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TLC to premiere Curvy Bride Boutique for plus size brides
MUMBAI: TLC, India’s go to lifestyle channel, is all set to premiere the most popular and talked about UK based show Curvy Bride Boutique from 16th July at 10 PM. It follows Jo and Al, the brains behind Curves and Couture Bridal Boutique, and their beautiful brides’ journeys to finding the perfect dress.
Tucked away in rural Essex, the appointment-only Curvy Brides Boutique is a paradise for its clients. With rails full of wedding dresses from size 16 to 40 ready to try on, Jo and Alison are standing by to make sure brides feel amazing on the inside as well as look incredible on the outside.
Inspired by difficult experiences of their own, the duo set out to become not just wedding dress experts, but fairy godmothers for brides-in-need. They know how stressful it can be for larger women – struggling with a lack of confidence or previously facing humiliating treatment in high street stores. Not to mention the critical scrutiny from friends and family and even their partner, as they make the long walk down the aisle.
The Curvy Brides Boutique offers a wrap-around hug of a service, that sees Jo and Alison give advice and support every step of the way – from finding the dress they call “the one”, right up to walking down the aisle on cloud nine.
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.
