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  • Indian pop sensation Zaeden announces India tour

    Indian pop sensation Zaeden announces India tour

    Mumbai: India’s thriving pop music artist Zaeden announces the start of his 2023 tour starting 6 October and will culminate on 3 December. This multi-city tour kickstarts with its first show in Mumbai at the Jio World Drive and will be brought to seven more cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Indore, Bhopal, Pune, Bengaluru and Nagpur. More cities are expected to be added as part of the tour in the coming weeks.

    The tour has been curated by Paytm Insider in partnership with Represent and Re:Play.

    Zaeden is a well-known name in India’s thriving pop music scene, known for his innovative and contemporary body of work. From the moment he released his first track, ‘Tere Bina,’ he established himself as a veteran in the music industry, achieving over 40 million streams on his debut album ‘Genesis 1:1.’ His impressive live performances include appearances on global stages such as ‘Tomorrowland’ and ‘Ushuaia,’ making him one of the first Indians to grace these platforms. In 2017, he even had the honour of opening for Justin Bieber’s Purpose Tour in Mumbai. Zaeden is not only a talented musician but also a fashion-forward artist and a favourite of many brands. He has played a pivotal role in leading the pop music revolution in India and is poised to make a global impact in the near future.

    Through the ‘Revelation Tour’, the sensational singer returns to the stage, ready to captivate the audience with his hit songs including the chart-topping “Tere Bina.” Alongside Zaeden’s electrifying performance, the tour guarantees an exhilarating auditory journey that will undoubtedly mesmerise and delight all his fans.

    Varun Khare, Business Head, Paytm Insider said, “Zaeden’s vocals and tunes have seriously hit home with the younger crowd. His previous tour, ‘A to Zae’ was quite successful and this one’s going to soar even higher. We’ve gone all out to make sure fans get an epic experience during the Revelation Tour and enjoy his live performances the way they should truly be enjoyed.”

    The Revelation Tour will cover the following cities starting with:-

    •    Mumbai on 6 October at Jio World Drive
    •    Kolkata on 20 October at JW Marriott
    •    Delhi on 27 October  (Venue TBA)
    •    Indore on 18 November at Phoenix Citadel Mall
    •    Bhopal on 19 November  (Venue TBA)
    •    Pune on 25 November (Venue TBA)
    •    Bengaluru on 26 November (Venue TBA )
    •    Nagpur on 3 December at Dabo Club and Kitchen

    The tickets for this start at Rs 499. For more details and to book your tickets, log on to Paytm Insider now!

  • Celine Song’s ‘Past Lives’ makes OTT premiere in India on 13 October

    Celine Song’s ‘Past Lives’ makes OTT premiere in India on 13 October

    Mumbai: Can two people be destined for each other? A love story that makes everything pale in comparison, Past Lives is all set to make its digital premiere in India exclusively on Lionsgate Play this 13 October. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro, this critically acclaimed Korean film is a heart-wrenching tale of two childhood friends who are separated when one of them immigrates to America. Almost a decade later when Hae Sung comes looking for Nora, they both confront destiny, love and the choices they made. Directed by Celine Song, the film is soul-food for every romance lover and will make your heat swell with emotions.

    Talking about the shooting for the film, Song said, “Until that scene where Hae Sung [Teo Yoo] and Arthur [John Magaro] meet each other for the first time, I made sure that the actors never actually met. Credit to my crew for making sure that they never ran into each other, which was a little extra logistical thing, but I really believed in it.”

    Along with this, while opening up about her character Nora, actor Greta Lee added, “She is so certain about what she wants. We see love stories, romantic dramas where the woman at the center is lost in her desires, and channels life solutions and projects them on different men. This is not that.”

    Helmed by Celine Song, Past Lives will stream on Lionsgate Play this 13 October.

  • JioDive to offer ShemarooVerse, a new metaverse destination by Shemaroo

    JioDive to offer ShemarooVerse, a new metaverse destination by Shemaroo

    Mumbai: Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd, India’s leading media and entertainment conglomerate, has unveiled the ShemarooVerse on the JioDive VR headset. JioDive is a smartphone-based VR headset intended to raise awareness and increase the adoption of XR (Extended Reality) experiences across India. This collaboration brings an array of captivating and immersive experiences from Shemaroo’s extensive content collection to JioDive VR Headset users, enriching their entertainment experiences.

