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  • It is time to bid adieu to some of your favorite shows on Star World Premiere HD

    It is time to bid adieu to some of your favorite shows on Star World Premiere HD

    MUMBAI: Die-hard TV show lovers are sure to be struck by a bout of summer time sadness as Star World Premiere HD, India’s English entertainment channel that is home to day and date viewing will conclude seasons of some of the audiences’ favorite TV shows this May! These were the shows that made everyone cry, laugh and even jump out of their beds to cheer a character on. Through their stellar storylines and scintillating performances, these shows became an intimate part of viewers’ lives.

    Never fear though! There is a firecracker lineup that will soon help you drop kick those summer blues into oblivion. For now, here is a list of some of your beloved shows that are all set to sail into the gentle night this summer so you can be sure to catch the shows’ finales before they end.

    First in line is the popular comical memoir of real life character Eddie Huang ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ that follows his immigrant Taiwanese family as they attempt to adjust to the socio cultural and socio-economic reality of the US. The finale episode of the series’ season 2 picks up after  Eddie’s girlfriend pulls out all the stops to impress his mother Jessica and Emery asks Louis for help with his graduation speech. Meanwhile Grandma tried to make Eddie a new suit and with everything coming together, the finale episode is sure to ensue into a sequence of hilarious antics! What will happen next? Catch the Season 2 finale of the show as it airs on Wednesday, May 25th at 9 PM.

    Following suit is the crazy, dysfunctional and hilarious ‘Modern Family’ with its season finale this Thursday, May 19th at 9PM.The much loved comedy family drama, now in its seventh season, traverses across the lives of three wildly different families while bringing out the humour from situations in their everyday lives. Catch the Dunphy family struggle as Clair tries to find the right time to fire an employee, Phil thinks he caught Luke with a girl and Alex moves back in, seemingly undetected. Lily fears that the increasing arguments between her parents could result into something bigger. All the while, Jay struggles to deal with entering the workforce again.

    Next in line is the popular action-spy drama show Quantico starring Priyanka Chopra. After all the thrill and suspense all season, the time has come for the final showdown in Quantico’s Season 1 finale episode ‘Yes’ that will air this Saturday, May 21st at 9PM. Watch Alex Parrish (Priyanka Chopra) race against time to tackle a terrorist while also trying to stop a bomb from going off in the season finale. Will she finally be recruited by the CIA?

    Then there is the iconic and beloved yellow faced family drama ‘The Simpsons’ that culminates its glorious Season 27 on Monday, May 23rd at 9:30 PM. The satire, the comedy and the bang on depiction of the working class entwined with humour is what makes this show truly a household favourite among kids and adults alike, around the world!

    Another popular comedy family drama that will meet its end this summer is the coming of age series Black-ish. The show that has an all-African-American family at its centre is co-produced by none other than the very famous Lawrence Fishburne who also stars in the show. Catch the season finale of Black-ish this Tuesday, May 24th at 9PM and watch the all-black family as they struggle to live in a pre-dominantly white world.
     
    And lastly, it’s time to say goodbye to the comedy family drama set in the good ol’ days of the 80s, ‘The Goldbergs’. The show that never once failed to make us smile and sometimes even burst into laughter at the rib-tickling antics of the characters will showcase its Season 3 finale episode on Thursday, May 19th at 9 PM.

    But with so many shows nearing their end after their mighty successful seasonal runs, Star World Premiere HD is all set to introduce an all-new line up of popular shows soon! So, don’t go anywhere, stay tuned-in to Star World Premiere HD and enjoy viewing all the latest seasons of shows at their day-and-date best!

  • It is time to bid adieu to some of your favorite shows on Star World Premiere HD

    It is time to bid adieu to some of your favorite shows on Star World Premiere HD

    MUMBAI: Die-hard TV show lovers are sure to be struck by a bout of summer time sadness as Star World Premiere HD, India’s English entertainment channel that is home to day and date viewing will conclude seasons of some of the audiences’ favorite TV shows this May! These were the shows that made everyone cry, laugh and even jump out of their beds to cheer a character on. Through their stellar storylines and scintillating performances, these shows became an intimate part of viewers’ lives.

