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  • CNN FlashDocs to premiere ‘Serena Williams: On Her Terms’ on 11 September

    CNN FlashDocs to premiere ‘Serena Williams: On Her Terms’ on 11 September

    Mumbai: At the close of the annual US Open Tennis Championships, CNN in the US will celebrate the personal and professional life of multiple tennis Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in “Serena Williams: On Her Terms.” Produced by the CNN FlashDocs unit, the hour-long special will premiere on 11 September.

    Williams, widely regarded as the greatest tennis player of all time, is one of the most decorated women in history, having won 23 singles Grand Slam titles, four Olympic Gold Medals, and nearly $100 million in prize money. Her ascent has spanned three action-packed decades, turning Williams into a global force and a household name. On 9 August, Williams announced her formal “evolution” from the sport, citing her desire to focus on her career as a venture capitalist and expand her family.

    “Serena Williams: On Her Terms” chronicles her early beginnings in Compton, CA to her epic ascent to international prominence, exploring the key moments on and off the court that shaped the athlete, woman, and mother. The documentary boasts an all-female interview roster, featuring conversations with Kerri Walsh Jennings (three-time Olympic gold medalist and beach volleyball player), Jennie Finch (Olympic gold medalist and softball pitcher), Napheesa Collier (Olympic gold medalist and WNBA Minnesota Lynx forward), Lindsay Flach (nine-time Team USA track and field heptathlete) – all who have grappled with motherhood and their sports – in addition to Rennae Stubbs (Williams’ current US Open coach and four-time Olympian), Cari Champion, Zina Garrison and Chandra Rubin, (co-hosts, The GOAT: Serena podcast) and CNN’s Christine Brennan.

  • Barc week 34: TV9 bounce back in rating secures fourth slot

    Barc week 34: TV9 bounce back in rating secures fourth slot

    Mumbai: TV9 Bharatvarsh has grown profitably for seven weeks running; the top of the Hindi news market is expected to experience new turnover.

    According to the latest BARC data, TV9 Bharatvarsh has secured the fourth slot as per ratings for week 34. The channel has registered a sustained growth beginning in week 28.

    The Hindi news channel from TV9 Network saw a severe decline in Barc rolling viewership after maintaining leadership for 13 weeks following the rating reinstatement.

    As per reports, viewer interest has declined as a result of the Ukraine war. The editorial leadership at the channel was in flight mode, which contributed to the fall, it added.

    But the channel has made a strong comeback. Over the past seven weeks in a row, it has maintained an upward trend in terms of ratings.

    If the data trend over the past three weeks is any indicator, TV9 Bharatvarsh currently appears poised to reclaim the top spot.

    It maintained its top position for 13 weeks, establishing a new standard after the ratings were resumed early this year.

    After 13 weeks, the channel experienced a rapid continuous decline over a short period of time, and its market share among the top 14 national Hindi news channels dropped from over 17 per cent to 9 per cent.

    An editing strategy has been implemented to increase the ratings even more. The channel’s leadership wants to take the top spot after falling behind for a while.

  • Barc week 31-34: News18 India cements top position in the Hindi TV news space with 13.7% market share

    Barc week 31-34: News18 India cements top position in the Hindi TV news space with 13.7% market share

    Mumbai: News18 India has announced that it continued to be the industry leader, cementing its No.1 position in the Hindi TV news space with a market share of 13.7 per cent in week 31-34’22.

    According to Barc data provided to us by News18, Aaj Tak has a market share of 11.8 percent. With a 11.5 percent market share, India TV ranks third.

    News18 said that ever since the Barc ratings have resumed, it has been steadily climbing the viewership charts.

    The channel opened at number three when the Barc ratings resumed in March this year. Over the last four months, the channel has risen steadily to acquire the top position six weeks ago. It has been investing heavily in journalistic resources, along with technology. Even on digital, the brand is garnering solid traction.

    Network18 CEO Hindi cluster Karan Abhishek Singh said, “As per the latest BARC data, we now reach 1.4 crore more viewers than Aajtak on a weekly basis. Our lead in Prime Time has only widened & we are seeing better stickiness for our content across day parts. In the latest ratings, our market share is higher than ABP and Zee News combined. We continue to invest heavily in content & this has resulted in News18 India enjoying continued preference from our viewers.”

