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Star Pravah presents Anubhuti
MUMBAI: STAR PRAVAH, the leading GEC in Maharashtra, has always has been at the forefront of providing innovative, original and entertaining content to its viewers. ANUBHUTI is a series of music events which will aim at presenting the today’s youth with a unique confluence of World Music with popular Marathi Music. The show will be telecast on October 27th at 7 pm exclusively on Star Pravah.
Mr. Jayesh Patil, Programming Head – Star Pravah, speaking about ANUBHUTI said, “Indian Classical music is at an important juncture today. The young exponents are experimenting with the music to create something new. ANUBHUTI is our attempt to take this experimental music to the aficionados and weare sure that they too will enjoy it.”
ANUBHUTI’s first offering is a tribute to Padmashree Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki, one of the greatest legends, performer, prolific composer & scholar of Indian classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki was possibly a pioneer in introducing Western music forms like the Jazz to Marathi Music and his progressive new age work balanced both the taste of the younger generations as well as the music purists of his time. This tribute to Panditji will bring alive his philosophy to bring newness to music and will showcase a fusion of music appealing to the younger generation as well as the purists of his time.
Theartists performing in the show, a combination of young and old stalwartsled by Panditji’s son Shaunak Abhisheki, Rahul Deshpande, Abhijit Pohankar, Sumedha Desai, Raghunandan Panshikar, Gauri Pathare and Mrudula Tambe. The artists, in an attempt to recreate the ABHISHEKIYUG, will present the tunes of the maestro in a new avatar.
The show, a mix of songs, AV clips of Panditji’s contemporary’s talking about his life and times will be hosted by noted film actor Subodh Bhave. Subodh himself has been an avid follower of Panditji’s music and considers him as his Guru. The forthcoming shows in ANUBHUTI shall treat the viewers to many more similar experiments of fusing popular Marathi music with world music by leading music exponents.
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
