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  • Bengal’s Road to Recovery with Notun Disha, a ZEE 24 Ghanta E-Conclave

    Bengal’s Road to Recovery with Notun Disha, a ZEE 24 Ghanta E-Conclave

    Zee Media Corporation Ltd.’s regional channel ZEE 24 Ghanta conducted an E Conclave with 7 Ministers on 30 May 2020. Notun Disha, ZEE 24 Ghanta E-Conclave was a continuous 3-and-a-half-hour session with ministers participating from various departments of the West Bengal Government.

    As the nation nears the end of Lockdown 4.0, COVID positive cases have reached 4,813 in Bengal as of 30 May 2020. Already reeling under the pressure of Corona, West Bengal was in troubled waters when cyclone Amphan hit its shores on 20 May.  The extremely severe tropical cyclone wiped out thousands of homes, destroyed crops and struck down embankments killing 98 people. There was much destruction in the capital city of Kolkata too.  

    Against this backdrop, as the people of Bengal are looking to cope with this situation and trying to find answers to their future, ZEE 24 Ghanta took the initiative to organize an E Conclave with Ministers of the State so that our viewers may get a clear picture of the road to recovery. Anirban Choudhury, Channel Editor for ZEE 24 Ghanta said, “During these depressing times, it is important to brace the future with boldness and hope. Notun Disha was Zee Media’s effort to spread positivity along with the administration to state emphatically how to fight the menace and gear up for the future that lies ahead.”
     
    Each session lasted for half an hour where the leaders put forward their strategy for the coming days in their respective departments, the policies and the initiatives taken and encouraged our viewers to stay strong. Ministers who graced the session were: Dr. Amit Mitra, Firhad Hakim, Chandrima Bhattacharya, Jyotipriya Mallick, Rajib Banerjee, Sujit Bose and Subrata Mukherjee. The conclave covered various government ministries so that viewers could understand the revival plan in different sectors.

    Speaking on the occasion, ZMCL Cluster 2 CEO, Mr. Purushottam Vaishnava said, “Notun Disha is a part of ZMCL’s E-Vimarsh series. With so much uncertainty all over due to corona, it is crucial that leaders directly answer pertinent questions to our citizenry. This has been the sole motive behind conceptualizing the series. Bengal was particularly focused because the state is in a delicate situation with rising covid-19 cases and the destructive trail left behind by the cyclone Amphan.”

  • ZEE Keralam resumes serial line-up with fresh content

    ZEE Keralam resumes serial line-up with fresh content

    MUMBAI: After a two-month break, the serials of ZEE Keralam are starting afresh with new content. The seven serials that were already running successfully in the channel will start its telecast from 1 June onwards.

    Adding to their list of entertaining programmes, ZEE Keralam is also bringing a new supernatural fantasy serial to their viewers from June. Naagini, a new serial that saw success in ZEE TV and other regional ZEE channels will start airing on Zee Keralam from Monday night at 10 PM.

    The serial tells the story of a female serpent that can take form as she desires. It is a revenge drama packed with action and a thrilling storyline that has been tailored to the taste of the Malayalee audience.

    Zee Keralam said that the new serial would be a different experience for the audience and hoped that the Malayalam version of the serial would get the same attention and welcome it had received in the other regional channels across the ZEE network.

    The other serials in the channel, Thenali Raman, will be at 5.30 pm in the evening followed by Sindooram at 6 pm. Chembarathi, the top serial in the channel, will be at 7 pm and Neeyum Njanum, the unique love drama, will air at 7.30. The serial with a unique tomboy lead that garnered many fans due to its unique portrayal of Satya Enna Penkutty will be at 8 pm followed by Pookkalam Varavaayi at 8.30 pm and Sumangali Bhava at 9.30 pm.

    ZEE Keralam has said that it was a very difficult time for the entertainment industry in Kerala. The Covid2019 crisis affected the smooth functioning of shoots and the subsequent lockdown had left all channels with a shortage of fresh content. With the recent ease in the lockdown rules, ZEE Keralam has resumed shoots while strictly sticking to the shooting protocols put forward by the government. 

  • Colors Kannada, Zee Kannada to have fresh content from 1 June

    Colors Kannada, Zee Kannada to have fresh content from 1 June

    MUMBAI: Kannada entertainment channels Colors Kannada and Zee Kannada will come up with a line-up of new shows from 1 June. After Tamil Nadu, Kannada government has also allowed Kannada television producers to resume shooting of shows from 25 May amid strict lockdown.

