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ABP News’ ‘Love aur Dhokha’ revisits 6 untimely deaths
MUMBAI: The film and television industry, while well known and envied for its glamour and lifestyle, has also had its fair share of tragedies over the years. Tragedies which took away some of the brightest and most promising stars of the industry and left behind a plethora of questions about what happened and regrets of what could have been.
ABP News, in an all-new six-part series – ‘Love aur Dhokha’, revisits six such tragic deaths that have happened over the years in the industry. Six untimely deaths which shocked and saddened everyone. The reasons for these deaths were varied – from a failed love affair to an inability to deal with the pressure of the glamour world to being just a ghastly crime of murder and deceit.
‘Love aur Dhokha’ turns back the clock once again to take a look at what had happened in six such cases. The 6 part series will be revisiting the deaths of Laila Khan, Divya Bharti, Silk Smitha, Pratyusha Banerjee, Jiah Khan and Mukesh Agarwal (Rekha’s husband). Each episode of ‘Love aur Dhokha’ will feature one particular case, revisiting the sequence of events and all the known facts about each of these tragic deaths.
Starting from 19 August, ‘Love aur Dhokha’, which will be broadcast every Saturday at 9.30 pm with a repeat telecast on Sunday at 9.30 am, is going to be a roller coaster ride of emotions, truths and lies revolving around some of the most tragical deaths in the entertainment industry over the last few decades.
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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.