    Never fear though! There is a firecracker lineup that will soon help you drop kick those summer blues into oblivion. For now, here is a list of some of your beloved shows that are all set to sail into the gentle night this summer so you can be sure to catch the shows’ finales before they end.

    First in line is the popular comical memoir of real life character Eddie Huang ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ that follows his immigrant Taiwanese family as they attempt to adjust to the socio cultural and socio-economic reality of the US. The finale episode of the series’ season 2 picks up after  Eddie’s girlfriend pulls out all the stops to impress his mother Jessica and Emery asks Louis for help with his graduation speech. Meanwhile Grandma tried to make Eddie a new suit and with everything coming together, the finale episode is sure to ensue into a sequence of hilarious antics! What will happen next? Catch the Season 2 finale of the show as it airs on Wednesday, May 25th at 9 PM.

    Following suit is the crazy, dysfunctional and hilarious ‘Modern Family’ with its season finale this Thursday, May 19th at 9PM.The much loved comedy family drama, now in its seventh season, traverses across the lives of three wildly different families while bringing out the humour from situations in their everyday lives. Catch the Dunphy family struggle as Clair tries to find the right time to fire an employee, Phil thinks he caught Luke with a girl and Alex moves back in, seemingly undetected. Lily fears that the increasing arguments between her parents could result into something bigger. All the while, Jay struggles to deal with entering the workforce again.

    Next in line is the popular action-spy drama show Quantico starring Priyanka Chopra. After all the thrill and suspense all season, the time has come for the final showdown in Quantico’s Season 1 finale episode ‘Yes’ that will air this Saturday, May 21st at 9PM. Watch Alex Parrish (Priyanka Chopra) race against time to tackle a terrorist while also trying to stop a bomb from going off in the season finale. Will she finally be recruited by the CIA?

    Then there is the iconic and beloved yellow faced family drama ‘The Simpsons’ that culminates its glorious Season 27 on Monday, May 23rd at 9:30 PM. The satire, the comedy and the bang on depiction of the working class entwined with humour is what makes this show truly a household favourite among kids and adults alike, around the world!

    Another popular comedy family drama that will meet its end this summer is the coming of age series Black-ish. The show that has an all-African-American family at its centre is co-produced by none other than the very famous Lawrence Fishburne who also stars in the show. Catch the season finale of Black-ish this Tuesday, May 24th at 9PM and watch the all-black family as they struggle to live in a pre-dominantly white world.
     
    And lastly, it’s time to say goodbye to the comedy family drama set in the good ol’ days of the 80s, ‘The Goldbergs’. The show that never once failed to make us smile and sometimes even burst into laughter at the rib-tickling antics of the characters will showcase its Season 3 finale episode on Thursday, May 19th at 9 PM.

    But with so many shows nearing their end after their mighty successful seasonal runs, Star World Premiere HD is all set to introduce an all-new line up of popular shows soon! So, don’t go anywhere, stay tuned-in to Star World Premiere HD and enjoy viewing all the latest seasons of shows at their day-and-date best!

  • AXN, Star Movies and Discovery remain on top position in respective spaces.

    AXN, Star Movies and Discovery remain on top position in respective spaces.

    MUMBAI: According to week 17 of BARC India rating, 6 Mega Cities: NCCS AB: 4+ Individuals survey. English Entertainment saw a rise in its overall rating with AXN leading. The English movies space was topped by Star movies and Infotainment continued with Discovery as number one.

    English Entertainment

    AXN sustained its top position with a hike in its rating from 225 Impressions (000s) of week 16 to 343 Impressions (000s). Colors Infinity SD with 275 Impressions (000s) climbed up a position from last week, whereas Comedy Central dropped a position with 270 Impressions (000s).
    Star World with 124 Impressions (000s) grabbed fourth position, followed by Zee Café with 105 Impressions (000s).

    English Movies

    Star Movies held its first position with 4655 Impressions (000s) in English movies space, followed by Movies Now with 3456 Impressions (000s). Sony Pix secured third place with 2343 Impressions (000s). HBO got fourth position 1462 Impressions (000s). Zee Studio is at fifth position with 1285 Impressions (000s). 

