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  • Times Network celebrates the spirit of India with ‘Tann Mann Dhan – Truly Indian’

    Times Network celebrates the spirit of India with ‘Tann Mann Dhan – Truly Indian’

    Mumbai: Paving our paths to the realisation of our aspirations, the Indian spirit is replete with triumph and achievement, celebrated at the global stage. A hotbed of innovation and self-made leaders, India shines through with talent, grit, passion, belief and pride. Driving India’s story at the centre of its content offering across its best in class English News and world class Entertainment channels, Times Network has consistently led the narrative of celebrating the value of being Indian. As the opinion maker for India’s leaders, Times Network channels have over the last 15 years helped shape the Socio-Economic framework of 21st Century India which is now poised at a crucial juncture In its history as a Civilisation and Nation.

    The 2020s will be the decade when India breaks free of its age-old fetters and takes off to soar once again. The Global economic turmoil and tussle for primacy has started a new churning which will characterise 21st Century. Technological disruption is breaking new ground every day. And the global pause of the last 6 months due to the pandemic was probably a much-needed trigger for adoption of new lifestyles and efficiencies that will have far reaching impact. All this offer India a unique opportunity to make radical progress – amongst the League of Nations and for improvement in the human condition of the average Indian. This is a time for us to be astute, attentive and daring. A time to go all out and come back winners. A time to pledge our body, mind and all we own to this grand cause.

    Saluting the indomitable spirit of every Indian, and signalling them with the War Horn that the battle is beginning, Times Network announces ‘Tann Mann Dhan – Truly Indian’, an all-encompassing campaign that exhorts every Indian and the nation’s prowess to march ahead to a glorious future with confidence, determination and speed. The campaign will come alive with a special film, launching on Independence Day, August 15, that captures India’s resilience and achievements as a nation and exhorts every Indian to take a pledge – ‘Tann Mann Dhan -Truly Indian’. The film will feature Network’s leading news anchors and extensively promoted across the network channels and its digital assets. Envisioned as a long-term campaign, ‘Tann Mann Dhan – Truly Indian’ will be fronted by network news channels, TIMES NOW, ET NOW and Mirror NOW, with a roll-out of special content programming that will reflect the stories of progress.

    MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said,“Tann Mann Dhan – Truly Indian’ is our signal that the time for battle is now. We were already poised to win over time due to our many advantages as a nation. But seismic changes in Geopolitics and Global Economy have thrown up a unique opportunity that can be seized to make rapid advance in the coming decade.”

  • Sony SAB ropes in Varun Dhawan for a heartwarming video for the launch of its new show – ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’

    Sony SAB ropes in Varun Dhawan for a heartwarming video for the launch of its new show – ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’

    MUMBAI: Sony SAB will soon launch a new show titled Tera Yaar Hoon Main, which highlights the dynamics of the new-age father-son relationship and a father’s effort in trying to become his son’s friend. To drive home the uniqueness and freshness of this subject, Sony SAB has brought on board Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan to endorse the show and truly bring out the intricacies of a father-son relationship through a series of warm and endearing memories of his relationship with his own father.

    In a sixty second heart-warming video to introduce the concept of the show, Varun takes a stroll down memory lane, recounting the various instances when his father, instead of behaving like a conventional father, chose to be a pal, a guide, a confidant helping him become the man he is today. Varun beautifully encapsulates his father’s affectionate side by saying “Dosti Ke Farz Mein, Woh Mere Baap Nikle”. It is this very emotion of gratitude, friendship and immense love that Varun feels for is father that forms the core of Tera Yaar Hoon Main, making him the ideal choice as an ambassador for this show.

    What viewers will find in this uplifting video is a son remembering all those bittersweet moments in life, when his father stood by him, not as a preaching authority figure, but as a friend who encouraged him to make mistakes so he could learn better and a guide who steered him towards achieving his wildest dreams!