    Colors Kannada has launched a new brand promise ‘Banna Hosadagide, Bandha Bigiyagide’ which means ‘The color is new, the bond is stronger and unbreakable”, aptly summarising the channel’s refreshed and strengthened spirit. It has also launched a video campaign featuring popular regional artistes, depicting the ‘new normal’ way of life.

    Viacom18 business head – Kannada entertainment cluster Parameshwar Gundkal says: “We understand that viewers have been missing out on their daily dose of fresh entertainment and starting 1 June, the channel will return to their homes with fresh episodes of all its existing shows.”

    The new campaign, which is live on-air on Colors Kannada and its digital platforms, will be carrying out on-ground activations with its artists, while they follow norms of social-distancing, says Gundkal.

    Meanwhile, Zee Kannada is re-launching a new line-up of new a format where Subbalakshmi Samsara and Radha Kalyana, which ended abruptly, and other fiction shows such as Malgudi Days at 6.30 pm, followed by Kamali at 7 pm, Paaru at 7.30 pm, Gattimela at 8 pm, Jothe Jotheyali at 8.30 pm, Naagini 2 at 9 pm, Yareni Mohini at 9.30 pm and Bramhagantu at 10 pm. All of them have been scheduled with revised time slots to cater to the needs of the viewers.

    Zee Kannada and Zee Picchar business head Raghavendra Hunsur says, “With this latest permit, we are happy to equip the Kannada audience with solid entertainment for the remaining lockdown period. We believe in strictly adhering to all norms for every channel member’s safety. We hope to steer out of this pandemic soon and we promise to keep our viewers safely entertained at home.”

    The Yeddyurappa government has granted permission to shoot with a list of do’s and don’ts that need to be followed by crew members during shooting. The producers are only allowed to shoot inside the studio and outdoor shoots are strictly prohibited. The crew members should be provided with masks, sanitizers, and adhere to strict social distancing norm.

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  • Zee Keralam invites short-film makers to showcase their films

    Zee Keralam invites short-film makers to showcase their films

    MUMBAI: Short-films are no longer short! Malayalam entertainment channel Zee Keralam is giving a platform to short-film makers through a new programme titled ' Short Premiers.' The programme will premiere short-films made in Malayalam. It is aimed at encouraging short-film makers.  

    Filmmakers can send their short films to zeekeralam@zee.esselgroup.com and to the WhatsApp number 7824074744. The last date for the entries is on June 10. The entries should be in Malayalam. A selected panel picks the best out of the entries and will screen those films in a prime-time in the channel in the coming days.

    Zee Keralam said that they have initiated such a unique programme to give a platform for budding film-makers. During this lockdown, the industry saw a lot of creative work shot from the restrictions of everyone's homes. Many aspiring filmmakers see the short-films as their stepping stone into the big world of cinema. Though very few get the desired attention for their movies, the rest would be deprived of viewers and appreciations for their films. Zee Keralam is choosing to balance that with this novel initiative. This initiative of Zee Keralam would give the filmmakers more space and opportunity to showcase their films, said the channel.   

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  • COLORS Tamil launches new series Mangalya Dosham

    COLORS Tamil launches new series Mangalya Dosham

    MUMBAI: Viacom18’s 24-hour Tamil general entertainment channel COLORS Tamil is launching a new daily series Mangalya Dosham, starting Thursday, 28 May 2020. This exciting original content makes it the first Tamil general entertainment channel to introduce a fresh line-up during the lockdown. The super-natural fiction show will air from Monday to Friday at 9 pm. The channel will also launch the popular dubbed shows Sri Krishna and Chandrakantha. Additionally, it will air fresh episodes of its much loved shows Oviya, Amman and Idayathai Thirudathe.

    Colors Tamil business head Anup Chandrasekharan said, “At COLORS Tamil, we are committed to serving our viewers. We have been working enthusiastically round the clock  during this lockdown to keep up to our viewers’ entertainment needs. We brought back some of their favourite shows and movies, and telecast special events making sure they did not miss out on anything. We are now delighted to be the first Tamil entertainment channel to launch original and fresh content for our existing shows starting this week. We are also excited on the launch of a brand new show Mangalya Dosham. A super-natural fiction show, Mangalya Dosham is a family entertainer integrated with a larger social message. We are positive about the situation stabilizing and urge our viewers to stay safe while we continue to keep up with our commitment of delivering compelling and culturally diverse content to their homes.”

