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A multi-format Indian entertainment channel mixing daily, short-form Bollywood gossip reports with longer, in-depth celebrity career interviews.

The brief

A hybrid Bollywood news outlet that functions on two distinct speeds. The majority of its output consists of rapid-fire, 2-3 minute narrated clips reporting on celebrity relationship rumors, divorce announcements, and viral social media posts. Juxtaposed with this are less frequent, long-form interviews (15-30+ minutes) under banners like 'Speak Easy' and 'Request Wala Show', which offer celebratory, in-depth conversations with actors and musicians about their craft and career milestones.

Zoom's primary distinction is its blend of high-velocity, almost tabloid-style news reporting with more thoughtful, long-form artist interviews. This allows it to serve two different audience appetites—the desire for immediate gossip and the interest in a deeper look at a celebrity's professional journey—all under a single, established media brand.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Zoom is a Mumbai-based Indian entertainment channel focused on Bollywood news, gossip, and celebrity interviews. Launched in 2004, it is part of The Times Group, one of India's largest media conglomerates. The channel, which also operates as Zoom TV, produces content for both television and its highly active YouTube channel, including original shows created by its in-house production division, 'ZOOM STUDIOS'.

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Other ventures

  • The Times Group
  • Times Now
  • ET Now
  • Mirror Now
  • Movies Now
  • Romedy Now
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Country
India
Region
india
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Adarsh Gourav on his new docuseries Voice of the Land, working with Priyanka Chopra & Rajkummar Rao

    A representative example of the 'ZOOM Speak Easy' interview format, showing a conversational deep-dive into a rising star's career post-breakout.

  2. 02
    Shalmali Kholgade on her singing journey from songs to 'Pareshaan' to 'Impression' | Exclusive

    Showcases the channel's high-energy 'Request Wala Show' format, complete with a unique game segment, and provides a detailed look at a musician's creative process.

  3. 03
    Kriti Sanon & Kabir Bahia's BREAK-UP? Truth Behind Kabir Bahia's VIRAL photo with a mystery girl!

    A typical example of the channel's primary content: a short, narrated news report that addresses and debunks a current celebrity rumor.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How the host interviews

Interview styles vary by host and segment. In the 'ZOOM Speak Easy' format, host Nirali Kanabar begins by discussing the guest's most current project before chronologically exploring their career path, from early roles to major turning points, in a relaxed, conversational manner. In contrast, the 'Request Wala Show' features a more animated host who opens with rhyming, high-praise introductions and integrates lighthearted games into the discussion. Both formats are celebratory and positive, designed to allow guests to tell their stories without confrontational questioning.

The channel employs multiple hosts and formats. Short news reports are narrator-driven, using B-roll footage and photos with sensational headlines. The long-form interviews vary: 'ZOOM Speak Easy' segments are relaxed and conversational, while the 'Request Wala Show' is high-energy, with effusive praise and structured game segments like a Hindi-to-English word translation challenge.

Questions the host keeps coming back to

12 catalogued

If you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.

origin

3
  1. Q.01

    What excited you about this new project when the offer first came to you?

    This is a standard opening question to ground the conversation in the guest's latest work.

  2. Q.02

    What was your audition and shooting experience like for your early role in [film]?

    This question is used to surface an origin story from the beginning of a guest's career.

  3. Q.03

    How did your debut with [breakout song/film] happen?

    A frequent question to uncover the story behind the guest's initial claim to fame.

career

2
  1. Q.01

    Which project do you feel changed how directors and producers saw you as an artist?

    The host asks this mid-interview to identify a key career turning point.

  2. Q.02

    Have you ever been advised to play it safe and stick to more commercial movies?

    This question explores the external pressures and career philosophy of artists known for unconventional choices.

craft

1
  1. Q.01

    What is your process for writing and creating your own music?

    Asked to musician guests to explore their specific creative methodology.

personal

1
  1. Q.01

    What one tradition or conversation from your journey [for a project] left a lasting impact?