    ShemarooVerse, in association with NEAR Protocol, Seracle and integrated with Microsoft Azure, will provide users with an unparalleled and captivating entertainment experience. Leveraging the latest advancements in Web3 technology, ShemarooVerse aims to captivate audiences in a way that transcends conventional entertainment mediums, creating a seamless blend of virtual reality and real-world experiences.

    The integration of ShemarooVerse into the increasingly popular JioDive VR Headset opens up a whole new realm of entertainment possibilities for users. From thrilling movies to interactive adventures, ShemarooVerse takes entertainment to a whole new level. Now users can dive into a limitless virtual universe, where imagination knows no bounds.

    Prepare to embark on a journey where reality and imagination intertwine seamlessly. ShemarooVerse on JioDive VR Headsets – your gateway to a bold new metaverse.

    The JioDive VR headset is currently available for purchase on JioMart, RelianceDigital & Amazon, priced at Rs 1,299

  • Sony LIV expands global presence and announces foray in Africa and the Caribbean region

    Sony LIV expands global presence and announces foray in Africa and the Caribbean region

    Mumbai: Sony LIV, a video-on-demand (VOD) service, is proud to announce its strategic expansion into select countries in Africa and the Caribbean region. This move underscores Sony LIV’s commitment to providing indigenous entertainment to a global audience and delivering high-quality content to viewers worldwide. Sony LIV’s extensive library boasts over 40,000 hours of content across multiple languages. Users of South Africa, Mauritius, Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago can now access this rich content catalogue, catering to their diverse tastes and preferences.

    The users will have access to an impressive lineup of content that ranges from gripping original series such as Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, Rocket Boys, Maharani, and Gullak to 18,000 hours of high-octane TV shows to select sporting events. The platform is also home to acclaimed regional and Hollywood films such as Gargi, 2018, Por Thozhil, and Saudi Vellakka among others.

    Users can visit sonyliv.com or download the app from Google Playstore, Apple Appstore, or AFS store. The app is compatible with a wide range of devices and platforms, including Android Mobile/Tab, Android TV, iPad, and Apple TV, ensuring that viewers can enjoy their favourite content anytime, anywhere.

    This expansion is a pivotal step in Sony LIV’s mission to connect with the Indian community globally while also reaching out to new audiences and enriching the entertainment experiences of viewers in Africa and the Caribbean.

    Sony LIV head – growth and monetization Manish Aggarwal We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our services in South Africa, Mauritius, Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago. These continents are home to a significant population of the Indian diaspora and with an accelerated digital adoption amongst consumers in the market, there is an increasing appetite for digital entertainment that is both culturally rich and has a wide appeal. Leveraging this, Sony LIV aims to offer an inclusive and seamless viewing experience to the users. 

  • GRB Media Ranch announces over 330 hours of acquisitions ahead of MIPCOM

    GRB Media Ranch announces over 330 hours of acquisitions ahead of MIPCOM

    Mumbai: GRB Media Ranch co-principals, Gary R. Benz and Sophie Ferron announced the acquisition of over 330 hours of new programs for their new international distribution catalog, to be offered at MIPCOM. The catalog features 300+ hours from the US network that embraces the vast spectrum of all things paranormal – The Dark Zone – as well as factual crime, a Lebron James and Maverick Carter executive-produced  documentary, two new Nacelle factual titles, and  a TV movie thriller.  Their MIPCOM Stand is # R7. A16.

    The Dark Zone paranormal programs consist of 10 series including Ghost Ship: The Queen Mary Experiment; Lizzie Borden Murder House; The Conjuring House: A Homecoming; The Paranormal Files; Paranormal Quest; The Witching Hour, featuring never-before-seen footage of  well-known paranormal incidents.

    Being presented at the market, along with The Dark Zone portfolio:

    – Who is Stan Smith? The Sole of a Champion: The iconic shoe bearing the name and face of tennis legend Stan Smith graces the feet of everyone from John Lennon to Jay-Z, but many have no clue who he is. From executive producers LeBron James and Maverick Carter, go on a lyrical adventure through time and pop culture, charting the extraordinary life of Stan Smith, the tennis champion turned sneaker icon and humanitarian.