    Infotainment

    The Infotainment genre was once again lead by Discovery with 4585 Impressions (000s), followed by History TV 18 with 4238 Impressions (000s). Nat Geo grabbed third position with 3733 Impressions (000s). Animal Planet with 3076 Impressions (000s) and Nat Geo Wild with 2184 Impressions (000s) were on fourth and fifth position respectively. 

     

  • AXN, Star Movies and Discovery remain on top position in respective spaces.

    AXN, Star Movies and Discovery remain on top position in respective spaces.

    MUMBAI: According to week 17 of BARC India rating, 6 Mega Cities: NCCS AB: 4+ Individuals survey. English Entertainment saw a rise in its overall rating with AXN leading. The English movies space was topped by Star movies and Infotainment continued with Discovery as number one.

    English Entertainment

    AXN sustained its top position with a hike in its rating from 225 Impressions (000s) of week 16 to 343 Impressions (000s). Colors Infinity SD with 275 Impressions (000s) climbed up a position from last week, whereas Comedy Central dropped a position with 270 Impressions (000s).
    Star World with 124 Impressions (000s) grabbed fourth position, followed by Zee Café with 105 Impressions (000s).

    English Movies

    Star Movies held its first position with 4655 Impressions (000s) in English movies space, followed by Movies Now with 3456 Impressions (000s). Sony Pix secured third place with 2343 Impressions (000s). HBO got fourth position 1462 Impressions (000s). Zee Studio is at fifth position with 1285 Impressions (000s). 

    Infotainment

    The Infotainment genre was once again lead by Discovery with 4585 Impressions (000s), followed by History TV 18 with 4238 Impressions (000s). Nat Geo grabbed third position with 3733 Impressions (000s). Animal Planet with 3076 Impressions (000s) and Nat Geo Wild with 2184 Impressions (000s) were on fourth and fifth position respectively. 

     

  • Star World brings the brand new season of ‘MasterChef Australia’

    Star World brings the brand new season of ‘MasterChef Australia’

    MUMBAI: Star World and Star World HD, is all set to up the ante this summer, offering viewers a culinary extravaganza with the brand new season of MasterChef Australia. The most loved culinary show in the world returns with its 8 season and, for the first time ever, will air right after its international telecast exclusively on Star World and Star World HD from 9 May onwards, Mon-Fri at 9 PM.

    Over the years, MasterChef Australia has not only entertained audiences with beautiful food and compelling stories but has also inspired and exposed hundreds of Indians to a food revolution.  Today, home cooks are motivated to pursue their food dreams and people, in general, are more open to experimenting with gourmet food and terminologies in their daily lives. Gourmet words have now become an everyday parlance and stemming from this consumer insight, Star World has created a 360 degree marketing campaign based on the proposition Everyone is Speaking Gourmet with MasterChef Australia. This proposition will be carried across all platforms of the campaign including on-air, outdoor, print, digital and cinema. 

    Star World and Star World HD kick-started the campaign with on-air promotions created locally to bring out the gourmet connect with Indian audiences. The channels will also create engaging content elements around the new season like #SpeakGourmet that will comprise of short promos on the A-Z of food terminologies. Being a flagship property for Star World, the show will be heavily promoted across the Star Network. 

    Celebrated food writer and MasterChef Australia judge Matt Preston said, “MasterChef Australia has created food connoisseurs over the world.  To know that MasterChef Australia has encouraged and motivated viewers across the world to not only cook better but also live better is a huge testimony to its popularity. Having visited India multiple times, I am elated and humbled at how popular the show and we are with fans. Here’s to another scintillating and inspiring season!”
    Talking about the upcoming season, renowned chef and MasterChef Australia judge Gary Mehigan said, “I’m extremely proud to be associated with a show like MasterChef Australia that, over the years, has become one of the best apprenticeships offered across the world. I am aware of the huge fan following the show enjoys in India and I’m hoping we can inspire even more home cooks in India with the new season.”

    Chef and judge George Calombaris known for his catchy phrases added, “MasterChef Australia is back with a new season that is ready to push more boundaries with never-seen-before food and talent. We are excited to see the level of creativity and skill that the new contestants bring to the table under the tutelage of our esteemed mentors this year. We are ready to boom-boom shake the room!”

