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  • Revolutionary OTT Platform – Biiggbang Amusement announces their power-packed management team

    Revolutionary OTT Platform – Biiggbang Amusement announces their power-packed management team

    Building a clutter-breaking OTT platform for people who are a true cinephile and value their time, Biiggbang Amusement is one-stop for all their entertainment needs. Building the largest content library and redefining the way people consume entertainment, as the platform moves closer to the date of launch, Biiggbang Amusement is here to announce their A-team.

    Rinku Biswas, Brand and Marketing Head

    With an exceptional career timeline spanning over 14 years in the media and entertainment industry, Rinku Biswas was at the forefront as the Launch Marketing Leader for the OTT platform, 

    Amazon Prime Video and has also been the Brand Head for &pictures. She also has a diverse experience in consulting working with number of up-and-coming start-up companies, across Food Tech, Broadcasts, International IPTV platforms, among other Technology firms. At Biiggbang Amusement, Rinku will headline the brand and marketing solutions.

    Sharda Ratnam, Brand Acquisitions, Partnerships & Sales Revenue Head

    An accomplished Marketing & Brand Management Professional with over 20 years of diverse experience in advertising, broadcast, retail & branded content/ Entertainment Marketing, Sharda has worked with prominent companies such as Contract Advertising, Leo Burnett, O&M, Nimbus Television & In-House Productions and UTV Interactive. In her previous profile, she managed her own independent agency for over 10 years in the brand entertainment domain with a portfolio of deals with Bollywood’s several leading studios. Sharda will take charge of brand partnerships and sales revenue solutions at Biiggbang Amusement.

    Shuvendu Basu, Chief Human Resource Officer

    Shuvendu comes with over 23 years of experience in people management driven by an innovative mindset. He has an experience working with the leading Indian MNC giants Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), Lafarge and Nuvoco Vistas Corporation. Having worked as member of Senior Leadership teams and being instrumental in developing big teams across in India and the Gulf region, Shuvendu brings an extraordinary sense of management and people culture. He will be taking care of human resource development and will establish management systems and processes towards sustainable organization growth at Biiggbang Amusement.

    Raaj Rahhi, International Acquisitions & Relations Head

    With over 2 decades of experience in the film, TV, media, and entertainment industry, Raaj is an innovative Producer, Director, and Distribution consultant. He has worked with Sony Pictures, Time Warner-Pictures House, HBO, Fox Searchlight, Universal, Magnolia Pictures, Multivision Plus, Jackie Chan Production House, Zee Television Network, World Cinema Partners USA, among others. Raaj will headline Biiggbang Amusement’s international content acquisitions and relationships. 

    “We saw a gap in the industry and came up with Biiggbang Amusement as the filler. I wanted to put together a very passionate team to bring Biiggbang Amusement to existence. With Shuvendu Basu as our Chief Human Resource Officer, Rinku Biswas as our Brand and Marketing Head, Shari Ratnam as our Brand Partnership & Sales Revenue Head, Raaj Rahhi as our International Acquisitions & Relations Head and I am certain that this venture is under great leadership. We as a team at core believe that quality content for time sensitive people is a mindful step that we’re taking.” said Sudip Mukerjee, CEO & co-Founder, Biiggbang Amusement.

  • APNEET KAUR BAJWA FROM BATALA, CROWNED WITH THE TITLE OF MISS PTC PUNJABI 2021

    APNEET KAUR BAJWA FROM BATALA, CROWNED WITH THE TITLE OF MISS PTC PUNJABI 2021

    Miss PTC Punjabi 2021, culminated with a glittering and splendid grand finale on 13th March 2021 at Mohali in presence of prominent personalities from different spheres. Apneet Kaur Bajwa from Batala wins the title, Pardeep Kaur from Mansa secured the place of first runner-up and Jasbir Kaur took away the second runner up title.

    The Grand Finale was all about glamour and talent with many prominent personalities from the entertainment field making it all glammed up. The show was graced with the performances of Mankirat Aulakh, Babbal Rai and Kaur B. Ihana Dhillon and Nav Bajwa was also present in the grand finale.

    Like every year, it was tough for the judges to select the finalist from the young, talented and enthusiastic contestants. The seven finalists survived through the different set of rounds where the winner of Miss PTC Punjabi 2021, Apneet Kaur Bajwa from Batala, not only walked with the Miss PTC Punjabi Crown but also the cash price of 1 lakh from PTC Network and 1 lakh from Gold Lite Biscuits. Pardeep Kaur from Mansa, won the first runner up title with Rs 50000 cash price, where Jasbir Kaur took away the second runner up title with Rs.25000 cash price. The winner of the show has also got the chance in a movie opposite Nav Bajwa under the production of 5th Element Production.

