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  • Network18 announces new organisation structure with 3 clusters

    Network18 announces new organisation structure with 3 clusters

    MUMBAI: Network18 has announced a recasting of its major cluster groups in order to exploit better efficiencies and achieve faster growth.

    It will have just three clusters. The English & business cluster includes CNN-News18, CNBC-TV18, Awaaz and Bajaar, CNBC HD Prime & News18 International. The Hindi cluster includes News18 India & News18 Hindi regional channels (UP/UK, MP/CG, Rajasthan, Bihar/JK, Urdu & Himachal-Punjab-Haryana) while the languages cluster includes all News18 regional channels minus Hindi—TN, Kerala, Kannada, Odisha, Bengal, Assam/NE, Gujarat & News18-Lokmat.

    Three key appointments have been made to bolster each cluster and drive it to the next level of operational excellence. Basant Dhawan joins as CEO of the English/business cluster. An engineer and an alumnus of IIM Calcutta, Dhawan joins Network18 from Star India where he spent the last four years in a variety of roles. His last role was national agency business head for entertainment sales in Star India. Dhawan will be based in Mumbai.

    The CEO of the Hindi cluster is Mayank Jain, who will lead the fast-growing News18 India and the cluster of other news channels across various Hindi speaking states. Jain, who will be based in New Delhi has joined Network18 from Star India's entertainment division. He is an INSEAD alumnus, and has experience in a raft of sectors ranging from telecom and FMCG to financial services across geographies.

    Karan Abhishek Singh has joined as CEO for languages cluster, also from Star India where he managed integrated sales for television and digital. His last role involved heading pan-India agency relationships. Singh will be based in Bengaluru. He is an alumnus of NMIMS, Mumbai, and has worked in organisations as varied as PepsiCo, Nokia, Godrej Sara Lee, HLL and GE.

    All three will report to Network18 COO Avinash Kaul.

  • #NazariyaBadaliye says Sony Entertainment Television

    #NazariyaBadaliye says Sony Entertainment Television

    MUMBAI: With time, our society has been evolving. Women today have proved themselves across sectors… even the male dominated ones. But it hasn’t been easy. From amongst the overall workforce, women represent a minimum percentage and hence as we go up the career ladder it falls further. Why isn’t their qualifications and skill set the only criteria for their progress? It is imperative that we change our perspective towards women at large and not judge them by the responsibilities they might have. Sony Entertainment Television encapsulates this thought beautifully through Patiala Babes and has kickstarted a campaign this Women’s Day – #NazariyaBadaliye.

    ‘Nazariya Badaliye’ simply means ‘Change your Perspective’. Weaving in this thought seamlessly through the narrative of Patiala Babes, the protagonists Babita and Mini face the society and the challenges at hand with their heads held high. Why is the society reluctant in hiring a middle-aged single mother Babita, who has no work experience despite having the right qualifications? Why does she have to face resistance from her male co-workers when she has equal skill set like them? Why does a teenager like Mini, who has been brought up single-handedly by her mother need her father’s name to get into a good college? Going forward, the show will raise similar issues that are extremely relatable in the current scenario.

    Starting today, Sony Entertainment Television urges you to #NazariyaBadaliye. Not just on one day but all 365 days of the year.

  • Punit Pathak overcomes all odds to emerge as the winner of the ninth edition of Khatron Ke Khiladi 9

    Punit Pathak overcomes all odds to emerge as the winner of the ninth edition of Khatron Ke Khiladi 9

    MUMBAI: After 10 weeks of spine-tingling, thrilling and emotional moments, COLORS Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 presented by Maruti Suzuki Arena draws to a close with Punit Pathak crowned as the ultimate Khiladi. The build up to the winner moment of this declaration was as nail-biting as ever, with Khatron Ke Khiladi truly living up to its reputation as one of the most adventurous show on Indian television.

