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  • DishTV introduces Cooking Active with celebrity chefs

    DishTV introduces Cooking Active with celebrity chefs

    NEW DELHI: Asia’s largest DTH platform DishTV , in association with One Take Media Co, has launched a new active service — Cooking active.

    Cooking Active will have classic and innovative recipes catering to meals and snacks. It will have both, vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines.

    The Chef Special section is powered by the celebrity chef Ranveer Brar. The other sections would have recipes handpicked by the chefs. Under Smart Cooking, India’s known and most enjoyed culinary dishes, desserts and the signature spicy curries etc. will be on display.

    The launch of Cooking Active seeks to position DishTV as a service which not only provides entertainment but also opportunities to learn. Valued subscribers of DishTV can subscribe to Smart Cooking by sending a missed call to 18002700283 from their registered calling number.

    With features like Smart Cooking, DishTV Cooking Active Service will put up classic recipes ranging from full course meals to snacks. Under this service, India’s most celebrated preparations, desserts and spicy curries will be showcased.

    The Chef Special section is powered by celebrity chef Aditya Bal, Vicky Ratnani, Ajay Chopra, Bhairav Singh, NileshLimaye and many more further other sections would see handpicked recipes across the regions that are sure to tingle one’s taste buds.

    Dish TV Group CEO Anil Dua said: “With the launch of Cooking Active, we are strengthening our proposition of being more than a provider of regular TV channels. It is our constant endeavour to offer the widest range of content and services to our subscribers. We are pleased to join hands with One Take Media for launching cooking active on the DishTV platform and we are sure that this service will surely add to their element of delight.”

  • Epic channel unveils its logo & shows line up

    MUMBAI: As Epic channel elevates its brand proposition to the infotainment space, it is all set to take on an innovative brand identity. Poised to be the only Hindi language India-centric infotainment channel, Epic will soon unveil its new logo and fresh programming, with the new seasons, new shows and new avatar going live on TV from 4July.

    Interpreting the new brand logo, a feature that prominently stands out is the simple dot on the ‘i’ of Epic. The dot in the logo represents a Loupe – a small yet powerful magnifying device commonly used by jewellers to observe things closely and minutely. The design is symbolic of the channel’s promise of focusing on and revealing the finer details and various facets of India.

    The colours used in the logo depict deep meanings in the Indian culture and beautifully spell out the spirit of this country, where gold signifies prosperity and magnetism, whereas brilliance comes together with the dynamism, richness and fieriness of the shade red. The new lowercase font of the logo aims to subtly convey the younger and approachable positioning of the channel.

    The crux of the channel’s ethos lies in exploring India’s untold stories, facts and possibilities. The channel will be introducing a slew of new shows taking Indians on an EPIC journey throughout India.

    With a massive fan following for its previous two seasons, ‘Devlok by Devdutt Pattanaik’ Season 3 starting from July 4th, will take viewers on the voyage to delve deeper into the fascinating world of Hindu mythology. Famous mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik, tells stories from the tomes of Indian mythology in his inimitable style.

    Celebrated Chef Ranveer Brar has come on board for a revamped avatar of Raja Rasoi – ‘Raja Rasoi Aur Andaz Anokha’ which will air from July 7th. Unlike conventional table top cooking shows, Raja Rasoi and Andaz Anokha will be a conversational and discovery-oriented programme with the maverick chef experimenting and deconstructing old and new flavours.

    Another content series set to intrigue audiences on the channel will be ‘Drishti’ – a tastefully curated collection of documentaries that explore the diversity of India. Airing from July 10th, the series narrates varied perspectives told with a distinctive style, from art and culture to ecology and ethnicity. They reveal quirky stories, examine traditions as well as traverse unique landscapes, featuring unsung heroes and provide a fresh insight into India.