    Sony SAB business head Neeraj Vyas, “Tera Yaar Hoon Main highlights the nuances of new-age father-son relationship, the emotions, the affection and even some dilemmas it brings. Having worked with him earlier, we are delighted to associate with Varun Dhawan again, it’s always great to work with him. We found Varun to be a perfect fit to portray the classic Indian father-son relationship, his narration of the same has been beautifully weaved into this promo for the show. Sony SAB has been at the forefront of showcasing values driven lighthearted content that brings the entire family together, we hope Tera Yaar Hoon Main becomes a quick family favourite too.”

    Varun Dhawan said,“The bond between a father and a son is indeed unique and finding a yaari in your father is special. Sony SAB’s Tera Yaar Hoon Main is a beautiful journey of every middle-aged father and his attempts at being friends with his teenage son. It is a heartwarming story that reminded me of some of the most cherished moments with my father.”

  • Bigg Boss 4 on Star Maa promises entertainment like never before

    Bigg Boss 4 on Star Maa promises entertainment like never before

    Hyderabad – Bigg Boss, the most disruptive and highest-rated non-fiction show of Telugu television is back with its 4th season. The show that launched in 2017 on Star Maa has been a great entertainer for our audiences and has witnessed growth with each season.

    Each year viewers look forward to the show’s campaign for its uniqueness. This season’s campaign with King Nagarjuna in a triple role – a grandfather, son and grandson has surpassed expectations and garnered a huge positive response. Bigg Boss Telugu is uniquely poised as a show that is watched by all members of the family from kids to the grandparents. In a humorous take on people’s love for knowing what is happening with their neighbours, Nagarjuna promises the viewers a complete package of entertainment with a click of a button at one destination – Bigg Boss4 on Star Maa. Bigg Boss is a destination of 100+ days of non-stop entertainment where one shall be able to see myriad emotions and follow the journey of their favourite celebrities in the house.
      
    Nagarjuna who is going to be hosting the show for the second consecutive year said “It was fun being back on the shoot floor for the promo. After the tremendous success of last season this year our effort will be to up the ante and deliver even more entertainment and surprises for our viewers.” Known for his ability to experiment with his look he has certainly wowed the viewers with the 3 roles. Speaking about his look in the promo he added “Playing 3 characters and getting the body language, voice and mannerisms right in such a short span of shoot was quite a challenge but I enjoyed it thoroughly. I am a believer that life, hope and entertainment should never stop. We have all had a tough few months and I think clean wholesome entertainment is one of the luxuries we can all enjoy and our promise this year is to deliver exactly that with Bigg Boss season 4”

    Spokesperson, Star Maa said, “At Star Maa we pride ourselves on our ability to entertain our audience with meaningful content and keep innovating with our offerings to ensure they get the best of entertainment. Each season of Bigg Boss for us is about reinventing ourselves 

     
    and making the viewing experience more exciting for our viewers. We are thrilled to bring the fourth season of one of the most loved shows for our viewers to enjoy

  • Havells India celebrates 74th Independence Day with mega virtual event “Humse hai Hindustan”

    Havells India celebrates 74th Independence Day with mega virtual event “Humse hai Hindustan”

    NEW DELHI: Havells India Limited, a technology-led Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) and consumer durable company is hosting a mega virtual event to celebrate India's upcoming 74th Independence Day. Marking the celebration of a lifetime for the wider Havells ecosystem, the brand has created an opportunity for its channel partners, distributors, retailers, electricians, vendors, associates, and employees across India to join a common celebration platform, “Hum Se hai Hindustan”. The event will be live streamed on Storytech at 5PM on 15th August 2020 and expects more than 1 Lakh viewers to join in. The event link can also be accessed on the brand's social media handles on Facebook and YouTube and through a browser-based platform as well.

