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  • Mumbai wins early access screening of ‘The Beekeeper’ at PVR Juhu

    Mumbai wins early access screening of ‘The Beekeeper’ at PVR Juhu

    Mumbai: The spotlight is on Mumbai as it emerges triumphant in a nationwide voting contest for PVR INOX’s early access show of The Beekeeper, granting its residents the privilege of an early encounter with Jason Statham in David Ayer’s adrenaline-packed thriller. Movie enthusiasts in Mumbai will be the first in the world to witness Jason Statham’s return as Adam Clay on the grand cinematic canvas. The exclusive screening is set to premiere on Wednesday, 17 January 2024, at 5:00 pm, hosted at PVR Juhu, Mumbai. In a delightful bonus, each ticket purchased will come with a complimentary popcorn tub, and patrons stand a chance to win exciting movie merchandise. Bobby Deol, who captivated the audience globally with his most recent outing ‘Animal’, will also attend the early access screening of ‘The Beekeeper.’ Patrons can book the tickets for this special screening on the PVR app or website.

    PVR INOX Ltd co-CEO Gautam Dutta expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are absolutely thrilled to bring the Early Access Screening of ‘The Beekeeper’ to the vibrant city of Mumbai, and to have none other than Bobby Deol attending the premiere is an absolute delight. This cinematic masterpiece promises an exhilarating experience from start to finish. We take immense pleasure in extending this opportunity to our patrons to be among the first to watch the much anticipated ‘The Beekeeper’ on the expansive big screen. At PVR INOX, we are committed to delivering unforgettable cinematic moments, and this screening underscores that commitment. We anticipate an enjoyable experience and hope our audience relishes this advance showing to the fullest!”

    Directed by David Ayer, ‘The Beekeeper’ follows Jason Statham’s character, Adam Clay, on a relentless quest for retribution after his covert ties to the formidable “Beekeepers” organization are exposed. The movie, written by Kurt Wimmer, boasts an ensemble cast including Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, and Josh Hutcherson, among others. Having premiered at the illustrious 2022 Cannes festival, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on January 19, 2024 in India and will also be screened across IMAX, 4DX, MX4D, and Screen X cinema formats at PVR INOX cinemas. The Beekeeper will be released and distributed in India by PVR INOX Pictures, the motion picture arm of PVR INOX Ltd.

    For further information on the location and timing of The Beekeeper early access show, visit:  https://www.pvrcinemas.com/ or the PVR app.

  • Spotify unites ‘Animal’ cast and music team for exclusive fan experience

    Spotify unites ‘Animal’ cast and music team for exclusive fan experience

    Mumbai: On Friday evening, Spotify, the official streaming partner for the film ‘Animal’, brought the cast and music team of the film together for an exclusive fan experience, featuring performances, a conversation with Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol, and the launch of the album.

    Ahead of the release of the film on 1 December, the ‘Animal’ team unveiled the music from the much-awaited film, and Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol took the stage to talk about working on the film. The two actors also put their camaraderie on display, as they quizzed each other on their personal musical tastes – and fondest memories of songs from past films.

    The likes of B Praak, Raghav Chaitanya, Bhupinder Babbal, Vishal Mishra, and more treated fans to stellar performances of their songs from the film, including four unreleased, and never-played-before, tracks, namely ‘Kashmir’, ‘Saleda’, ‘Papa Main Teri Dhadkan’, and ‘Pehle Bhi Main’. 

  • Ranbir Kapoor’s cinematic roar echoes in support of Team India on Cricket Live

    Ranbir Kapoor’s cinematic roar echoes in support of Team India on Cricket Live

    Mumbai: In an exciting convergence of Bollywood glamour and high-stakes cricket, the charismatic Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor is set to make a dazzling appearance on the Star Sports “Cricket Live” pre-show. The much-anticipated event will see Kapoor promoting his eagerly awaited pan-India movie “Animal” while extending his support to Team India during their blockbuster semi-final clash against New Zealand.

    This electrifying collaboration adds a touch of cinematic excitement to the cricketing arena as fans gear up for a nail-biting rematch from the 2019 World Cup semi-final, where New Zealand emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter. With Team India seeking redemption from their previous defeat, the stakes are higher than ever, promising an unforgettable blend of cinematic charisma and cricketing fervour on the cricket live stage. Get ready for an afternoon filled with the magic of both the silver screen and the cricket field!