    Speaking on the occasion, a Star spokesperson said, “MasterChef Australia is one of the most iconic brands in the world of food and television across the world. Over the years, Star World has become home to MasterChef Australia in India. The show has changed the way food is perceived in our country and the audience has come to love the concept and the judges. We are eagerly awaiting the new season and are certain audiences will be captivated by the contestants, food, judges and mentors. This year, we have also gone one step further by offering the latest season right after its international airing exclusively on Star World and Star World HD.”

    Winner of the Logie Award, MasterChef Australia follows the journey of ordinary home-cooks as they showcase their extraordinary cooking ability. This year, the new season returns not only with beloved judges Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston but also with chefs extraordinaire Marco Pierre White, Heston Blumenthal and Nigella Lawson.

    MasterChef Australia season 8 is powered by Usha Coldpress Juicers and Indiagate Basmati Rice, partnered by Cornitos with associate sponsors Nivea Protect & Care, Ola MICRO, Gillette Venus and Kohler.

  • Star World brings the brand new season of ‘MasterChef Australia’

    Star World brings the brand new season of ‘MasterChef Australia’

    MUMBAI: Star World and Star World HD, is all set to up the ante this summer, offering viewers a culinary extravaganza with the brand new season of MasterChef Australia. The most loved culinary show in the world returns with its 8 season and, for the first time ever, will air right after its international telecast exclusively on Star World and Star World HD from 9 May onwards, Mon-Fri at 9 PM.

    Over the years, MasterChef Australia has not only entertained audiences with beautiful food and compelling stories but has also inspired and exposed hundreds of Indians to a food revolution.  Today, home cooks are motivated to pursue their food dreams and people, in general, are more open to experimenting with gourmet food and terminologies in their daily lives. Gourmet words have now become an everyday parlance and stemming from this consumer insight, Star World has created a 360 degree marketing campaign based on the proposition Everyone is Speaking Gourmet with MasterChef Australia. This proposition will be carried across all platforms of the campaign including on-air, outdoor, print, digital and cinema. 

    Star World and Star World HD kick-started the campaign with on-air promotions created locally to bring out the gourmet connect with Indian audiences. The channels will also create engaging content elements around the new season like #SpeakGourmet that will comprise of short promos on the A-Z of food terminologies. Being a flagship property for Star World, the show will be heavily promoted across the Star Network. 

    Celebrated food writer and MasterChef Australia judge Matt Preston said, “MasterChef Australia has created food connoisseurs over the world.  To know that MasterChef Australia has encouraged and motivated viewers across the world to not only cook better but also live better is a huge testimony to its popularity. Having visited India multiple times, I am elated and humbled at how popular the show and we are with fans. Here’s to another scintillating and inspiring season!”
    Talking about the upcoming season, renowned chef and MasterChef Australia judge Gary Mehigan said, “I’m extremely proud to be associated with a show like MasterChef Australia that, over the years, has become one of the best apprenticeships offered across the world. I am aware of the huge fan following the show enjoys in India and I’m hoping we can inspire even more home cooks in India with the new season.”

    Chef and judge George Calombaris known for his catchy phrases added, “MasterChef Australia is back with a new season that is ready to push more boundaries with never-seen-before food and talent. We are excited to see the level of creativity and skill that the new contestants bring to the table under the tutelage of our esteemed mentors this year. We are ready to boom-boom shake the room!”

    Speaking on the occasion, a Star spokesperson said, “MasterChef Australia is one of the most iconic brands in the world of food and television across the world. Over the years, Star World has become home to MasterChef Australia in India. The show has changed the way food is perceived in our country and the audience has come to love the concept and the judges. We are eagerly awaiting the new season and are certain audiences will be captivated by the contestants, food, judges and mentors. This year, we have also gone one step further by offering the latest season right after its international airing exclusively on Star World and Star World HD.”

    Winner of the Logie Award, MasterChef Australia follows the journey of ordinary home-cooks as they showcase their extraordinary cooking ability. This year, the new season returns not only with beloved judges Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston but also with chefs extraordinaire Marco Pierre White, Heston Blumenthal and Nigella Lawson.