    As the pandemic redefines the new normal, Havells takes yet another unique step to engage and enthuse its audience with the first of its kind virtual event within the electrical industry. The virtual event will feature an exclusive interaction with actor Vicky Kaushal and messages from renowned celebrities like Ranveer Singh, Shraddha Kapoor, Mohanlal, Mahesh Babu, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sugandha Mishra, Anu Malik, and Sailesh Lodha. Apart from this, the event will also witness performances by Indian Idol stars and renowned poets.

    Since its inception, Havells has borne the flag of ‘Make In India’ and has cemented its belief of self-reliant India by setting up world class manufacturing plants in India. Implementing Innovation across manufacturing process through AI based solutions, new customer outreach strategies with offline to online push, Havells introduced many measures during this challenging time to address its employees, partners and customers as well. This virtual mega event is yet another step to ensure that Havells’ stakeholders continue to experience the brand across various touchpoints and create memorable milestones. 

    Commenting on the occasion, Havells India VP- marketing Amit Tiwari said, “We are delighted to host the industry’s first virtual event to celebrate India’s 74th Independence Day. Havells has always believed in creating a better tomorrow and “Hum se hai Hindustan” event not only marks the glorious celebration of the country’s 74th Independence Day but celebrates the spirit of a self-reliant India. This is also an occasion to corroborate our commitment to the country, towards creating a stronger local economy and a truly made in India brand. We are thankful to our partners, employees and consumers for supporting our belief and our journey so far”

    The flag hoisting ceremony will be facilitated by the Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Anil Rai Gupta and respective branch heads during the opening ceremony of the event, followed by the performances such as singing, poetry, etc.  The event will be a tribute from Havells family and its channel partners towards our motherland.

    Havells plans to reach out to the maximum audiences with a target of one lakh viewers, through its innovative campaigns using aggressive WhatsApp marketing, SMS, emailers which will be the crucial proposition to reach out to its stakeholders.

  • ‘Myntra Fashion Superstar @MTV’ – India’s only digital fashion reality show, returns for its second season

    ‘Myntra Fashion Superstar @MTV’ – India’s only digital fashion reality show, returns for its second season

    Myntra announces the return of its hugely popular, Myntra Fashion Superstar – a one of its kind digital fashion influencer talent hunt and reality show. Myntra Fashion Superstar @MTV is set to go live on Myntra's own content destination, Myntra Studio and its YouTube channel, India’s no. 1 youth destination, MTV and Voot, in late September.

    In addition to streaming the 8 episodes, Myntra Studio will be the one stop destination for loads of exclusive content around the show, including BTS moments, shoppable celebrity looks, episodic reviews, trivia, quizzes and lots more. With the capability of hosting all formats of content and its in-built gamification features, Myntra Studio will keep the buzz going right from the start of the auditions, up until November, when the show ends.

    With the two powerhouses of fashion and reality shows coming together, this season of Myntra Fashion Superstar is set to break its record on reach and impact across Metros and Tier 1 and 2 youth markets. The auditions will be tougher, tasks more challenging and the gratifications bigger, in season 2.

    Online auditions for the upcoming show are set to kick off on August 15, 2020, and will invite entries from across the country, from anyone with a strong point of view on fashion and social media. The pan-India entries will be accepted on the Myntra App and Myntra’s social channels along with Voot. The theme of this year’s show and also the official hashtag is, #MFSChangeTheConversation, which aims at ‘fashion for good’ and inclusivity. The theme focuses on how influencers are not afraid to be themselves and use fashion to enhance their uniqueness, and express and amplify their voice.

    Manish Malhotra, the couturier, costume stylist, entrepreneur, and revivalist who has redefined the Indian fashion space for over 3 decades is set to be the judge for the upcoming edition of Myntra Fashion Superstar. Known for his inimitable aesthetics and versatile sense of styling, his presence on the show would help establish a strong relationship between fashion and social media while enhancing its relevance amongst the youth. India’s first-ever fashion influencer and bold fashion creator, Manish Malhotra is the only Indian designer to have the largest following on social media.