     

     

    The highly anticipated movie “Animal” not only stars Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor but also boasts the powerhouse performances of veteran actors Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in pivotal titular roles. Actress Rashmika Mandanna is also a part of the ensemble as Ranbir Kapoor’s love interest, marking their first-time pairing in films. Promising to be a gripping action-drama, “Animal” is set to enthral audiences with its compelling storyline and powerhouse performances. The anticipation builds as the film gears up for a worldwide release on December 1st, spanning Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. As the cricketing and cinematic worlds collide on the Cricket Live pre-show, fans can look forward to a mesmerizing blend of cricket, charisma, and the upcoming blockbuster.

    Catch all the action from the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final 1–India vs New Zealand, 15 November 2023, from 12:00 pm onwards, LIVE & exclusive on the Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.

  • MX Player wins ‘Best OTT platform award’ at Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence 2022

    MX Player wins ‘Best OTT platform award’ at Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence 2022

    Mumbai: India’s largest advertising supported video on demand (AVoD) OTT platform MX Player received three awards at the recently held Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2022 for the platform and its original series Aashram. 

    While MX Player was awarded the Best OTT Platform, Prakash Jha was awarded the Best Director for web-series Aashram and Chandan Roy Sanyal was given the Best Supporting Actor Award for his portrayal as Bhopa Swami in Aashram. 

    Operating on an ad-supported model, MX Player has a large and diverse audience base in India and a global reach of 33+ markets and a keen understanding of the pulse of the audience. It has recently launched several record-breaking web-series like Aashram, Bhaukaal Matsya Kaand, Samantar, High and Campus Diaries. 

    MX Player is the only OTT platform to deploy H.266 technology that cuts down video streaming data consumption into half. According to the App Annie State of Mobile Report -2022, in terms of the downloads in video streaming, MX Player ranks #2 in India and #6 Worldwide.

    MX Player chief operating officer Nikhil Gandhi said, “At MX Player, we believe that relevant and strong narratives have the ability to provoke thought and entertain audiences at the same time. Winning the Best OTT platform and winning two more awards for our successful series Aashram reaffirms our belief. Thank you, Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2022, for the honour in recognising our work in bringing hugely appreciated stories for our audiences in India, and across the world. Our congratulations to Prakash Jha and Chandan Roy Sanyal on their respective wins too.”

    MX Player launched the third season of Aashram on 3 June 2022. With all the quintessential requisites of an entertaining show that combines politics, crime, and drama, Ek Badnaam… Aashram 3 revolves around the meteoric rise of godmen in India and how the masses blindly follow them in the name of religion. Beating its record of the previous two seasons, the latest season 3 garnered 100 million views within 32 hours of its release. Directed by Prakash Jha, the series features an ensemble cast comprising Bobby Deol, Aaditi Pohankar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Darshan Kumaar, Esha Gupta, Sachin Shroff, Adhyayan Suman, Tridha Choudhury, Vikram Kochhar, Anuritta K Jha, Rushad Rana, Tanmaay Ranjan, Preeti Sood, Rajeev Siddhartha, Anupriya Goenka and Jaya Seal Ghosh in pivotal roles.

    The Best Director award was received by Prakash Jha Productions (PJP) CEO Sunil Agarwal, PJP creative head Madhvi Bhatt and PJP producer Disha Jha. 

    On winning the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2022 Best Director for the series Aashram, Prakash Jha said, “I feel truly honoured to be given Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2022 for Best Director for web series Aashram. It was indeed a pleasure working with the team of MX Player who supported us throughout all our decisions. Unfortunately, I cannot personally come and receive it due to unavoidable reasons. I would like to thank the Jury for considering me and giving me this award.”

    Chandan Roy Sanyal won the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2022 Best Actor in Supporting Role for the series, Aashram. On receiving the award, Chandan said, “This is my first award ever, and it is because of all your support and blessings of our ‘Father of Indian Cinema,’ Dadasaheb Phalke, that today I am standing here in front of you all. It is such a great feeling to receive an award like this. I would like to thank the team of MX Player, our director Prakash Jha Sir, Bobby Deol, and the entire team present here today who believed in me and showered me with their blessings and love.”

    Dedicated to the ‘Father of Indian Cinema’, the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards is given to the entertainment industry every year to recognise outstanding contributions in different categories. Celebrating the 151th Anniversary year of Dadasaheb Phalke this year, the 18th edition of the awards ceremony held in Mumbai had reputed producers, directors, actors, writers, musicians, technicians, distributors, exhibitors and studio owners from OTT, TV and films grace the event and be recognised for their work.

