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Mumbai: Amazon miniTVs latest offering Rakshak- India’s Braves Chapter 1 showcases the story of the bravery and tenacity of soldiers who fought for us and our country. Rakshak- India’s Braves Chapter 1, the first instalment of the three-part film franchise, is a journey of one of the greatest martyrs in India’s history, known for his valiant battle and intrepid spirit. What made Lt. Triveni Singh a one-man army was his fervour and devotion, which left everyone in awe of him. Tracing the life of the Ashok Chakra-award, with a backdrop of the terrorist attack on Jammu Railway Station, the movie captures and invokes the sentiment of patriotism and national pride. Directed by Akshay Chaubey, and produced by Juggernaut, the movie stars Kanika Mann, Mrinal Naval, Mrinal Kulkarni and Mohit Chauhan, along with Varun Mitra in the lead role.

As the film went live, the streaming service released a warm video featuring actor Sonu Sood, as he paid a tribute and informed viewers about the ‘real heroes’. With the heart-capturing lines, “Hero woh hai joh light aur camera on hone ka wait nahin karta, Har waqt action ke liye taiyaar rehta hai! Woh bade parde par nahin chamakta, Jung ke maidaan pe jaake real stunts karta hai!!” He redefines the true definition of a hero. Chapter 1 of Rakshak witnesses Lt. Triveni bravely fighting and gunning down two terrorists in a direct battle, and then selflessly sacrificing his life to protect 300 civilians. Packed with an abundance of mind-blowing action scenes and emotions, this movie will send chills down your spine multiple times with your heart roaring with pride.

“This is a great initiative by Amazon miniTV and Juggernaut Productions to honour and remember the courageous soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation. Rakshak is a series of odes to all the heroes of India, who kept the nation before anything else. Chapter One is a tense, compelling, and ultimately extremely moving journey of an unsung hero, Lt. Triveni Singh trapped in a battle of patriotism and saving lives, and I’m proud to play a little part in sharing his story with the viewers across the country,” said Sonu Sood.

Mumbai: Viacom18 today announced the acquisition of exclusive digital rights to India Tour of Ireland 2023 to live-stream the three-match T20I series on JioCinema. The tour, which will also be aired live on Sports18 – 1, Sports18 – 1 HD, and Sports18 Khel will see the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian team play three T20Is played on 18, 20, and 23 August at Malahide Cricket Club, Dublin.

The ongoing India tour of West Indies 2023 on JioCinema surpassed tv as a platform for engagement, viewership, and concurrency. The two-test series registered a peak concurrency of over 2.2mn on JioCinema, much higher than the World Test Championship Final match between India vs Australia. More than seven crore viewers have witnessed the action from the all-format tour of the Caribbean on JioCinema.

“Driven by the relentless rise of viewers in embracing the convenience of access and personalisation to watch their favourite sports, we endeavour to build a robust multi-sport proposition. Offering the best of India international cricket with the India tour of Ireland is our effort in the same direction,” said Viacom18 Sports head of strategy partnerships & acquisitions Hursh Shrivastava. “The three-match T20I series has a lot of significance for the Indian cricket fans as it marks the return of India’s bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and gives a peek into the next generation of Indian cricket talent.”

To enhance the live-viewing experience, JioCinema will present the series in multiple languages, including popular ones like Punjabi and Bhojpuri and continue to offer its popular prediction and win the fan engagement contest Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan.

Introduced first during the 2023 TATA IPL, Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan was a runaway success as tens of thousands won exciting prizes including over 60 contestants driving away a premium hatchback. The contest also brought out stirring stories of how winning the car changed fortunes for many from India’s heartlands.

India will take on Ireland in the first T20I on August 18 and the coverage will start at 7:15 pm onwards on JioCinema, Sports18 – 1, Sports18 – 1 HD and Sports18 Khel.

Mumbai: India’s leading audio content platform, Kuku FM has joined hands with well-known Indian comedian Zakir Khan for an empowering show ‘Kaise Nikle Middle Class Life Se Bahar’. Spread over 15 episodes, this self-help show highlights the many challenges often faced by the middle-class section in India and encourages them with the ability and confidence to take risks while bringing about a change in their mindset.

Popularly known for his humorously relatable comedy and an impressive fan following from middle-class India, Zakir Khan has been roped in to promote the campaign thought #RiskLekeDekho across his social media platforms. Speaking on this collaboration, Zakir said, “Coming from a middle-class family in Indore, ‘Kaise Nikle Middle-Class Life Se Bahar’ holds a very special place in my heart. The audio show beautifully captures the everyday challenges faced by a middle-class person in India and inspires you to be bold and dream big. Each episode in this series is motivating and sets you on an exciting audio journey.”