    Perhaps the most awaited amongst Epic’s launches will be ace cricketer Virender Sehwag’s first-ever stint as a show host – ‘Umeed India’, scheduled to be aired on July 20th. The series will reveal famous and lesser-known promising athletes, who are preparing to make India proud at international sporting events including the Olympics. The 13-part series will see Virender travelling across corners of India to the players’ homes and training academies to give viewers a first-person account of our sportspeople and their strenuous journey towards glory.

    Other shows in the pipeline includes a unique travel series through India – Indipedia – hosted by a Hindi-speaking Caucasian anchor who explores the Indian commonplace; the stories behind which are lesser known even to Indians. Faith Diaries – an account of holy sites of India stitched together by the tales of the pilgrims is another much awaited offering.

  • Zoom launches ‘Thank God It’s Fryday’ S3 with Philips

    Zoom launches ‘Thank God It’s Fryday’ S3 with Philips

    MUMBAI: On a special afternoon, at a first-of-its kind treasure hunt destined for foodies, Zoom, the Bollywood and lifestyle channel of the Times Network, in partnership with Philips today announced the launch of the third season ofThank God It’s Fryday. The popular series that combines food and fun had celebrity chef Ranveer Brar and the film and television actress Prachi Desai board the TGIF Express that will travel across eight Indian cities to discover treasured recipes.

    Commenting on the show launch, Times Network president revenue Ashit Kukian said, “Looking at the success of Season 1 and 2, and with the demand for more from our foodie viewers, we are pleased to announce the new season which is a treasure recipe-hunt. The show offers a lot of tadka and twist in each recipe and it promises to offer the most delicious and treasured fried food of each city which can be made healthy with the use of Philips Airfryer. We promise viewers will have a more engaging, mouth watering and an exciting ride on the TGIF Express 3.0.”

    Philips India president, personal health, A.D.A Ratnam added, “It has been an extremely satisfying partnership with Zoom. With every edition of TGIF, we take our pride – Philips Airfryer – one step further and prove to everyone that this is the only appliance that can give you best of both the worlds – taste as well as health. TGIF Season 3 comes with an exciting new format but with the same unbeatable combination of Philips Airfryer & Chef Ranveer which I am sure, will leave you hungry for more.”

    A sneak peek into Season 3 was shared at the glittering event combining healthy food with Brar and the ‘Rock On’ actress Desai, who created healthy dishes air-fried on Philips Airfryres. Additionally, the celebrities engaged the media with a fun-filled treasure hunt wherein the winners were gratified with exciting goodies.

    Brar, the brand ambassador of Philips Kitchen Appliances, will set out on a treasure food-hunt in the TGIF Express with his 8 celeb buddies across 8 cities to find their 8 most memorable dishes. Chef will taste the local trademark delicacies of the city, re-creating them with his tadka and a twist, while on the go with the Philips Airfryer guaranteeing same taste but with 80% less oil. As a part of the treasure hunt, he will interact with legendary restaurant owners and city locals for clues. The show will also feature other exciting experiences of the Chef like visiting his celeb buddies’ favorite restaurants/dhabas along with live interactions with fellow foodies in the form of food games that will pique viewers’ mind buds.

    Brar said, “TGIF gets even more fun this time around as I go treasure-hunting in my TGIF Express across 8 legendary cities to find the favourite dishes of my dear friends. I will be recreating those dishes with a healthy twist, but the flavour will still take them down memory lane. After all, for us, Indian Food is the real treasure!”

  • Zoom launches ‘Thank God It’s Fryday’ S3 with Philips

    Zoom launches ‘Thank God It’s Fryday’ S3 with Philips

    MUMBAI: On a special afternoon, at a first-of-its kind treasure hunt destined for foodies, Zoom, the Bollywood and lifestyle channel of the Times Network, in partnership with Philips today announced the launch of the third season ofThank God It’s Fryday. The popular series that combines food and fun had celebrity chef Ranveer Brar and the film and television actress Prachi Desai board the TGIF Express that will travel across eight Indian cities to discover treasured recipes.