    In prime time on weekdays (Wk 34’22, 1800-2400 hrs, TG: 15+, HSM), News18 India is ranked number one in all individual hourly time-bands. Even in (Wk 34’22, 2100-2200 hrs, TG: 15+, HSM) News18 India is leading with a 15.8 per cent share, which is 24 per cent higher than Aaj Tak.

    Additionally, News18 India has retained its No.1 position from 9-10 p.m. News18 India’s Kishore Ajwani show is ahead of India TV’s Rajat Sharma and Aajtak’s star anchor Sudhir Chaudhary.

  • Barc week 34: Sun TV regains pole position in all India market

    Barc week 34: Sun TV regains pole position in all India market

    Mumbai: Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) has released currency data for week 34 i.e. 20 August 2022 – 26 August 2022. Sun TV is number one in the top 10 channels – all India, 2+ with an average minute audience of 2339.22 (000). It was followed by Star Maa 2268.93 (000), Star Plus 2184.8 (000), Goldmines 2100.79 (000) and Dangal 1870.14 (000).

    Average minute audience (AMA) is defined as the number of individuals of a target audience who viewed a televised “event,” averaged across minutes.

    In the Hindi speaking market, Star Plus is in the top spot with with an average minute audience of 2112.24 (000) followed by Goldmines 2074.51 (000), Dangal 1862.07 (000), Sony Sab 1592.74 (000) and Star Pravah 1584.93 (000).

    In the South market, Sun TV is on top with an average minute audience of 2328.41 (000) followed by Star Maa at 2215.65 (000), Star Vijay 1470.12 (000), Zee Telugu 1464.92 (000) and Zee Kannada 1411.31 (000).

    In the megacities, Sun TV was number one with an average minute audience of 418.99 (000) followed by Star Plus 395.23 (000), Colors 343.16 (000), Sony Sab 315.65 (000) and Star Vijay 296.08 (000).

    In West Bengal market, Star Jalsha was number one with an average minute audience of    1105.92 (000) followed by     Zee Bangla 799.43 (000), Jalsha Movies 231.88 (000), Zee Bangla Cinema 155.76 (000) and ABP Ananda 140.45 (000).

    In Maharashtra/Goa market, Star Pravah was number one with an average minute audience of 1568.57 (000) followed by Zee Marathi 538.99 (000), Colors Marathi 430.36 (000), Sony Sab 419.22 (000) and Goldmines 346.87 (000).

  • Colors brings back its celebrity dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’

    Colors brings back its celebrity dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’

    Mumbai: Colors is now set to bring back its celebrity dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa after a hiatus of five years.

    Produced by BBC Studios India Production, the 10th season of this celebrity dance reality show is based on a BBC Studios global format.

    Presented by Patanjali Dantkanti with Mutual Funds Sahi Hai as special partner, the show is set to premiere on 3 September and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. only on Colors.

    The iconic show follows the dancing journeys of celebrities from various walks of life as they let down their guards and ignite the dance floor.

    The show is supported by an enthralling cast of contestants who will be paired with talented choreographers who will pump up the energy and mentor them.

    Viacom18 Hindi mass entertainment and kids TV network head Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “At Colors, it has been our endeavour to bring to our audience unique storylines, endearing characters, and variety offerings. Thus, making the channel not only the #2 player but also the leader in weekend programming in the HGE category. On the heels of the success of Khatron Ke Khiladi, the No. 1 non-fiction show of the year 2022, it gives us great pleasure to bring back one of our most celebrated and innovative dance shows, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. 

    She further added, “In the past, the show has enjoyed immense popularity and remained a viewer and advertisers’ favourite. We are delighted to welcome Patanjali Dantkanti as the presenting sponsor and Mutual Funds Sahi Hai as the special partner for the show, and look forward to a great partnership.” 

    Returning to the Jhalak stage as judges will be actor Madhuri Dixit, filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Nora Fatehi. Maniesh Paul will be returning as the host. 