    MasterChef Australia season 8 is powered by Usha Coldpress Juicers and Indiagate Basmati Rice, partnered by Cornitos with associate sponsors Nivea Protect & Care, Ola MICRO, Gillette Venus and Kohler.

  • Star World Premiere HD’s marketing push for Game of Thrones season 6

    Star World Premiere HD’s marketing push for Game of Thrones season 6

    MUMBAI: Star World Premiere HD premiered Game of Thrones on 26 April. The channel kick-started its campaign with extensive on-air promotions and the network’s reach. The promotions are carried across Hindi and English general entertainment channels as well as sports and infotainment.  

    The buzz only increased as the launch day appeared with countdowns across the network till the very last minute. But the buck did not stop here. The channel spread the excitement not just to its viewers but also to trade partners with a whole week of exciting on-ground activations across 8 media agencies in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. The employees of these agencies experienced virtual sword fighting, traded character cards, were welcomed by a violinist playing the title track at the entrance in the morning and much more.  This 6-day long activity was a lead-in to the premiere of Game of Thrones season 6, comprising of 6 different experiences curated around the Game of Thrones theme. In fact, participation benchmarks were crossed and beyond averaging over 70 per cent as the employees participated with much anticipation and gusto.

    Game of Thrones fans are extremely active on the digital platforms, and it was only fitting that the channel went all out online. Star World Premiere HD decided to own Tuesdays as GoT Tuesdays and launched the Amazon Fanlords activity on Twitter. Starting 4 weeks prior to the show launch, every Tuesday, Twitter users could engage in contests, activities and win exclusive Game of Thrones merchandise as they became the Amazon Fanlords. The contest garnered 15 million (1.5 crore) estimated impressions on an average, every Tuesday. The Tuesday to Tuesday activity successfully commenced on 29 March and will go on till the show’s season 6 comes to an end.

    The marketing approach was taken a notch higher as the launch approached. On Twitter, Star World Premiere HD initiated the one-of-a-kind Flock to Unlock movement on 25 April to bring together fans of the show in a distinctive manner. Fans were encouraged to tweet to unlock a Game of Thrones musical promo that would be released for the first time in India. The activity garnered 74 million (7.4 crore) estimated impressions and was trending nationally for several hours claims the channel. On the launch day, GoT Tuesdays gained the highest momentum as Amazon Fanlords was not only expanded to a day-long contest online but continued on air during the episode. Viewers could answer questions during the episode itself too, to win the most exclusive Game of Thrones merchandises. The activity helped garner 107 million (10.7 crore) estimated impressions.

    Star World Premiere HD brought the world of ice and fire to Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore with a distinctive on-ground crusade for its fans. The channel took its fans by surprise by positioning gothic Game of Thrones themed guards across popular locations near the Bandra Worli Sea Link and Carter road, Bandra in Mumbai, DLF Saket in Delhi and Forum Koramangla in Bangalore on the premiere day in the morning and evening. Some of the unsuspecting fans even received customized Game of Thrones merchandise from the guards specially made available by Star World Premiere HD.

    The Game of Thrones launch was celebrated all day long by Game of Thrones fans not only outside, but within the Star India office as well as a violinist played the iconic Game of Thrones soundtrack for all Star employees, Iive!  Not only that, Game of Thrones fans were also given a chance to enter the realm of Game of Thrones and join the hall of faces through an elaborate photo-op set-up.

    The show has managed to lure viewers and attract advertisers alike with a roster of big brands associating with it. E-commerce giant Amazon has come on board as Presenting sponsors, Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a ‘driven by’ sponsor and London Dairy and Ola Micro are ‘powered by’ sponsors. Additionally other brands that have come on board are Housing.com, Matrix and Motorola as partners and Essilor, Yamaha, Himalaya and Sunny Lite as associate sponsors.

    The ultimate television series created by D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, is not only a remarkable show with an impressive 9.4 IMDB rating but is also the most talked about show around the globe and on social media. In fact, the previous seasons of the series went on to win an astounding 190 awards and 511 nominations which includes prestigious awards like the Golden Globes, Emmys, Critic’s Choice, British Academy Television Awards, Screen Actors Guild and People’s Choice.

