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Catch Richard Gere’s return to television with the BBC First drama MotherFatherSon
MUMBAI: If you are expecting the everyday decorum that an elegant media dynasty story has to offer, think again. Beneath the steely performance of Richard Gere marking his much-awaited return on television after 30 years, MotherFatherSon offers twists and turns with a quirky sense of glee. The drama revolves around Max, who is at the helm of a mammoth media empire and his son Caden who is seen crumbling under pressure. Tensions are rife in this not-so-conventional story as Caden knows secrets that could bring Max’s empire crashing down. This is a fight for family, a fight for truth – a fight for the heart of the nation.
Watch MotherFatherSon only on Zee Café from 16th August at 10 PM.
Highlights of the show:
A complex interplay of a media mogul’s fractured family and a country at the brink of a change
Family, media, politics and the intense drama that ensues in the life of the troubled business titan Max
An enthralling drama that marks Richard Gere’s return to television after 30 years
From bestselling author and Emmy-nominated writer Tom Rob Smith.
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