    The journey of this season started with the launch of communication ‘Apne Talent Se Parda Uthao’ which is to celebrate the inner beauty and talent of Punjabi girls and to reaffirm the belief of thousands of young girls, that hard work on the true talent can make their dream true.

    For the show, entries were accepted from Punjabis around the world from which girls were shortlisted on various grounds including Introduction, Solo Dance, Winter Wear, Talent, Acting, Dress up Yourself rounds and Bridal Wear Round.

    Girls from different cities were auditioned with the judge’s panel including Himanshi Khurana, Gurpreet Chaddha and Japji Khera. It was tough selection process as thousands of entries were received which took more than 50 days. Post the auditions, Mega Audition took place with 55 girls, with then 21 girls making it to the studio round. In the semi-finals 15 girls showcased their talent from which 7 girls competed in the Grand Finale.

    The lives of each of the finalist changes forever. From the time these young girls step in gingerly to our studios to the Grand Finale, they become confident and accomplished achievers in their own right. We are proud to be able to change a few lives every year,” says Rabindra Narayan – MD & President of PTC Network. 

  • Relive ‘Malgudi Days’ on Tata Sky Classic Cinema

    Relive ‘Malgudi Days’ on Tata Sky Classic Cinema

    NEW DELHI: Get ready for a trip down memory lane as Tata Sky Classic Cinema is exclusively bringing back the timeless nostalgic series Malgudi Days on your television screen. Based on several heart-warming short stories by RK Narayan, the series is about a bunch of characters leading simple lives in a fictitious small town called Malgudi. The plots revolve around the trials and tribulations faced by the lead character Swami and his friends.

    Directed by Shankar Nag, the series features the then famous child actor Master Manjunath and other acclaimed actors including Girish Karnad, Vaishali Kasaravalli, Ananth Nag and Arundhati Nag. The stories of Malgudi Days evoke a feeling of nostalgia and have a strong resonance among audiences who enjoy simple and powerful storytelling.

    Shankar Nagarakatte, better known as Shankar Nag, was an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work in Kannada-language films and television. He directed and acted in this television series, based on celebrated novelist RK Narayan's short stories.

    Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami, commonly known as RK Narayan, was an Indian writer known for his work set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. He was a leading author of early Indian literature in English. This collection of short series is based on the book Malgudi Days by him. In 1986, a few of the stories in the book were included in the Malgudi Days television series.

    Reminisce these vibrant and memorable short stories only on Tata Sky Classic Cinema. Tune in to channel 318 every Saturday and Sunday at 5 pm.

  • The Zoom Studios announces the new season of its popular web show, The Reunion

    The Zoom Studios announces the new season of its popular web show, The Reunion

    MUMBAI:  The Zoom Studios has announced the much-anticipated new season of its maiden show, The Reunion. Creating a record run with over 50 million views on YouTube and Facebook, the earlier season had received rave reviews for its refreshing storytelling and content.

    Infused with nostalgia, connecting back to the roots, the ten-part series of the new season walks down memory lane and captures the emotional roller coaster journey of the Pujari family, who have drifted apart over the years and are now living separate lives, only to be reunited under one roof. The content studio has also partnered Odisha Tourism, promising viewers a visual treat with a compelling story set against gorgeous landscapes, shot in various parts of Odisha including Shimilipal, Bhitarkanika, Konark-Puri, Chilka, Dhenkanal, Badmul, Daringbadi, Koraput, Debrigarh.

    The new season helmed by acclaimed director Danish Aslam has roped in an eclectic cast including Lillette Dubey, Veer Rajwant Singh, Devika Vatsa, Prabal Panjabi, Kashmira Irani and KK Raina.

    Times Network  COO and executive president Jagdish Mulchandani said, “The Reunion marked the foray of The Zoom Studios into original content and immediately catapulted to being the viewers favorite series. The series broke new ground, setting a solid path for us as we marched ahead in our content journey. We are excited to launch the new season of The Reunion and delighted to partner with Odisha Tourism in our journey. I am confident that with a powerful storyline, distinguished star cast, and an extremely talented director, the show will create another success story for us”.

    The show is slated to launch in April 2021.

  • ‘Crime Alert’ on Dangal TV gets all new episodes as Dangal Original

    ‘Crime Alert’ on Dangal TV gets all new episodes as Dangal Original

    MUMBAI: Dangal TV, has always been at the forefront of creating meaningful and engaging stories with shows like Aye Mere Humsafar, Prem Bandhan and now Ranju Ki Betiyaan.  Building on this, Dangal TV in its original new avatar of Dangal Original is all set to re-launch its crime show Crime Alert. Crime Alert aims at creating awareness amongst viewers, from means of protecting themselves to recognizing crime and criminal activities.  Having received immense appreciation for showcasing true events in a dramatic and exceptional manner, the show successfully achieved its purpose of alerting citizens against criminal activities. Crime Alert a Dangal original will premiere on March 15 at 12.30 pm Monday to Saturday exclusively on Dangal TV.

