The wait’s over. Ideabaaz goes live today at 6:30 PM, and the weekend slot turns into a sharp, no-nonsense classroom for builders. Founders from across Bharat bring working ideas, the Titans ask hard questions, and deals close in real time. No filler. Just business made visible.
If you’re queuing your evening, put the Ideabaaz premiere first—and keep our TV Shows hub handy for what you’ll stack after the credits.
Launch day at a glance
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Date & time: Today, 6:30 PM (telecast on Zee TV; simultaneous digital stream).
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Primary feed: Hindi, with seven regional telecasts across the network.
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Weekend bands (Sat–Sun):
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Zee Bangla 11:00 PM · Zee Tamil 11:00 PM · Zee Telugu 11:00 PM
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Zee Kannada 10:30 PM · Zee Keralam 10:30 PM
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Zee Marathi 5:00 PM · Zee Sarthak (Odia) 5:00 PM · Zee Punjabi 6:00 PM
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Host: Pratik Gandhi
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Titans: Arjun Vaidya, Jimmy Mistry, Sandesh Sharda, Anupam Bansal, Shaili Chopra, Archana Jahagirdar, Priyanka Salot, Rishab Mariwala, Pawan Jaggi, Simron Mhapatra
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Genre/Category: Reality · Non-Fiction · UA 13+
This is the anchor among Zee TV weekend shows—tight, readable, and built to be watched with family.
What the promos already told you
The pre-launch cuts set the tone. First, founders speak in specifics—customer, price, margin, proof. Second, the Titans split often, which forces cleaner counter-offers: money plus reach, money plus a brand push, or money plus a senior operator who knows the route to market. Third, the edit privileges outcome over optics. If a pitch lands, you’ll know why. If it doesn’t, you’ll know the exact gap.
Inside the premiere: the beats to watch
1) The one-line problem. A strong opener pins the pain point without a montage. Listen for a sentence that anyone at home can repeat.
2) Evidence on the table. Purchase orders, paid pilots, repeat-rate snapshots—expect proof, not promises.
3) Numbers that hold. Landed cost → selling price → contribution per unit. When a Titan presses price, the founder who knows this triangle keeps control.
4) The bundle. Watch for an offer that pairs capital with distribution or brand lift. A slightly smaller cheque with reach can be smarter than a bigger solo cheque.
5) A graceful “no.” One of the night’s valuable moments is a decline that still teaches—clear reason, visible gap, next milestone stated out loud.
6) A short pause for plain English. When a heavy term comes up—valuation, CAC vs. LTV, or break-even—the host pauses and explains it in plain words so everyone at home can follow.
The people in the room (and what they do)
On the floor, Pratik Gandhi(Host) keeps time, trims long answers, and cools hot moments so the pitch stays clear.
The Titans: Arjun Vaidya (brand + D2C muscle), Jimmy Mistry (builds + scale thinking), Sandesh Sharda (ops + supply), Anupam Bansal (retail), Shaili Chopra (media + narrative), Archana Jahagirdar (early-stage lens), Priyanka Salot (consumer product rigor), Rishab Mariwala (FMCG), Pawan Jaggi (tech + transformation), Simron Mhapatra (manufacturing + processes).
Different playbooks, different cheques—expect pointed questions and quick read-outs on product–market fit.
Why this slot lands
Early evening is family time. Ideabaaz fits it without dumbing anything down. Teens who tinker, parents who run small businesses, and friends who enjoy a crisp negotiation can all sit together. The rhythm is easy to follow—pitch → questions → counter → close—and the stakes are clear. No one needs a nudge off their phone while watching this Hindi TV show at this time slot.
Make tonight interactive
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Call the decision early. After the first minute, write your forecast: deal, counter, or pass. Compare with the outcome.
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Track one metric. Pick a contribution or a repeat rate and see how it shapes the discussion.
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Note the counteroffer. When equity shifts in exchange for mentorship or distribution, mark the exact trade. Those moves are the night’s best lessons.
Social buzz to expect from the inspirational TV show
Short clips of “offer on the table.” Before/after product demos. Screenshots of whiteboards with real math. Founders tend to post their pitch tables; Titans share the one question that decided it. If you’re watching for Ideabaaz episodes online, look for threads on equity protected, margins defended, and the smartest counter of the night.
Viewer toolkit (keep this beside you)
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Repeat the first line. If you can’t, the pitch wasn’t clear.
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Check for proof. Paid pilots beat future intent.
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Watch body language at the price. A steady founder with numbers ready usually wins the moment.
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Listen for the walk-away. Saying “not yet” for the right reason is still progress.
What to pair with the Ideabaaz premiere
If you like Idea → Interrogation → Outcome, stack another non-fiction hour after the debut. Prefer drama next? Go one episode of Ideabaaz, then switch lanes. The premiere is tight enough to be followed by a second pick without losing momentum.
How to watch (and where to find your language)
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Today, 6:30 PM is the anchor. Watch the Ideabaaz premiere on Zee TV or stream it live.
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Prefer a regional feed? Catch the telecast on Zee Bangla (Bengali), Zee Marathi, Zee Sarthak (Odia), Zee Punjabi, Zee Kannada, Zee Keralam (Malayalam), Zee Tamil, and Zee Telugu in their regular weekend bands. Streaming is simple: open ZEE5, search “Ideabaaz”, or browse TV Shows → Reality → Ideabaaz. Select your audio track and press play.
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Audio: Hindi primary, with seven language telecasts so you can follow every number and nuance.
Final word (and your next click)
This is business stripped to the essentials and put on a stage that the whole country can access. If you build, it’s a playbook. If you like smart television, it’s your new weekend anchor. Stream now—Ideabaaz premieres today.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.
