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Baba Siddique’s tryst with the television fraternity
MUMBAI: The Nationalist Congress Party’s late Baba Siddique, who was shot dead outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra yesterday, was not just a power house in political circle and close to Hindi film stars. He, along with his son, also were pretty close to Indian television personalities, especially the onscreen personalities.
During his iftaar get togethers, he made sure that Indian television actors were invited. And they came in large numbers. Some he posed with for photographs. Some posed by themselves.
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Among the TV actors who attended his iftaar include: Neil Bhatt, Vahbiz Sorabjee, Jaaved Jaffrey, Eijaz Khan, Sophie Choudhry, Shenaaz Gill, Aamir Ali, Pooja Banerjee, Mahhi Vij, Karishma Tanna, Arjun Bijlani, Aarti Singh, Karan Singh Grover, Adaa Khan, Anikta Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Shweta Tiwari, Hina Khan, Abhishekh Kumar, Aishwarya Bhatt, Jasmin Bhasin, Aashika Bhatia, Sana Khan, Aamna Sharif, Deepshikha Nagpal, Amruta Khanvilkar, Neha Pendse, MC Stan, Karan Tacker, Srishty Rode, Karan Kundra, Nia Sharma, among many others.
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Many of them are in a state of shock, following his killing by three shooters.
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Four More Shots Please! to bow out with final season on December 19
MUMBAI: The ladies are back for one last round. Prime Video will premiere the fourth and final season of Four More Shots Please! on December 19, closing out a decade-long journey for the International Emmy-nominated series that helped redefine women-led storytelling in India.
The show will stream exclusively on Prime Video in India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications and created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, the new season is directed by Arunima Sharma and Neha Parti Matiyani.
Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J and Maanvi Gagroo return as the fearless foursome, joined once again by Prateik Babbar, Lisa Ray, Milind Soman, Rajeev Siddhartha and Ankur Rathee.
Rangita Pritish Nandy, president and creative director, Pritish Nandy Communications, called the finale the crescendo of a story built on friendship, flaws and fierce independence, and credited Prime Video for backing its bold voice from the start.
Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals, Prime Video India, praised the series as the original disruptor that sparked cultural conversations and broke barriers for women-fronted narratives.
Glitz, grit and girl power: the final toast promises to go out with a bang. Cheers to one last shot.
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Star Plus celebrates Gita Jayanti with Tulsi in spotlight
MUMBAI: Star Plus is bringing the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to life with Gita Mahotsav: Tulsi Ki Sang, a three-episode cultural event airing from 1–3 December at 6:30 pm. The special coincides with Gita Jayanti and reimagines the sacred teachings for today’s audiences through the lens of Tulsi Virani, portrayed by Smriti Irani.
Tulsi Virani, one of India’s most recognisable and trusted characters, lends emotional depth and cross-generational appeal to the series. Her impact is legendary: even Bill Gates once greeted her with “Jai Shri Krishna” during a Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi integration, highlighting her global resonance and the soft-power potential of India’s creative storytelling.
Smriti Irani said, “Returning as Tulsi for Gita Mahotsav has been grounding and creatively enriching. Audiences, especially younger viewers, are seeking stories with meaning and introspection. The Bhagavad Gita remains a treasure trove of wisdom, and bringing it to life for a new generation has been an honour.”
Gita Mahotsav: Tulsi Ki Sang bridges tradition and modernity, reflecting India’s evolving creative and spiritual economy. By blending iconic characters, cultural heritage, and contemporary storytelling, the series highlights the power of media to ignite curiosity, inspire reflection, and nurture a thriving creative landscape.
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Bandish Bandits season two takes top honours at IFFI 2025
GOA: Prime Video clinched a major win at the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa, with Bandish Bandits season two bagging the Best Web Series (OTT) title—adding more shine to the streamer’s runaway momentum in India’s streaming wars.
Produced by Leo Media Collective, the Amritpal Singh Bindra and Anand Tiwari-created musical drama trumped tough competition from Prime Video’s own nominees—Paatal Lok season two and Suzhal: The Vortex season two—securing the platform’s second victory since the award was instituted in 2023. Prime Video earlier snagged the trophy for Panchayat season two.
The award was handed over by Sanjay Jaju, secretary, ministry of information and broadcasting, and L Murugan, minister of state for information and broadcasting and parliamentary affairs. A jury led by filmmaker and producer Bharatbala Ganapathy, alongside producer R Mahendran, director-producer Munjal Shroff, actor Rajeshwari Sachdev and writer-director Sekhar Kumar Das, selected the winner.
Written by Tiwari with Atmika Didwania and Karan Singh Tyagi, the second chapter deepens the show’s mix of rivalry, ambition and romance as Radhe and Tamanna chase legacy and artistic glory in an all-India band championship. The cast features Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhry, Sheeba Chaddha, Atul Kulkarni, Rajesh Tailang, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Divya Dutta, Rohan Gurbaxani, Yashaswini Dayama, Aaliyah Qureshi and Saurabh Nayyar.
Released on Prime Video across more than 240 countries and territories in December 2024, the musical drama hit the right notes with critics and audiences alike.
With another trophy in the cabinet, Prime Video’s orchestra shows no signs of hitting a flat note.
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