    From a mix of stunts featuring not only heights, water, creepy crawlies and wilderness, but also some of the wildest experiences that changed the contestants’ perspective of fear altogether. In the nerve-wracking stunt during the grand finale, Punit Pathak’s determination and strong headedness helped him rise as a winner over Aditya Narayan and Ridhima Pandit. Rohit Shetty had designed a complete Bollywood dhamakedaar finale stunt. The stunt was a combination of height, speed and dexterity. With a car, truck and a helicopter as a part of the stunt, all the three contestants were really geared up to perform the last stunt of the season. But Punit’s swiftness and accuracy, made him win this task, defeating Ridhima and Aditya.

    It’s no surprise that Punit Pathak emerged winner. Right from the beginning, he looked like he had participated just to win. He completed his tasks well in time, and never entered the elimination round. His competitive nature, clubbed with his outgoing and fun-loving personality, was a delight to watch. However, the highlight of his performance during the course of the season was when he selflessly performed a stunt for an injured Aditya Narayan when he did not have to. Aditya, who had sustained an eye injury during the course of the show, was in danger of getting into the elimination round because of the predicament that he was in. Not wanting his friend to suffer because of an injury, Punit went ahead and performed the stunt on his behalf. Not only that, the stunt was so good that he got the highest score for Aditya during that round. Punit even went ahead and did his stunt, once again highlighting his hunger to win the competition.

    Speaking about his victory, Punit Pathak said, “Nothing comes easy for me this win was due to sheer hard work, focus, determination and self believe. It feels great to be crowned as the ultimate winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 9. Winning a show that directs its participants to face their fears and overcome them, does wonders to their confidence. I would like to thank Rohit sir, my fellow-participants, and the team at COLORS for this opportunity.”

    Commenting on the Season finale said, Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head – Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network, Viacom18, “This season of Khatron Ke Khiladi has been phenomenal right from day one. It had the right mix of action, adventure, comedy and entertainment. Big congratulations to the winner and all the other contestants and most of all, Rohit Shetty for bringing alive the spirit of adventure. As we draw curtains on this season, exceptional entertainment continues on COLORS as we launch the third season of Rising Star – India’s first Live singing reality show. With some stellar contestants and judges, this season will be the one to watch out for.”

    Speaking about the Grand Finale of Khatron Ke Khiladi 9, Manisha Sharma, Chief Content Officer – COLORS, said, “This has been by far the best season of Khatron Ke Khiladi with a great mix of entertainment, stunts and thrills.  The tremendous response that we have received from the viewers have motivated us and we are excited for the next season. I would like to thank Rohit Shetty, the daredevil Khiladi’s and the entire team that helped us put this show together. Also, heartiest congratulation to Punit Pathak for winning the trophy”

    Summarizing the season, Task master Rohit Shetty, commented, “Watching the participants push their boundaries has always been an incredible experience and I have witnessed that best on Khatron Ke Khiladi. Punit Pathak has been a well deserving winner as he fought all odds and took all the challenges head on. I am extremely proud of each and every contestant who bravely fought their fears. Together we had a great time and a memorable experience.”

    Abhishek Rege, CEO, Endemol Shine India said “As an another spectacular season of Khatron Ke Khiladi draws to an end, it’s time to congratulate who ended up being the most fearless of them all. A special thanks to our host and task-master (literally)Rohit Shetty and all our intrepid contestants for surviving one of our most challenging seasons yet. It’s back to the drawing board for us at Endemol Shine India as we work on new dares and challenges for the next Khatron ke Khiladis”

    The finale of the show was indeed a grand one with the former host Akshay Kumar giving a live parkour demo to the participants. After his demo, the original Khiladi asked the participants to perform this heart thumping stunt. The comical duo Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa repeated a previous act called ‘a fear, mind you’ where they kissed creepy crawlies, much to the amusement and delight of the other participants. The finale was also graced by the presence of the Rising Star expert panel i.e Neeti Mohan, Shankar Mahadevan and Dilit Dosanjh.  Being the most celebrated and awaited reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi will continue the legacy of delivering unmatched drama and action in seasons to come!

