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Catch the ultimate in “Ab Aakhri Jung”on Star Gold’s Sabse Favourite Kaun
April 1, 2006: The Sabsey Favourite Kaun Election Express vans have covered 45 towns, traveled 24,000 kms and collected almost 1 Lakh votes across the length & breadth of the country. In the last two weeks we have announced the nominations of the zonal short list. However that’s not all…. That’s not where the fun stops…there’s a whole lot more… because here comes the final short list.
Who Is In…? And Who Is Out ….? Nomination Special
If you have not clipped your fingers nails… then you don’t need to… For this week Schwarzkopf Palette Sabse Favourite Kaun brings you Suspense Sunday. The channel is not airing “Bhoot” but is airing the final nominations. Who will it be? Who will make it to the top 10?…If the election express has come to your zone and you have voted then you cant miss this final nomination episode. Even if you know who the winner of your Zone is, you can never be sure if he has made it to the final short list. It’s full of surprises!!! Every zone has its own super star. A hit in one zone might be a complete miss in the other. To find out more tune into “Ab Aakhri Jung” On Schwarzkopf Palette Sabse Favourite Kaun starting Sunday April 9, 2006 at 12: 30 pm Only On Star Gold.
Election Commissioner T.N. Shoshan played by none another than veteran actor “Asrani” will announce the shortlist for every category. And the nominees are….Oops … we do not want to give it out…. You just have to watch it on Star Gold Catch“ Ab Aakhri Jung” On Schwarzkopf Palette Sabse Favourite Kaun starting Sunday April 9, 2006 at 12: 30 pm only.
A sneak peak into Arshad Bole To:
Bhataodekar says, “Arre baba…Aajkal murgi aani porgi…donoich danger hai…” to which Himmesh Chammiya Tara Singh harmoniously hums “Ek baar aaja aaja aaja aaja”! but Jumman Miyaan does not wish to be left behind so he along with his two-shayar friends Irshaad & Barbaad say…. “Kajra Re Kajra re tere gijre gijre naina… Aaj kal to tu free hai Zara akele mein aakar milna…”
Dekho Kya Kehna Hai Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailer Ka:
Election Commissioner T N Soshan orders… “Below 18 no problem, already voted no problem, Age no bar… Only Voting Baar Baar…Don’t let your favourite stars down … keep those fingers clicking … just so that YOUR NUMBER ONE can be INDIA’S NUMBER ONE.”
Once all the votes in the zones are tallied, the nominees are picked. Voting is now thrown open to the entire nation to vote for the winners in all categories. Voting in the final phase happens through SMS(7827); Internet (www.indya.com) and televoting, apart from it, all the INOX multiplexes across the country will also be a part of this voting process. To find out more about Schwarzkopf Palette Sabsey Favourite Kaun keep watching Star Gold or log onto www.indya.com to get loads of action and excitement as it happens!
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Sony to launch Tum Ho Naa game show hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal
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.