    Myntra Fashion Superstar offers Myntra the perfect pedestal to leverage the strong relationship between fashion and social media, while enhancing its relevance among the youth. It provides an opportunity to the fashion enthusiasts of the country to exhibit their creative prowess, thereby connecting them with their audience in a powerful way. With the first edition of Myntra Fashion Superstar, the company has successfully established itself as a leading content destination for all things fashion and with this edition, it is further consolidating its position as a tech, content and fashion innovator. MTV’s expertise with reality shows and wide reach and Myntra’s innovative concept and on-app technology are coming together to create the most relevant and relatable fashion reality show for the youth of today. This show will focus on using Fashion as a tool and social media as a platform to create thought-provoking conversations that truly matter to the youth of the country.

    Speaking about the upcoming edition of Myntra Fashion Superstar@MTV, Amar Nagaram, CEO, Myntra, said, “We are elated to announce the arrival of the second edition of Myntra Fashion Superstar. The huge success and popularity of the first edition has given us the confidence to return with a bigger and more glamorous – edition of India’s only digital fashion reality show, packed with greater challenges and surprises to bring out the best among India’s fashion influencer community. We want to demonstrate fashion as a medium to empower millions of enthusiasts by providing them an opportunity for self-expression and amplifying that expression using content and social media platforms. With MTV being the biggest youth channel in India and a leader in youth-centric reality shows, the upcoming edition of MFS is set to be a phenomenon to be reckoned with.”

    Speaking about the new property, Ferzad Palia, Head – Voot Select, Youth, Music and English Entertainment, Viacom18 said: “MTV has an immensely successful lineage of reality shows around fashion which have become iconic properties in their category. Our insights into the minds of young India fuels our content engine and with Myntra Fashion Superstar @MTV, we are once again ready to create a genre-defining show. Myntra as a brand resonates very strongly with youngsters and we are excited to partner with them for this season.”

    Further elaborating about the partnership with Myntra, Mahesh Shetty, Head – Network Sales, Viacom18 said: “Fashion is a popular genre when it comes to reality content and we are happy to co-curate the next big fashion reality revolution. As India’s no.1 youth brand, MTV is uniquely predisposed to give Myntra Fashion Superstar the popularity and engagement it deserves amongst India’s GenZ and we are excited to start this journey.”

    The first edition of Myntra Fashion Superstar was held in September 2019 and provided a never-before opportunity for fashion enthusiasts with a knack of creating style-related content and bringing forward their unique personalities. The contest was judged by Bollywood actor, Sonakshi Sinha and leading celebrity stylist, Shaleena Nathani, who declared Tanumita Ghosh as the winner of the show. Manish Malhotra too joined the judges’ panel during the grand finale. The series offered an immersive experience to over 100 million viewers on TV and the Myntra app, where they voted for their favourite influencer, while also accessing rich and exclusive content in fashion. 

    The upcoming edition of the show will be judged by leading celebrities from the world of fashion, including Manish Malhotra and will see them help the contestants with their efforts. Like the previous edition, the shortlisted contestants will make it to the show and participate in an eight-part series, co-curated by Myntra and MTV, and will be aired on MTV, The Myntra App (Studio), Myntra’s YouTube Channel and Voot. Each forty-five-minute episode will have a fashion-related task and elimination to test the contestants on three key parameters, namely, their fashion acumen, ability to create meaningful content, and proficiency in using social media to make a positive impact. The winner of the show will be adjudged India’s ‘Fashion Superstar’, for the year, and win an exclusive 1-year influencer contract with Myntra worth ₹ 1 million, along with an exclusive 1-year contract with MTV to be the Social Influencer in Fashion.

    The show will be promoted across TV and Digital channels of MTV and Myntra’s own Digital channels, including social media. Overall, the current season is set to break all records of the super successful first edition. 