  • &TV gives Indian weddings an extra-terrestrial twist in Shaadi Ke Siyape

    &TV gives Indian weddings an extra-terrestrial twist in Shaadi Ke Siyape

    MUMBAI: They say “Marriages are made in heaven” but what happens when they are solemnised by aliens on earth… Kya yeh non-stop Shaadi ke Siyape suljha payenge? Given the nation’s obsession with wedding shenanigans, &TV is all set to present a weekend ‘dramedy’ titled Shaadi Ke Siyape. The show promises to bring alive all emotions and fervour of a wedding – dance, drama, music, comedy and a lot of siyapas to solve! Produced by Full House Media, Shaadi Ke Siyape brings together a strong ensemble cast with popular television names like Alka Badola Kaushal, Sheen Das, Bhavya Gandhi, Rahul Singh, Mishkat Varma and Ankita Bahuguna amongst others. Set to premiere from 16th March 2019, the new weekend episodic property will air every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 pm only on &TV.

    Watch the mayhem unfold as marriage hall owner Fancy aunty with her squad of uniquely gifted human-aliens take on the world of weddings! The new wedding planners in town are a formidable team of a techno-expert chef, a gossip-loving, all rounder nachaniya cum make-up artist, a classy DJ and an ever inquisitive pandit – although with an extra-terrestrial twist! Adding to the this, audiences will witness two other human-alien characters – a kid royal Prince and a seductive Catwoman on the prowl. The show explores interesting stories of various wedding ceremonies with their respective cultural rituals, milieus, traditions and customs. It highlights all that’s good in Indian weddings, at the same time it attempts to create awareness about some of the negative customs related to this sacred union in an entertaining manner.

    Commenting on the new offering, Vishnu Shankar, Head, &TV said, “For us Indians, weddings are an immensely integral and special part of our lives, celebrated with great fervour no lesser than a grand festival! What adds to its charm is that every wedding has its own unique story to tell, reflecting beautifully how diverse and rich each of our cultures, people and wedding rituals are. Bringing alive all the fun and shenanigans of Indian weddings, Shaadi Ke Siyape is a great combination of comedy and drama, a weekend watch which we believe will thoroughly entertain the viewers.”

    Speaking about the unique concept of the show, Producer Sonali Jaffar, Full House Media said, “Shaadis in India are a grand celebration unlike any other. In a society that treats marriage and its rituals like a big festival, we decided to give an alternate dimension to this thought by introducing a species who are completely unaware of this concept and the way it is religiously followed in India. With weddings that come along with their own set of siyapas, the additional element of these aliens will provide the show with the much-needed comic relief and entertainment. With comedy and drama occupying a major chunk in the entertainment space, we decided to tell this light-hearted story in our own unique way. Shaadi Ke Siyape will provide a different flavour to the audience’s current entertainment palette.”

    Ecstatic at having yet another diverse character to her credit, talented veteran actress Alka Badola Kaushal said, “Unlike some of the roles that I have essayed throughout my film and television career, Fancy Aunty from Shaadi Ke Siyape was a character that I immediately connected with. Quite unlike her name she is a simple and benevolent woman whose inner strength and optimism are her weapons against the struggles she faces while dealing with news of her missing husband and a series of financial debts. Her sense of discipline and a need for organization make her one of the finest wedding planners in town. Her unpredictable journey with a bunch of aliens is an interesting tale which is sure to fascinate viewers.”

    “I urge my fans and viewers to please tune in to Shaadi Ke Siyape by subscribing to the Zee bouquet of channels as per the new TRAI mandate. After all, Zee is the No. 1 network for family entertainment, like a one-stop-shop with programmes of interest for every member of the family. So, to continue enjoying our show on &TV, please buy the Zee Family Pack – Hindi SD/HD today by choosing the ZEE HSM Bouquet,” she added.

    Elaborating on his character, Bhavya Gandhi said, “I will be essaying the role of an alien in Shaadi Ke Siyape whose unique super power has enabled him to take the appearance of a human. Nanku, as quirky as the name sounds will have some unique powers that sets him aside from the rest. He is Gujrati like me and his powers will often be used to salvage unexpected siyapas that take place during Fancy’s wedding planning arrangements.  I have always found myself comfortable in the comedy space, but this character of an alien is surely going to be an exciting experience for me. Just like my earlier role, Nanku is an entertaining watch and I am eager to see how the audience reacts to my whole new avatar with this dramedy show. To be a part of our new offering filled with comedy and drama, I request &TV loyalists to subscribe and purchase the Zee Family Pack.”

