Synopsis: ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ has redefined the talk show genre by orchestrating intellectually stimulating exchanges with an eclectic mix of guests.
The show’s distinctive format fosters a candid duologue, delving into ideas, theories, and experiences in a conversation beyond the obvious. Season 01 that premiered on News9 Plus will now be available on connected TVs through News9 Live, airing from September 22nd to September 29th, 2023, at 10 pm.
The highly acclaimed and awarded Season 01 of ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ now makes its world premiere on connected TVs. This rendezvous of legends or legends in the making is set to enthrall audiences with cerebral exchanges of ideas, theories, and experiences that would challenge conventional wisdom.
After redefining the talk show genre through intellectually stimulating exchanges between the host, Barun Das, MD & CEO of TV9 Network, and his eclectic array of guests – ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ is now available on Connected TVs on News9 Live every night at 10 PM starting 22nd September, through 29th September.
Speaking about the world premiere Rakesh Khar, Editor, News9 MediaVerse, English Cluster – TV9 said, “Duologue with Barun Das is the perfect blend of an eclectic discussion worthy of prime-time showcase, as well as an OTT series that stands the test of time. With the first season now premiering on Connected TVs, the synergy between News9 Live and News9 Plus truly comes to light. And that’s the convergence model at play at News9 Mediaverse.”
Kartikeya Sharma, Deputy Managing Editor, News9 Live, said, “Duologue is not a typical TV interview, it is a stimulating piece of conversation, which is like a breath of fresh air in a cluttered audio-visual world. The series encompasses distinguished achievers from all walks of life, who have left an indelible mark in their respective fields.”
Along with an updated play out of the News9 Plus season of Duologue, the Connected TV and app convergence would truly happen on 29th September with a simulcast of the final episode of Duologue with Barun Das Season 01, featuring celebrated cardiac surgeon and founder of Narayana Health Dr Devi Shetty. This season finale is timed for release on World Heart Day – where the duo discuss the opportunity India has in creating a disruptive health insurance ecosystem that can cater to social security needs for the whole nation.
“Barun has an easy-going and yet razor-sharp conversational style. He got me to open up on subjects I’ve been quiet about, and I’m glad we ‘duologued’ like I haven’t before,” shared Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of Republic Media Network about his experience being a guest on Duologue.
Industry veteran Sunil Lulla, Founder & Chief Evangelist of The Linus Adventures said that the show is “Tantalising and intriguing. Duologue opens new voices and new perspectives.”
News9 Live, which airs Season 01 on Connected TVs, can be accessed across the connected TV ecosystem, including live streaming platforms such as Fire TV, Patchwall, Cloud TV, and TCL, as well as aggregator platforms like Distro TV and YuppTV.
Catch one episode every night at 10 PM:
22nd September: David Cameron, Former Prime Minister of UK
23rd September: Vijay Deverakonda, Actor
24th September: Arnab Goswami, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Republic Media Network
25th September: Subhash Chandra, Chairman Emeritus, ZEEL
26th September: Mithali Raj, Former Cricket Captain, India
27th September: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Spiritual Guru
28th September: Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy and Author & Philanthropist Sudha Murty
29th September: Devi Shetty, Chairman & Executive Director, Narayana Health