    Commenting on the show launch, Times Network president revenue Ashit Kukian said, “Looking at the success of Season 1 and 2, and with the demand for more from our foodie viewers, we are pleased to announce the new season which is a treasure recipe-hunt. The show offers a lot of tadka and twist in each recipe and it promises to offer the most delicious and treasured fried food of each city which can be made healthy with the use of Philips Airfryer. We promise viewers will have a more engaging, mouth watering and an exciting ride on the TGIF Express 3.0.”

    Philips India president, personal health, A.D.A Ratnam added, “It has been an extremely satisfying partnership with Zoom. With every edition of TGIF, we take our pride – Philips Airfryer – one step further and prove to everyone that this is the only appliance that can give you best of both the worlds – taste as well as health. TGIF Season 3 comes with an exciting new format but with the same unbeatable combination of Philips Airfryer & Chef Ranveer which I am sure, will leave you hungry for more.”

    A sneak peek into Season 3 was shared at the glittering event combining healthy food with Brar and the ‘Rock On’ actress Desai, who created healthy dishes air-fried on Philips Airfryres. Additionally, the celebrities engaged the media with a fun-filled treasure hunt wherein the winners were gratified with exciting goodies.

    Brar, the brand ambassador of Philips Kitchen Appliances, will set out on a treasure food-hunt in the TGIF Express with his 8 celeb buddies across 8 cities to find their 8 most memorable dishes. Chef will taste the local trademark delicacies of the city, re-creating them with his tadka and a twist, while on the go with the Philips Airfryer guaranteeing same taste but with 80% less oil. As a part of the treasure hunt, he will interact with legendary restaurant owners and city locals for clues. The show will also feature other exciting experiences of the Chef like visiting his celeb buddies’ favorite restaurants/dhabas along with live interactions with fellow foodies in the form of food games that will pique viewers’ mind buds.

    Brar said, “TGIF gets even more fun this time around as I go treasure-hunting in my TGIF Express across 8 legendary cities to find the favourite dishes of my dear friends. I will be recreating those dishes with a healthy twist, but the flavour will still take them down memory lane. After all, for us, Indian Food is the real treasure!”

  • Living Foodz to air ‘The Global Menu’ by Chef Ranveer Brar

    Living Foodz to air ‘The Global Menu’ by Chef Ranveer Brar

    MUMBAI: Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to jet set around the world with culinary mastermind Ranveer Brar in The Global Menu, the latest launch by Living Foodz, India’s premiere foodtainment channel.

    With this show, Chef Ranveer aims to introduce cuisines from South America, Middle East, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Korea, Hungary, South Africa, Ethiopia, Mongolia and Burma, which have not been widely explored.

    “The Indian palette, for the longest time, has primarily been exposed to a narrow range of ‘international’ cuisines, barely venturing beyond Chinese, Italian, Mexican, or more recently, Japanese food. Here too, what we get to taste are highly Indianized versions of popular dishes. During my many travels, I have discovered that the brilliant and delectable food culture across South America, Scandinavia and closer home in Sri Lanka, remains largely uncharted. I hope to bring the world to the Indian dining table with The Global Menu”, says an excited Ranveer Brar.

    With this new spin on world cuisine, Living Foodz intends to change the perception of international food. Living Foodz business head Amit Nair says “The stereotype of the Indian with conservative taste buds is slowly but steadily changing, especially in metros. Today, we find millennials actively scouring for newer and more authentic global cuisines. The Global Menu taps into this trend of aspiring towards newer travel and food experiences. The show will definitely strike a chord with viewers as it bridges the gap between them and takes them an exotic culinary experience like never before.”

    The Global Menu will introduce the audience to delicacies like Garlic Quinoa from Peru, Argentine Black Beans a la Olla, Berry Pilaf from Iran, Anzac cookies from New Zealand, Sri Lankan Koki, Hungarian Goulash and Samousa Thouk from Burma among others.

    As the host, Chef Ranveer will ensure that the cooking instructions are interspersed with fascinating cultural and travel-based anecdotes, like how the collective obsession for ceviche in Peru led to the government declaring a ‘National Ceviche Day’ to commemorate the country’s favourite food.

