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MasterChef India, The 50, and more highly anticipated shows to look forward to in 2026
With the arrival of the new year, a fresh lineup of shows has been created and is prepared to captivate viewers on Indian television. From dating to cooking to business ventures, these programs seem as hopeful as 2026.
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Television shows are not limited to their formats but also the personalities at the helm—giving them star power and the buzz required before launch. Explore the most anticipated series expected to debut on Indian television in 2026.
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MasterChef India Season 9
If the scents from the kitchen elevate your mood and your eyes brighten at the view of a captivating dish, MasterChef India will be an ideal choice. Season 9 of the culinary competition series is scheduled to return on January 6. This year's theme for the show is Pride of India and will include judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur.
If the scents from the kitchen elevate your mood and your eyes brighten at the view of a captivating dish, MasterChef India will be an ideal choice. Season 9 of the culinary competition series is scheduled to return on January 6. This year's theme for the show is Pride of India and will include judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur.
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Splitsvilla Season 16
Presented by actors Karan Kundrra and Sunny Leone, MTV Splitsvilla 16 will feature many young participants deciding between romance and cash. Scheduled to debut on January 9, the program will be broadcast on MTV and streamed on JioHotstar every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7 pm. The forthcoming season will feature actor Nia Sharma and social media influencer Uorfi Javed as troublemakers.
Presented by actors Karan Kundrra and Sunny Leone, MTV Splitsvilla 16 will feature many young participants deciding between romance and cash. Scheduled to debut on January 9, the program will be broadcast on MTV and streamed on JioHotstar every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7 pm. The forthcoming season will feature actor Nia Sharma and social media influencer Uorfi Javed as troublemakers.
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Shark Tank India Season 5
Shark Tank India, the program that showcased India's emerging entrepreneurs, will soon make its comeback on Indian television with Season 6. Scheduled to debut on January 5, the program will broadcast on Sony TV and stream on Sony LIV.
Shark Tank India, the program that showcased India's emerging entrepreneurs, will soon make its comeback on Indian television with Season 6. Scheduled to debut on January 5, the program will broadcast on Sony TV and stream on Sony LIV.
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Wheel of Fortune
Following Khatron Ke Khiladi 4, actor Akshay Kumar will come back to host a TV show, Wheel of Fortune. The Indian version of the popular game show will broadcast on Sony TV and be available for streaming on Sony LIV. Still, the premiere date for the show has not been revealed.
Following Khatron Ke Khiladi 4, actor Akshay Kumar will come back to host a TV show, Wheel of Fortune. The Indian version of the popular game show will broadcast on Sony TV and be available for streaming on Sony LIV. Still, the premiere date for the show has not been revealed.
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The 50
Finally, the creators of the popular reality series Bigg Boss have hinted at a new show—this time, the competition intensifies with 50 participants entering the arena. Scheduled to premiere on Colors TV and JioHotstar, The 50 is inspired by the French show Les Cinquante. In contrast to conventional reality shows, The 50 is said to lack any rulebook. Participants hailing from television, cinema, and influencer sectors will live in an expansive palace and manage the contest without any rules. The release date and additional information about the show have not been disclosed yet.
Finally, the creators of the popular reality series Bigg Boss have hinted at a new show—this time, the competition intensifies with 50 participants entering the arena. Scheduled to premiere on Colors TV and JioHotstar, The 50 is inspired by the French show Les Cinquante. In contrast to conventional reality shows, The 50 is said to lack any rulebook. Participants hailing from television, cinema, and influencer sectors will live in an expansive palace and manage the contest without any rules. The release date and additional information about the show have not been disclosed yet.
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Siyaasad
Shivangi Joshi is set to lead a new show titled Siyaasad, which is scheduled to premiere on StarPlus on February 9, 2026. The show will air on Star Plus.
Shivangi Joshi is set to lead a new show titled Siyaasad, which is scheduled to premiere on StarPlus on February 9, 2026. The show will air on Star Plus.
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Mahadev & Sons
The new family drama will air on Colors TV, starring Shakti Anand as the principled patriarch Mahadev, whose strict household faces generational clashes as his children rebel against his anti-love marriage stance, promising family conflict and emotional drama starting January 5, 2026. The show is being produced by Saurabh Tewari.
The new family drama will air on Colors TV, starring Shakti Anand as the principled patriarch Mahadev, whose strict household faces generational clashes as his children rebel against his anti-love marriage stance, promising family conflict and emotional drama starting January 5, 2026. The show is being produced by Saurabh Tewari.
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Mohsin Khan in a new show
Mohsin Khan is set to return to television in January 2026 in a new show produced by Gul Khan. The show's official title has not been publicly announced. The show is expected to premiere on Star Plus around January 29, 2026.
Mohsin Khan is set to return to television in January 2026 in a new show produced by Gul Khan. The show's official title has not been publicly announced. The show is expected to premiere on Star Plus around January 29, 2026.
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