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NDTV exclusive with Amitabh Bachchan
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MUMBAI: From Shah Rukh Khan…to Aishwarya Rai….Amitabh Bachchan tackles some tough topics in a first-of-its-kind interview: 50 young Big B fans grill him, relentlessly, in a special show, India Questions, anchored by NDTV’s Prannoy Roy, and scheduled to air on NDTV 24 X7 on Saturday, Feb 17 at 10 pm. Addressing a fan who asks him if Aishwarya Rai will be a working member of his family, Mr. Bachchan says: “I don’t see any problem in her wanting to continue her career and wanting to continue acting and if she is going to be acting better than Abhishek, then it’s their problem, it’s not my problem (laughs)….”  On what he makes of Shah Rukh Khan’s new role on KBC, Amitabh Bachchan says, “Shah Rukh is fine. I hadn’t seen Shahrukh’s KBC, but recently I did and I thought that it was fine”, he comments, adding that the format of the show is more impressive than any host who it features. Mr. Bachchan would consider doing one of Shah Rukh’s roles as well: “…if ever I was of his age and if I wanted to do it, I would like to do Swadesh” About his controversial association with Amar Singh and the Samajwadi Party, Mr. Bachchan says the association is a personal rather than a political one: “Friendship… I don’t do politics and whatever my association is with Amar Singhji or Mulayam Singhji, it is on a personal…private level….” |
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