    Mangalya Dosham focuses on an age-old superstition that is still deeply entrenched and followed even in today’s times. It is a captivating supernatural story about Nityashree, a Chevvai Dosham girl who marries her lover Mohan who is Non-Chevvai Dosham and the life-threatening consequences that follow. The show stars popular actors Arun Padmanabhan and Lakshmi Priya who are playing the lead protagonists.

    Starting 28 May COLORS Tamil will present a revamped and refreshed weekly line-up including some of the channel’s most popular shows providing wholesome entertainment. Mythological show Sri Krishna will air at 6 30 p.m. and will be followed by fantasy show Chandrakantha at 7 p.m. This will be followed by the family entertainer Oviya at 7:30 p.m., the mystical drama Amman at 8 p.m. and romantic drama Idhayathai Thirudathe at 8.30 p.m. Finally at 9 p.m., COLORS Tamil will entertain viewers with its brand new super-natural thriller Mangalya Dosham.

  • Zee Kannada launches two new shows ‘Lockdown Diaries’ & ‘Coffee with Anu’

    Zee Kannada launches two new shows ‘Lockdown Diaries’ & ‘Coffee with Anu’

    MUMBAI: In an effort to bring positivity during the ongoing pandemic, Zee Kannada had introduced unique shows for the audience to connect with their favourite Sandalwood celebrities: Lockdown Diaries and Coffee with Anu.

    Lockdown Diaries will give the audience a glimpse into the quarantine life of Zee Kannada artists with conversation through mobile phones. The actor’s lockdown dairies will be aired during the prime slot on weekend, starting 23 May at 9 pm where they share their experiences cooking with us, discussing current issues, playing games, dancing together and many more things.

    Coffee with Anu is an exclusive talk-show hosted by the anchor Anushree will be a platform for the Sandalwood guests to recollect and share their old memories with their ardent fans. Rachita Ram and Ramesh Arvind will be the guests for the first episode. Tune in to be inspired and open doors to possibilities starting 23 May at 9.30 pm only on Zee Kannada and Zee Kannada HD.

    To honour the 25 glorious years of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, India’s longest-running non-fiction franchise and to commemorate 16 seasons of the show in the Kannada market, on 23 May 2020, Saturday, Zee Kannada will present a 2.5-hour Live-athon digital music concert with an aim to use music as the anchor in uniting people and spreading home in times of this pandemic. The same will be telecasted as ‘Onde Desha, Onde Raaga’ on Sunday, 24 May at 7 pm.

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  • Zee Kannada marks 14 years of grand success

    Zee Kannada marks 14 years of grand success

    MUMBAI: Zee Kannada celebrates 14 glorious years of entertaining Kannada audiences from across India. Over the years, the channel’s variety of multi-genre offerings, from fiction shows to reality shows and talk shows have been reflective of its philosophy – ‘Bayasid'dha Bāgilu Tegiyōṇa'.

    At the beginning of the previous calendar year, Zee Kannada emerged as the number one channel for the first time in 13 years and has ever since continued to win the hearts of all Kannada audience.

    Impacting viewers by serving as an inspiration and refection of love, Zee Kannada’s tent-pole shows like Weekend with Ramesh, Drama Juniors, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Jothe Jotheyali and now with the launch of Malgudi Days, the channel has transformed small screen entertainment in the market.

    Zee Kannada and Zee Picchar business head Raghavendra Hunsur says, “Zee Kannada has had an eventful year with an aim to inspire the viewers and achieve goals beyond their reach. The channel is celebrating several milestones like emerging as the market leader, a successful season of Weekend with Ramesh, launching the most popular fiction show, Jothe Jotheyal; and the first-ever adaptation of Malgudi Days to the Kannada small screen for the first time.”

    He adds, “We hope the viewers continue to show and support the channel in the years to come. Though these difficult times of the pandemic, as your entertainment partner, we urge everyone to stay indoors and stay safe with Zee Kannada.”

  • COLORS Bangla to air adaptations of Tagore’s short stories

    COLORS Bangla to air adaptations of Tagore’s short stories

    MUMBAI: COLORS Bangla is all set to telecast ‘Robi Thakurer Golpo’, a series of adaptations of short stories and novels written by Tagore himself.

