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Mumbai: Mirchi, India’s no.1 city-centric music and entertainment company, is celebrating the spirit of India’s Independence Day in Bangalore, through a week-long initiative called Sakkath Independent Maga. Mirchi has brought music to the centre of these celebrations by collaborating with independent artists from the Kannada industry, providing them with a platform to connect and engage with listeners across the city. Popular Kannada artists including Rapper Gubbi, MC Bijju and Aura, Chandan Shetty, All Ok, Vasu Dixit, and Sangeetha Rajeev don the hat of RJs to take over the airwaves for a week filled with music, passion, and nostalgic warmth. 

Each day the listeners have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the captivating beats and rhythms of Kannada’s independent music scene. The artists eloquently present their unique interpretations of freedom, weaving them into raps and rhymes on-air and across Mirchi’s digital platforms. Extending this initiative to social media, Mirchi has curated multiple artist-led content pieces, to keep its audience entertained.

Commenting on this initiative, Mirchi ENIL business director (Bengaluru, Karnataka) Pushpendra Singh  said, “Over the past two decades Mirchi has remained steadfast in its commitment to provide a platform and creating opportunities for artists across the nation. This Independence Day Mirchi orchestrates a symphony that beautifully merges music, culture, and freedom, commemorating the remarkable diversity and talent inherent in the Kannada independent music scene. Through the power of radio, we aim to spotlight and amplify the voices that have shaped India’s music landscape. These artists have elevated the Independence Day celebrations through their raps and heart-warming stories.”

Tune in to Mirchi 98.3 to commemorate a harmonious nation and its myriad of voices during this Independence Week. 

Mumbai: Indian soldiers have fought in some of our nation’s most significant conflicts. Some of these soldiers have even sacrificed their lives for their country. Amazon miniTV honors all unheralded heroes for their countless sacrifices that have contributed to the safety of the nation and its citizens. Rakshak: India’s Braves captures the incident of Lieutenant Triveni Singh who braved the odds as he fought the terrorists at Jammu Tawi railway station and sacrificed his life to save over 300 civilians present at the station.

As the film marks the steppingstone of the streaming service into the patriotic genre, Amazon miniTV has shared a heart-touching video that captures a candid conversation between the reel life Lt Triveni Singh portrayed by the talented actor Varun Mitra and the real-life family of the Ashok Chakra awardee. The conversation captures the feelings of Lt Singh’s family’s views about him as a person and about his journey to be a soldier in the Indian Army. Sharing their thoughts about the movie being made about their son, Lt Singh’s mother mentioned, “Main bahut proud feel kar rahi hu, sabhi ki picture nahi banti.”

During the conversation, the mother of  Lt Triveni Singh revealed that no one in the family was aware that he had applied for the army, and when she questioned her son, he answered, “Mummy, saare select nahi hote na, jab select ho jaounga tab bata dunga”. Varun Mitra further expresses that the more he heard about Lt Triveni Singh the more he questioned himself if he would be able to do justice to the character. He defined Lt Triveni Singh as a selfless man, he said, “Woh log hi alag hote hai, unke andar kuch aur hi mitti hoti hai”.

His sister revealed that Lt Singh was selected for the navy but his father didn’t want him to go there; instead, he was sent to the Agricultural University where he finished his B.Sc Honors. After completing his degree, he joined the Indian Army. She further added that he was referred to as Tom Cruise’ in his university for his sharp looks and she also mentioned that she was spellbound to see her brother in the soldier’s uniform. The family also revealed that he was a selfless man who always kept the security and sovereignty of the country as his top priority. Unaware of the incident, Singh’s family was preparing for his wedding back at home. With laughter echoing inside the house, and preparations in full swing, they were informed about the fateful incident at the Jammu Tawi station.

Varun Mitra who essays the role of Lt Triveni Singh on screen shared his thoughts and said, “It is very difficult to put into words my emotional state as we drove to meet the family from Patiala to Pathankot. Everyone was welcoming and warm.  It was a wholesome energy. Everyone spoke of the striking similarity between Triveni sir and I. His mother said that our eyes looked very similar and there was something about our demeanor and energy that was akin. His mother and sister also said “Tumhe lagta hai ki Tumhe producer ya director ne select kiya hai aisa nahi hai jitne bhi log is crew ya casting mai hai, un logo ko Triveni ne select kiya hai (You maybe thinking that the producer and director have cast you, but truth be told, everyone from the cast and crew have been selected by Triveni.)” and that really brought up a whole lot of emotions for me.”

Tracing the life of the Ashok Chakra-awardee, 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.

Mumbai: As the nation prepares to paint the sky with the colors of freedom and patriotism, what better way to honor the spirit of Independence Day than by delving into a world of captivating characters? Disney+ Hotstar proudly presents a handpicked selection that shines a spotlight on these remarkable characters from thrilling shows and movies. Join us on a journey where each story weaves a tale of courage, sacrifice, and determination, mirroring the qualities that defined our nation’s struggle for freedom. 

Aditya Roy Kapoor and Tillotama Shome’s heroic spirit in The Night Manager

Step into the world of Aditya Roy Kapoor’s Shaan Sengupta and Tillotama Shome’s RAW officer Lipika Rao in the series The Night Manager on Disney+ Hotstar this Independence Day. From a traumatic incident at a Dhaka hotel to a daring undercover mission, Shaan’s transformation into a reluctant saviour and Lipika’s strategic brilliance combine to take down the deadly arms dealer Shelly Rungta and protect the nation from the doom.

Prem in Commando, a patriotic tale of courage and dedication

If you’re looking to add some adrenaline to your Independence Day celebrations, Commando on Disney+ Hotstar is your go-to show. Imagine high-flying stunts, jaw-dropping action, and a new hero in town named Prem. This series, brought to life by Vipul Amrutlal Shah is all about patriotism, courage, and epic heroics. Join Prem as he takes on thrilling challenges and embodies the spirit of our country’s pride.

KK Menon’s relentless pursuit for the truth in Special Ops

In the riveting series Special Ops, Independence Day takes on a new meaning through the determined character of Himmat Singh, portrayed brilliantly by KK Menon. As an integral part of the Research and Analysis Wing, Himmat Singh embarks on a relentless mission to decipher patterns in terrorist attacks, firmly believing in the existence of a mastermind orchestrating them all. Alongside his international task force of five agents, strategically positioned across the globe, Himmat Singh’s unwavering dedication echoes the spirit of Independence Day itself. Join his pursuit for truth and justice as ‘Special Ops’ unfolds its gripping tale.

All the hawks in the Hawks Force of Shoorveer

In the exciting story of Shoorveer, the Hawks are a special team that includes army, air force, and navy members. They work together, just like our heroes from Independence Day who fought for our country. With Group Captain Ranjan Malik leading and the national security advisor guiding them, they remind us of our fight for freedom. Like our ancestors who stood together and showed courage, the hawks unite and fight as one team. Against a strong enemy, Shoorveer teaches us the same values that helped India become independent: being brave and working together.”

Ajay Devgn in Rudra: The Edge of Darkness

In the gripping series ‘Rudra – The Edge of Darkness,’ Ajay Devgn shines as Deputy commissioner of police Rudraveer Singh. His portrayal reflects a strong and determined character, facing challenges with unwavering resolve. Just like the spirit we celebrate on Independence Day, Rudraveer’s journey highlights qualities of courage and unity, making ‘Rudra – The Edge of Darkness’ a compelling watch that embodies these timeless values.”

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

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