Mumbai: Amazon miniTV, Amazon’s free video streaming service, recently released the slice-of-life drama series, Industry. Produced by The Viral Fever (TVF), the series takes viewers through the life of Aayush Verma, a young and ambitious screenwriter, as he tries to make his mark in the ever-changing film industry. The show beautifully captures the complexities of personal relationships, professional obstacles, love, and the constant balance between triumph and disappointment in showbiz. Aayush’s journey serves as a poignant reflection of the aspirations and hardships faced by countless individuals who come to the city of dreams to climb the ladder of success and stardom. Industry is brought to life by a talented star cast, including Gagan Arora, Asha Negi, and Chunky Panday, among others, in pivotal roles.
Renowned actor Chunky Panday, who plays the role of Rakesh Raman in Industry, shares insights into his character, saying, “I portray the role of Rakesh Raman, a resourceful producer. In the past, I have personally encountered a few producers who resemble Rakesh. He is not only a producer but also a part-time broker and car dealer, who is willing to go to any lengths to secure opportunities. I believe, without a competent producer, the writer’s success is unattainable.”
Chunky Panday further expressed his views about the series, saying, “The portrayal of the film industry in our series is refreshingly candid. It’s presented in an engaging and aesthetically pleasing manner, infused with a delightful blend of humor and emotions. TVF’s signature touch adds an extra layer of depth to the narrative. While most movies and shows showcase the glamorous facade of the industry, our series depicts the true essence of the film industry, and I am proud to be a part of it.”
Industry is now streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV.
Mumbai: Chocolates have been the language of love for ages. Amidst the rush of Valentine’s week, Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT), India’s most loved content company, launched Season five of its flagship web series, ‘Butterflies’, in collaboration with Hershey’s India. Released under TTT’s premier short films banner, Terribly Tiny Talkies, this latest instalment ran from 8 – 13 February, to usher in Valentine’s Day. The series captivates audiences with its exploration of love in various forms.
With this season’s theme #YourForevers, the YouTube series delves into untold narratives of love and connection, leaving viewers with a lingering sense of warmth towards the end. Through its portrayal of diverse facets of relationships, Season 5 captures the depth of each bond, of those who add love and warmth to our lives – friends, family, and partners. With moments of connection enabled by Hershey’s range of chocolates, each tale not only tugs at the heartstrings but also leaves one wanting more at the end of every episode. Retaining the original core of the IP, Sharanya Rajgopal (Studio Head of TTT) has created every episode as a heartfelt dedication from one character to another, beautifully aligning with the season’s theme and encapsulating the enduring joy of love.
Butterflies season 5 tells the stories of seven people over three endearing episodes. In Episode one, titled “To Maya, From Rohan,” Rohan (Ritwik Bhowmik) and Maya (Reem Sheikh) are out on a secret romantic getaway just days before their big fat Indian wedding, seeking moments of privacy and solitude amidst mounting pressures. The storyline explores the tension of their escape and the possible consequences if their families were to discover their truth, culminating in a sweet proposal beneath the starlit sky. Episode two, starring Namita Dubey as Suhani and Asha Negi as Disha, dives into adult friendships. It beautifully illustrates how these connections evolve, navigating life’s changes – taking the viewers on a delightful journey. Episode three, featuring Ashnoor Kaur as Mini, Harsh Gandhi as Ishaan, and Arjun Deswal as Rishi, celebrates the everlasting friendships forged in college amid moments of laughter and vulnerability. It uncovers Rishi’s journey back to his ‘Forevers’ after an absence, and their warm welcome back into the gang.
TTT studio head Sharanya Rajgopal said, “After four successful seasons, we’re thrilled to announce the return of Season 5 of ‘Butterflies’, once again in partnership with Hershey India. Butterflies Season 5 is full of feels. That was the only thing we kept in our mind while working on this season. In each of three episodes we have created characters that will leave the audiences with a warm smile on their faces.”
Hershey India marketing director Ankit Desai said, “Valentine’s Day is a special occasion for our consumers, and with our indulgent range of chocolates, we want to enable them to express love across relationships be it their family, friends or partners. We’re delighted to collaborate with TTT yet again to bring forth heartfelt stories of enduring love through their highly acclaimed web show, Butterflies. In the webisodes, we have captured the diverse spectrum of relationships, much like the wide variety of chocolates in our portfolio, including HERSHEY’S KISSES, HERSHEY’S EXOTIC DARK and HERSHEY’S BARS. For Season 5, we have amped up the game, and in our distinctive style have wrapped all the emotions with captivating storytelling, presented in a delectable package. The stories have come out beautifully and I’m sure our audience will enjoy them.”