  • MX Player’s ‘Ek Badnaam…Aashram 3’ fastest growing show on Indian OTT; gets 100 mn views

    MX Player’s ‘Ek Badnaam…Aashram 3’ fastest growing show on Indian OTT; gets 100 mn views

    Mumbai: MX Original series Ek Badnaam… Aashram 3, produced and directed by industry stalwart Prakash Jha, has been breaking records since its release. The series has been a huge success. The first two seasons of the show were hugely popular among viewers, which made it probably the most-watched television show on Indian OTT. However, the recent third season, Ek Badnaam…Aashram 3, has been equally successful in entering the 100 million viewership club within just 32 hours of its release, becoming the fastest-growing show on Indian OTT so far.

    With each passing season, the series appears to be setting new standards. Aashram’s first two seasons had a total viewership of around 160 million unique users. In addition, within six hours of the season three trailer’s release, the show was trending at number one on YouTube in India. Season three has received unprecedented love and appreciation from audiences. Since its release on 3 June 2022, the plot and characters have been the talk of the town.

    The series features an ensemble cast comprising Bobby Deol, Aaditi Pohankar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Darshan Kumaar, Anupriya Goenka, Esha Gupta, Sachin Shroff, Adhyayan Suman, Tridha Choudhury, Vikram Kochhar, Anuritta K Jha, Rushad Rana, Tanmaay Ranjan, Preeti Sood, Rajeev Siddhartha and Jaya Seal Ghosh.

    Aashram is a show that highlights the life of a megalomaniac Baba Nirala. In this season, Kashipur Waale Baba Nirala has become fearless and his lust for power has been accentuated, making him unstoppable. He believes to be above all and thinks he’s God. The power of aashram is at its peak. This badnaam aashram continues to exploit women, and indulge in drugs and illegal activities to gain power and position in society. On the other hand, Pammi is having sleepless nights to seek revenge from Bhagwaan Nirala.

    Speaking of the success, MX Media chief content officer Gautam Talwar said, “At MX Player, our aim is to always offer path-breaking narratives. We encourage storytellers to showcase authentic stories that build strong resonance with our audiences, strengthening our promise of entertaining and keeping viewers engaged. ‘Ek Badnaam…Aashram 3‘, as a series, has scaled up our viewership and is testimony to that. Season two had 50 million in less than 17 hours and season three crossed 100 million in just 32 hours of the series launch. We will continue creating powerful engaging content and thank our audiences for their unwavering appreciation.”

    Producer and director Prakash Jha said, “We are incredibly proud of Aashram and all the seasons that we’ve released so far. The viewers have once again shown their love and we are humbled by their response. The entire cast and crew have worked tirelessly and we’re happy that we’ve had great support from MX Player and look forward to our future associations too. We thank our viewers for their unwavering support.”

  • MX Player signs five sponsors for Aashram 3

    MX Player signs five sponsors for Aashram 3

    Mumbai: MX Player has signed five sponsors for the third season of its most-watched web-series Aashram. The sponsors on board include Vimal Elaichi as ‘title sponsor’, Goldiee as ‘co-powered by’ sponsor, Kent Mineral RO, Royal Green and Crax have been onboarded as ‘special partners’.

    Aashram 3 is set to begin streaming on 3 June. As per the platform, the show was watched by 160 million unique users in its first season and the second season crossed 50 million views in 17 hours. The series has been consumed by more than 60 million users in the region of Maharashtra and Delhi NCR.

    “Aashram is one of our tentpole assets. It has created an immense impact on our users. As India’s largest digital video platform, we are incredibly humbled to see the response that Aashram has received since its launch, and now season three only promises to get bigger and better,” said MX Media chief operating officer Nikhil Gandhi.

    “It’s immense popularity and record-breaking views is a significant opportunity for brands to reach out to new audiences across Metro and non-metro users which is unique only to MX Player. We are very pleased with the clients who have grabbed this opportunity to associate with Aashram to get maximum impact of their investments.”

    Produced and directed by Prakash Jha, the MX original series by stars an ensemble cast comprising Bobby Deol, Aaditi Pohankar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Darshan Kumaar, Anupriya Goenka, Esha Gupta, Sachin Shroff, Adhyayan Suman, Tridha Choudhury, Vikram Kochhar, Anuritta K Jha, Rushad Rana, Tanmaay Ranjan, Preeti Sood, Rajeev Siddhartha and Jaya Seal Ghosh.

  • The Q to premiere MX original show ‘Aashram’ on TV

    The Q to premiere MX original show ‘Aashram’ on TV

    Mumbai: The Q has partnered with MX Player to bring its critically and commercially successful original series “Aashram” to television. The first season of the show will air on 11 October at 8:30 p.m from Monday to Friday followed by the second season.