    Hosted by Sudha Chandran, each episode will showcase a story based on a real incident or crime from across the various parts of India, through different human perspectives. In addition to simply playing the host, Sudha Chandran will take the viewers through various instances and guide viewers to speak up, report and fight against crime and violence.

    Dangal TV programming head Prashant Bhatt said, “At Dangal TV, we are constantly working towards showcasing content across genres for our discerning viewers. With Crime Alert, we shall continue to bring about some kind of a conceivable change in society by educating our viewers and creating awareness to help further and encourage them to take action against crime and criminal activities. We are presenting all new episodes as Dangal Original on public demand, which will be in all new avatar and are hopeful to make a positive difference to people's lives and in our society.”

    Dangal TV has partnered with top leading production houses in India for each episode thus showcasing the best of stories. The show will lay emphasis on women centric stories, kidnapping, theft and interpersonal relationships. The show will urge people to break their prevailing attitude of letting the powerful in society get away with crime.

    Tune into Crime Alert starting 15 March, 2021, Monday to Saturday at 12.30 pm only on Dangal TV.

  • &flix brings movie marathon of the science action Franchise ‘Transformers’

    &flix brings movie marathon of the science action Franchise ‘Transformers’

    MUMBAI: Think massive explosions, pulsating action and gigantic robots-turn-cars and there’s only one came that comes to mind – the Transformers! An epic franchise needs no introduction and here’s one that boasts of a cult following worldwide. From a toy, cartoon and video game to a mega multi-movie cinematic experience, Transformers is truly a legacy that unites the young and old with immense excitement. Truly transforming your Sunday this 14 March, &flix, the destination for the biggest Hollywood hits, brings the movie marathon of the ultimate sci-fi action franchise Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Transformers: Age of Extinction starting 3PM onwards.

    Enthralling legions and children and adults even today, the army of robots in Transformers never ceases to amaze us. With the award-winning filmmaker Michael Bay who helmed the cinematic masterpiece, here’s a tale of the noble Autobots and the nasty Decepticons, two intergalactic races of robots, who crash land on Earth. In Transformers the first instalment, they fight each other for the ultimate power source, whose location is held by the protagonist Sam Witwicky. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen sees Sam leave the Autobots behind for a normal life but is dragged back to the war by the Decepticons. With an Earth that no longer ignored the presence of the super robots, Transformers: Age Of Extinction’ sees the Autobots hunted down by an elite CIA black ops unit and a ruthless bounty hunter.

    Featuring Hollywood’s finest talent Mark Wahlberg, Jack Reynor, Stanley Tucci, Titus Welliver, Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel among others, spend your Sunday amidst epic robots and watch them transform!

  • Colors Tamil brings world television premiere of horror hit Aval

    Colors Tamil brings world television premiere of horror hit Aval

    MUMBAI: Grab a tub of popcorn and gear up for a spook feast as Colors Tamil, the youngest Tamil GEC, is all set to bring to you the much-anticipated horror film Aval at 4PM on Sunday 14 March 2021.  With Nippon Paint as the special partner, Aval is the perfect Sunday movie to watch with your family. Directed by Milind Rau, Aval boasts of a star-studded cast featuring heartthrob Siddharth and gorgeous Andrea Jeremiah. A critically acclaimed movie, Aval traverses through various edge of the seat moments. 

    Having won accolades for its terrific cinematography and spine-chilling music score, Aval hit the theatres in the year 2017. The story trails the life of a young couple – Dr. Krishna, enacted by the charming Siddharth, a successful brain surgeon and his beautiful wife – Lakshmi, played by Andrea. The couple lives in a peaceful abode on the backset of mountains. Things take an unusually interesting turn as a new family moves into the house next door. The family, consisting of a troubled teenage daughter, gets acquainted with Dr. Krishna and Lakshmi. Eventually, the daughter in her rebellious quests unearths a dark secret that leads to a series of paranormal incidents. The movie further revolved around the fight between good spirit vs bad spirit where Dr. Krishna and his family become the pawns in this supernatural battle. Besides Siddharth and Andrea, the star cast also comprises Atul Kulkarni in a key role. 

    Prepared to be lost in the mountain and unearth mysteries with Dr. Krishna and his family this Sunday, 14 March 2021 at 4 PM only on Colors Tamil.

  • ‘Prison Playbook’ new Korean Show in Hindi

    ‘Prison Playbook’ new Korean Show in Hindi

    One Take Media Co brings yet another Korean drama series ‘Prison Playbook’ to the Indian audience in Hindi. 