    Talking about the show and her role, actress Sheen Dass added, “I share an undying love for comedy across television and films, and hence decided to explore this route once again, this time with a different and unique character. Very distinct from my earlier roles, I play the character of Bijli, a dancer cum make-up artist. She is an enthusiastic, yet overconfident alien and as carefree as this character sounds, it is going to be a challenge to play it. I really look forward to essaying this one in Shaadi Ke Siyape.”

    Watch out for the new wedding planners in town – Fancy aunty and her troupe of human-aliens as they take on the craziest shaadis of this season … starting March 16th, every Saturday and Sunday at 08:00 PM only on &TV!

  • Pranks unlimited on COLORS’ upcoming show, ‘Khatra Khatra Khatra’

    Pranks unlimited on COLORS’ upcoming show, ‘Khatra Khatra Khatra’

    MUMBAI: Ever imagined the mischievous side of your favorite television faces? Ever thought what kind of a prankster they are? Living by the fact that nothing can lift the spirit of a bad day like a well-played prank, COLORS’ is all set to unravel their rather unknown side with ‘Khatra Khatra Khatra’. Taking fun and frolic to another level will be your fabulous television gang – Bharti Singh, Harsh Limbachiyaa, Vikas Gupta, Ridhima Pandit and Aly Goni who will outwit each other through a series of pranks to emerge as the ultimate prankster! Produced by BBC Studios, ‘Khatra Khatra Khatra’ premiers on 11th March 2019 and will air every Monday to Friday at 6:00 p.m.

    After entertaining audiences with their stunts and funny antics while in Argentina, the five popular television faces will feature in a rib-tickling show based on the concept of embarrassing dares and one-upmanship. The contestants engage in a cat and mouse chase of unpredictable incidents. Every episode will see one of the five celebrities assume the role of the anchor and challenger who sets bizarre tasks for the rest. No matter how embarrassing, every contestant must outwit each other and complete an indoor as well as an outdoor task. The contestant adjudged as the ‘loser’ must face a big punishment. What’s exciting is the fact that the losing contestant can even convince their fans in the audience to take the punishment on his behalf.

    Speaking about this novel concept, said Nina Elavia Jaipuria – Head, Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network, Viacom18, “At COLORS, we always aim to push the boundaries of entertainment by presenting new concept across genres to our viewers.  As a pioneer and leader in the space of comedy, we are delighted to add another unique property, Khatra Khatra Khatra, which will serve our audience with a perfect blend of stunts and comedy, a concept that has not been explored in this space so far. For an early primetime band, a concept like this is just apt given its light-hearted and playful nature. It is a first-of-its-kind practical prank show on a Hindi general entertainment channel and we are sure it will strike a chord with the viewers.”

    Manisha Sharma, Chief Content Officer, Hindi Mass Entertainment said, “With so much drama happening around us it’s nice to have a refreshing concept like khatra khatra khatra with India’s favourite comedy troupe – Bharti, Harsh, Aditya, Vikas, Ridhima and many more.  Starting 11th March, this mischievous gang will lighten up your evenings with endless laughter, games and quirky pranks in the early primetime band starting 6 pm. Its surely going to be an entertainment extravaganza.”

    Soniya Kulkarni, Creative & Business Head, BBC Studios said, “BBC Studios is happy to collaborate with Colors again on an exciting new variety show. KKK  has a fun cast of celebrity contestants who will constantly test each other’s limits with how far they are willing to go on a dare from a friend. It’s always exciting to get an opportunity to crack a new format and KKK promises to show a fresh, wacky and addictive side of these celebrity participants with its pranks, gags, games and full on masti on a daily basis”

    ‘Khatra Khatra Khatra’ is a fun competitive show where the audience will witness a series of mortifying practical pranks performed by the contestants. They will challenge each other to do bizarre and eccentric dares, failing to conduct which will make them undergo punishments of strange proportions.

