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Join LF and Travel 42,000 miles across India, in the channel’s newest creation – The Station Master’s Tiffin, a show that will celebrate the Indian Railways in a way NEVER done before
Mumbai: Station Master’s Tiffin is a series that journeys across India to celebrate this unique Indian mode of transport that everybody in India has a fond memory of. Resonating this emotion, LF, India’s most watched travel, food and lifestyle channel embarks on an exciting adventure airing this 14 part special series that will be a romantic exploration of Indian Railways and its intersection with food, culture and people.
The show will encapsulate the unique journey of Ranveer Brar – anchor/traveler who is shown as a restless explorer wanting to know his country at a deeper level while following the footsteps of India’s heroes and luminaries, he undertakes this journey on the Indian Railways, across its many bridges, platforms, compartments and meets the real India.
From a salt train in Rajasthan to introducing Mahatma Gandhi’s journeys in the ‘3rd class, as was popularly known during British Raj to the trams in Kolkata to the Konkan Railway to Pamban Bridge at lands’ end in Rameshwaram to the no-inch-given local trains in Mumbai, the journey this is unlike an experience ever shown before on Indian television.
Ranveer will be embracing the different forms of art, cuisine, religious places, local heroes, history, folklore, unique fans and lesser known places. The Station Master’s Tiffin will take you on this exciting journey across India; celebrating India in a presentation created like no other.
Commenting on his experience with the show, Chef Ranveer Brar says, “Shooting for Station Master’s Tiffin has been an exhilarating experience! Being a part of the culinary field, I have had the opportunity to visit various countries and learn new culinary techniques. But travelling through my own country in trains, visiting some wonderful places, discovering inspiring stories of people who treat you as their own household member, was hands down one of the best experiences of my life. The entire journey encompasses all the four corners of the country and viewers will get to enjoy an insider’s perspective.”
Adding to this, Amit Nair, Business Head LF states, “From our original format content we’ve always been ambitious in capturing the unique stories of India and its culinary landscape. Station master’s tiffin takes that to another level. With more than a year in research, permissions and production that is international in look and feel, this is Event Television unfolding for the viewers. From breathtaking shots, colorful people, unseen locations and delectable food, this is a never before seen show capturing the glory of train travel, the people and the joys associated with it.
If you are a travel enthusiast and want to seek inspiration for your next Indian destination, or looking to do a family trip in one of the Railway’s most special trains, or are a foodie who delights on the visuals of television, or simply looking to taste some special delicacies of some of India’s special destinations, this show is for you.
DS Group’s Catch Salts and Spices and Nerolac Paints are the sponsors on the show.
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.