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Kuku FM, co-founder and CEO Lal Chand Bisu said, ‘Kaise Nikle Middle-Class Life Se Bahar’ is an engaging audio series which motivates you to take that leap of faith while you hope to come out of a middle-class life. Middle-class India is extremely aspirational and does not shy away from dreaming. Through our platform, we want to motivate the Indian middle-class consumer with quality audio content in a language they are comfortable with. Zakir is the perfect example and face for an audio series like this. Given his remarkable journey and outstanding success as a comedian and storyteller, he easily resonates with the Indian middle-class consumer and we are thrilled to have him on board. We hope that this audio series serves as a stepping stone for our listeners and motivates them to take a risk and achieve their dreams.”

Kuku FM is India’s leading content audio platform which offers a diverse and wide range of audio content spanning multiple genres such as business, self-help, personal finance, historical, religion, entertainment and fitness to name a few. Available in over nine languages, the audio content platform has revolutionised the way in which India consumes content in tier-one and tier-two cities.

Catering to its large user base of over xx subscribers, ‘Kaise Nikle Middle-Class Life Se Bahar’ is available in Hindi and Marathi exclusively on the Kuku FM platform.

Mumbai: Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, has won the top honors at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2023 Awards. Prime Video’s original series, Jubilee, won the coveted best series Award, while Vijay Varma bagged the award for best actor for his hard-hitting performance in the original series, Dahaad. In addition to this, blockbuster film Sita Ramam, which premiered globally on Prime Video in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, post its theatrical release, won the award for best film.

Created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Soumik Sen, and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Jubilee took viewers on a poignant journey through the golden age of the Hindi film industry, and was loved by viewers in India and around the world. The show features a pan-India cast including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sidhant Gupta, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ram Kapoor, Nandish Sandhu, among others.

Produced by Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby Films, the series is created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar. Dahaad stars Sonakshi Sinha, alongside Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah and is directed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi with Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Reema Kagti serving as executive producers on the series.

Premiering on Prime Video in four languages (Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam) after its theatrical release, Sita Ramam, a period romantic drama, has reached audiences worldwide, and has been loved by one and all! The film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, among others, has been directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema.  

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is the largest annual celebration of Indian cinema outside of India. The festival showcases some of the most diverse, inclusive, ground-breaking films and filmmakers, all whilst encapsulating the best of Indian cinema from the Indian subcontinent.

Mumbai: Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service, hosted an exclusive pink carpet premiere for its patriotic film, Rakshak- India’s Braves. It is a three-part film that narrates the story of courage, valor, and supreme sacrifice of Ashok Chakra bearer Lieutenant Triveni Singh. The story recounts the events that occurred at Jammu Tawi Railway Station, where an Indian Army officer, Lieutenant Triveni Singh, and his squad infiltrated and defeated terrorists who attacked the station and began indiscriminately murdering civilians.

To create a holistic experience, Amazon miniTV hosted an exclusive screening in Mumbai where Amazon miniTV head of content Amogh Dusad, graced the event along with Juggernaut Productions CEO Samar Khan and director of this patriotic film Akshay Chaubey along with the lead actors Varun Mitra and Kanika Mann, who were accompanied by dignitaries such as Army Dental Corp Officer Major Swapna CM (Retd), Indian Navy Commander Mahesh Bokil (Retd), Indian Army Colonel Ratul Kapur (Retd), Indian Navy Lieutenant Commander Vinod Khatri (Retd), Indian Army Captain Kuldeep Poonia (Retd), and Indian Navy Lieutenant Commander Rahul Kumbhat (Retd) were also seen in attendance. Also present were well-known faces from the industry like Ravi Dubey, Tanuj Virwani, Aahana Kumra, Surbhi Chandna, Shalin Bhanot, Yuvika Chaudhary, Eijaz Khan, Parul Gulati, and many others.

Rakshak- India’s Braves: Chapter 1 is now live on Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service present on the Amazon Shopping app and on Fire TV, so why wait? Watch the untold story of a true brave Indian soldier, Lt. Triveni Singh, who gave his own life to protect over 300 innocent lives.

Mumbai: This Mexican legend is what nightmares are made of. A family holiday gone terribly wrong, The Black Demon is set to make its digital premiere exclusively on 8 September only on Lionsgate Play in India. Starring Josh Lucas, Fernanda Urrejola, Julio Cesar Cedillo and Venus Ariel, this Adrian Grunberg thriller drama follows Paul and his family in a hellish ordeal where they realise that a local oil rig is being terrorised by a gigantic megalodon. Stranded in the middle of the ocean with no one to their rescue, they must make it out alive to save the villagers.

