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New Delhi: History has a lot to say about what we have been through. While there are many forms of literature and other mediums that educate audiences about the past, it was just a promo of the show Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan on Sony that made actor Vikrant Massey open up about our history. Vikrant Massey was a prominent figure in the television industry. He played a significant role in the popular show Balika Vadhu and gained widespread recognition. He later entered into films, delivering impactful performances and emerging as a true hero with films like 12th Fail and The Sabarmati Report. Now, the actor shared his thoughts on the history after watching the promo of Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. He said, "Very few people know that history has always been my favorite subject. Even today, I read books simply out of interest -- because to understand the present, it is essential to understand the past. Recently, I saw the promo of an upcoming show on Sony TV, and a thought crossed my mind." He further added, "Who says that Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammad Ghori? Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Ghori multiple times in battle and spared his life each time. It was only when Ghori won once through deceit that he captured Prithviraj, had his eyes gouged out, and gave him a death fit for an animal." "But books say, and our neighboring country believes, that Prithviraj was defeated. That is incorrect. Prithviraj was never truly defeated. A nation, a society, a civilization -- these don't rise or fall because of a single incident or a single battle. Sometimes it takes centuries, even millennia, for such outcomes to be decided. Even today, nearly a 1000 years later, the land of Prithviraj Chauhan's birth thrives. Delhi, Ajmer, Rajputana, and all of Hindustan are prosperous and progressing. On the other hand, Mohammad Ghori's Ghor has become one of the most backward regions in the entire world." He added. He concluded, "Prithviraj still lives on. We are proud of him. But in Ghori's country, there is no one left who even utters his name.* Well, Vikrant Massey has indeed dug deep into the history of our great king, Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. It's truly intriguing to see the show Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan that comes on Sony TV and Sony LIV bringing a crucial chapter of his life to light. It serves as a tribute to one of India's greatest warrior-kings. It's indeed arrived as an intriguing watch for the audience on their television sets from 7:30 PM, Monday to Friday, that will not just entertain, but also brings a history knowledge along.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Actor Rajeev Khandelwal has come on board as a host for 'Tum Ho Naa', a reality game show. Excited about his hosting stint, Rajeev, in a press note, said, " Over the years, I've been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I've always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuinely feels meaningful to me. With the show Tum Ho Naa, I am happy to return on television" Also Read | Kim Min Hee, Former A-Feel Member, Dies at 30. On Tuesday, the makers unveiled the promo of the show as well. ...Read More >
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 has got its first crorepati of the season. Aditya Kumar from Uttarakhand won Rs 1 crore on the Amitabh Bachchan-hosted quiz show, according to the latest promo dropped by the makers on Wednesday. Host Amitabh Bachchan is seen hugging Aditya, who says he still cannot believe the moment. The promo also shows him attempting the Rs 7 crore question. Aditya, who hails from Uttarakhand, is currently posted at a thermal power plant in Gujarat. He serves as a deputy commandant ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal is set to host a reality game show, titled "Tum Ho Naa", Sony Pictures Networks India has announced. The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television as well as streaming service Sony LIV. Khandelwal is best known for his work in TV, OTT shows and films like "Kahiin To Hoga", "Left Right Left", "Haq Se", "Showtime", "Aamir", "Shaitan", and "Table No. 1". "Over the years, I've been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I've always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuine ...Read More >
Kaun Banega Crorepati is back with its 17th season and an upcoming Independence Day special promises to be inspiring. The episode will feature three women officers from the Indian Armed Forces - Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee. In a recently released promo, Col Sofiya was on the hot seat with the other two officers as they share stories from Operation Sindoor. She tells Amitabh Bachchan about Operation Sindoor that took place after terrorists ...Read More >
Chennai, July 17: The 17th season of the immensely popular television game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' will premiere on August 11 this year and will seek to champion the dreams of commoners and their 'Can Do' Attitude, its creators announced on Thursday. Sony Entertainment Television on Thursday unveiled the new campaign for Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 17, highlighting the spirit of today's India. Titled 'Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahaan Akad Hai', the campaign puts the spotlight firmly on how knowledge is empowering India, fuelling common man's ambitions, instilling confidence, and driving a ...Read More >
India's most iconic singing reality show, Indian Idol, returns for a new season on Sony Entertainment Television, bringing a wave of nostalgia and melody under the heartfelt theme -- Yaadon Ki Playlist: Jahaan Awazein Aaj Wali Aur Gaane Aap Wale. Singer Shreya Ghoshal will shortly return as a judge on Indian Idol Season 16. The singer has officially acknowledged her return in her most recent social media post. Shreya teased on her Instagram Story that she had started filming for the forthcoming ...Read More >
On a recent podcast, actor Divya Dutta spoke about women's expression of love, responding to a question about whether she had ever experienced the kind of intense love often associated with veteran actor Rekha. YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra, on his podcast, referred to Rekha as someone who has never shied away from expressing her love and admiration for megastar Amitabh Bachchan. He cited instances such as her jumping with joy at an award show when Bachchan won a trophy, and her warm gesture toward ...Read More >
