Kolkata, October, 2026: Ghoti or Bangal? When the debate moves from the dining table to the Raandhuni Na Kaanduni kitchen on Sony AATH, things are bound to get entertainingThe upcoming episodes bring together food, friendly rivalry and plenty of drama as the contestants take on a Ghoti vs Bangal challengeBut there’s more in store; an unexpected team swap soon shakes things up, putting new partnerships to the test, with an elimination waiting at the end.The Ghoti vs Bangal episode begins with a mystery-bag challenge before the contestants take on some much-loved Bengali favouritesAs the two teams cook to prove their side has the edge, the friendly rivalry soon finds its way into the kitchenThings get even more entertaining when Kanchan Mullick and Sreemoyee Chattoraj Mullick find themselves caught up in the Ghoti-Bangal equationTheir real-life dynamic brings plenty of banter to the mix, while the episode also explores the idea of soul food and the memories that make certain dishes feel like home.Just when the contestants settle into their teams, the next episode throws a ‘Swap’ into the mixFamiliar partners are separated and paired with new teammates, putting their teamwork and kitchen chemistry to the testA mystery bag featuring pasta sets the challenge in motion, followed by Soya Galouti KebabWith new partners beside them, the contestants have to quickly figure out how to work togetherBut as the scores are added to the teams’ existing tallies, the pressure builds, with the lowest-scoring team heading into the elimination roundWhat starts off as a fun change of partners, soon gets serious.Talking about the challenge, Kanchan Mullick said, “The Ghoti-Bangal theme was especially fun because food is such an emotional part of both identitiesAdd a little competition to it and things get interesting! Working with Sreemoyee is always different because we know each other so well, so the banter comes naturallyBut when it comes to teams and cooking, we don’t let that equation get in the way of the competition.”Sreemoyee Chattoraj Mullick added, “What made this episode so much fun was how naturally the rivalry came into the cookingFood brings back so many memories and emotions, and Ghoti-Bangal is something we’ve all grown up discussing at homeHaving Kanchan and me on opposite sides made it even more fun, with plenty of teasing and leg-pulling along the wayIt was one of those days where the food, conversations and people all came together.”Host Ankush Hazra added, “The beauty of this show is that you never know when a simple cooking challenge will turn into something much biggerThe Ghoti-Bangal episode brings out so much personality and emotion, and then the swap changes everything! Suddenly, people who were comfortable with their partners have to figure each other out, and that makes the competition even more unpredictableBut the biggest moment is the eliminationThat is when everyone realises that the fun and games also come with a real sense of competition.”Tune in to Raandhuni Na Kaanduni, every Monday to Friday at 8:00 PM on Sony AATH and Sony LIV
Sony AATH’s ‘Raandhuni Na Kaanduni’ brings Ghoti-Bangal rivalry, surprise team swaps and a high-stakes elimination