Talking about the most challenging part of filming and his favorite scene, actor Josh Lucas said, “ I think it’s a weird thing to say that my favorite scenes to shoot were probably the underwater scenes,  they were really strange. Because I was shooting underwater, sometimes 6 to 8 hours a day with this team of divers and pretending to be removing a bomb and fighting against a shark, doing this kind of wild stuff! You’re alone in this environment with  a group of divers, and you’re trying to communicate back and forth with your family who is on a raft up above, and the whole thing is in your imagination. Yet, you’re 30 feet deep for six hours at times and it is kind of like this oil rig (points to the set) that this group of people created. It was just challenging in a way that was like when you walk away everyday being exhausted with the thought of ‘wow I might’ve done something really cool’. I hope the emotion of those experiences is really there in the film.”

Prepare for the Mexican curse to bring nature’s wrath this 8 September on Lionsgate Play

Mumbai: Guess what?! The games are back and this time, you get a front-row ticket! Lionsgate is rolling out the red carpet for you to dive into the captivating universe of The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes. Join a global community in preparing for an outworldly experience that will leave you wanting more, from the very beginning. With a few simple steps, fans, new and old can join in and sign up to receive exclusive and exciting updates on the upcoming action-packed prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, releasing almost 11 years after the first film. So, grab your bow and arrow, and awaken your inner Lucy because the districts are calling. With the franchise returning after an eight-year hiatus, don’t miss a single update as Lionsgate prepares to whisk you away into the mesmerising world of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. May the odds be ever in your favor.

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Mumbai: The Television Academy and FOX jointly announced on 10 August 2023 that the telecast of the 75 Emmy Awards will air on Monday, 15 January 2024 (8:00-11:00 PM EST/5:00-8:00 PM PST) on FOX. The awards will be live streamed exclusively on Lionsgate Play in India SAARC (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan) on Tuesday, 16 January 2024 from 5:30 AM IST. Viewers will also be able to watch the glamor-filled night exclusively on Lionsgate Play in Malaysia (8 AM MYT), the Philippines (8 AM PHT) and Indonesia (7 AM WIB).

As the Emmy Awards celebrates its 75th anniversary, the show will broadcast live coast-to-coast from the Peacock Theater at LA Live and will honor the talented performers, writers, directors and craftspeople whose work has entertained, inspired and connected viewers across the globe throughout the past year. The Emmy Awards will be executive-produced by Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment.

Tune into Lionsgate Play on 16 January 2024 to watch television’s most glamorous night unfold at the 75th Emmy Awards.

Mumbai: To celebrate India’s 76th glorious year of Independence, ZEE5, India and Bharat’s largest home-grown video streaming platform and multilingual storyteller for millions of entertainment seekers, today unveiled its latest campaign ‘Azadi Ka Jashn, ZEE5 Ke Sang’. As part of the campaign, the platform is offering 76 premium SVOD titles streaming across languages, at zero cost. The five-day campaign will begin from 11th August 2023 during which consumers can avail a discount of Rs 100 on ZEE5’s annual subscription. The initiative is in line with brand’s vision to empower audiences, offering quality choices, while democratizing entertainment for all.

The line-up includes successful titles in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Punjabi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam alongside Hindi representing India’s cultural and linguistic diversity. It features names like URI: The Surgical Strike, The Kashmir Files, Commando 2, Gadar, Forensic, Parmanu, Chup: Revenge of the Artist, Pariksha, Hotel Mumbai in Hindi; Republic, Naa Peru Surya Na Illu India in Telugu; Valimai, Oh My Kadavule, Yaanai, Veetla Vishesham in Tamil; Natasaarvabhowma, Hero in Kannada; Operation Java, Ellam Sheriyakum in Malayalam; Zombivli, Mulshi Pattern, Ventilator in Marathi; Aparajito, Parineeta, Joi Baba Felunath, Satyanweshi Byomkesh, in Bengali; and Main Viyah Nahi Karona Tere Naal, Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme in Punjabi.

