India cricket legend Rohit Sharma is all set to make his highly anticipated television debut — stepping off the pitch and onto the screen for the very first time with his own show on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV. The announcement was made as part of Sony Pictures Networks India’s expansive festive-season content slate, with the show set to premiere in September 2026.
“We have announced a show with active India cricket star Rohit Sharma. And Rohit will start anchoring and presenting his own show on SET and SonyLIV in September,” said Gaurav Banerjee, Managing Director and CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India.
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How It Was Announced
India cricket team icon Rohit Sharma is set to make his entertainment debut on Sony platforms, marking the veteran opener’s first major step into mainstream television and digital entertainment beyond the cricket field. Sony Pictures Networks India launched a teaser campaign featuring Sharma across its broadcast and streaming platforms, building anticipation around what the network has described as one of its biggest entertainment launches of the year.
A high-energy and engaging teaser for the upcoming project was launched by Sony Pictures Networks India. The promotional clip centres on his famous on-field instruction about nobody roaming around in the garden during matches. Fans have quickly turned this witty remark into a massive viral sensation across various digital platforms.
The video shows fans asking Rohit to say his iconic line, where he was caught on the stump microphone saying, “Koi garden me nahi ghoomega” (no one will roam around in the garden). This happened during India’s Test match against England in February 2024 in Visakhapatnam.
In the teaser, Rohit playfully addresses the viral moment head-on. He said: “I became viral with just two lines. What will happen when my show comes out?” — a remark that suggests his full show will offer far more entertainment than the brief clips seen online.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host | Rohit Sharma |
| Network | Sony Entertainment Television (SET) |
| Streaming | SonyLIV |
| Premiere Month | September 2026 |
| Show Title | TBC |
| Show Format | TBC |
| Announced By | Sony Pictures Networks India |
| Announcement Date | August 10, 2026 |
What We Know About The Show
The promo did not give away much on what kind of show it is going to be, or whether it will have any connection to cricket.
The yet-to-be-announced project will premiere on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV, although Sony has not disclosed the show’s title, format or release timeline.
What is certain is the scale of ambition behind it. Sony has described the project as one of the biggest entertainment launches of the entire year for the network.
Rohit Sharma’s Profile
One of the most beloved figures in Indian sport, Rohit Sharma has transcended cricket to become a genuine cultural icon — making his Sony debut one of the most talked-about announcements in Indian television this year.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rohit Gurunath Sharma |
| Date of Birth | April 30, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Nickname | Hitman |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Teams | Mumbai Indians (IPL), India National Team |
| IPL Teams | Mumbai Indians |
| Test Caps | 67 |
| ODI Caps | 263 |
| T20I Caps | 159 |
| Role | Opening Batter / Former Captain |
Sony’s Bigger Festive Content Slate
Rohit’s television debut is one of the cornerstones of Sony’s expansive festive-season lineup, which is packed with major celebrity-fronted projects.
The slate’s marquee title is Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, which premiered on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV. Top Bollywood star Ajay Devgn will host true-crime series Crime Patrol 2026, bringing real-life cases to viewers through the franchise’s established storytelling format. Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa will host comedy format Indian Game Show, bringing celebrities together for a series of challenges.
Also joining the lineup is Scam 2010, a production from Birla Studios, Applause Entertainment and SonyLIV, helmed by National Film Award-winning director Hansal Mehta and starring Pratik Gandhi. The show had drawn a legal challenge from Sahara India Pariwar following its announcement in May 2025.
Sony’s Festive Season Lineup 2026
| Show | Host / Cast | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma’s Show (TBC) | Rohit Sharma | TBC |
| Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 | Amitabh Bachchan | Game Show |
| Crime Patrol 2026 | Ajay Devgn | True Crime |
| Indian Game Show | Bharti Singh & Harsh Limbachiyaa | Comedy Format |
| Scam 2010 | Pratik Gandhi | Drama Series |
| MasterChef Tamil | Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Cooking Reality |
Why This Matters For Indian Television
India and Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma has launched a brand new show on the Sony platform. The right-handed batter is one of the most popular cricketers in the country, and the fans will now have the opportunity to watch the star batter on their television outside of the cricket field.
Rohit’s transition from the cricket pitch to the television screen is not entirely unprecedented in Indian sport — former cricketers have long found success as commentators, analysts and chat show guests — but fronting his own primetime show on one of India’s biggest networks represents a significant new chapter for the 39-year-old.
His personality, honed through years of post-match press conferences and team leadership, has already proven enormously popular beyond cricket, with his “garden” remark going viral globally. The Sony platform provides him with the ideal launchpad to convert that popularity into a full-fledged entertainment career.
FAQs
When will Rohit Sharma’s Sony show premiere?
Rohit Sharma’s show is set to premiere in September 2026 on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV, as confirmed by Sony Pictures Networks India Managing Director and CEO Gaurav Banerjee.
What is Rohit Sharma’s show about?
The show’s title and format have not yet been officially disclosed by Sony. The network has not confirmed whether the show will be connected to cricket or take a broader entertainment format.
On which platforms will Rohit Sharma’s show air?
The show will air on Sony Entertainment Television (SET) for broadcast viewers and will simultaneously be available for streaming on SonyLIV.
Is this Rohit Sharma’s first television appearance?
This is his first television show as a host or anchor. Rohit has previously appeared as a guest on various shows, including a video call appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati, but fronting his own primetime show is a career first.
What was the viral moment Sony used to promote the show?
Sony’s teaser campaign was built around Rohit’s now-iconic “Koi garden me nahi ghoomega” (no one will roam around in the garden) remark — caught on a stump microphone during India’s Test match against England in Visakhapatnam in February 2024 — which became a viral sensation across social media.