  • Star World Premiere HD’s marketing push for Game of Thrones season 6

    Star World Premiere HD’s marketing push for Game of Thrones season 6

    MUMBAI: Star World Premiere HD premiered Game of Thrones on 26 April. The channel kick-started its campaign with extensive on-air promotions and the network’s reach. The promotions are carried across Hindi and English general entertainment channels as well as sports and infotainment.  

    The buzz only increased as the launch day appeared with countdowns across the network till the very last minute. But the buck did not stop here. The channel spread the excitement not just to its viewers but also to trade partners with a whole week of exciting on-ground activations across 8 media agencies in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. The employees of these agencies experienced virtual sword fighting, traded character cards, were welcomed by a violinist playing the title track at the entrance in the morning and much more.  This 6-day long activity was a lead-in to the premiere of Game of Thrones season 6, comprising of 6 different experiences curated around the Game of Thrones theme. In fact, participation benchmarks were crossed and beyond averaging over 70 per cent as the employees participated with much anticipation and gusto.

    Game of Thrones fans are extremely active on the digital platforms, and it was only fitting that the channel went all out online. Star World Premiere HD decided to own Tuesdays as GoT Tuesdays and launched the Amazon Fanlords activity on Twitter. Starting 4 weeks prior to the show launch, every Tuesday, Twitter users could engage in contests, activities and win exclusive Game of Thrones merchandise as they became the Amazon Fanlords. The contest garnered 15 million (1.5 crore) estimated impressions on an average, every Tuesday. The Tuesday to Tuesday activity successfully commenced on 29 March and will go on till the show’s season 6 comes to an end.

    The marketing approach was taken a notch higher as the launch approached. On Twitter, Star World Premiere HD initiated the one-of-a-kind Flock to Unlock movement on 25 April to bring together fans of the show in a distinctive manner. Fans were encouraged to tweet to unlock a Game of Thrones musical promo that would be released for the first time in India. The activity garnered 74 million (7.4 crore) estimated impressions and was trending nationally for several hours claims the channel. On the launch day, GoT Tuesdays gained the highest momentum as Amazon Fanlords was not only expanded to a day-long contest online but continued on air during the episode. Viewers could answer questions during the episode itself too, to win the most exclusive Game of Thrones merchandises. The activity helped garner 107 million (10.7 crore) estimated impressions.

    Star World Premiere HD brought the world of ice and fire to Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore with a distinctive on-ground crusade for its fans. The channel took its fans by surprise by positioning gothic Game of Thrones themed guards across popular locations near the Bandra Worli Sea Link and Carter road, Bandra in Mumbai, DLF Saket in Delhi and Forum Koramangla in Bangalore on the premiere day in the morning and evening. Some of the unsuspecting fans even received customized Game of Thrones merchandise from the guards specially made available by Star World Premiere HD.

    The Game of Thrones launch was celebrated all day long by Game of Thrones fans not only outside, but within the Star India office as well as a violinist played the iconic Game of Thrones soundtrack for all Star employees, Iive!  Not only that, Game of Thrones fans were also given a chance to enter the realm of Game of Thrones and join the hall of faces through an elaborate photo-op set-up.

    The show has managed to lure viewers and attract advertisers alike with a roster of big brands associating with it. E-commerce giant Amazon has come on board as Presenting sponsors, Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a ‘driven by’ sponsor and London Dairy and Ola Micro are ‘powered by’ sponsors. Additionally other brands that have come on board are Housing.com, Matrix and Motorola as partners and Essilor, Yamaha, Himalaya and Sunny Lite as associate sponsors.

    The ultimate television series created by D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, is not only a remarkable show with an impressive 9.4 IMDB rating but is also the most talked about show around the globe and on social media. In fact, the previous seasons of the series went on to win an astounding 190 awards and 511 nominations which includes prestigious awards like the Golden Globes, Emmys, Critic’s Choice, British Academy Television Awards, Screen Actors Guild and People’s Choice.