Launching the campaign, ZEE5 India chief business officer Manish Kalra said, “At ZEE5, we believe in democratizing quality entertainment, and enabling access to good content. We have witnessed a strong H1 with successful projects across languages with Bandaa, Tarla, Ayali, Shabaash Feluda, and Vyavastha to name a few. This campaign kickstarts the festive season with power packed releases amplifying our value proposition to viewers further. The ‘Azadi Ka Jashn, ZEE5 Ke Sang’ campaign echoes our commitment to fostering a dynamic, inclusive entertainment landscape where every consumer on the platform can experience the joy of cinematic brilliance.”

ZEE5 head – AVOD marketing Abhirup Datta said, “We’ve seen an exponential growth in the number of AVOD viewers and with that, the demand for premium content has also seen a significant rise. ZEE5 is committed to delivering quality entertainment to our valued users. Through this campaign, we are ensuring even greater access for our AVOD audiences to our vast content library, with 76 premium titles available for free in Hindi and regional languages. Our dedication to offering diverse, engaging stories to our viewers remains unwavering, and this campaign is a celebration of that promise.”

Currently the highest-growing OTT platform in India as per latest industry reports, ZEE5 is known for its diversified content across 100+ taste clusters and its focus on real, relevant, and resonant storytelling. Today, ZEE5 is home to over 5 lakhs+ hours of on-demand content and 160+ live TV channels. With a rich library of over 3500 films, 1750 TV shows, 700 originals, ZEE5 offers content in 12 Indian languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, and Punjabi. The platform has an exciting line-up for 2023 that will add to its extensive library of content, offering a wider array of catalogue to entertainment seekers. 

Mumbai: WATCHO – one of India’s fastest-growing OTT platforms, is set to captivate audiences with the release of its latest original series, ‘Aarambh: A Riveting Tale of Family, Love, Loss, and Tradition.’ The series explores the depths of familial ties, sustaining traditions, and a perilous struggle against a fraudulent system. ‘Aarambh’ is directed by Shaurya Singh and is produced by Silver Rain Pictures & MAG Entertainment.

‘Aarambh’ narrates the compelling story of Shrikant Sharma, who resides in the United States with his wife Smita, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child. Meanwhile, Shrikant’s father, Uday Shankar Sharma, leads a peaceful life in Lal Nagar, a serene suburban area near Ranchi, with his younger son’s family. However, fate takes a cruel turn when Uday Shankar Sharma tragically passes away due to a sudden heart attack. Srikant rushes back to India to perform the last rites of his beloved father. Upon reaching India, Shrikant discovers a startling truth – his father’s body has been seemingly donated to the hospital for medical studies while tricking his family into giving consent, but the truth was far more disturbing.

 He discovers that a ward boy resorted to unscrupulous means and sold dead bodies to organ trafficking rings. Will Shrikant be able to get justice and complete the last rituals of his father or will he invite trouble for himself by getting involved with extremely dangerous people?  

The star-spangled ensemble of the web series brings the twisted characters to life featuring actors like Amit Gaur, Karan Thakur, Dipali Sharma, and Manish Khanna among others. Witness an enthralling spectacle as their top-notch and extraordinary performance adds depth and authenticity to the characters and their struggles.  

DishTV & WATCHO, Dish TV India Ltd corporate head – marketing Sukhpreet Singh. said, “We are thrilled to present ‘Aarambh’ to our discerning audience. This poignant narrative touches upon the sensitivities of our family ties, culture, and indifference to the system, which is sure to strike a chord with viewers across the country. The series sheds light on the stealthy crimes that pervade this country. Watcho is committed to offering fresh, meaningful content, and ‘Aarambh’ is a testimony to our dedication to providing diverse and compelling storytelling.”

Join WATCHO on a gripping cinematic journey as “Aarambh” tugs at heartstrings, leaving viewers pondering over the importance of upholding cherished values and the strength to defy the prevailing system. The story is masterfully crafted as a narrative of the triumph of human virtues amidst adversity and will surely leave a lasting impact on the hearts of its audience.

Launched in 2019, WATCHO Exclusives offer many original shows, including web series like GillHarry, Joint Account, Manghadant, Avaidh, Explosive, Aarop, Wajah, The Morning Show, Bauchaar-E-Ishq, Gupta Niwas, Jaunpur among others. That’s not all, Watcho also offers Korean Drama and various other international shows.   Last year WATCHO forayed into the OTT aggregation business with its signature Rs. 253 per month plan. Featuring 17 popular OTT apps, it is fast becoming the go-to destination for an all-in-one OTT subscription. Watcho also features a unique platform for user-generated content called Swag where people can create their own content and discover their potential. Watcho can be accessed on a variety of devices (including Fire TV Stick, Dish SMRT, Android, and iOS cellphones, and D2H Magic devices) or online.