    Viacom18 Hindi mass entertainment chief content officer Manisha Sharma said, “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa has been recognised as one of the most loved celebrity dance shows of the country and after a hiatus of five years, it is now set to return. The show offers a great platform for celebrities from different walks of life to experience a unique journey through dance. Its uniqueness and innovative format not only set it apart from any other dance show but also make it an entertaining watch for the viewers.”

    She further added, “We are happy to have Karan Johar and Madhuri Dixit return to the judges’ panel, joined by Nora Fatehi, while Maniesh Paul will be the host. The new season is going to be packed with some great dance performances, acts, and lots of entertainment, fronted by a great mix of celebrities and choreographers.” 

    An Indian adaptation of the international celebrity dance show, Dancing with the Stars, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is a combination of glamour, talent, and passion as the celebrity contestants team up with professional choreographers and learn new dance forms.

    BBC Studios India general manager Sameer Gogate said, “Dancing with the Stars is a sterling example of how our formats have the power to travel and connect with a global audience.  Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa has anchored itself as a widely acclaimed celebrity dance show, and I am confident that its popularity will continue to soar as it makes a return to Colors. The new season promises to increase the entertainment quotient with exceptional acts and performances. With an expert panel of judges, stellar contestants, and an entertaining host, we promise to leave no stone unturned to present a grand season.”

    This season’s star-studded line-up includes actor Dheeraj Dhoopar with choreographer Sneha Singh, actor Paras Kalnawat with choreographer Shweta Sharda, bold and beautiful Nia Sharma with choreographer Tarun Nihlani, youth icon Niti Taylor with choreographer Akash Thapa, the talented Gashmeer Mahajani with choreographer Romsha Singh, popular chef Zorawar Kalra with choreographer Suchitra Sawant Sangare, multifaceted  Amruta Khanvilkar with choreographer Pratik Utekar, Dance Deewane 3 fame Gunjan Sinha with choreographer Tejas Varma, the effervescent Shilpa Shinde with choreographer Nischal Sharma, internet sensation Faisal Shaikh aka Faizu with choreographer Vaishnavi Patil, artist – comedian Ali Asgar with choreographer Lipsa Acharya and boss lady Rubina Dilaik with choreographer Sanam Johar. 

    Speaking on the show, actor Madhuri Dixit Nene said, “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, I believe, is one show that has gone beyond the confines of being just a celebrity dance show. It beautifully traces the dance journeys of various celebrities, turning them into life-changing experiences. It is my absolute delight to be back on the judges’ panel, reunite with Karan and Maniesh, and welcome the very talented Nora Fatehi. For us and contestants alike, it is going to be a joyful and fulfilling ride marked by some exceptional and unforgettable dance performances.”

    Producer and director Karan Johar commented, “With Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, I made my debut as a judge on television, and it truly feels like a homecoming to return to the show. The viewers are in for an entertaining ride filled with extraordinary dance acts coupled with lots of energy and oomph. I am extremely excited to have the quintessential and OG diva, Madhuri Dixit, by my side on the panel along with Nora Fatehi, and I am looking forward to reuniting with Maniesh Paul. Some of the industry’s biggest and most popular names are going to explore the realm of dance this season, and I cannot wait to witness their journeys.”

    “It feels surreal to be judging a show wherein I once participated as a contestant. Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa celebrates the beautiful art form of dance unlike any other show, and I feel this is where I belong. This is my second stint as a judge, and it gives me immense pleasure to join the illustrious panel along with Madhuri Dixit and Karan Johar. The lineup of contestants this season is fiery and feisty, and they are all geared up to burn the dance floor. I am very excited and looking forward to it,” added Nora Fatehi.

    Actor and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 10 host Maniesh Paul said, “I am elated to be back as the host of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, a show that I love so immensely. As the show makes a ‘dhamaakedar’ comeback, not only do I get to reunite with the Colors’ family, but also work again with Madhuri ma’am, Karan sir, and now Nora Fatehi as a part of the judge’s panel. This year, the show is going to knock everyone’s socks off with a power-packed line-up of contestants. It’s going to be a one-stop destination for wholesome entertainment and fun and I’m sure the fans are going to shower their love upon us as always.”

