and Milind Soman were voted sixth, seventh and tenth respectively. The only one from the Indian cricket team in the top 10 was Irfan Pathan at number nine.
With this, John Abraham and Bipasha Basu (who was recently declared the Most Desirable Woman) are the hottest couple in India today. Kashmiri politician Omar Abdullah came in eight – the highest position attained by a non-film personality. Amitabh Bachchan, 63 years old, was declared the 12th most desirable man in the country.
While the rest of the list may turn your ideas of the drool quotient completely on its head, it’s interesting to see the younger brigade steadily beating the old timers at their own game. Cricketer Rahul Dravid was voted 15th , while teammates Yuvraj Singh and Zayed Khan were 17th and 18th on the list, respectively.
As reported earlier in Indiantelevision.com, Zoom telecasts archival footage and interesting trivia of the celebrities through a voice over driven show, and thereby sets the ground for viewers to express their opinion. Viewers in turn can SMS their votes to 8888 and will be rewarded if their choice matches the jury’s selection.
Zoom will repeat the show tomorrow at 9pm. The next category to be aired on 28 January features ‘Most Wanted TV Stars’.
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.