  • Star World to air season 8 of ‘MasterChef Australia’

    Star World to air season 8 of ‘MasterChef Australia’

    MUMBAI: One of the most popular cooking shows, MasterChef Australia returnsin its eighth season to Star World and Star World HD witha diverse group of contestants. This season brings a list of brilliant home chefs to showcase new levels of skill, passion and their home cooking talents in the hope of taking home the title of Australia’s next MasterChef.In India, the popular show will air close to the international airing on Star World and Star World HD next month.

    With a section of contestants vying for the coveted white apron in the audition rounds, the names of some contestants have already been revealed. The first contender to be a part of the Top 24 and get a step closer to the grand title is the 30 year old, Indian-born home cook who has also impressed the celebrity chef Marco Pierre White on the show – Nidhi Mahajan. Speaking about this opportunity, the 30-year old call-centre worker Nidhi said in an interview with Confidential, “I had tears in my eyes….I had always wanted to cook for Marco. He’s like a God of food for me, I was so overwhelmed at the time, I was not thinking that it was real. He’s been telling me that he wants me to open a restaurant in London near his place and he can come every day to eat my food. That’s the best compliment I have ever got, and from someone like Marco…please hit me over the head I must be dreaming! It was a great moment for me.”

    A few other contestants’ names have also been announced but it is unclear if they have made it to the pointy end of the competition. That includes a 31 year old high school teacher, Cecelia Vuong, who withdrew from the show in the 2014 series after sustaining a head injury.

    Matt Sinclair, another contestant has already become famous for his ‘MasterChef’s death dish’ that failed to impress the judges. On the other hand Western Australian waitress Karmen Lu is making a big impression on the judging trio with her incredible chocolate dishes.

    There are also other contenders who believe in taking risks, such as Michaela Johansson, a 23 year old student from New South Wales who attempted a croquem bouche in just one hour and Queensland Park Ranger Miles Pritchett who cooked a pie in a tin.

    Rounding out the list of cooking show hopefuls is a pair, the likes of which has not been witnessed on the show before – a brother-sister duo, Jimmy Wongand Theresa Visintin.

    With a batch of contestants that appear to be the best group yet, the wait for the show has become more difficult.  

  • Star World to air season 8 of ‘MasterChef Australia’

    Star World to air season 8 of ‘MasterChef Australia’

    MUMBAI: One of the most popular cooking shows, MasterChef Australia returnsin its eighth season to Star World and Star World HD witha diverse group of contestants. This season brings a list of brilliant home chefs to showcase new levels of skill, passion and their home cooking talents in the hope of taking home the title of Australia’s next MasterChef.In India, the popular show will air close to the international airing on Star World and Star World HD next month.

    With a section of contestants vying for the coveted white apron in the audition rounds, the names of some contestants have already been revealed. The first contender to be a part of the Top 24 and get a step closer to the grand title is the 30 year old, Indian-born home cook who has also impressed the celebrity chef Marco Pierre White on the show – Nidhi Mahajan. Speaking about this opportunity, the 30-year old call-centre worker Nidhi said in an interview with Confidential, “I had tears in my eyes….I had always wanted to cook for Marco. He’s like a God of food for me, I was so overwhelmed at the time, I was not thinking that it was real. He’s been telling me that he wants me to open a restaurant in London near his place and he can come every day to eat my food. That’s the best compliment I have ever got, and from someone like Marco…please hit me over the head I must be dreaming! It was a great moment for me.”

    A few other contestants’ names have also been announced but it is unclear if they have made it to the pointy end of the competition. That includes a 31 year old high school teacher, Cecelia Vuong, who withdrew from the show in the 2014 series after sustaining a head injury.

    Matt Sinclair, another contestant has already become famous for his ‘MasterChef’s death dish’ that failed to impress the judges. On the other hand Western Australian waitress Karmen Lu is making a big impression on the judging trio with her incredible chocolate dishes.

    There are also other contenders who believe in taking risks, such as Michaela Johansson, a 23 year old student from New South Wales who attempted a croquem bouche in just one hour and Queensland Park Ranger Miles Pritchett who cooked a pie in a tin.

    Rounding out the list of cooking show hopefuls is a pair, the likes of which has not been witnessed on the show before – a brother-sister duo, Jimmy Wongand Theresa Visintin.

    With a batch of contestants that appear to be the best group yet, the wait for the show has become more difficult.