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Rohit Sharma Set For 'The Biggest Entertainment Debut'

Rohit Sharma Set For 'The Biggest Entertainment Debut'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Rohit Sharma is set to make his television debut with a new entertainment show for Sony Entertainment Television, titled The Rohit Sharma Show, expected to launch in September.

Sony TV eyes Ten Sports pie

Sony TV eyes Ten Sports pie

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Sources suggest that Sony TV may have finalised a deal to pick up 50 per cent in Dubai based sports channel, Ten Sports, reports CNBC-TV18.

After CEO, Sony TV loses business head, others

After CEO, Sony TV loses business head, others

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

On February 18, CEO Kunal Das Gupta had put in his papers. Company sources say around a dozen senior executives also resigned with Almeida on Thursday. Based on viewership ratings, Sony TV is currently a distant fourth in the rankings of entertainment channels, behind Star Plus, Colors, and Zee TV.

Gambhir's Future On The Line As India Eye Reset Against Spin-Heavy Sri Lanka In Galle

Gambhir's Future On The Line As India Eye Reset Against Spin-Heavy Sri Lanka In Galle

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir's standing in red-ball cricket faces a crucial test as the team embarks on a two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

England shift India T20Is for massive TV audience

England shift India T20Is for massive TV audience

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The England and Wales Cricket Board has moved the start times of the upcoming five T20 Internationals against India an hour earlier to 10:00 pm IST, aiming to maximise television viewership in the subcontinent. This decision, made after consulting broadcasters, highlights English cricket's financial reliance on high-value series featuring India. The tour also includes a sold-out ODI series, with uncertainty surrounding Virat Kohli's participation due to injury.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Arrives On OTT This July

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Arrives On OTT This July

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

It's a rainy July, and the best way to enjoy it is to curl up on your couch and watch the telly.

Kodak 65-Inch QD Mini LED TV Packs 108W Sound, 120Hz Gaming

Kodak 65-Inch QD Mini LED TV Packs 108W Sound, 120Hz Gaming

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

65-inch Mini QD screen combining Mini LED lighting with Quantum Dot enhancement, delivering 4K Ultra HD clarity with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG support.

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya Review: Humour, Heart, Hard Realities

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya Review: Humour, Heart, Hard Realities

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya is as breezy and it is earnest, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

From Widow's Bay to Raakh: Must Watch Shows of 2026 to Fill the Post-World Cup Void

From Widow's Bay to Raakh: Must Watch Shows of 2026 to Fill the Post-World Cup Void

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

As the FIFA World Cup concludes, we give you a curated list of the most impressive Hindi and English shows from 2026 to fill the OTT void.

Zee Entertainment in talks to stream 2026 FIFA World Cup in India

Zee Entertainment in talks to stream 2026 FIFA World Cup in India

Rediff.com27 May 2026

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just weeks away, uncertainty over India's broadcast rights continues amid legal intervention and concerns over free-to-air access for football fans.

Global Streaming Transforms Music But...

Global Streaming Transforms Music But...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Streaming has globalised the entertainment industry, enabling artists like Diljit Dosanjh and Arijit Singh to reach diverse international audiences.

Will India miss out on FIFA World Cup Broadcast?

Will India miss out on FIFA World Cup Broadcast?

Rediff.com19 May 2026

FIFA officials are visiting India this week to try and resolve a deadlock over broadcast rights for next month's World Cup, with millions of Indian soccer fans potentially missing out on the tournament.

Spice may buy 39% stake in Sony TV

Spice may buy 39% stake in Sony TV

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Flush with cash from his wireless telephony company's sale, industrialist B K Modi is negotiating to acquire 39 per cent stake in Indian television company, Multi Screen Media, earlier known as Sony Entertainment Television. Modi, who was earlier eyeing the 32 per cent stake held by Indian shareholders, is now looking at acquiring an additional 7 per cent held by trusts. He is also planning to re-brand the television channel as Sony Spice TV.

Chiraiya Marks SVF's Big Leap Beyond Bengal

Chiraiya Marks SVF's Big Leap Beyond Bengal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'We want to become India's topmost integrated studio, working in different languages.'

FIFA World Cup on the brink: India, China yet to secure broadcast deal

FIFA World Cup on the brink: India, China yet to secure broadcast deal

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Millions of soccer fans in the world's two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup that starts next month, due to a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China.

Will Indians Get To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026?

Will Indians Get To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

With less than a month to go, football fans have all fingers -- and toes -- crossed, notes Kanika Datta.

Now, Watch Dhurandhar 2 On OTT

Now, Watch Dhurandhar 2 On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Ranveer's revenge, Karisma's return, royal romance, office romance, biopic of a watch, warmth of a Gullak, OTT has truckloads of surprises to offer this week.

Sony TV hits a jackpot with Jassi

Sony TV hits a jackpot with Jassi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Sony TV drags BCCI to court over IPL

Sony TV drags BCCI to court over IPL

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

A fresh row broke out over the issue of telecast rights of the Indian Premier League with Sony Entertainment dragging the Board of Control for Cricket in India to the Bombay High Court which restrained the Cricket Board from entering into any further agreement related to the Twenty20 tournament. Sony moved the High Court against BCCI's move to enter into a contract with World Sports Group after terminating its agreement with Sony on broadcasting rights in the country.