    –  scripted true crime series about what happens when friendships turn deadly: I Killed my BFF as well as a movie based on a trued story, I Killed my BFF: The Preacher’s Daughter

    –  a fictional thriller tv movie, Ruined,  about a woman seeing a counselor to save her marriage. She is unaware that her therapist shares a secret past with her husband and is out for revenge. In this psychological thriller, no one can trust anyone, and someone may not survive.

    – Paranormal doc: Aliens on the Moon: The Truth Exposed exploring Apollo 11 footage revealing possible alien presence.

    – Anew titles from partner Nacelle: Icons Unearthed: James Bond about the exciting James Bond spy franchise

    – Magnolia’s Hope – a documentary about Rett Syndrome, a debilitating disorder affecting live female births, and a family’s struggle to deal with this disease while the Covid pandemic is raging around them.

    – Boy Boy: a humorous documentary series offering viewers an insider’s look into Montreal’s gay porn industry,  a major hub on the international scene. Meet the actors, cult filmmakers, specialists in sex health, and models’ entourage revealing all the secrets about the porn star life.

    Sophie Ferron stated, “GRB Media Ranch is thrilled to start our very first market as a JV with a broad variety of new programs – over 330 hours. We are offering a 360-degree approach with our factual, fiction, and format programming. Our motto at GRB Media Ranch is “…we’ve got stories”! And we certainly do, with over 5,000 hours in our catalog!”

    Gary R. Benz added, “We will make our initial market appearance with a rich catalog and a large, strong team.  It embodies what we contemplated when we created our joint venture.” 

  • Zindagi and Applause Entertainment present ‘The Pink Shirt’

    Zindagi and Applause Entertainment present ‘The Pink Shirt’

    Mumbai: In a recently announced strategic partnership between the two renowned content studios Applause Entertainment and Zee’s Zindagi, for creating South Asian content; Sameer Nair and Shailja Kejriwal have announced yet another project- The Pink Shirt. The eight-episode web series, starring Pakistani superstars Sajal Aly and Wahaj Ali, marks Applause Entertainment and Zindagi’s second project together. The content studios together promise to be a remarkable addition to the world of entertainment as the drama gears up for its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival 2023 Sydney (SXSW) at Palace Central Cinema on 16th October. Moreover, The Pink Shirt is the only South Asian web series selected at the SXSW, Sydney this year.

    Following the announcement of Farar’s world premiere at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival earlier this month, The Pink Shirt adds a new feather to Zindagi and Applause Entertainment’s hat of achievements. To witness this global recognition at one of the largest annual festivals celebrating conglomeration of parallel cinema, interactive media, music, and much more; Pakistani superstars and lead actor Sajal Aly along with director Kashif Nisar, writer Bee Gul, and producer Shailja Kejriwal will be attending the grand festival in Australia.

    The Pink Shirt is a riveting take on modern-day relationships, their love, challenges, and struggles in a raw & real way. The drama revolves around the journey of Sophia cast as Sajal Aly and Umer as Wahaj Ali being stuck in their respective toxic relationships with their partners Sameer and Sara and how they then discover an alluring intensity and embark on a transformative journey towards love that mends them as people.

    The renowned SXSW festival marks its debut in Sydney this year, making its first foray outside Austin, Texas. The festival will have a diverse array of content, with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.

    Expressing her excitement, lead actor Sajal Aly said, “The Pink Shirt challenged me in ways I never imagined, delving deep into the complexities of human connections. It’s a journey I’ve embraced with open arms, and as we prepare for its world premiere in Sydney, I can’t contain my excitement to share this emotional voyage with the world.’

    Sajal Aly’s co-actor and Pakistani heartthrob Wahaj Ali added, “Portraying the complexities of human relationships in The Pink Shirt has been a remarkable challenge and the script demanded an exploration of emotions and vulnerabilities that pushed me as an actor. My experience working with Sajal and Kashif has been an absolute delight. I can’t wait for the audiences to embark on this emotional rollercoaster with us.”

    Director Kashif Nisar said, “As the director of The Pink Shirt, I am humbled and thrilled by the opportunity to showcase our work at the prestigious SXSW Sydney as the only representative of the South Asian web series, hoping it will resonate with audiences worldwide and contribute to the rich tapestry of storytelling from our region. It was an absolute pleasure working with Shailja and Bee Gul on this project, and we couldn’t be happier for Zindagi and Applause Entertainment’s collaboration as this merger provides us with the ultimate platform this special project really needs.”

