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.

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.

MUMBAI: The Screenwriters Association wrapped up its 68th annual general body election on 9 November at The Celebrations Club in Lokhandwala, Andheri West, Mumbai with a decisive mandate for its leadership team.
The scrutiny committee opened polls at 1 pm after confirming all candidates were present. Regular and life members cast their votes for 21 executive committee positions throughout the afternoon. By 6:45pm, the committee had declared results before an audience of candidates and members.

Charudutt Acharya secured the presidency unopposed, heading a roster of office bearers that swept to power without contest. Manisha Korde and Saiwyn Quadras will serve as vice presidents, whilst Raj Shekhar takes the general secretary role. Hussain Haidry becomes treasurer, with Puneet Sharma and Sweksha Bhagat as joint secretaries.

The 21-member executive committee includes established names such as Anjum Rajabali, Alankrita Shrivastava and Hitesh Kewalya. The full slate comprises Abhjeet Deshpande, Anu Singh, Danish Javed, Dhananjay Kumar, Divy Nidhi Sharma, Ginny Diwan, Lakshmi Jayakumar, Mitesh Shah, Preeti Mamgain, Radhika Anand, Robin Nanabhai Bhatt, Saket Chaudhary, Satyam Tripathy, Satyanshu Singh, Sudeep Nigam, Vibha Singh, Vishal Watwani and Zaman Habib.

Three associate category positions went uncontested to Deepanjjan Roy, Palak Bhambri and Siddhant Makkar. The association’s new leadership takes charge for the 2023-25 term, steering the guild through an industry grappling with streaming disruption and artificial intelligence. Whether they can script a happy ending for India’s writers remains to be seen.