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“I will take this Mannat to Delhi!” says Shah Rukh
MUMBAI: Everyone knows that Shah Rukh Khan’s sprawling, sea-facing mansion ‘Mannat’ – where he stays with his family – is his prized possession and a point of envy for countless others! But a young contestant named Mannat took the King Khan by surprise when she came to perform at the Ahmedabad auditions of Zee TV’s tour in search of India’s happiest dancer – Dil Se Naachein Indiawaale. All of six years old, Mannat is the youngest contestant on the show! She mesmerized the panel of celebrity judges aka the ‘Agents of Happiness’ the moment she set foot on stage. Cute Mannat captivated the audience and the judges alike with her act on song “Manwa Lage Re”, which left SRK & Deepika spell-bound!
So taken was Deepika by this young one’s cuteness that Mannat was practically seen sitting in Deepika’s lap throughout the remaining half of the show. In sharp contrast to the previous contestants – a group of old ladies who made Deepika their bahu and even had her touching their feet, Mannat clearly called out to Deepika’s maternal instincts. She looked visibly heartbroken when she had to let go of Mannat.
Even as the celebrity panelists raved about the li’l wonder Mannat’s flawless ‘Dil Se’ act which touched everyone’s hearts, SRK mentioned sweetly “I will take this Mannat to Delhi” where the show will reach its exciting grand finale.
Having scaled the pinnacle of brilliance in aesthetic and skillful dancing with DID, Zee TV has recently introduced India to yet another home-grown format … a genre of dancing that calls out to every Indian to brush aside considerations such as technique and training, just forget about their inhibitions and dance straight from the heart! Partnering with India’s biggest superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment & ZEEL’s creative and production studio Essel Vision Productions Ltd, Zee TV brings viewers the biggest Diwali entertainment extravaganza with the hottest celebrity panel ever – Dil Se Naachein Indiawaale. The show will be India’s first ever multi-city dance tour in search of the happiest dancer! Conducted through a joyride on a special ‘Happy Dancing’ bus, the tour has started off in Mumbai, has made pit-stops at Ahmedabad, Indore and will head to Delhi in the coming days with a star-studded panel called the ‘Agents of Happiness’ comprising none other than Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Farah Khan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani and Vivaan Shah.
To jump on to this joyride, stay tuned to ‘Maruti Suzuki Alto K 10 DilSe Naachein Indiawaale Co-powered by Askmebazaar.com & L’Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3X’ every Saturday and Sunday at 9 PM, only on Zee TV.
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.
