Tag: Sorabh Pant

  • Cup of laughs as Rosepod bowls out new cricket comedy podcast

    Cup of laughs as Rosepod bowls out new cricket comedy podcast

    MUMBAI: Cricket, comedy, and a whole lot of Cups, that’s the winning pitch Rosepod is banking on. The podcasting arm of Rose Audio Visuals, the studio behind some of India’s most original screen content, has just dropped Two Boys One Cup, a riotous new cricket podcast hosted by comedians Sorabh Pant and Aakash Mehta.

    The duo both diehard cricket buffs and full-time funny men, take listeners on a rollercoaster ride through the sport’s most unforgettable tournaments, from the glorious to the downright bizarre. With unfiltered banter and wicked humour, they dissect legendary matches, outrageous moments, and larger-than-life personalities that have shaped cricket’s storybook over decades.

    The debut episode, now streaming across major audio platforms (and on Rosepod’s Youtube channel), kicks things off with a nostalgia-fuelled look at India vs Pakistan’s Asia Cup clashes from the drama of 1984 to the fireworks of 2025. Expect Pant and Mehta to do what commentators don’t crack jokes about Dhoni’s calm chaos, Hardik Pandya’s blonde experiments, and Virat Kohli’s death stare, while also celebrating the passion and unpredictability that define Indo-Pak encounters.

    “With ‘Two Boys One Cup’, we wanted to create a space that blends cricket passion with pure comedy,” said Rose Audio Visuals COO Mitesh Patel. “It’s nostalgic, irreverent, and deeply relatable, everything Indian cricket fans love. With Sorabh and Aakash’s banter, it’s impossible not to laugh while you relive some of the sport’s most iconic moments.”

    Sorabh Pant summed it up in true comic spirit: “It’s basically two grown men arguing over Cups and occasionally agreeing on cricket. From legends to hairstyles, we’re covering it all.”

    Adding to that, Aakash Mehta quipped, “We’ve all had those debates about ‘that one match’ or ‘that one player’. This show is our tribute to those endless cricket convos only with more jokes, less shouting, and way better sound.”

    With its sharp wit, nostalgia-laced insights, and irreverent energy, Two Boys One Cup is less about stats and more about stories the kind that every cricket fan (and even the cricket-agnostic) can laugh along to. So whether you’re reliving Tendulkar’s sixes or just here for the jokes, this Cup promises to overflow with laughs.

    Stream the first episode of ‘Two Boys One Cup’ now on Rosepod’s Youtube channel or your favourite audio platform because every Cup deserves a laugh.

  • Eighth NT Awards evening a roaring success

    Eighth NT Awards evening a roaring success

    It’s a night that the news industry will remember for a long time.

    The beautiful ballroom at The Lalit in New Delhi wore a dazzling look and excitement was in the air on 29 June 2016. The chandeliers above and mirrors reflected the gaiety of those in attendance: the who’s who of the Indian news television ecosystem. Cheers and applause broke out from time to time as peer and rival professionals went up on stage to receive their respective awards.

    The occasion: indiantelevision.com’s Eighth News Television Awards (NT Awards). CEOs, reporters, editors, tech executives and what have you all came out in droves to celebrate success and excellence for the work they put in while informing and entertaining their viewers daily.  Marathi, Hindi, English and Telugu channel reps all came together under one roof, forgetting deadlines and pressures of newsbreaks for a day, showing solidarity and unity at the extravaganza.

    The NT Awards 2016 received over 900 entries across 43 categories from more than 30 news channels operating in the space of English, Hindi, Telugu and Marathi. A stellar jury -consisting of senior print and television news professionals – completed the judging process recently.

    Price Waterhouse Coopers was the tabulator for the awards process.  

    The night of glory saw a packed house as over 100 awards in various categories were given by stalwarts from the fields of sports, politics, society and culture.

    Congratulating the winners, indiantelevision.com group founder & CEO Anil Wanvari said, “The news TV business in India is extremely vibrant and is evolving uniquely as compared to the rest of the world. We at indiantelevision.com have been responding to this evolution and are delighted to work with the industry and news veterans to recognise the best efforts that each of them is putting in. I trust our initiative will help raise the standards of the news industry talent further.”

    Some of the dignitaries present at the award function were Murli Manohar Joshi, Shashi Tharoor, Aroon Poorie, Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Sambit Patra, among others.

    Top domestic mobile handset maker Gionee was the title sponsor of indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards.  

    Commenting on the ceremony, Gionee India CEO & managing director Arvind R Vohra  stated, “The response to NT has been exceptional. Some of the most influential personalities of the country attended the night. I must congratulate Indiantelevision.com Group for putting up a great show. Looking forward to associate again next year.”

    indiantelevision.com group director (Revenue and Commercial) Anoop Wanvari said, “The NTs this year are bigger and better. It’s seen an immense growth in credibility and impact over the past eight years. We are glad to have Gionee as the title partner this year, taking the endeavour to even greater heights. We also would like to thank all our other support partners.”

