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Zee TV ropes in Miss America to crown the winner of DID Super Moms North America!
MUMBAI: After a phenomenal success of Dance India Dance North America 2013 and Dance India Dance Little Masters North America 2014, with more than 20,000 videos, 2 rounds of ground auditions across 16 cities, and topping the ratings chart, Zee TV Americas is all set to open doors for DID Super Moms North America. Super Moms will give a platform to women who gave up their dreams of becoming a dancer and settled for a career, family, and motherhood. DID Super Moms North America aims to give “Umeed” (Hope) to millions of mothers across North America who aspire to make a name for themselves in the field of dance.
More than 20,000 moms from all over North America have submitted their audition videos online and through ground auditions. Out of 20,000 entries received, 65 have been selected to participate and compete in the Mega Auditions round to be held in New York on November 10th 2014. Nina Davuluri – Miss America and Rupal Patel – Founder of International Arya Dance Academy, will judge contestants and select the top 12 finalists who will compete for the Crown of DID Super Moms North America!
Zee TV Americas general manager Sameer Targe said, “This is the third season of Dance India Dance North America and every year we strive to take it a notch higher. This is not just a show for us – this is a platform where we try to give back to our community and take people closer to their dreams and passion! I truly feel that there could be no one better than Nina Davuluri – to judge our Super Moms – who has truly lived her dream and passion and has become an inspiration to millions of South Asians in the US.”
Miss America Nina Davuluri added, “Growing up watching Zee TV, I’m so excited to be a judge on Dance India Dance! I can’t wait to meet all the amazing Super Moms and see them showcase their talents and live out their dreams–that’s what this is all about! I’m also thrilled to be returning to India this December for the first time since winning the title of Miss America 2014. It’s going to be a brilliant homecoming!”
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
