Mumbai: Just Talk Sneakers, a new feature show on Zee Café, will explore sneaker culture and its rising influence in India. The series will include engaging conversations with celebrities, highlighting subcultures, personalities, and trivia related to sneakers. Each episode will provide an immersive experience as celebrity guests share personal stories and insights from the "sneakerverse." Hosted by sneaker enthusiast and talk show host Mihir Joshi, the show premieres on 6 October (Sunday) at 8:30 pm, with new episodes airing every Sunday.
The series features a lineup of celebrities, including Tanuj Virwani, Manav Chabbra, Unnati Malharkar, Akash Dodeja, Simran Dhanwani, Malini Agarwal, Sangeet Paryani, and Nisha Lulla. The show will provide a platform for viewers to learn sneaker lingo, facts, and explore the growing sneaker market in India.
Chief cluster officer – East, North & premium cluster, Samrat Ghosh expressed his excitement about the launch, "At Zee Café, we prioritize understanding our youth-driven audience by identifying key subcultures and creating tailored content that truly resonates with them. By tracking evolving interests and cultural shifts, we deliver engaging experiences that captivate our viewers. This approach has positioned us as pioneers in introducing innovative concepts that connect with niche communities ahead of the competition."
Chief channel officer – English and zest, Rishi Parekh said on the launch, "As part of our English cluster, we’ve identified and tapped into emerging subcultures within our target audience. Our Anime Fan Fest attracted over 20,000 attendees across two cities, showcasing the immense interest in this genre. Building on this momentum, we’re thrilled to introduce Just Talk Sneakers with Mihir Joshi. The aim is to further expand Zee Café's footprint in vibrant, youth-driven communities.”
Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ chief growth officer – digital & broadcast revenue, Ashish Sehgal expressed his excitement on the launch, "Shows like Just Talk Sneakers provide a unique platform to engage with today's youth by tapping into their passions and interests. Zee continues to focus on bringing content for every type of audience by identifying key subcultures and this show has been curated to resonate with the youth and create targeted and impactful experiences for them. We believe such refreshing content is a perfect fit for brands and sponsors where they can create stronger connections with this demographic and boost their visibility by integrating their messaging in an authentic way."
Zee - national sales head - brand works sales, youth cluster & influencer marketing - Sonal Shah: "This collaboration with Hell Energy and Ather is a perfect match for Just Talk Sneakers. Both brands exude energy, spontaneity, and a sense of movement, making them ideal partners for a show that celebrates youth culture and staying on the go. We’re confident this partnership will create long-lasting connections and elevate the experience for the youth community."
Just Talk Sneakers will have eight episodes with new episodes airing every Sunday. The show will also be available on Zee Café’s YouTube channel.