    Reflecting on this significant milestone, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd chief creative officer (special projects) Shailja Kejriwal added, “I couldn’t be happier to announce our yet another collaboration with Applause Entertainment. It’s truly thrilling to see ‘The Pink Shirt’ selected as the only South Asian web series at the prestigious SXSW Film Festival Sydney. This achievement underscores our commitment to bringing diverse narratives to a global stage. I’m immensely proud of our team and excited to witness The Pink Shirt captivate audiences at SXSW Film Festival, Sydney”

    Writer Bee Gul added, “As the writer of ‘The Pink Shirt,’ my intention has consistently been to weave a tale of love, loss, and unwavering strength that deeply connects with audiences around the globe. The exhilarating debut of our show at the SXSW Film Festival in Sydney is the realization of a long-held dream, affording us a worldwide stage to share this emotionally resonant narrative. I’m profoundly grateful to Shailja for recognizing the same potential we envisioned in ‘Pink Shirt’ and selecting it as the second collaborative endeavor between Zindagi and Applause Entertainment.”

    Presented by Applause Entertainment, a Zindagi original ‘The Pink Shirt’ an eight-part web series, is a South Asian collaboration between India and Pakistan. Directed by Kashif Nisar & written by Bee Gul, starring Sajal Aly and Wahaj Ali, the series highlights a riveting take on modern-day relationships, their love, challenges, and struggles. Narrated in a raw & real way The Pink Shirt is a simple & confusing, tragic yet funny tale of broken and complex relationships.

  • Sony LIV to adapt yes Studios’ gripping crime drama Magpie

    Sony LIV to adapt yes Studios’ gripping crime drama Magpie

    Mumbai: Magpie, whose second season has just run on yes TV to rave reviews, was produced by yes TV and Donna & Shula Productions (Tehran). It tells the story of Asa Katz, a man serving 17 years in prison for murder who gets released early on the condition that he cooperates with the police as their informant – a role (known as a magpie) that he also had in jail. Asa returns to his old neighbourhood and his older brother, David, who has little regard for his younger sibling. Asa constantly tries to resolve this, but numerous conflicting interests put him in precarious situations, and he finds himself torn between his life of crime and his work with the police, while skilfully navigating both worlds to his advantage.

    yes Studios MD Sharon Levi commented: “We are honoured that this new format deal for Magpie means Sony LIV will soon become home to a third of our drama series. With its key themes of sibling conflict and a desire for a fresh start while constantly being pulled back into an old life, Magpie’s characters and storylines are instantly recognisable – and ripe for adaptation. We look forward to working with the Sony LIV team as it develops the series for its audience and cannot wait to view the final programme once it has been completed.”

    Sony LIV head of content Saugata Mukherjee said, “With the Indian adaptation of Magpie, we are aiming to weave global threads into the tapestry of our culture. The character is complex and piques the viewer’s interest with a compelling storyline. We are happy to collaborate with yes Studios once again to bring forth this highly acclaimed thriller.”

    Magpie was created by Adam Bizanski, Omri Shenhar and Dana Eden and written by Adam Bizanski and Omri Shenhar. yes Studios is the distributor of the finished programme and format. The series won Best Screenplay at the Berlin TV Series Festival in 2019 and was nominated at the same event for Best International Series and Best Performance.

  • Let’s brew Koffee with Karan Season 8, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar

    Let’s brew Koffee with Karan Season 8, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar

    Mumbai: No escape, no getting away! This time around, the chat will be edgier, crazier and candid leading to a whole lot of revelations. The producer, director, show anchor and actor Karan Johar is back with an all-new season of Koffee with Karan Season 8 only on Disney+ Hotstar. This season the conversation will be beyond marriages, airport looks, social media and toodles to toodles. Karan Johar will bring out the fun and no-filter side of the actors to give you all the scoop you need to discuss until the next season.