Shanaya, Sharks, Survival On OTT This Week

Shanaya, Sharks, Survival On OTT This Week

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Underwater predators make life hell for everyone from Bollywood's Shanaya Kapoor to Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor on OTT this week along with much, MUCH more.

Sony TV, Endemol spat over Big Boss sequel

Sony TV, Endemol spat over Big Boss sequel

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Sony TV has locked horns with production house Endemol over airing of Big Boss sequels. Sony maintains that it has the first refusal rights, as per the agreement between the two.

Brace Yourself For Border 2 On OTT!

Brace Yourself For Border 2 On OTT!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Brace yourself for Sunny Deol's roaring patriotism and more on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma lists your choices.

Dhurandhar: Storytelling In The Age Of Restless Viewers

Dhurandhar: Storytelling In The Age Of Restless Viewers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

If the stories are food for the mind then our digestive system has changed. If they are a piece of art, our gaze has altered. This calls for a change not in stories, but in the grammar of storytelling so that it can cut through the deluge and gluttony and force people to savour, appreciate and re-visit it. That is what the creators of Taskaree or Dhurandhar are trying, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Yash Raj-Sony to produce TV serials

Yash Raj-Sony to produce TV serials

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

After making movies for close to four decades, Yash Raj Films has decided to step into the world of small screen by producing television serials and reality shows.

Why YouTube Is Investing In India

Why YouTube Is Investing In India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'As a nation, we create beautiful content and a high volume of it (films) but we are limited by the number of theatres and screen density.' 'You now have a living-room large screen available to showcase that.'

Comic Con Is No Longer Just A Pilgrimage For Fans

Comic Con Is No Longer Just A Pilgrimage For Fans

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

It is a marketplace of attention, where legacy publishers, global franchises, and consumer brands meet to make the most of India's expanding fandom economy.

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram explains how she captured the fiery and hypnotic Theyyam image that won her the National Geographic India Contest

Govt asks Sony to screen Dirty Picture post 11 pm

Govt asks Sony to screen Dirty Picture post 11 pm

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

The scheduled screening of 'The Dirty Picture' on Sony TV on Sunday has been deferred after the Information and Broadcast Ministry directed the channel to telecast the film at a late night slot.

Now, get ready for The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony TV

Now, get ready for The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony TV

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Kapil Sharma will be back on telly!

Asia Cup Viewers Fume Over Condom Ads

Asia Cup Viewers Fume Over Condom Ads

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

During the India-Pakistan game, viewers expressed outrage on social media after being bombarded with condom and other sexually-themed ads.

India-Aus series live on Sony

India-Aus series live on Sony

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

The BCCI said it will produce live telecast of the upcoming Test series and distribute it through Sony TV.

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Pankaja and O'Sey Balamma bring deeply personal yet universally resonant stories to Sundance. They represent a new wave of South Indian storytelling, blending cultural authenticity with cinematic innovation, and mark an important step in amplifying regional voices on the international stage.

Now, Watch Kaantha On OTT

Now, Watch Kaantha On OTT

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Vampires, murders, superheroes and romantic reunions galore, it's quite a package of emotions on OTT this week.

Sony Picture discloses its India plans

Sony Picture discloses its India plans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Sony Picture Network India (SPNI) management is committed to long-term growth in India and the company will actively explore new organic and inorganic possibilities to strengthen its presence in the country, company managing director and CEO, NP Singh told employees. In a letter, two-days after the calling off of the $10 billion merger deal with Zee Entertainment, he asked employees to focus on current projects, with an immediate goal to unleash the company's full potential, continuing to craft content that not only engages audiences but also boosts subscriber growth and revenues. "As we close the chapter on our proposed merger with ZEEL (Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd), I want to take a moment to talk to you - not just as your CEO but as someone who has been on this journey with you.

Did Sebi 'scuttle' Sony-Zee merger deal?

Did Sebi 'scuttle' Sony-Zee merger deal?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Days before Sony Group pulled the plug on the $10 billion deal, Zee group founder Subhash Chandra had written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, blaming Sebi for trying to "scuttle" the merger of its flagship media firm Zee Entertainment Enterprise with the Japanese firm and subsequent investment in the merged entity. Alleging market regulator Sebi is "acting with a predetermined mind", the Zee group patriarch requested the finance minister to take the necessary steps "to safeguard the interest of the minority shareholders of Zee". Chandra in his letter dated January 16, seen by PTI, said Zee and all other people have been cooperating in the investigation related to the alleged fund diversion by promoters and expressed concern over a new notice issued by the market regulator to former directors of Zee.

SABe TV, Sony near brand deal

SABe TV, Sony near brand deal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

After three editions of the hugely-successful Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sony TV has bought the rights for the show this year.

End of a dream! Sony-Zee's $10 billion mega deal called off

End of a dream! Sony-Zee's $10 billion mega deal called off

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has terminated merger agreements with Zee Entertainment, which could have otherwise created a USD 10 billion media enterprise in the country.

Will you pay Rs 3 lakh for this Sony OLED TV?

Will you pay Rs 3 lakh for this Sony OLED TV?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

With image quality that is top-notch coupled with outstanding audio, the smoothness of the Sony Bravia OLED A8F gives quite a satisfying experience, says Aparna Banerjea

Do You Know Aamir Khan's Super Plan?

Do You Know Aamir Khan's Super Plan?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

At 8,700 screens, India, the world's largest film producing country, has just six screens for every million of its people, compared to 125 in the US and 30 in China. With Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan hopes to expand the market for Indian cinema.