    Join Chef Ranveer Brar every Wednesday and Thursday at 2:30 pm, 7 September onwards, as he takes you on a journey of the culinary treasure troves around the world! Repeat telecast of the episodes will air on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5 pm and 8 pm.

  • Living Foodz to air ‘The Global Menu’ by Chef Ranveer Brar

    Living Foodz to air ‘The Global Menu’ by Chef Ranveer Brar

    MUMBAI: Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to jet set around the world with culinary mastermind Ranveer Brar in The Global Menu, the latest launch by Living Foodz, India’s premiere foodtainment channel.

    With this show, Chef Ranveer aims to introduce cuisines from South America, Middle East, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Korea, Hungary, South Africa, Ethiopia, Mongolia and Burma, which have not been widely explored.

    “The Indian palette, for the longest time, has primarily been exposed to a narrow range of ‘international’ cuisines, barely venturing beyond Chinese, Italian, Mexican, or more recently, Japanese food. Here too, what we get to taste are highly Indianized versions of popular dishes. During my many travels, I have discovered that the brilliant and delectable food culture across South America, Scandinavia and closer home in Sri Lanka, remains largely uncharted. I hope to bring the world to the Indian dining table with The Global Menu”, says an excited Ranveer Brar.

    With this new spin on world cuisine, Living Foodz intends to change the perception of international food. Living Foodz business head Amit Nair says “The stereotype of the Indian with conservative taste buds is slowly but steadily changing, especially in metros. Today, we find millennials actively scouring for newer and more authentic global cuisines. The Global Menu taps into this trend of aspiring towards newer travel and food experiences. The show will definitely strike a chord with viewers as it bridges the gap between them and takes them an exotic culinary experience like never before.”

    The Global Menu will introduce the audience to delicacies like Garlic Quinoa from Peru, Argentine Black Beans a la Olla, Berry Pilaf from Iran, Anzac cookies from New Zealand, Sri Lankan Koki, Hungarian Goulash and Samousa Thouk from Burma among others.

    As the host, Chef Ranveer will ensure that the cooking instructions are interspersed with fascinating cultural and travel-based anecdotes, like how the collective obsession for ceviche in Peru led to the government declaring a ‘National Ceviche Day’ to commemorate the country’s favourite food.

    Join Chef Ranveer Brar every Wednesday and Thursday at 2:30 pm, 7 September onwards, as he takes you on a journey of the culinary treasure troves around the world! Repeat telecast of the episodes will air on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5 pm and 8 pm.

  • Living Foodz is ‘Food Tripping’ from May 30

    Living Foodz is ‘Food Tripping’ from May 30

    MUMBAI: The Essel group’s venture in the lifestyle genre, Living Foodz is riding on the success of its celebrity travel show Ganga, featuring Dia Mirza as anchor. The channel claims that viewership has increased 36 per cent after the promotions of Ganga. The channel is all decked to launch a new royal culinary food show Food Tripping. The show will take viewers on a royal expedition to six places in western India with celebrity chefs Ranveer Brar and Gautam Mehrishi.

    Food Tripping is based in royal places of Gujrat. It is a 13 episode series. The show will start airing from May 30 at 8.30 PM, every Monday and Tuesday. The journey will start with one the most expensive royal trains in the world- the Maharaja Express. The first episode will feature the train. Other destinations include the royal families of Balasinor, Gondal, Bhavnagar, Wadhvan, Chula and Sayla.

    The makers of the show claim that the journey includes intricate experiences of royal delicacies, people and culture of these places. Apart from learning recipes from queens and royal chefs, the chefs have also spent time with the families, understanding the fascinating position they hold in contemporary India as guardians of a long and rich heritage. Originally the show was to feature the royal palace and family of Bhavnagar, which was later expanded to other destinations.