    ‘Prison Playbook’ is a captivating drama revolving around the lives of convicts behind bars. A famous baseball player is arrested during an unintentional violent incident and is sentenced to a year in prison. There he meets his childhood friend and fellow baseball player, who gave up on baseball after a car accident, but now is a prison guard. The drama revolves around their time in prison, as well as the prisoners he meets and the emotions they go through while away from their families.

    This series has won several accolades for its unique storyline and performances. ‘Prison Playbook’ won the Best Drama Award internationally.

    One Take Media Co (OTMC) is a content production and distribution hub in Mumbai. It provides content OTT and TV Channels in India and abroad. OTMC provides content in various genres including Hollywood Movies, Hollywood Movies dubbed in Nine Regional languages, Kids Animation Movies & Series, Korean Drama Series and K-Pop.           

    One Take Media Co, Director, Ms Shamoly Khera, said, “Prison Playbook is a show that takes the dark topic of prison and crime and infuses it with warmth and hope. The storyline is engaging and we as entertainment providers love bringing such content to our viewers that is worth their time. Today language has crossed all barriers– we want to create easy access of wonderful entertainment for our viewers that have the quality to make a deep emotional connect. We will be brining many more such titles to our viewers soon.”

  • #AajTakSabseTez campaign’s 3rd Film ‘Afwaah’ is creating ripples in the Indian news ecosystem

    #AajTakSabseTez campaign’s 3rd Film ‘Afwaah’ is creating ripples in the Indian news ecosystem

    New Delhi: As part of the on-going #AajTakSabseTez campaign, the nation’s undisputed No.1 news channel AajTak, today launched the third film of the series. The film titled ‘Afwaah’ features AajTak’s star anchor Anjana Om Kashyap and demonstrates the adverse effects of rumour mongeringin news which if unchecked poses a danger to the society at large. What makes the film really interesting is its tongue in cheek style, shot in a salon setting, which also happens to be the epicentre of all random national and political news & opinions.

    Conceptualised and directed by the widely acclaimed Writer-Director Pradeep Sarkar, #AajTakSabseTezcampaign is a satirical take on the current news environment in the country and entertainingly highlights the relaxed standards of reporting by some players in the age of fake news. While the first film ‘SachKa Band’ brought to light the exaggerationof events while presenting the news, the second film ‘Achaar Gully’ highlights the importance of credibility over sensationalism and how AajTak does not conform to the growing trend of spicing up news.

    Being the most watched and trusted News Channel in India for 20 years, AajTak and its brave journalists have brought a ringside view of every major happening in the country. While many news outlets may have clear leanings, AajTak has always taken the middle ground, without any bias. As the depth of echo chambers increases, the need for a shared platform where both sides can be heard is essential. A place where people can agree to disagree is the need of the hour. AajTak is that listening room, that middle ground for the two sides to continue a meaningful dialogue. 

    These films while depicting AajTak’s relentless pursuit to always side with the truth, are equally sure to put a smile on your face!


     

  • &PrivéHD’s to premiere Palestinian drama fim ‘The Idol’

    &PrivéHD’s to premiere Palestinian drama fim ‘The Idol’

    MUMBAI: Dream do come true, if you Belive! From the underbelly of a nation torn by war, poverty and chaos comes a truly inspiring movie that depicts one’s unshaken faith in following their heart. This Friday, 12 March, &PrivéHD, the premium destination of nuanced cinema, presents yet another enjoyable and must-watch movie from a new corner of the world with the premiere of the Arabic drama The Idol. Coming to Indian television for the first time as part of the channel’s latest property, ‘Privé World Box Office’, this Palestinian drama film will air at 9PM for the entire week till Thursday. With this, movie fans are set to be entertained with new blockbuster foreign films every week that promise to make you feel at home, no matter the language.

    This movie is the tale of Mohammed Assaf (Tawfeek Barhom), a wedding singer from a refugee camp in Gaza. Despite the numerous impossible hurdles in life, he goes on to win the prestigious singing competition ‘Arab Idol’. This dramatic victory of his as a global singing sensation isn’t just a celebration but also a symbol of hope for millions worldwide. A beacon of light for those who have lived a lifetime of darkness, is exactly what the two-time Academy Award nominated director Hany Abu-Assad has beautifully captured here. The uplifting musical elements in the film sets balance to a tone of violence and strife that continually plague the Palestinian region while at the same time identifying an individual’s dream to be more than what life dictates to him. The movie, about an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal to compete on the Global singing competition ‘Arab Idol.’

    Bringing new premieres every week, &PrivéHD’s World Box Office promises entertainment for everyone with movies of varied themes and genres. The line-up includes movies that are each blockbusters in their country of origin and are from varied genres ranging from romantic dramas and comedy to fantasy and adventure.