  • Philips launches a digital campaign #StyleThatSpeaksForYou

    Philips launches a digital campaign #StyleThatSpeaksForYou

    Philips India today launches a digital campaign  #StyleThatSpeaksForYou, with the purpose to re-ignite woman’s love for their hair and need to take care of them. The genesis of this campaign is from a simple observational insight that women use their hair to express themselves in small ways every day.

    Sharing a brief concept note and details of the campaign below for your reference.

    Hair has a language of its own, a language the world understands. Women use their hair as an extension to express their myriad moods and expressions. Often, this is a more effective way of getting the point across than using words themselves. Hair holds a special place in a women’s lives, and why caring for their hair is important – irrespective of the circumstance. The campaign #StyleThatSpeaksForYou, puts into focus the importance of how hair is an important tool to express oneself and therefore they should be cared for and styled – "kyunki baal bolte hain".

    Commenting on this new campaign, Gulbahar Taurani, Vice- President, Personal Health, Philips Indian Subcontinent, Philips India says, “Over the years, Philips has put its consumers’ needs first and has introduced innovative solutions that has aided in activation of  the magic of beauty. This insight also becomes the genesis for our campaign that resonates with women and their needs to express themselves.  This campaign puts into focus the importance of how simple act of hair styling & haircare enable their hair to do the talking with its unique & beautiful silent language.”

    To promote the importance of hair care and styling, Philips’ will be launching this campaign across all its social media channels.

  • Tata Sky Seniors airs Neena Gupta’s iconic show ‘Saans’ after two decades! Tune in to 505

    Tata Sky Seniors airs Neena Gupta’s iconic show ‘Saans’ after two decades! Tune in to 505

    A modern take on adultery, relationships and broken marriages, the iconic show Saans was a breath of fresh air for the television audiences in the 90s. Bringing back those memories, Tata Sky Seniors is airing the cult 1998 show which was written and directed by National Award Winning actress Neena Gupta. She also played the role of female protagonist alongside actor Kanwaljit Singh, Kavita Kapoor, Shagufta Ali, Sushmita Daan, and Bharat Kapoor, amongst others. The show is on-air on Tata Sky Seniors – Tune in 505 every Monday to Friday at 12 noon and 9 pm.

    The show was ahead of its time and challenged the image of an Indian woman as it tried to analyse the antics of the institution of marriage, cheating, and falling in love. It revolved around the happily married Priya Kapoor (Neena Gupta) and Gautam Kapoor (Kanwaljit Singh) and their teenage kids Akul and Mithi. However, things change when Gautam befriends Manisha (Kavita Kapoor), who later falls for him. He leaves Priya, only to find Manisha is tough to handle. Priya struggles to find her identity and stands up for herself eventually.

    Neena Gupta took to social media to express her excitement and asked her fans to revisit and enjoy the old memories. In a video posted on Instagram, she said, “Everyone can now watch my show ‘Saans’ on Tata Sky from Monday- Friday at 9.00pm. Those who have watched it before, can watch it again and those who didn’t get a chance to watch it, can start watching it now.”

    Tata Sky Seniors is a specially curated service for senior citizens with shows related to health & fitness, digital education, financial planning & relationship management.

    ~Watch ‘Saans’ on 505 from Monday – Friday at 12 noon and 9 pm. You can watch all episodes of the week at a go on Sunday at 7.30 pm only on Tata Sky Seniors. The service is also available on Tata Sky Mobile app

  • Savour McDonald’s falling fries in this new AR Instagram Game

    Savour McDonald’s falling fries in this new AR Instagram Game

    NEW DELHI: In the era of social distancing, virtual interactions have taken a new shape and form to connect with each other. Providing a perfect solution to the lockdown woes, McDonald’s India North & East in partnership with Swiggy has launched an exciting AR game filter ‘Fries Down Challenge’ on Instagram that allows netizens to savour their favourite McDonald’s fries virtually. Adding to the excitement, users with maximum score will stand a chance to win exciting McDonald’s vouchers that can be redeemed on Swiggy*.