    Medium Rare Productions with Living Foodz has shot the show. It took a crew of about 30 members to shoot 13 episodes in about 14 days. The cameras used to shoot Food Tripping were FS7 plus one Dji Osmo. The makers claim that the treatment of the show has been kept royal with the challenge of finding scenic outdoor locations to cook.

    Tata Sampann Masala is the powered-by sponsor of travel food show. Major advertisers of channel include Audi, Pepsi Co (Quaker), Samsung, Usha, Airtel, 4G, Fortune, Parag Milk Foods. Sources have reveaed that the average cost of an episode of Food Tripping was Rs three lakh to Rs four lakh per episode.

    The channel is very confident about the concept of the show. Living Foodz claims that it believes in innovation, not just about new locations and food, but also about personalities. Chefs Ranveer and Gautam never had a chance to interact with each other till this show for which they have travelled together.

    “Food has been an integral part of royal celebrations and this show offers a glimpse of the rich culture and culinary heritage of India. What makes Food Tripping even more unique is the camaraderie between Chef Ranveer and Chef Gautam. Their banter and synergy truly brings their experiences to life as they co-host the show. “said Living Foodz business head Amir Nair. Food Tripping gave them the opportunity to do a Royal Road Trip together. Along the way, they discovered hidden facets, stories about each other that have created a new friendship, which also is obvious. The show also explores chef’s point of view.

    “At Living Foodz, our endeavour has been to bring unusual and interesting content to urban Indian audiences, and this show is a prime example of this.” added Nair.

    The royal kitchens of western India are heavily influenced by the rich multi-cultural influences of the owners. Ingredients and techniques have been borrowed from as far and wide as Persia, France, Britain, Mongolia and the Deccan, which makes the show a true feast for the eyes revealed channel sources in conclusion.

  • Living Foodz is ‘Food Tripping’ from May 30

    Living Foodz is ‘Food Tripping’ from May 30

    MUMBAI: The Essel group’s venture in the lifestyle genre, Living Foodz is riding on the success of its celebrity travel show Ganga, featuring Dia Mirza as anchor. The channel claims that viewership has increased 36 per cent after the promotions of Ganga. The channel is all decked to launch a new royal culinary food show Food Tripping. The show will take viewers on a royal expedition to six places in western India with celebrity chefs Ranveer Brar and Gautam Mehrishi.

    Food Tripping is based in royal places of Gujrat. It is a 13 episode series. The show will start airing from May 30 at 8.30 PM, every Monday and Tuesday. The journey will start with one the most expensive royal trains in the world- the Maharaja Express. The first episode will feature the train. Other destinations include the royal families of Balasinor, Gondal, Bhavnagar, Wadhvan, Chula and Sayla.

    The makers of the show claim that the journey includes intricate experiences of royal delicacies, people and culture of these places. Apart from learning recipes from queens and royal chefs, the chefs have also spent time with the families, understanding the fascinating position they hold in contemporary India as guardians of a long and rich heritage. Originally the show was to feature the royal palace and family of Bhavnagar, which was later expanded to other destinations.

    Medium Rare Productions with Living Foodz has shot the show. It took a crew of about 30 members to shoot 13 episodes in about 14 days. The cameras used to shoot Food Tripping were FS7 plus one Dji Osmo. The makers claim that the treatment of the show has been kept royal with the challenge of finding scenic outdoor locations to cook.

    Tata Sampann Masala is the powered-by sponsor of travel food show. Major advertisers of channel include Audi, Pepsi Co (Quaker), Samsung, Usha, Airtel, 4G, Fortune, Parag Milk Foods. Sources have reveaed that the average cost of an episode of Food Tripping was Rs three lakh to Rs four lakh per episode.

    The channel is very confident about the concept of the show. Living Foodz claims that it believes in innovation, not just about new locations and food, but also about personalities. Chefs Ranveer and Gautam never had a chance to interact with each other till this show for which they have travelled together.