Reportedly, Rajeev Khandelwal's show Tum Ho Naa will replace Akshay Kumar's quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune. Bollywood actor Rajeev Khandelwal is all set to mark his return to the television space with his upcoming show Tum Ho Naa. The actor, who has always chosen quality over quantity in terms of content, explained that he has picked projects that he felt were meaningful. "Over the years, I have been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I have a ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that India's foreign policy has "collapsed" and asked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to explain why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan and who asked US President Donald Trump to "mediate" between the two South Asian neighbours. Gandhi tagged a post by the Congress which carried a video clip of Jaishankar answering questions on the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent tensions between India and Pakistan, during an interview with Dutch broadcaster NOS "Will JJ explain: Why has India been hyphenated with Pak ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Rajeev Khandelwal is all set to mark his return to the television space with his upcoming show Tum Ho Naa. The actor who has always chosen quality over quantity in terms of content, explained that he has picked projects that he felt were meaningful. "Over the years, I have been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I have always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuinely feels meaningful to me," said Rajeev in a statement. Talking about the show, he added, "With the show Tum H ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Vikrant Massey, who has a strong connection with television, was motivated to share his views on history after witnessing the promo of the show "Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan", based on a significant chapter from the life of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. Massey penned a heartfelt note on his Instagram handle that read, "Very few people know that history has always been my favorite subject. Even today, I read books simply out of interest -- to understand the present, it is essential to understand the past. Recently, I saw the promo of an upcoming show ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Vikrant Massey, who is currently holidaying in Naples, Italy with his family, shared a picture of him busy doing "monkey business" with his son Vardaan. Vikrant took to Instagram, where he shared two images of him sitting outdoors in a cafe with his son Vardaan sitting on his lap. The toddler looks adorable wearing a large sun hat with polka dots. Meanwhile, Vikrant is seen smiling while looking at his son in the second image. "Just a little monkey business," he wrote as the caption. Vikrant married his longtime girlfriend Sheetal Thakur in 2022. The co ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal is set to host a reality game show, titled "Tum Ho Naa", Sony Pictures Networks India has announced. The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television as well as streaming service Sony LIV. Khandelwal is best known for his work in TV, OTT shows and films like "Kahiin To Hoga", "Left Right Left", "Haq Se", "Showtime", "Aamir", "Shaitan", and "Table No. 1". "Over the years, I've been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I've always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuine ...Read More >
Alappuzha Gymkhana OTT Release Date: The movie is streaming in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi language. Alappuzha Gymkhana OTT Release Date: Naslen and Lukman Avaran's super hit Malayalam film Alappuzha Gymkhana is finally available for watching online. The star-studded sports drama, which enjoyed a dream run at the Box office, can now be enjoyed right from the comfort of homes on SonyLIV, which earlier purchased the movie's digital streaming rights for a fancy price. In addition to Malayalam, the platform is also offering the film to its subscribers in several other major languages, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Volvo, the Swedish luxury carmaker on Friday said it plans to bring the new Volvo EX30 SUV, the entry level luxury electric car, during the forthcoming festive season, to boost electric penetration in the world's third largest car market. "In the last six months the electric car market in India has grown about 4.5 per cent in the mass car market while the luxury car market rose to 9 per cent. We want to accelerate this growth by bringing our new Volvo EX30 electric car during the festival season," Jyoti Malhotra, MD at Volvo Car India told Financial Chronicle in an exclusive interv ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 6: On the occasion of World Environment Day, spiritual leader and environmental activist Dhyanguru Raghunath Guruji launched a national awareness initiative focused on the segregation of household chemical and medical waste. The campaign, starting from Pune, aims to educate citizens across urban and rural areas about the hazards of improper waste disposal and the need for structured segregation at the source. Also Read | '7 Dogs' Teaser: What's Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt Doing in This Egyptian Action Film Made by 'Bad Boys for Life' Directors? Find Out! (Watc ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that after the construction work started on the land on Friday last week, Hasin started beating up her neighbour. The locals captured the scene on camera. ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6: Actor Vikrant Massey, who has a strong connection with television, was motivated to share his views on history after witnessing the promo of the show "Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan", based on a significant chapter from the life of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. Massey penned a heartfelt note on his Instagram handle that read, "Very few people know that history has always been my favorite subject. Even today, I read books simply out of interest -- to understand the present, it is essential to understand the past. Recently, I saw the promo of an upcoming show on Sony TV, and ...Read More >
Host Amitabh Bachchan can be seen introducing him with warmth and admiration, calling him "Punjab da Puttar." Global superstar and singer Diljit Dosanjh is all set to appear on the upcoming weekend episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, as confirmed by the latest promo clip released by the channel. Sony Entertainment Television shared a teaser clip on Instagram featuring Diljit walking onto the KBC 17 stage, singing his popular track "Main Hun Punjab," greeted by thunderous applause from the live ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The political temperature in Karnataka soared after a tragic stampede near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru claimed the lives of 11 people during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 victory celebrations. As grief and anger mount, sharp criticism has emerged from the Opposition, with BJP leaders holding the Karnataka government squarely responsible for the chaos. BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a scathing attack on the Congress administration, calling it "the most inept, corrupt, incompetent and heartless government in all of Ind ...Read More >