    Disney+ Hotstar & Disney Star HSM entertainment network head-content Gaurav Banerjee said, “Koffee with Karan S7 received a phenomenal response last year on Disney+ Hotstar. It is an iconic show and has been an audience favorite since its inception. With season 8 of Koffee with Karan, we aim to build and engage with this fandom twice as much. It’s exciting to collaborate with the ace producer-director Karan Johar yet again and take the content of this season to a larger audience”

    Director and show anchor, Karan Johar said, “We all know you have been eagerly awaiting for the new season of Koffee with Karan – and your wishes have been heard! After the overwhelming response and alot of conjectures from season 7, this season let’s make my friends and your favourite celebrities spill their secrets along with the no filter conversations on the infamous Koffee couch. Coming back to Disney+ Hotstar, the new season of Koffee with Karan will be full of uninhibited chats, competitive rapid fires and a lot of conversations, which we all love! So why wait? Let’s brew Koffee with Karan Season 8”

    Koffee with Karan Season 8 is set to brew from 26 October onwards, exclusively, only on Disney+ Hotstar!

  • Shruti Sinha reflects on her role in Amazon miniTV’s Campus Beats

    Shruti Sinha reflects on her role in Amazon miniTV’s Campus Beats

    Mumbai: Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service recently premiered the teen drama ‘Campus Beats’.  The dance drama captures the joys, struggles, and passion, friendship, love, and immense competition among the student factions. The fascinating series follows a group of students from a dance academy, Mumbai University of Movement and Dance, also known as the University of M.A.D. The show features Shantanu Maheshwari, Shruti Sinha, Sahaj Chahal, Tanvi Gadkari, Harsh Dingwanii, Tanya Bhushan, Dhanshree Yadav, Teriya Magar, Adnan Khan, and Rohan Pal in pivotal roles.

    Shruti Sinha essays the role of Netra, who is bold yet has a mystery surrounding her, which she conceals from her batchmates. She gets admitted to the dance academy through a welfare program and is labelled as the ‘Backgrounder a.k.a. BG’. Netra secretly keeps on giving inspector Shinde information, but when she learns about the system’s conflict surrounding quotas versus non-quota matters, she decides to confront it and fight back.

    Talking about her first reaction after grasping the role of Netra for Campus Beats, Shruti shared, “Honestly, when I got the call, I double-checked, asking, “Are you sure this is happening?” because the audition process took a month and I wasn’t sure whether I was going to get the part. I was so excited that I ran over to my mom and we had a great time celebrating.”

    Talking about her character Netra, she added, “What I admire about Netra is that she is the polar opposite of who I am in real life. She is very gutsy, I am also gutsy but not like her. One thing I adore about Netra is that she will go to any length for the people she loves, which I think I relate to greatly. Netra cannot stand injustice, and she is also unafraid of the consequences.”

    Campus Beats is streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV, which you can watch for free on the Amazon shopping app and on Fire TV. You can now also download the Amazon miniTV app on Playstore.

  • RED FM presents ‘Dugga Dugga – The Sound of Sharodiya’ live in Kolkata!

    RED FM presents ‘Dugga Dugga – The Sound of Sharodiya’ live in Kolkata!

    Mumbai: 93.5 RED FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network announced the third edition of ‘Dugga Dugga – Sounds of Sharodiya’ to celebrate the festive fervor and experience the magic of Durga Puja like never before. The festival will take place on 15 October at the Dhanadhanya Auditorium in Kolkata.

    As the Mahalaya ushers in the autumnal season, Red FM, after two successful virtual editions is bringing the festival to the ground. From an extensive lineup of musical prowesses like Kaushiki Chakraborty, Sourendra-Soumyojit, and Somlata Acharya to the dancing stars Tanushhree Shankar & Troupe, all will be hosted by the charismatic wordsmith, Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee. The festival will also have immersive experiences with distinguished artists from  Kumortuli who will captivate the art of ‘chokku daan.’

    Reflecting on this announcement, RED FM, and Magic FM director & COO Nisha Narayanan stated “Embracing culture is at the core of our brand’s beliefs. Since radio is an enabler of local cultures and festivals, it gives us the edge above the rest to continue working towards our fundamental convictions. By doing so, we not only honor tradition but also unite communities in shared celebrations. We began hosting Dugga Dugga to showcase the unparalleled religious and cultural experience of the festival. The event offers a nuanced escapade with several cultural elements like music, and dance as well as art exhibitions providing an intriguing visual delight. Among various other musical IPs of Red Live, ‘Dugga Dugga’ centers’ music tradition in its original form and yet presents it with a twist for our audience, this year, on the ground.”

    Stay tuned for more updates as we count down the days to the grand celebration of “Dugga Dugga – The Sound of Sharodiya.” Kolkata, get ready to be swept away by the magic!

    Dugga Dugga – The Sound of Sharodiya