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Sony Entertainment Television presents ‘Manoranjan Ka Ek Naya Daur’
Four new shows start 21st November 2005 between 8:30 – 10:00 pm, Mondays – Fridays on Sony Entertainment Television
In keeping with its continuous efforts in providing its viewers with unique and innovative forms of entertainment, Sony Entertainment Television, India’s No. 2 general entertainment channel, proudly presents four new shows in its weekly prime entertainment slots.
Commenting on the revamping of the prime-time slot, Tarun Katial, Executive Vice-President and Business Head, Sony Entertainment Television said, “Sony has completed ten years in India, and on this occasion we are launching four new shows providing our viewers extreme entertainment, unique storylines and concepts. These four shows comes with a promise of complete enjoyment”. “
Indian Idol Series 2 – The thrill finally comes alive once more with the premiere of ‘Indian Idol’ Series 2 on Monday, November 21st, 2005. Join the judges, Farah Khan, Sonu Nigam and Anu Malik, in their search for the next Abhijeet Sawant. Every Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 pm.
Ek Ladki Anjaani Si – a unique story of a young 18-year-old girl. Anu (Ananya), who comes from a modest middle class background and aspires of having a career as a photojournalist. However for Anu, one act of God changes her life forever. To find out what happening in Anu’s life watch Sony entertainment Television from November 21st, Monday – Thursday at 9:30 pm.
Deal Ya No Deal is a reality game show, which tests an individual’s guts, wits, speed and ability in making the right choices and provides an opportunity to win up to Rs 1 crore! Watch Bollywood star R. Madhavan host the World’s No. 1 reality game show – Deal Ya No Deal now premiering November 23 in India, Wednesdays – Fridays at 8:30 pm.
Kudkudiya House No. 43 – a rib-tickling comedy chat show, which promises viewers total entertainment. The story of a middle class Gujarati family comprising of an enterprising grandmother, an orthodox father, a conservative housewife-mother and a son who is a Bollywood aspirant, this story binds three generations into one powerful comedy chat show. Premiering Fridays, November 25th at 9:30 pm.
Sony Entertainment Television’s very popular show, “Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin” will now be showcased every Monday – Thursday at 10:00 pm. Sony Entertainment Television aims to capitalise on its popularity among viewers and add the 10:00 – 10:30 pm slot into prime time viewing.
Ye Meri Life Hai – the story of Pooja, who aspired to be a film director, will be coming to its logical end, where Pooja fulfils her dream of filmmaking.
Kkusum- the story of a middle class girl was one of the most successful and longest running shows on Sony Entertainment Televisions produced by Balaji Telefilms. This show is also coming to the finale after completing almost 1000 episodes.
Enter The New Era Of Entertainment Starting November 21,2005 0nly on Sony Entertainment television
About Sony Entertainment Television
Sony Entertainment Television (SET) India, India’s No. 2 general entertainment television channel, is backed by Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI). Its channels include Sony Entertainment Television, MAX, AXN and HBO. Sony is a Hindi language based general entertainment channel, focused at providing quality and innovative entertainment to upscale families in India. MAX is the premier Hindi films and events channel. AXN offers the best of international action and adventure. In addition, the network also markets HBO, which brings for its viewers simply the best Hollywood movies in India.
Sony Entertainment Television India has a joint venture with Discovery Communications, The One Alliance, to distribute premier channels across the country and includes Sony Entertainment Television, MAX, Discovery, HBO, AXN, Animal Planet, NDTV India (Hindi) and NDTV 24X7 (English).
In addition, Sony Entertainment Television is also available in US, Canada, UK, Africa, Middle East, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Malaysia and Thailand.
For further information on Sony Entertainment Television, please log onto www.setindia.com
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Sahara One reports financial results, notes director exit and business realignment
Muted revenues, steady expenses and strategic adjustments shape company’s current phase
MUMBAI: In a tale where the sands seem to be slipping faster than they can be gathered, Sahara One Media and Entertainment Limited has reported another quarter of wafer-thin income and widening losses, even as a boardroom exit adds to the unease.
The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that its board, in a meeting held on April 4, approved its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The numbers paint a stark picture. Total income for the quarter stood at just Rs 0.13 lakh, unchanged sequentially and sharply down from Rs 0.26 lakh a year earlier.
Losses, meanwhile, deepened. The company posted a net loss of Rs 24.16 lakh for the quarter, compared to Rs 18.81 lakh in the June quarter and Rs 39.69 lakh in the same period last year. For the six months ended September 2025, the cumulative loss stood at Rs 39.69 lakh, while the full-year loss for FY25 was reported at Rs 60.72 lakh.
Expenses continued to outweigh income by a wide margin. Total expenses for the quarter came in at Rs 24.30 lakh, led by employee benefit costs of Rs 6.51 lakh and other expenses of Rs 17.78 lakh. Earnings per share remained in the red at Rs (0.11) for the quarter.
The balance sheet reflects a company with significant assets on paper but limited operational momentum. Total assets stood at Rs 23,065.57 lakh as of September 30, 2025, broadly unchanged from March 2025. Equity share capital remained steady at Rs 2,152.50 lakh, while total equity was reported at Rs 18,004.85 lakh.
Cash and cash equivalents saw a modest uptick to Rs 6.75 lakh from Rs 4.68 lakh earlier, supported by a positive operating cash flow of Rs 180.01 lakh for the period.
Yet, beneath these numbers lies a more complex narrative. The company’s auditors flagged their inability to obtain sufficient evidence to form a conclusion on the financial statements, citing lack of access to records. They also raised concerns over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, pointing to insufficient funds, delayed recoveries, and stalled content investments.
Adding to the governance overhang, the company disclosed that Rana Zia has resigned as whole-time director, effective October 16, 2025, citing other professional commitments. The resignation, noted and accepted by the board, also brings an end to her role across company committees.
Regulatory pressures continue to loom large. The Securities and Exchange Board of India has already initiated penal actions for non-compliance with listing norms, with trading in the company’s shares remaining suspended. There is also a risk of promoter demat accounts being frozen.
Legacy legal issues remain unresolved. A substantial deposit of Rs 694,027.88 thousand linked to the long-running OFCD dispute involving Sahara group entities is still under the purview of the Supreme Court of India. Restrictions on asset disposal continue to weigh on the company’s financial flexibility.
Operationally, challenges persist across multiple fronts. Advances worth Rs 1,92,916 thousand given for film content remain stuck, with delays in project completion and uncertain recoverability. The company’s YouTube channel, despite being operational, has generated no revenue for over three years due to compliance lapses. In a further twist, management has indicated that revenues may have been fraudulently diverted through unauthorised changes to its AdSense account, with a police complaint in the works.
There are also missed revenue opportunities. Television content rights continue to be used by a related party despite the expiry of the licence agreement, with fresh negotiations still underway.
For now, Sahara One Media and Entertainment Limited appears caught between legacy disputes and present-day operational hurdles. As losses linger and governance questions mount, the road to recovery looks less like a sprint and more like a slow trudge through shifting sands.
