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‘Spy in the Wild’ premieres today on Sony BBC Earth at 9pm
MUMBAI: “Spy in the Wild” will premiere on Sony BBC Earth on 16 October at 9pm. One gets to experience the animal kingdom with this unique show.
For the first time, ‘robotic spy creatures’ infiltrate the private lives of animals, communicate with them and reveal just how similar they are to humans only on Sony BBC Earth’s highly entertaining show.
With the help of 30 robotic spy creatures resembling the animals, the show uncovers intimate stories of different animals and how they live, love and learn – like humans. Each episode delves into a specific human emotion such as love, intelligence, friendship and mischief.
From elephant aunts acting as midwives and hippos having pedicures to monkeys getting drunk, the show captures many such never-seen before moments which stem out of unexpected scenarios, which have been captured beautifully by these spy cameras.
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.
