Gurmeet-Debina, Hina-Rocky to compete in new reality show Pati, Patni Aur Panga
It's time for another reality show on television. Colors TV is set to launch a new series featuring popular celebrity couples as contestants. Contrary to reports, the show is titled 'Pati, Patni Aur Panga', not 'Shola Aur Shabnam'. The fun show will likely to replace 'Laughter Chefs' on the channel.India Today has learned exclusively that the show will feature Gurmeet Choudhary-Debina Bonnerjee, Hina Khan-Rocky Jaiswal, and Sudesh Lehri and his wife as contestants. Other names doing the rounds include Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin, as well as Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash. The format will involve tasks and challenges that the couples must face together while competing against other pairs.advertisementA source close to the show shared that filming will begin soon, and the show is expected to air sometime next month. A few of the participating couples have already shot a promo, which will soon be released by the channel.
"There is a constant curiosity among fans when it comes to celebrity couples. And while they do share their lives on social media, to see them on a platform, competing with their couple friends is a win-win situation. While other couples have worked together, Hina Khan will, for the first time, participate with her longtime boyfriend Rocky on a TV show," the source added.Star Plus previously aired a similar reality show, Smart Jodi, which was won by Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain. Other couple-based shows on Indian television include Power Couple (Sony TV), Nach Baliye (Star Plus), and Pati Patni Aur Woh (NDTV Imagine). You May Also Like
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