    The evening saw around 500 guests – consisting of professionals from the TV news ecosystem – attend and cheer for the winners as they took away galores of prizes.

    Awards were given for the best in categories like crime shows, sports shows, technology, documentaries with limited episode, TV news presenter, TV news anchor, investigative feature, investigative news report, entertainment news show et al.

    Some of the big take aways for the night were Barkha Dutt-Best TV News Anchor (English), Ravish Kumar- Best TV News Anchor (Hindi), Rajeev Masand-Entertainment News Anchor, Harikrishna-TV News Presenter (Telugu), Vinayak Gaikwad- Best TV News Presenter (Marathi), ITV Editorial Special Award for TV News Presenter- Sudhir Chaudhary. Special Hall of Fame recognition went to Ashok Venkatramani of ABP NEWS.

    Click here for Full list of Winners:

    NT Awards 2016 was anchored by noted stand-up comedians Sorabh Pant and Angad Singh Ranyal, whose quips had everyone in splits throughout the evening.  

    The Spotlight Partners included CNNNEWS18, IBN7, Silver Partners ABP ASMITA, ABP LIVE, Akamai, Support Partners CNBC Awaaz, CNBC TV18, TV9.Tellychakkar.com and Radioandmusic.com were the Online Media Partners. The event was executed and produced by indiantelevision.com’s ITV 2.0 Productions.

  • Eighth NT Awards evening a roaring success

    Eighth NT Awards evening a roaring success

    It’s a night that the news industry will remember for a long time.

    The beautiful ballroom at The Lalit in New Delhi wore a dazzling look and excitement was in the air on 29 June 2016. The chandeliers above and mirrors reflected the gaiety of those in attendance: the who’s who of the Indian news television ecosystem. Cheers and applause broke out from time to time as peer and rival professionals went up on stage to receive their respective awards.

    The occasion: indiantelevision.com’s Eighth News Television Awards (NT Awards). CEOs, reporters, editors, tech executives and what have you all came out in droves to celebrate success and excellence for the work they put in while informing and entertaining their viewers daily.  Marathi, Hindi, English and Telugu channel reps all came together under one roof, forgetting deadlines and pressures of newsbreaks for a day, showing solidarity and unity at the extravaganza.

    The NT Awards 2016 received over 900 entries across 43 categories from more than 30 news channels operating in the space of English, Hindi, Telugu and Marathi. A stellar jury -consisting of senior print and television news professionals – completed the judging process recently.

    Price Waterhouse Coopers was the tabulator for the awards process.  

    The night of glory saw a packed house as over 100 awards in various categories were given by stalwarts from the fields of sports, politics, society and culture.

    Congratulating the winners, indiantelevision.com group founder & CEO Anil Wanvari said, “The news TV business in India is extremely vibrant and is evolving uniquely as compared to the rest of the world. We at indiantelevision.com have been responding to this evolution and are delighted to work with the industry and news veterans to recognise the best efforts that each of them is putting in. I trust our initiative will help raise the standards of the news industry talent further.”

    Some of the dignitaries present at the award function were Murli Manohar Joshi, Shashi Tharoor, Aroon Poorie, Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Sambit Patra, among others.

    Top domestic mobile handset maker Gionee was the title sponsor of indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards.  

    Commenting on the ceremony, Gionee India CEO & managing director Arvind R Vohra  stated, “The response to NT has been exceptional. Some of the most influential personalities of the country attended the night. I must congratulate Indiantelevision.com Group for putting up a great show. Looking forward to associate again next year.”

    indiantelevision.com group director (Revenue and Commercial) Anoop Wanvari said, “The NTs this year are bigger and better. It’s seen an immense growth in credibility and impact over the past eight years. We are glad to have Gionee as the title partner this year, taking the endeavour to even greater heights. We also would like to thank all our other support partners.”

    The evening saw around 500 guests – consisting of professionals from the TV news ecosystem – attend and cheer for the winners as they took away galores of prizes.

    Awards were given for the best in categories like crime shows, sports shows, technology, documentaries with limited episode, TV news presenter, TV news anchor, investigative feature, investigative news report, entertainment news show et al.

    Some of the big take aways for the night were Barkha Dutt-Best TV News Anchor (English), Ravish Kumar- Best TV News Anchor (Hindi), Rajeev Masand-Entertainment News Anchor, Harikrishna-TV News Presenter (Telugu), Vinayak Gaikwad- Best TV News Presenter (Marathi), ITV Editorial Special Award for TV News Presenter- Sudhir Chaudhary. Special Hall of Fame recognition went to Ashok Venkatramani of ABP NEWS.

    Click here for Full list of Winners:

    NT Awards 2016 was anchored by noted stand-up comedians Sorabh Pant and Angad Singh Ranyal, whose quips had everyone in splits throughout the evening.  

