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Sab TV opens its mini-series ‘Khidki’ from 28 June
MUMBAI: Tell your funny story and relive it along with the world all over again on television! Sony SAB will now give a sneak peek into the funny incidences of the lives of their viewers with its new show, Khidki. The show’s concept revolves around stories that have been sent in by viewers all over India. Some of these select stories are being adapted into mini-series of episodes for the small screen. Khidki is slated to go on air onTuesday, 28th of June 2016, every Monday to Friday, 21:30 hours only on Sony SAB.
The channel in partnership with well-known television producer JD Majethia and Bollywood director Umesh Shukla of Oh My God fame had called in for entries for the show in the month of March 2016. Over 8000 entries have been received by the channel, of which, some of the shortlisted stories are now ready to be presented to the world.
The show will have a set of recurring actors like veteran Sarita Joshi, Rajeev Mehta, Lubna Salim, Aishwarya Sakhuja to name a few who will portray different characters in different stories, along with narration by JD Majethia, who is also the host of the show. Each story will be weaved into episodes designed to last for minimum of three to eight episodes, depending on the length of each story.
SAB TV senior EVP and business head Anooj Kapoor said, “We at SAB have always brought unique and different concepts for our viewers. With this project we are opening the doors to those Indian families who want to share their funny stories with the world. SAB TV will provide a platform on which these stories which will be showcased, a new story every week.”
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