    To try their hands on the most rewarding Instagram filter, users would need to select the filter from Swiggy’s Instagram page filters section or can search the “Fries Down Challenge” filter from the effects list in Instagram camera. Once they select the filter, tap to play, French fries will begin falling from the top of the screen and the tally will appear over the user’s head. Users will then have to catch the falling fries by opening their mouth to eat them. After the game, the AR filter will record the final score. 

    Created by Nilgiri Social, the AR story filter has already taken Instagram enthusiasts such as Kusha Kapila, Heli Daruwala and others into a frenzy as they tried the filters and shared their score. 

    The launch of the AR game by McDonald’s comes close on the heels of #FryItUpFridays – an exclusive, Friday-specific deal on the McDonald’s World Famous Fries. As part of this irresistible offer, anyone who places a McDelivery order via Swiggy, of/above a total of INR 350 (exclusive of delivery charge & taxes) on Fridays, gets a pack of medium fries free.

    *Challenge available from 10 am to 8 pm on 14 August 2020 only

  • FanCode to exclusively live stream Hero Caribbean Premier League

    FanCode to exclusively live stream Hero Caribbean Premier League

    MUMBAI:  FanCode a multi-sport aggregator platform by Dream Sports, has partnered with Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL T20) to exclusively live stream all the cricket matches from the T20 tournament starting 18 August. FanCode will provide a comprehensive digital experience to Hero CPL fans through an array of features such as live streaming with interactive data overlays, real-time highlights, interactive live scores with multimedia commentary, and even provide India’s first customised commentary for fantasy sports users. This comprehensive digital experience of Hero CPL will be available through FanCode's industry-first offering – Match Pass and Tour Pass.

    Hero CPL will be the first mainstream T20 cricket league to start since COVID-19 lockdown. Now in its eighth edition, the CPL matches will be starting at 7:30 pm  IST on each match day. Launching with CPL, the consumer-first features being rolled out to fans by FanCode includes interactive data overlays, where fans can customise the data they want to see while watching the live stream. Fans will also, for the first time in India for cricket, have the choice and flexibility to subscribe to the specific content they want for the CPL through Match Pass, for match-wise access, and Tour Pass, for access to the entire tournament. Sports fans will not have to commit to a monthly or annual subscription fee for the entire platform to watch their favourite tournament or a match of their choice.

    Talking about the new features that enhance the sports fan experience   FanCode co-founder  Yannick Colaco said, “We are glad to have the opportunity to provide comprehensive coverage of CPL to Indian cricket fans. In continuing with our commitment of providing great experiences to sports fans by unlocking the potential of digital, we will be rolling out features like interactive data overlays on the live feed, customized commentary and detailed analysis around the progress of the matches. With Match and Tour Pass, we’re continuing to put the fan at the centre of everything we do, giving them the flexibility to choose what they want to subscribe to.”

    Talking about the partnership with CPL, FanCode co-founder Prasana Krishnan said, “The world is finally witnessing the gradual return of sports, and with CPL, the fans are in for a treat to enjoy the first T20 cricket from the big leagues since lockdown. This time around, cricket fans will not be able to go to the stadium and restaurants to enjoy these matches with friends due to the pandemic. They will have to stay indoors and enjoy the matches from the comfort of their homes.”

    Talking about the partnership CPL T20  commercial director Jamie Stewart said, “It’s a great pleasure to have Hero CPL 2020 available live on Fancode for the first time. With a match coming into India during primetime on each day of competition, the opportunities for our fans there to enjoy all the fun and excitement of the “biggest party in sport” just got bigger. As Official Streaming Partner (FanCode), CPL fans know exactly where to go to get their fill of the action.”

    The 33-match season will be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago. All the matches will take place across two stadiums in that country – The Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba will host 23 games, including the semi-finals and final, and the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain will have 10 matches. Two of the six teams competing in the CPL are owned by Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises – Kings XI Punjab owns St Lucia Zouks, and Kolkata Knight Riders have acquired CPL’s most successful franchise to date – Trinbago Knight Riders. CPL will witness participation from the likes of Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, Australia's Chris Lynn, West Indies' Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard and India’s Pravin Tambe. Apart from the FanCode App (iOS | Android), the matches will also be live streamed on the website – www.fancode.com.