  • Zee Marathi organises rally for their show ‘Appi Amchi Collector’

    Zee Marathi organises rally for their show ‘Appi Amchi Collector’

    Mumbai: Zee Marathi introduced its new show Appi Amchi Collector by organising a grand road show in Kolhapur and Satara. 

    A mega rally was held as part of the promotion for the show, and journalists and internet users from Kolhapur and Satara responded in a very positive way.

    The lead actress Shivani Naik (Appi) and producer Shweta Shinde’s drumming talent drew the attention of netizens. The collector of Satara District Ruchesh Jayavanshi attended the event, which was held at Chhatrapati Shivaji College in Satara.

    The actors of the show, including Naik and Santosh Patil (Bapu), as well as the show’s producers Shinde, Sanjay Khambe and Sheikh Madam, were all in attendance.

    Jayavanshi and the performers seized the chance to impart their insightful advice to the kids and other audience members. 

    Zee Entertainment Enterprises chief cluster officer – north, west & premium channels Amit Shah said, “Zee Marathi has been an intrinsic part of every Maharashtrian household, and we take immense pride in serving content that is a true reflection of Maharashtra’s rich cultural legacy. Keeping our consumers’ evolving content choices at the fore, we have been taking significant steps to enhance our content slate and deliver the best of entertainment.”

    He further added, “We are glad to unveil our latest offering, Appi Amchi Collector, with a grand rally in Satara and Kolhapur. Zee Marathi constantly aspires to craft innovative solutions that grab the attention of our partners and are also adored by our viewers. The innovative marketing activity undertaken for this show has garnered us an extremely positive response, which further gives us the confidence that this upcoming show will be well-received by our audiences.”

    Zee Marathi started airing the show from 22 August 2022, every Monday to Saturday at 7.00 p.m.

  • Barc Wk 33: Goldmines lead in all India market

    Barc Wk 33: Goldmines lead in all India market

    Mumbai: Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India has released currency data for week 33  i.e., 13 August to 19 August. As per data for the all India 2+ target group, Goldmines is the most watched channel in India with an average minute audience (AMA) of 2685.26 (000). It was followed by Star Maa at 2667.03 (000) AMA, Sun TV at 2624.5 (000) AMA, Star Plus at 2034.54 (000) AMA and Dangal at 1832.49 (000) AMA.

    The average minute audience (AMA) is defined as the number of individuals from a target audience who viewed a televised “event,” averaged across minutes.

    In the Hindi-speaking market (HSM), Goldmines emerged as the most watched channel at 2647.25 (000) AMA, followed by Star Plus at 1960.05 (000) AMA, Dangal at 1822.95 (000) AMA, Sony SAB at 1601.57 (000) AMA and Star Pravah at1565.54.

    In the South market, Sun TV was the most watched channel at 2612.51(000) AMA, followed by Star Maa at 2604.36 (000) AMA, Star Vijay at 1628.83 (000) AMA, Zee Kannada at 1387.19 (000) AMA, and Zee Telugu at 1339.31 (000) AMA.

    In the Maharashtra/Goa market, Star Pravah was the most watched channel at 1547.59 (000) AMA, followed by Zee Marathi at 467.49 (000) AMA, Goldmines, Colors Marathi, and Sony SAB.

    In the West Bengal market, Star Jalsha was the most watched channel with 1087.51 (000) AMA, followed by Zee Bangla at 770.52 (000) AMA, Jalsha Movies, ABP Ananda and Sony Aath.

    In the megacities market, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai, Sun TV was the most watched channel at 456.97(000) AMA, followed by Star Plus, Star Vijay, Colors, and Sony SAB.

  • Colors Kannada’s innovative print ad campaign to launch its new show ‘Kendasampige’

    Colors Kannada’s innovative print ad campaign to launch its new show ‘Kendasampige’

    Mumbai: Colors Kannada recently launched its new fiction show, Kendasampige, a story based on a slum-dwelling brother and sister who run a flower-selling business.

    The cast of the show includes veteran actor Doddanna, thespian Nagaraj Koti, debutant Akshay, and others. The show is produced by the team of the Colors Kannada blockbuster Ginirama. National Award-winning director Preetham Shetty is directing the show.