  • Viacom18 appoints Mahesh Shetty as network head of sales

    Viacom18 appoints Mahesh Shetty as network head of sales

    MUMBAI: Viacom18, today, announced the appointment of Mahesh Shetty as the Head – Network Sales. Mahesh will be reporting to Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO & MD, Viacom18. 

    Speaking about his appointment, Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO & MD, Viacom18 said, “Amidst market shifts, we continue to make strides across platforms and geographies as we build brand solutions powered by analytics and insights. The way ahead is to work more closely with our partners and identify customised whitespaces with an eye on delivering consumer centric ad solutions across platforms. Mahesh’s multi-industry experience will be an asset to Viacom18 as we accelerate our journey to integrate and dial up revenue.”

    Mahesh Shetty, currently serving as the COO of Entertainment Network India Ltd. (popularly known as Radio Mirchi), has over 2 decades of experience in marketing, sales and general management across geographical regions, in the media and FMCG sectors. Mahesh started his career with PepsiCo to lead the beverage major’s marketing outreach in Maharashtra and Gujarat and over his decade long stint grew within the organization to become the General Manager, National Sales – Organized Trade. He, thereafter, joined Radio Mirchi, where over the course of 12 years, Mahesh has donned many hats and has led Radio Mirchi’s network expansion to 66 stations, expanded its presence in international markets and started and scaled up multiple revenue streams. Mahesh has successfully led his team to achieve dominant leadership in listenership and revenue market share in the highly competitive radio business.

    Mahesh Shetty will be joining Viacom18 in April, 2019. 

  • Star India expenses up, profit plunged in FY18

    Star India expenses up, profit plunged in FY18

    MUMBAI: Star India witnessed a nosedive of 93 per cent in profit at Rs 287 crore during FY18 as compared to Rs 554 crore during FY17. This was apparently due to higher programming costs, which went up from Rs 4,121.6 crore in FY17 to Rs 4,887.3 crore during FY18, according to a report by Economic Times quoting business intelligence platform, Tofler.

    As per the financial data accessed by Tofler, the company’s advertising promotional expenses fell 6.8 per cent at Rs 691 crore from Rs 738 crore in the corresponding period. The company saw a rise of 7.8 per cent in employees benefit expenses to Rs 895 crore.

    The company’s total expenses grew by 12.2 per cent from Rs 7,992 crore in FY17 to Rs 8,974 crore in FY18. Revenue from operations saw a slight increase of 3.6 per cent to Rs 9,148 crore from Rs 8,827 crore in FY17.

    The broadcaster is planning to launch another regional channel to cater to the Bengali audience i.e. Star Sports 1 Bangla on 5 March 2019. 

    The broadcaster recently released its rate card after amendments on 21 February 2019 and added the channels in several bouquets. The company has now added new sports and English movies channels in existing packages.

    The company has also decided to broadcast IPL Season 12 live in eight languages, including Hindi and English, across nearly twenty Star India Network screens. The other languages are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi and Malayalam.

  • Happu Ki Ultan Paltan all set to raid your Television screens!

    Happu Ki Ultan Paltan all set to raid your Television screens!

    MUMBAI: From the oil slicked hair that perfectly twirls on his forehead, to his goofy paan-stained grin that highlights his atypical moustache – the funny potbellied, corrupt Daroga Happu Singh has made viewers laugh like none other over the years. But is the sher of Modern Colony a bheegi billi at home? Answering this very question and introducing a new chapter in comedy,&TV presents Happu ki Ultan Paltan, set to premiere on 4th March 2019 every Monday to Friday at 10:00 pm.  

    With his ‘niyocchavar kar do’ gimmicks set aside, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan will delve into the other life of Happu at home, beyond the purview of his cop duties. His comedy misadventures and ‘gharelu’ funny tragedies will now come into play as the show narrates the escapades of Daroga Happu Singh, his ‘dabang dulhan’ Rajesh, an obstinate mother Katori Amma and his nine notorious kids. He will be caught in the ultimate tug-of-war between his mother, wife and troublesome paltan – his children. Produced by Edit II Productions, the show brings together an ensemble cast of talented artists like Yogesh Tripathi, veteran actress Himani Shivpuri, popular television actor Sharad Vyas, theatre actress Kamna Pathak amongst others.                                  