    “Food has been an integral part of royal celebrations and this show offers a glimpse of the rich culture and culinary heritage of India. What makes Food Tripping even more unique is the camaraderie between Chef Ranveer and Chef Gautam. Their banter and synergy truly brings their experiences to life as they co-host the show. “said Living Foodz business head Amir Nair. Food Tripping gave them the opportunity to do a Royal Road Trip together. Along the way, they discovered hidden facets, stories about each other that have created a new friendship, which also is obvious. The show also explores chef’s point of view.

    “At Living Foodz, our endeavour has been to bring unusual and interesting content to urban Indian audiences, and this show is a prime example of this.” added Nair.

    The royal kitchens of western India are heavily influenced by the rich multi-cultural influences of the owners. Ingredients and techniques have been borrowed from as far and wide as Persia, France, Britain, Mongolia and the Deccan, which makes the show a true feast for the eyes revealed channel sources in conclusion.

  • Bertolli appoints Ranveer Brar as its Indian brand ambassador

    Bertolli appoints Ranveer Brar as its Indian brand ambassador

    MUMBAI:  Italy’s Bertolli Olive Oil has appointed leading culinary expert and celebrity chef  Ranveer Brar as their first Indian brand ambassador. A global market leader in olive oil, Bertolli is owned by Deoleo, the biggest olive oil company in the world.

    Television personality and  Masterchef India judge, Brar is famous for representing Indian food across the globe with over 20 years of experience in the food industry and more than 10 years at kitchen management positions across Indian and USA.

    “Olive oil consumption is growing worldwide every year and India is one of the countries with great potential. Ranveer’s contribution to the brand will be via multiple innovative marketing campaigns that will demystify cooking with olive oil in an Indian scenario and attract a new generation to the kitchen in a fun and easy way. Bertolli is an international food brand with its core product range of olive oil, which comes in 3 types for different uses: Extra Light and Classico, which are suitable for high heat cooking and Extra Virgin, which is recommended for cold dishes such as salad or bread dips” says Deoleo, India brand manager, Riddhi Kapoor.

    Speaking of the association, Brar says, “Bertolli Olive oil is not only a delicious flavoring, it is healthy too. With inherent benefits that fully match today’s growing needs for a nutritious lifestyle, the benefits of olive oil have been seen in the Mediterranean Diet for centuries and the oil can naturally lend itself to Indian cuisine with scope for great creativity in the kitchen. Olive oil is one of the most dynamic and healthy contributors in the food sector today and I am honoured to be associated with Bertolli’s core values of quality and consistency.”

  • Bertolli appoints Ranveer Brar as its Indian brand ambassador

    Bertolli appoints Ranveer Brar as its Indian brand ambassador

    MUMBAI:  Italy’s Bertolli Olive Oil has appointed leading culinary expert and celebrity chef  Ranveer Brar as their first Indian brand ambassador. A global market leader in olive oil, Bertolli is owned by Deoleo, the biggest olive oil company in the world.

    Television personality and  Masterchef India judge, Brar is famous for representing Indian food across the globe with over 20 years of experience in the food industry and more than 10 years at kitchen management positions across Indian and USA.

    “Olive oil consumption is growing worldwide every year and India is one of the countries with great potential. Ranveer’s contribution to the brand will be via multiple innovative marketing campaigns that will demystify cooking with olive oil in an Indian scenario and attract a new generation to the kitchen in a fun and easy way. Bertolli is an international food brand with its core product range of olive oil, which comes in 3 types for different uses: Extra Light and Classico, which are suitable for high heat cooking and Extra Virgin, which is recommended for cold dishes such as salad or bread dips” says Deoleo, India brand manager, Riddhi Kapoor.

    Speaking of the association, Brar says, “Bertolli Olive oil is not only a delicious flavoring, it is healthy too. With inherent benefits that fully match today’s growing needs for a nutritious lifestyle, the benefits of olive oil have been seen in the Mediterranean Diet for centuries and the oil can naturally lend itself to Indian cuisine with scope for great creativity in the kitchen. Olive oil is one of the most dynamic and healthy contributors in the food sector today and I am honoured to be associated with Bertolli’s core values of quality and consistency.”