    CPL Full Schedule:

    MATCH

    DAY

    DATE

    MATCH 1 – 7:30 PM IST

    Time IST

    MATCH 2 – 11:45 PM Weekends/ 3 AM Weekdays IST

    Time IST

    1 & 2

    Tuesday

    18-Aug-20

    Tridents v Patriots

    7:30 PM

    TKR v Warriors

    3:00 AM

    3 & 4

    Wednesday

    19-Aug-20

    Tallawahs v Zouks

    7:30 PM

    Warriors v Patriots

    3:00 AM

    5 & 6

    Thursday

    20-Aug-20

    Zouks v Tridents

    7:30 PM

    TKR v Tallawahs

    3:00 AM

    7 & 8

    Saturday

    22-Aug-20

    Warriors v Tallawahs

    7:30 PM

    Patriots v Zouks

    11:45 PM

    9 & 10

    Sunday

    23-Aug-20

    TKR v Tridents

    7:30 PM

    Warriors v Zouks

    11:45 PM

    11 & 12

    Tuesday

    25-Aug-20

    Patriots v Tridents

    7:30 PM

    Tallawahs v Warriors

    3:00 AM

    13 & 14

    Wednesday

    26-Aug-20

    Zouks v TKR

    7:30 PM

    Tridents v Tallawahs

    3:00 AM

    15 & 16

    Thursday

    27-Aug-20

    Zouks v Patriots

    7:30 PM

    Warriors v TKR

    3:00 AM

    17 & 18

    Saturday

    29-Aug-20

    Tridents v TKR

    7:30 PM

    Patriots v Tallawahs

    11:45 PM

    19 & 20

    Sunday

    30-Aug-20

    Tridents v Zouks

    7:30 PM

    Patriots v Warriors

    11:45 PM

    21 & 22

    Tuesday

    1-Sep-20

    Tallawahs v TKR

    7:30 PM

    Warriors v Tridents

    3:00 AM

    23 & 24

    Wednesday

    2-Sep-20

    TKR v Patriots

    7:30 PM

    Zouks v Warriors

    3:00 AM

    25 & 26

    Thursday

    3-Sep-20

    Tallawahs v Patriots

    7:30 PM

    Tridents v Warriors

    3:00 AM

    27 & 28

    Saturday

    5-Sep-20

    TKR v Zouks

    7:30 PM

    Tallawahs v Tridents

    11:45 PM

    29 & 30

    Sunday

    6-Sep-20

    Patriots v TKR

    7:30 PM

    Zouks v Tallawahs

    11:45 PM

    END REGULAR SEASON

    31

    Tuesday

    8-Sep-20

    Semi-Final 1

    TBC

    32

    Tuesday

    8-Sep-20

    Semi-Final 2

    TBC

    33

    Thursday

    10-Sep-20

    FINAL

    TBC

  • ZEE Biskope salutes the spirit of the Indian Army through its I-Day bouquet

    ZEE Biskope salutes the spirit of the Indian Army through its I-Day bouquet

    History has witnessed the great and gallant contributions of the Bhojpuri region since India’s freedom struggle. Bihar & Jharkhand take pride serving in the army, the police or IAS. Their undying passion in contributing to the society & the nation is admirable. It’s the valor of these bravehearts that keeps our head held high with pride. This Independence Day, ZEE Biskope rejoices the fervor of these heroes who protect our freedom by guarding the borders. The channel launched Rang De Basanti – Jai Jawan Jai Hindustan, an I-Day special bouquet of offerings that goes beyond being just a campaign. With the objective of saluting the courageous men in uniform, the initiative encapsulates a patriotic saga dedicated to the Indian Army especially the Bhojpuriya Jawans.