    Commemorating Rabindranath Tagore’s 159th birth anniversary, COLORS Bangla will pay a tribute to the first Nobel Laureate by presenting three of his most celebrated and timeless stories like Dena Paona, Samapti and Chokher Bali starting on Rabindra Jayanti, which is on May 8th till May 22nd at 11 am every morning.  Set in a modern context, “Robi Thakurer Golpo” is sure to engage and enrich viewers with some of the most cherished and critically acclaimed stories.

    Widely spoken and discussed about in almost every Bengali household, Tagore was known to have reshaped Bengali literature and music as well as Indian art. His stories have been celebrated and cherished for generations across India. Although written over a century ago, Tagore’s stories continue to be socially relevant even today. His stories primarily focussed on social issues like poverty, illiteracy, marriage and gender disparities. The series will start with the masterpiece Dena Paona followed by Samapti and Chokher Bali.

    On bringing back Robi Thakurer Golpo for its viewers, Rahul Chakravarti, business head, COLORS Bangla & Odia, said: “Rabindranath Tagore is a name to reckon with and his stories are ageless and, in his literature, lies his magic. ‘Robi Thakurer Golpo’ is a tribute by COLORS Bangla to his literary work. The series which kickstarts on Rabindra Jayanti is an adaptation of some of his classic short stories and novels which is sure to take our viewers on a magical journey with stories that are relevant and characters that are relatable.”

  • Zee Kannada brings Malgudi Days to small screen

    Zee Kannada brings Malgudi Days to small screen

    MUMBAI: Zee Kannada has launched Shankar Nag's Malgudi Days, starting 11 May, every weekday at 9.30 PM on its SD and HD platforms.

    Swami and friends will now be paying a visit to the homes of every Kannadiga with their sweet tales from the pre-independent era. The evergreen classic series enjoyed in the 80s and 90s will be introduced to the Gen Z.

    Be it the nostalgic soundtrack or to the location of the traditional house and the strong association the state of Karnataka, director Shankar Nag has ensured to make Malgudi Days the flavour this summer.

    Zee Kannada and Zee Picchar business head Raghavendra Hunsur says: “It brings me great pleasure to be able to announce the launch of the popular series to the Kannada small screen for the first time in the history of Malgudi Days. A series I hold extremely close to my heart is finally something I will be able to share with all our viewers starting 11 May on our platform is definitely a moment of pride for me and the channel. We hope this will make all our summers memorable.”

  • Zee Telugu to pay tribute to all the frontline workers on International Dance Day

    Zee Telugu to pay tribute to all the frontline workers on International Dance Day

    MUMBAI: In light of the present global circumstances, our frontline workers have truly risen to the occasion with utmost selflessness – they are no less than superheroes. Zee Telugu is all set to pay tribute to them on the occasion of International Dance Day.

    Zee Telugu, along with its talented artistes such as Sudha Chandran from No.1 Kodalu, Prajwal PD from Suryakantham and Jaya Kavi from Thoorpu Padamara, is set to pay homage to all the frontline workers out there.

    These artists have come together to perform on ‘Vijayibhava’ from the film Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi. The performance will be out on Zee Telugu social media platforms to entertain their digital viewers on 29 April.

    Sudha Chandran says, “Dance means everything me; it is like fresh air that rejuvenates my life. I plea to almighty that I leave this world with ghungroos on my feet. ‘Vijayibhava’ is dedicated to all frontline workers in the fight against the Covid2019 pandemic, committed to defeating the virus.

    “We, humans, are bestowed with the inner strength to fight against all odds and today we all have risen above the situation, through dance, emotions, humanity and government policies. Soon there will be better days and for now, stay home and be safe,” adds Chandran.

    In addition, Aqsa Khan, Roshan, Jai Chauhan and Maha Lakshmi enacted on ‘Vijayibhava’ from film Manikarnika – Queen of Jhansi. Real-life couple Siddharth Varma and Vishnu Priya perform on evergreen song ‘Nagina’ from film Sakhi. Jyothi Reddy, Raktha Sambandham fame to mesmerize everyone with her classical moves on ‘Koluvai unnade’ from film Swarnakamalam.

    The performances of anchor Laasya, anchor Shyamala, Dhanraj, Adhirindi fame Venu and anchor Ravi with their kids to the ‘Kontegani Pattuko’ song from the film Mumbai will also be shown.

    The channel will be airing all these stunning performances for their ardent television fans on 29 April on the occasion of International Dance Day.

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