    This question prompts the guest to share a personal, memorable anecdote from a recent experience.

mindset

2
  1. Q.01

    What stereotype or misconception did this journey break for you?

    Used to explore how a project or experience may have shifted the guest's personal perspective.

  2. Q.02

    How difficult is it to stay authentic on social media in today's age?

    A topical question asked towards the end of interviews to get the guest's take on public life.

process

1
  1. Q.01

    How was your experience working with co-stars like Priyanka Chopra and Rajkummar Rao?

    This question provides insight into on-set dynamics with other famous collaborators.

controversy

1
  1. Q.01

    Is it a fair metric for the industry to cast someone based on their social media followers?

    Following the social media discussion, this question probes for an opinion on a controversial industry trend.

future

1
  1. Q.01

    Is Hollywood a space you look to tap into in the future?

    A common closing question to understand the guest's future international ambitions.

Signature segments

  • · ZOOM Speak Easy
  • · Request Wala Show
  • · E-Town News
  • · Hindi-to-English Word Translation Game

Topics covered repeatedly

Bollywood NewsCelebrity InterviewsFilm PromotionMusic IndustryActor Career JourneysCelebrity GossipIndian Pop CultureBehind-the-ScenesMovie ReviewsEntertainment News
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

Guests are almost exclusively Indian entertainment figures, including prominent Bollywood actors (Adarsh Gourav, Prem Chopra), popular singers and songwriters (Shalmali Kholgade), and other celebrities relevant to the current news cycle.

Recent guests
  • Kriti Sanon
    on Kriti Sanon & Kabir Bahia's BREAK-UP? Truth Behind Kabir Bahia's VIRAL photo with a mystery girl!
  • Akanksha Chamola
    on Akanksha Chamola CONFIRMS divorce with Gaurav Khanna after living separately for a year!
  • Shalmali Kholgade
    on Shalmali Kholgade on her singing journey from songs to 'Pareshaan' to 'Impression' | Exclusive
  • Adarsh Gourav
    on Adarsh Gourav on his new docuseries Voice of the Land, working with Priyanka Chopra & Rajkummar Rao
  • Prem Chopra
    on Prem Chopra REVEALS how he started his career in the industry & shares his first income | Exclusive
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
9.8M
9,820,000
Avg views / video
775
Trailing window
Total views
9.1B
9,147,699,739
Videos published
122,086
Sponsor readEstimated

As a broadcast and digital media entity owned by The Times Group, Zoom's sponsorship model is likely integrated with the larger network's sales operations. Its website also features affiliate links for fashion items in a "Shop the Look" widget.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who owns Zoom TV?
Zoom is owned by The Times Group, one of India's largest media conglomerates, as part of its Times Network division.
Is the Zoom channel still active?
Yes, the YouTube channel is highly active, posting multiple videos daily.
What kind of content does Zoom produce?
It produces a mix of short (2-3 minute) narrated celebrity news and gossip clips, and longer (15-30+ minute) in-depth interviews with actors and musicians.
Who are the hosts on Zoom?
The channel uses multiple hosts for its different interview segments. One of the hosts identified is entertainment journalist Nirali Kanabar.
Where can I watch Zoom?
Zoom's content is available on its official YouTube channel and its website, zoomtventertainment.com.
What is the main focus of the channel?
The main focus is on Bollywood and Indian entertainment, covering everything from celebrity news and gossip to detailed career interviews.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]Zoom (Indian TV channel) - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  2. [02]About Us | Zoom TVzoomtventertainment.com
  3. [03]zoom - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  4. [04]Times Group to launch Zoom channel on September 17 - The Economic Timeseconomictimes.indiatimes.com
  5. [05]Nirali Kanabar - Zoom TV Author Pagezoomtventertainment.com
  6. [06]Times Group MD Vineet Jain & Ashwini Vaishnaw unveil New Identity of Times Network | TNS 2026youtube.com
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