    The Spotlight Partners included CNNNEWS18, IBN7, Silver Partners ABP ASMITA, ABP LIVE, Akamai, Support Partners CNBC Awaaz, CNBC TV18, TV9.Tellychakkar.com and Radioandmusic.com were the Online Media Partners. The event was executed and produced by indiantelevision.com’s ITV 2.0 Productions.

  • Countdown to the eighth ‘NT AWARDS’ speeds up!

    Countdown to the eighth ‘NT AWARDS’ speeds up!

    MUMBAI: It’s epic! And nothing could get bigger! There are less than 24 hours left for the eighth edition of biggest and most credible news television awards, indiantelevision.com’s News Television Awards to begin!

    The Who’s who and the movers & shakers of the Indian news television fraternity will assemble under one roof in New Delhi’s The Lalit on 29 June. The fabulous night will commence from 7pm onwards.

    The NT Awards 2016 received over 900 entries across 43 categories from more than 30 news channels operating in the space of English, Hindi, Telugu and Marathi. A stellar jury — consisting of senior print and television news professionals – completed the judging process recently. Price Waterhouse Coopers is the tabulator for the awards process. Top domestic mobile handset maker Gionee has come on board as title sponsor for indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards.

    “Over the years Indiantelevision.com’s NT Awards have emerged as ‘the memorable honour’ for those operating in the news television business. The judges are industry peers, and, we are the only ones that have taken this route for commemorating the truly vibrant Indian News Television ecosystem,” says Indiantelevision.com group founder, CEO & editor in chief Anil Wanvari. “Our partnership with mobile manufacturer Gionee for the awards indicates the tremendous amount of respect the the company has for those operating in the news TV sector in an evolving scenario. The judging is over and we look forward to a fabulous evening with all the professionals from the news television business.”

    Owners, directors and CEOs’ of media companies and TV channels, politicians, editors, reporters, technicians, celebrities and sportsmen are expected to attend the function, which will be anchored by noted stand-up comedians Sorabh Pant and Angad Singh Ranyal.

    The Spotlight Partners include CNNNEWS18, IBN7, Silver Partners include ABP ASMITA, ABP LIVE, Akamai, Support Partners include CNBC Awaaz, CNBC TV18, TV9. Tellychakkar.com and Radioandmusic.com are the Online Media Partners. The event is executed and produced by indiantelevision.com’s ITV 2.0 Productions.

    So who will win the coveted Best Anchor Award, who will go home with Best The News Reporter recognition? For answers, stay logged on as we will update the winner list post the event. Till then, keep reading indiantelevision.com and as they say, all roads lead to the NT Awards!

  • Countdown to the eighth ‘NT AWARDS’ speeds up!

    Countdown to the eighth ‘NT AWARDS’ speeds up!

    MUMBAI: It’s epic! And nothing could get bigger! There are less than 24 hours left for the eighth edition of biggest and most credible news television awards, indiantelevision.com’s News Television Awards to begin!

    The Who’s who and the movers & shakers of the Indian news television fraternity will assemble under one roof in New Delhi’s The Lalit on 29 June. The fabulous night will commence from 7pm onwards.

    The NT Awards 2016 received over 900 entries across 43 categories from more than 30 news channels operating in the space of English, Hindi, Telugu and Marathi. A stellar jury — consisting of senior print and television news professionals – completed the judging process recently. Price Waterhouse Coopers is the tabulator for the awards process. Top domestic mobile handset maker Gionee has come on board as title sponsor for indiantelevision.com’s Eighth NT Awards.

    “Over the years Indiantelevision.com’s NT Awards have emerged as ‘the memorable honour’ for those operating in the news television business. The judges are industry peers, and, we are the only ones that have taken this route for commemorating the truly vibrant Indian News Television ecosystem,” says Indiantelevision.com group founder, CEO & editor in chief Anil Wanvari. “Our partnership with mobile manufacturer Gionee for the awards indicates the tremendous amount of respect the the company has for those operating in the news TV sector in an evolving scenario. The judging is over and we look forward to a fabulous evening with all the professionals from the news television business.”

    Owners, directors and CEOs’ of media companies and TV channels, politicians, editors, reporters, technicians, celebrities and sportsmen are expected to attend the function, which will be anchored by noted stand-up comedians Sorabh Pant and Angad Singh Ranyal.

    The Spotlight Partners include CNNNEWS18, IBN7, Silver Partners include ABP ASMITA, ABP LIVE, Akamai, Support Partners include CNBC Awaaz, CNBC TV18, TV9. Tellychakkar.com and Radioandmusic.com are the Online Media Partners. The event is executed and produced by indiantelevision.com’s ITV 2.0 Productions.

    So who will win the coveted Best Anchor Award, who will go home with Best The News Reporter recognition? For answers, stay logged on as we will update the winner list post the event. Till then, keep reading indiantelevision.com and as they say, all roads lead to the NT Awards!