    Launched on 7 Aug, the category first initiative – Chitthi Aayi Hai invites viewers to write a message for our soldiers in the most authentic form of communication – letters. When posted at the borders, the only form of communication that the Jawans eagerly wait for are letters that carry the warmth of their loved ones. Viewers can share their hearts out through a letter, a handmade card, a sketch, Rakhis or any other gifts to express their gratitude for those serving in the Indian Army. These should be posted to ZEE Biskope by 20 August along with the sender’s name, address and phone number on the given address: ZEE Biskope, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, 18thFloor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, Lower Parel, Mumbai- 400013. The best of the messages will be reached out to the Jawans showcasing the love, respect and blessings the countrymen hold for the real-life heroes.

    When it comes to patriotism, music unites people like no other means. Elevating the essence of patriotism, ZEE Biskope launches the I-Day version of its brand song – “Aanthon Pahariya Lade Veer Bhojpuriya”, again as an ode to the Bhojpuriya Jawans. Written and arranged by popular names in the industry – Navin Ojha & Govind Ojha respectively, the special rendition of the song reflects the bold and enthusiastic spirit with which the brave soldiers fight for our motherland.

    Staying true to its core of serving authentic Bhojpuri entertainment, ZEE Biskope planned a strong line up of patriotic movies throughout the week and especially on 15 August as part of the Rang De Basanti initiative. Blockbuster movies like Challenge, starring Pawan Singh & Madhu Sharma, Sipahi, featuring Dinesh Lal Yadav& Amrapali Dubey and Le AaibDulhaniya Pakistan Se starring Vishal Singh & Tanushree Chatterjee enthralled audience between Aug 12 and 14. Raising the bar of entertainment on Independence Day, the channel will run a full day movie marathon starting at 9:00 am with the blockbuster film Border featuring Dinesh Lal Yadav&Amrapali Dubey. Maa Tujhe Salam will follow at 12 noon featuring Pawan Singh, Madhu Sharma & Akshara Singh. The 3:00 pm band will be dedicated to Ravi Kishan& Kanak Pandey starter, Sabse Bada Champion.

    Rejoicing the spirit of our warriors, ZEE Biskope presents the World Television Premiere of blockbuster film, Army Ki Jung which will be telecastedonAugust 15 at 6:00 PM. Directed by Ranjan Sharma, the movie depicts the heroism of the Indian army when it comes to protecting the nation from a terrorist attack. Arun Ojha – the lead actor of the film hails from an army background with both his father and younger brother having served in the Indian army for long years. Jyoti Kalash – another lead actor is a senior IAS officer in real life who associated with the film only to motivate the youth to join the army.

    Amarpreet Singh Saini, Business Head, ZEE Biskope and BIG Ganga said, “The core strength of ZEE Biskope is in its thought leadership. The entire Rang De Basanti campaign has been curated to serve the high regard that the region holds for the sons of the soil protecting our borders. As a brand, ZEE Biskope has always believed in rejoicing every emotion of its viewers. Independence Day bouquet is yet another milestone to achieve that through a comprehensive offering. We not only raise the entertainment quotient through our content line-up but provide viewers with a novel platform through Chitthi Aayi Hai, where they connect with the brand for a larger purpose that is close to their hearts. I wish all our viewers a very Happy Independence Day. Jai Jawan, Jai Hindustan!”

    ZEE Biskope’s Rang De Basanti is all set to take viewers for a patriotic ride in the glory of the Bhojpuriya Jawans guarding our motherland. The channel is available on Airtel (channel no 663), Tata Sky (channel no 1120), DEN Bihar(channel no 840), DEN Jharkhand (channel no 839), DD Free Dish (channel no 31), d2h (channel no 859), Dish TV (channel no 1555), Siti Cable (channel no 214) and Darsh Digital (channel no 189). It’ll soon be available on all other major cable platforms.