Music and Youth
IFTDA Masterclass with living legend Pyarelal Ji moderated by Salim Merchant
The 15th IFTDA Masterclass played host to renowned singer-composer, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, of the Laxmikant Pyarelal duo, who was the guest speaker.
With a house full auditorium the enriching session turned out to be quite a musical one, moderated by music maestro Salim Merchant.
While Pyarelal Ji threw light on the music era of the 60’s 70’s and 80’s recollecting fun filled stories of working with legends of his time such as Laxmikant, RD Burman, Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar, he also interacted with aspiring musicians, singers and film students advising them on the art of composing music.
What stole the show was Pyarelal Ji’s live performance on the piano and the violin singing classics like “ek pyaar ka Nagma hai, lagja gale etc.
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
