Streets of Gold: Mumbai
Channel: BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
Meet the glamorous super-rich of Mumbai, India's most fashionable city.
Incredible wealth and extreme poverty live side by side in a sun-drenched city bursting with opportunity.
In the series premiere: In this episode, we are given a rare glimpse behind the gilded doors of Mumbai's one-percenters at the start of the social season.
Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, two of India's most coveted designers, have dressed everyone from Posh Spice to Dame Judi Dench.
Now, they throw open the doors of their fashionable residence on Juhu Beach, Mumbai's answer to Beverly Hills, as preparations are underway for the launch of their new collection, featuring a provocative film designed to outrage conservative opinion.
Celebrated novelist Shobhaa De, known as the Jackie Collins of India, is launching her new book, Insatiable, in Asia's highest rooftop bar, and to mark the occasion, she is interviewed by Bollywood heartthrob Aamir Khan.
Shobhaa, born six months after Indian independence, became the voice of a newly-liberated India in the 1990s.
Her writings, unapologetic and provocative, mirrored changing attitudes towards women, sex and society.
In 1990, tragedy struck the Birlas, one of Mumbai's richest manufacturing dynasties, when the father, mother and daughter of one branch of the family were all killed in a plane crash.
Their only son, Yash, was studying in America at the time, and we meet him during a photoshoot for his devoted social media following.
He explains how he channelled his feelings of desperation "from remorse to love".
Billionaire petrolhead Gautam Singhania is the driving force behind the iconic Raymond brand.
Throughout the 1990s, a Raymond suit came to embody a new Indian ethos which was ambitious, sophisticated and international in outlook.
Jimmy Mistry is a Parsi business tycoon who designed his own skyscraper inspired by the palace of Persephone.
His business empire was built on the economic reforms of 1991, and he now represents a particular group of Indian entrepreneurs who throw themselves into philanthropic enterprises.
Today, he has a bad back, and places his faith in the hands of friend and astral architect Neeta Sinha, who promises a simple cure involving yellow sunflowers.
Cousins Deepa Harijan and Siddhi Jadhav live in a small row of one-room homes in the shadow of Antilia, the controversial residence of India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani.
They watched the skyscraper go up on a plot of land they used to play on as children.
It is now reported to be the second most expensive house in the world after Buckingham Palace.
But far from resenting this conspicuous show of opulence, Deepa and Siddhi dream of earning enough to buy their own homes on Millionaires' Row one day.
Finally, it's party time in Juhu, where Abu and Sandeep are hosting the go-to fashion event of the season.
Mumbai's crème de la crème don their most extravagant outfits for an event that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in all its forms, and highlights the most progressive spirit of avant-garde creativity in contemporary India.
2024 MTV Video Music Awards
Channel: MTV (DStv 130)
TX Time: 02h00 (live tomorrow morning)
Genre: Awards, Music
The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) is one of the year's biggest celebrations of music.
With live performances and watershed moments, the show provides an open forum for artistry and expression that leaves an indelible mark on pop culture.
Signature awards include Video of the Year and the Video Vanguard Award, the latter of which will be awarded to Katy Perry this year.
The performer lineup includes Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, LISA, Anitta, KAROL G, LL COOL J and Shawn Mendes.
The opening performance will be by Eminem and the ceremony will be hosted by Megan Thee Stallion.
Just like last year, Taylor Swift leads the nominations with 10, followed by Post Malone (9), Ariana Grande, Eminem and Sabrina Carpenter (6 each); Megan Thee Stallion and SZA (5 each), LISA, Olivia Rodrigo and Teddy Swims (4 each).
The presenters this year include Addison Rae, Alessandra Ambrosio, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, Carson Daly, Cyndi Lauper, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Flavor Flav, French Montana, Halle Bailey, Jordan Chiles, Lil Nas X, Miranda Lambert, Naomi Scott, Paris Hilton, Suki Waterhouse, Thalía and Tinashe.
Farmhouse Fixer: Camp Revamp
Channel: HGTV (DStv 177)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Reality Makeover, Home Improvement, Reality
Restoration expert Jonathan Knight will put everything on the line to make a lifelong dream renovation project come true.
The four hour-long episodes will follow Jon, best known as a member of New Kids on the Block, as he takes the biggest gamble of his real estate career - buying an abandoned 12-acre campground situated on a rural lakefront and transforming it into a dreamy New England vacation destination.
As the pressure builds and emotions run high, Jon will rely on the support of the whole Knight family including his husband, Harley, and brother and bandmate, Jordan.
In the series premiere, "Take It to the Limit": Jon will bring his family to take in the tranquil surroundings of the campground, which remind him of idyllic childhood summers spent at his grandparents' cottage on Lake Eerie.
Reality will set in as they discover costly foundation issues and lots of critters that have moved into the long-vacant spaces.
Despite the mounting challenges and skyrocketing budget, Jon will zero in on his vision for the lakeside retreat and set a six-month timeline to renovate three of the 10 rental cabins, as well as the main house where he and Harley will reside.
Amulya's Wedding
Channel: Zee World (DStv 166)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Telenovela
Get ready for a whirlwind romance with Amulya's Wedding, a series that explores the complexities of love and relationships.
Amulya, a strong-willed and independent young woman, crosses paths with Vedanth, a wealthy and successful businessman, in a series of unexpected and often challenging circumstances.
As misunderstandings and clashes arise, the two find themselves drawn to each other despite their differences.
This drama delves into their evolving relationship, the dynamics within their families, and the obstacles they face on their journey toward love and understanding.
The original Kannada title of the show is Gattimela.
American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace
Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: True Crime, Drama
True crime anthology television series which focuses on some of the biggest true crime stories ever, unpacking a new case each season.
Season 1 told the story of the O.J. Simpson case; Season 2 is set in Venice Beach and documents the story of the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace.
MasterChef Australia 14
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Food, Reality Competition
In 2022, MasterChef Australia will see returning contestants battling it out with everyday home cooks in Fans & Favourites.
A handful of MasterChef favourites from across the show's many seasons will be joined by a group of culinary hopefuls as they all come together to show the judges they have what it takes to be crowned Australia's next MasterChef.
Jock Zonfrillo, Andy Allen and Melissa Leong return to the kitchen once again to put the chefs through some of the toughest challenges, pressure tests and masterclasses to see who has what it takes.
They'll be joined by some of the best guest chefs from across the country, and overseas, to push the chefs to their limits.
TVSA Show Page: MasterChef Australia 14
The Circle 7
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Reality Competition
Status and strategy collide in this social experiment and competition show where online players flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000.
The new season of the reality competition will follow players who claim to be romantically available as they jockey for popularity with their sequestered co-stars.
Some of these competitors will be telling the truth, and others will be strategically catfishing as a singleton, all in the hopes of winning Season 7's cash prize.
You can expect more flirting, more drama and lots of surprises as these singles battle it out to be named top influencer.
The Circle is hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau.
This season there is a new city, new twists, but the same game. Catfish, connections and chaos await as new influencers enter the chat and compete for a huge cash prize.
Starting September 11th, new episodes of The Circle will roll out each Wednesday, with different phases of the competition featured across 13, 1 hour-long episodes.
Week 1 (Wednesday, 11 September): Episodes 1-4
Week 2 (Wednesday, 18 September): Episodes 5-8
Week 3 (Wednesday, 25 September): Episodes 9-12
Week 4 (Wednesday, 2 October): Finale
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