With a track record of collaborating with over 200 global brands, TTT remains at the forefront of delivering original and premium content in India, and with each new release continues to redefine contemporary storytelling. This season marks TTT’s venture into the AI territory with a one-of-a-kind song dedication portal, perfectly timed for Valentine’s week. One can visit the portal at yourforevers.hersheyland.in to craft personalized ‘snap songs’ for their loved ones by simply providing a few prompts – adding a layer of sentiment to their expressions of love and affection.
Mumbai: In the last two years, we saw a record amount of OTT content being produced across all languages. Indiantelevision.com and Telly Chakkar took a leap and organised the second edition of the Indian Telly Streaming Awards. It was indeed a spectacular Saturday night at Mumbai’s JW Marriott, Juhu, as the stars aligned on stage.
The Indian Telly Streaming Awards is an extension of the first ever television award show (The Indian Telly Awards) in India. Its goal was to recognise the best of the streaming industry—business, creativity, and talent—as well as all of the work that goes into creating premium originals in India.
We have seen the maximum growth and penetration of OTT in the last few years. Through our initiative, Indiantelevision.com wishes to show and bring awareness to the brilliant people that made OTT content a success in India.
This year’s event commenced with a poignant moment as the ITV founder and editor-in-chief Anil Wanvari, in his opening speech, remarked that creators have started a movement where they can express themselves freely as compared to television, where there is a focus on TRP, and it’s a glorious time for content.
The awards were announced across different categories, which included Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Film, Best Story, Best DOP, Best Writer, and Best Director in series as well as movies. Regional talent was particularly recognized, with separate sections set aside to encourage grassroots talent.
The jury members included eminent names from the industry, such as Showt COO & co-founder Andy Jocobs, Zee Studios senior VP & content head Ashima Awasthi, cinematographer Ayananka Bose, Sri Adhikari Brothers Sabgroup chairman & managing director Markand Adhikari, celebrity chef Ranveer Brar, casting director Mukesh Chhabra, Jio Studios head of content alliances (Media & Entertainment) Shobha Sant, casting director Shruti Mahajan, actor Sumeet Vyas, film producer Sunil Doshi, independent journalist Kaveree Bamzai, actor Sunir Kheterpal, Blive Productions & Music co-founder Suraj Singh and director Umesh Shukla.
The event was graced by some popular names like Jim Sarbh, Amruta Subhash, Neena Gupta, Asha Negi, Surya Sharma, Akshay Oberoi, Tanvi Azmi, Neelu Koli, Nakuul Mehta, Rahul Dev, Mugdha Godse, and others.
MUMBAI: bindass channel is riding on huge waves of success with its fiction web series Girl in the City. Based on a girl named Meera Sehgal enacted by Mithila Palkar from Dehradhun, the show has been appreciated by many. It had also created ripples on the web in a short span of time with million plus views on social media platforms.
It is recently known that the channel has embarked a new show titled bindass Beats in collaboration with Frooti. Sources reveal that the deal between the sponsor and channel will be around Rs 25-28 lakhs.
Spreading dancing as a happy mantra, the one hour long show airs on the channel every Saturday at 9 am and every Sunday at 12 pm on bPlay. Both the platforms will have different music and packaging based on the theme of happy life, happy music.
In a move to increase viewers’ participation, the channel has also initiated an interesting activity. Viewers can make their own #MangoBango dance video and upload on Facebook and tag @Frooti and can get a chance to win exciting goodies.
MUMBAI: bindass channel is riding on huge waves of success with its fiction web series Girl in the City. Based on a girl named Meera Sehgal enacted by Mithila Palkar from Dehradhun, the show has been appreciated by many. It had also created ripples on the web in a short span of time with million plus views on social media platforms.
It is recently known that the channel has embarked a new show titled bindass Beats in collaboration with Frooti. Sources reveal that the deal between the sponsor and channel will be around Rs 25-28 lakhs.
Spreading dancing as a happy mantra, the one hour long show airs on the channel every Saturday at 9 am and every Sunday at 12 pm on bPlay. Both the platforms will have different music and packaging based on the theme of happy life, happy music.
In a move to increase viewers’ participation, the channel has also initiated an interesting activity. Viewers can make their own #MangoBango dance video and upload on Facebook and tag @Frooti and can get a chance to win exciting goodies.
