The channel introduces audiences to an all-new format of television entertainment
Abhay Deol debuts on television as the host of this path-breaking show
Ever
considered what it must feel like to hold a camera and record yourself
in your house, capturing all that you say and do in your most personal
space? Would you agree to carry the camera and shoot yourself
as you go to work, step out to shop or attend a class? Would you have
conversations with the camera about your innermost state of mind and
broadcast it on national television? A vast majority of us would gulp
down hard and go “What??? NO WAY! I could never
do that!” But six courageous women of different ages and at different
stages in their lives, have dared to bare it all - their hopes, their
worst fears, their insecurities, their mistakes, their triumphs, their
joys and sorrow – on national television for
the world to see! And what has emerged is a vibrant picture of what
being a woman in the year 2013 is all about – a fresh, first-of-its-kind
reality series called ‘Connected Hum Tum’ that starts on Zee TV at 10 PM on Monday, 3rd June!
Lending a male perspective on all the exciting developments in these six women’s lives will be the celebrity host of the show,
Abhay Deol. Touted as the thinking woman’s dream man, Abhay will
regale the audience with his sparkling wit, spot-on observations and
tongue-in-cheek commentary on all that’s brewing in the women’s lives.
Speaking of his debut on television,
Abhay said, “‘We deal with women in such a wide range of roles …
be it our own mothers, wives, girlfriends, sisters, colleagues at work …
they color the very fabric of our everyday existence. Yet, women are
such a maze that we, as men, can never really
completely understand. ‘Connected Hum Tum’ is an attempt to
demystify women and thereby understand relationships better … The idea
of women shooting their own lives and baring their soul on national
television is a first. To watch six women deal with
the real drama of their lives in their own individual ways, will help
us understand them and, in turn, ourselves better. As the host of the
show, I intend to leave the audience with how I perceive the women
through my lens! I will raise questions that will
make them think …”
Ajay Bhalwankar, Head, Content- Hindi GECs, ZEEL said, “The core idea at the heart of
‘Connected Hum Tum’ is to bring families together by demystifying
relationships. In studying the mindspace of six women at different
crossroads in life, Zee TV gives the audiences a chance to understand
the psyche of today’s Indian woman, thereby understanding
the women in our own lives better.” He added, “To say that we’re
excited about this project would be an understatement. As a format of
entertainment, the show is something India has not experienced yet. We
laud the courage of these six bold women who have
agreed to put their mind, soul and space out for everyone to see.
Through the cameras, six parallel stories unfold and six lives gradually
become connected as each woman experiences transformative life changes.
Each of these women embarks on a journey of self-discovery
and what the viewers get is a compelling, if not addictive reality
viewing experience on television.”
Developed
originally in Israel, ‘Connected’ as a format has emerged to be a
phenomenon on television across countries like Denmark, Holland, France
and USA. This international format is brought to India
by Disney UTV.
Avi Armoza of Armoza Formats,
the international distributors of the show format said, “We at
Armoza Formats are delighted to have our internationally acclaimed
format ‘Connected’ launched in India. We are sure that this will only
add to the massive global success of ‘Connected’ as it
enters into a land of rich culture and tradition.”
Ram Landes,
the creator of the show said, “It’s very exciting to see
‘Connected’ travel to India. In a country so culturally rich, and with
the terrific cast that ZEE has brought in, we are sure this will make
for a fascinating show. In the process of taking ‘Connected’
worldwide, we've met TV channels and production companies in over 10
countries, and I am extremely impressed with the ability and creativity
of the professional staff of the production in India.”
Each
of the six women who have embarked on this journey have undergone
technical training in terms of using the camera in the most natural
manner, coaching in terms of adjusting to the presence of a camera
so as to minimize its interference with their behavior, viewing
sessions of what they have filmed in isolation and in a group and
monitoring changes in their behavior as a result of the filming process.
So who are these six brave women who have taken the plunge? Watch this space for more …