    Talking about the show, Mr. Vishnu Shankar, Head, &TV said, “With Happu Ki UltanPultan, we are happy to strengthen our weekday programming line-up with a family sitcom designed around a character that enjoys a strong nation-wide following. Happu Singh in BhabhijiGhar Par Hai gained such immense popularity that viewers were curious to know more about his other side, his life at home. We believed this provided an opportunity to present a distinct narrative. You have loved him as the Daroga, now you will see his andaaz as a family man – a husband, a son and a father. The show’s zany plots and characters will give a glimpse of a typical common man’s household routine and his daily troubles. For the viewers, the show promises to be an out an out entertainer and an escape into a laughter riot with Happu and his Paltan."
    Speaking on the show’s concept, Sanjay Kohli from Edit II Production said, “Happu Singh has been a favourite amongst viewers ever since the inception of the character in the hugely popular Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai. This huge fan following for Happu encouraged us to come up with a show revolving around his life at home and it’s sure to entertain the audience. Happu Ki Ultan Paltan will capture the hilarious situations that will take place in Happu’s home with his bindaas wife, nagging mother and his nine pesky kids, with helpless Happu in the centre of all their madness. We are positive that viewers will love this show and laugh along.”

    Talking about the central character in the show, Yogesh Tripathi who playsHappu Singh said,“Happu Ki Ultan Paltan is a dream come true for me! When I started playing Happu Singh, I never imagined that I would make a special place in the hearts of the audience. Today to have an entire show pegged on Happu Singh’s character seems surreal to me and I can’t be grateful enough for such a great opportunity. I humbly thank the viewers for giving me so much love and wish that they shower more of it on Happu Ki Ultan Paltan. We hope to make them laugh through all the antics of Happu and his family.

    “I urge my fans and viewers to please tune in to Happu Ki Ultan Paltan by subscribing to the Zee bouquet of channels as per the new TRAI mandate. After all, Zee is the No. 1 network for family entertainment, like a one-stop-shop with programmes of interest for every member of the family. So, to continue enjoying our show on &TV, please buy the Zee Family Pack – Hindi SD/HD today by choosing the ZEE HSM Bouquet.” 

    Highlighting her character in the show, Himani Shivpuri said, “I play Happu’s mother, Katori Amma in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan. When this role was brought to me, I knew it was a winner and didn’t think twice before taking it up. It is such a privilege to bring happiness to viewers and make them laugh! And to have such a wonderful team working alongside with you, adds to the fun.  Katori Amma is a matriarch and a dominant personality in the family. While she makes a loving grandmother to all her nine grandchildren, she is caught in a constant banter with her daughter-in-law. The hilarious plots, humorous narrative and playful camaraderie between Katori Amma and all the other characters is sure to entertain the audience. To be a part of our new offering filled with comedy and drama, I request &TV loyalists to subscribe and purchase the Zee Family Pack.”

    Sharing her experience of stepping into the genre of comedy, Kamna Pathak who plays Happu’s wife said,“Comedy has always been a genre that I have wished to explore, and I don’t think there could have been a better show than Happu Ki Ultan Paltan to begin this journey with. Unusual and unique like her name, my character Rajesh is Happu Singh’s dabbang wife who although might appear soft in her approach, is a daring woman who can take on a fight. I believe Rajesh’s character has a personality which will not just entertain audiences but also give every housewife a chance to connect with. I have a great team and hope the audiences shower their love on our show.” 

    Get ready to be entertained with a generous dose of laughter and love with Happu Singh and his Ultan Paltan starting 4th March at 10.00 pm every Monday to Friday on &TV.