    The Kannada newspaper Vijaya Karnataka and the channel have launched a high-impact print campaign as part of the marketing strategy.

    The fragrance of the Champa flower scented the front page of the daily, symbolising the fiction title Kendasampige. Approximately five lakh copies of perfumed newspapers were distributed throughout Karnataka. 

    Kannada actor, Dr. Shivaraj Kumar, paid a visit to the newspaper’s offices and posed for a photo with this cutting-edge print edition.

    Speaking about the campaign, Colors Kannada marketing director Shriram B.R. said, “A unique approach like this can always help the brand to meet the objective of the launch. “The Champa (Sampige) flower fragrance has given readers a fresh feel to start their Monday while establishing a strong connection to the show’s theme.” 

  • Aaj Tak beats Zee News in a prime time slot with its new show ‘Black & White’

    Aaj Tak beats Zee News in a prime time slot with its new show ‘Black & White’

    Mumbai: Aaj Tak’s show Black & White has surpassed Zee News’s show DNA in terms of viewership.

    After leaving Zee News and its show DNA, journalist Sudhir Chaudhary joined Aaj Tak and launched his new prime-time show Black & White.

    In the latest week rolled data, Black & White in Wk 32 was at 824 (ooo) AMA and has crossed the viewership of DNA, which stood at 792 (000) AMA with the last six-week average (between Wk 20 to 25 at 9 to 10 p.m. on weekdays).

    In terms of daily average reach, Aaj Tak is 20 per cent ahead of Zee News with 6428 (000) AMA in Wk 32, whereas Zee News was at 5345 (ooo) AMA between Wk 20 and 25.

    When it comes to cumulative reach, Aaj Tak is 23 per cent higher at 24616 (000) AMA between Wk 32 compared to Zee News, which is at 20063 (000) between Wk 20 and 25 AMA between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.

  • “This exercise of rights by VCPL was executed without any consent of the founders”: NDTV

    “This exercise of rights by VCPL was executed without any consent of the founders”: NDTV

    Mumbai: Hours after the announcement, the indirect acquisition of a 29.18 per cent stake in news broadcaster New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) by a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises’ AMG Media Networks Limited (AMNL), a document related to the development, accessed by Indiantelevision.com, stated, “This exercise of rights by VCPL was executed without any input from, conversation with, or consent of the NDTV founders, who, like NDTV, have been made aware of this exercise of rights only today. As recently as yesterday, NDTV had informed the stock exchanges that there was no change in the shareholding of its founders.”

    Also, as informed earlier, AMNL will also present an open offer to acquire another 26 per cent stake in the media house.

    The statement further added, “Without any discussion with New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) or its founder-promoters, a notice has been served upon them by Vishvapradhan Commercial Private Limited (VCPL), stating that it (VCPL) has exercised its rights to acquire 99.50 per cent control of RRPR Holding Private Limited (RRPRH), the promoter-owned company that owns 29.18 per cent of NDTV.”

    In a statement released on 23 August, the Adani Group said, “RRPR is a promoter group company of NDTV (NDTV, BSE: 532529) and holds a 29.18 per cent stake in NDTV. VCPL, along with AMNL & AEL (persons acting in concert), will launch an open offer to acquire up to a 26 per cent stake in NDTV, in compliance with the requirements of the SEBI’s (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.”

    Also read : AMG Media Networks to indirectly acquire 29.18% stake in NDTV; launches open offer

    Simultaneously, NDTV management also clarified that the notice from VCPL is based on a loan agreement it entered into with NDTV founders Radhika and Prannoy Roy in 2009-10. “The notice states that VCPL has exercised its option to convert 19,90,000 warrants into equity shares of RRPRH at Rs 10 per share and that a total of Rs 1.99 crore has been transferred to RRPRH.”

    RRPRH, the owner of 29.18 per cent of NDTV, has been told to transfer all its equity shares to VCPL within two days.

    NDTV has also received a copy of the public announcement by VCPL dated 23 August of an open offer to acquire up to 26 per cent of the voting share capital of NDTV at Rs 294 per share (up to 16,762,530 fully paid-up equity shares) as per the requirements of the SEBI (substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers) Regulations, 2011.