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Big magic beefs up its weekday prime time programming with kis din mera viyah hovega
MUMBAI: BIG MAGIC, the flagship general entertainment channel from the Reliance Broadcast Network, is on an aggressive spree to intensify the content and programming lineup on the channel. Targeted at the 15- to 35-year-old SEC ABC females and males across Hindi-speaking markets, the adaptation of a popular Pakistani sitcom of the same name – Kis Din Mera Viyah Hovega promises to enthrall today’s progressive audiences. Produced under the banner of BIG Production, this witty sitcom is all set to premiere on BIG MAGIC on Monday, 25th November at 9.30pm.
Kis Din Mera Viyah Hovega is a situational comedy and comprises of an eclectic mix of unusual characters, a captivating storyline and rib-tickling humour. All set to add more laughter and entertainment to the lives of Indian viewers, this refreshing new offering showcases the lives of the members of the Choudhary household and their biggest fixation – marriage. All the members of the family are desperate to get married but owing to their amusing obsessions and a juxtaposition of circumstances they all land up in a hilarious mismatch. Amidst all the confusion of finding a suitable match and getting married, one question which lingers on every character’s mind is- kis din mera viyah hovega!
This character driven sitcom enjoyed immense popularity in Pakistan with 3 successful seasons. Mr. Sunil Kumaran, Business Head, Big Magic states, “With Big Magic expanding its footprint across HSMs, it is our constant endeavor to bring forth a variety of fresh and intriguing content to the viewers with every new offering. Close on the heels of our previous adaptation Nadaniyaan, we are certain that this family entertainer Kis Din Mera Viyah Hovega will attract more viewers to the channel and be a great value proposition to consumers and advertisers alike.”
Comedy being the genre that resonates well with audience across age groups, the channel acquired the rights of the sitcom Kis Din Mera Viyah Hovega after in-depth research and has adapted the same accordingly for the Indian masses. Big Magic has grown within a very short period of time to become a favorite among a larger audience beyond central India (which it was initially catering to). With its footprint expanding across HSMs, the new shows are aimed at a larger cross-section of audiences. With a larger viewer base to entertain, the channel is ensuring its programming is tailored to suit relevant entertainment penchants.
News Broadcasting
Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