  • Rishtey Cineplex, Rishtey renamed as Colors Cineplex, Colors Rishtey

    Rishtey Cineplex, Rishtey renamed as Colors Cineplex, Colors Rishtey

    MUMBAI: Harnessing the power of brand Colors, Viacom18 has brought its 24-hour Hindi movie channel, Rishtey Cineplex and the Hindi general entertainment channel, Rishtey under the Colors umbrella. Assuming their new identities 1 March onwards, the channels will be known as Colors Cineplex and Colors Rishtey respectively. Amped up with new content, the channels will be establishing themselves as premium urban entertainment destinations available on a pay model.

    After having positioned itself as the #1 mass Hindi movie channel,  Colors Cinpelex in its reinvigorated avatar will woo the viewers with its powerful line-up of blockbuster films and content-around-content formats. Colors   Rishtey on the other hand, will showcase recent and popular shows from  Colors’ vast content library, like Naagin Season3, Dance Deewane, Bigg Boss, Madhubala along with newly introduced original series like Navrangi Re! and Hum Saaf Saaf Hai.

    Speaking about the new identity of the channels, said Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head – Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network, Viacom18, “The idea is to expand the aegis of brand  Colors   and strengthen Viacom18’s Hindi Mass Entertainment portfolio drawing in more synergies. Colors has established itself as a household brand in just a decade and it was a logical move to consolidate the mass entertainment channels under its iconic clout.”

    “The new identity of the channels with golden hues and the archetype petal will convey the continuing evolution and growth of our business while also fortifying our bond with the viewers of the Colors Family. So far, the trend and consumption on both the channels have been extremely encouraging and now with the scaled-up movie library along with its premium positioning, we are confident of breaking new ground,” she further added.

    Colors Cineplex has acquired the most anticipated films of the year like, Brahmastra, Student of the Year 2, RAW, Drive, The Body, Thackeray, Fraud Saiyaan and many more. The line-up also includes Hindi dubbed version of blockbuster regional films like Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam(Tamil), Kadaikutty Singam(Tamil), Kavacham(Telugu), Junga(Tamil), Charlie Chaplin(Tamil) and Seetharam Kalyana (Kannada). The existing library also contains compelling films like Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, Andhadhun, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Om Shanti Om, Main Hoon Na, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Gabbar is Back, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, Special Chabbis, Airlift, Rangoon, Force 2, R…Rajkumar, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani,  Kapoor and Sons, Ki & Ka, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Bazaar amongst others.

    Apart from the morning, matinee, prime-time and weekend line-up of impressive Hindi films and hot-selling South Indian dubbed content,  Colors Cineplex will showcase byte-sized content  like, ‘Teetar mausi’ – a gossip section that will spill the beans on celebrities; ‘Dialoguebaazi’, where popular dialogues from various films will be mashed up using animated kinetic typography. In addition to this there will be vignettes of various film festivals, behind the scene trivia and coverage of exclusive RedCarpet extravaganzas amongst many other interesting concepts. 

  • Johnny Lever to judge the comedy show ‘Ek Tappa Out’ on STAR PRAVAH

    Johnny Lever to judge the comedy show ‘Ek Tappa Out’ on STAR PRAVAH

    MUMBAI: Johnny Lever to judge the comedy show ‘Ek Tappa Out’ on STAR PRAVAH. A new reality TV series is all set to enter the league of the Marathi comedy shows. The show titled ‘Ek Tappa Out’ will launch in April on Star Pravah and interestingly, eminent comedian Johnny Lever will be making his Marathi TV debut with the show.

    Johnny will be seen donning the hat of the judge of the show. Alongside Johnny, two more Marathi stars will judge the show. Besides, there will be four mentors guiding the contestants throughout the contest.

    Talking about the unique concept of the show, Johnny said. “Humour exists and hence Johnny Lever exists in the show. Ek Tappa Out is a huge platform for the new talent and I think everyone should exploit this opportunity. Also, I'm really proud of being a Maharashtrian and feel honoured to be given the opportunity to be part of a Marathi show.”

    And now Ek Tappa Out shall bring back the coveted comedian close to the Marathi audience besides giving a platform to some real talent. Auditions of Ek Tappa Out will soon kick off in various districts of the state.