    Directed by Prakash Jha, the crime thriller features Bobby Deol, Tridha Choudhury, Aditi Sudhir Pohankar and Anupriya Goenka in the lead roles.

    “Great content does wonders irrespective of its platform. Having understood the pulse of our viewers, we at The Q continue to make efforts in bringing content that is strong, and unique with a compelling and relevant plot and storyline,” said The Q chief executive officer Simran Hoon. “Airing Aashram on TV is in sync with our strategy to bring the best from digital to TV.  We will continue to pioneer such initiatives to help strengthen The Q’s position in the industry while being the preferred entertainment destination for viewers across India.”

    Inspired by true events, “Aashram” was launched in 2020 and revolves around the story of Baba Nirala, an actual conman who ensures that his devotees or followers devote their wealth to him and stay attached to his aashram.

    “Aashram unfolds a great story and given its relevance in today’s day and age, it is sure to strike the right chord with our viewers,” said The Q programming head Tanya Shukla. “Television is a medium that brings families together and by bringing a high-end limited series on television, we aim to provide our viewers with the most engaging form of entertainment. We will continue bringing such compelling stories from the digital world for our discerning viewers.”

  • Poster Boys: Old-fashioned entertainer

    Poster Boys: Old-fashioned entertainer

    Poster Boys is a remake of the 2014 Marathi film, Poshter Boyz. A comedy, the film also carries a social message for men to go for vasectomy as there was no shame in doing so while also not forcing only women to take that responsibility.

    The characters played by Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Shreyas Talpade are three individuals from different walks of life.

    Sunny is an ex-army man and a ‘chaudhary,’ the head of the house and much respected in the locality. Bobby, a schoolteacher, is a henpecked husband and a father of two daughters. Bobby’s wife is known to throw tantrums at the end of which walks off to her ‘maika.’ So much so that the driver and conductor on the bus to her village are also familiar with the couple.

    The role played by Shreyas is a footloose young man, using strong-arm tactics working as a loan recovery agent along with his two childhood friends. Shreyas is in love with a girl and plans to marry her.

    Sunny is preparing for his sister’s engagement ceremony but when it is time for the groom and his family, he is told that the match is off and the groom’s family did want to have anything more with Sunny’s family. However, no explanation is forthcoming.

    Similarly, Shreyas’s match is vetoed by the girl’s father but he won’t explain why.

    Bobby faces his usual problem, his wife walks out on him for devising a way to destroy their hope for a son. Bobby is at sea about what she means.

    The three are out when, one by one, they face the cause of their problem and ostracisation by people. They see posted behind a state transport bus a poster with three of them modelling for vasectomy/nasbandi and advocating its virtues. The place the trio comes from, it is like sacrilege, something akin to losing one’s manhood! The trio becomes a butt of jokes and ridicule.

    Of the three, Sunny is the mighty one but opts for peace and logic most of the time; Shreyas is aggressive and ready to fight while Bobby is the shy, xxx kind. The three, on Sunny’s say-so, decide to go to the root of this problem as to how and why their pictures were used, and who is responsible.

    They realize that, in the era of digital cameras, their zest for selfies and posing for pictures has been misused.

    The film is a frame-to-frame remake of its Marathi version, and has a script that cares more for gags. Some characters could have been avoided or given limited footage.

    Direction is fair as Shreyas makes his directorial debut but follows the original to the T. Dialogue and gags are the lifeline and have an impact at places.

    The film has one song by Daler Mehndi from Sunny Deol’s 1999 film, Arjun, that works. The production value is shoddy.

    As for performances, Sunny is restrained and effective. Bobby is awkward at times but that goes with his character. Shreyas has the author -backed role of an extrovert and caters to the gallery.

    Poster Boys is an average entertainer. Having opened below par, it has the weekend to cash in on. The prospects thereafter hold limited hope.

    Director: Shreyas Talpade.

    Cast: Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Shreyas Talpde, Samiksha Bhatnagar,Murli Sharma, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Bharti Achrekar and Randheer Rai.

  • Dharmendra turns Rapper for YPD sequel

    Dharmendra turns Rapper for YPD sequel

    MUMBAI: Yesteryear actor Dharmendra will be seen rapping for his upcoming movie ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana 2‘ (YPD 2).

    YPD 2 starring Dharmendra along with Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Neha Sharma, Kristina Akheeva and Annu Kapoor will also be featuring in the song. The song has been composed by Sharib-Toshi and choreographed by Caesar Gonsalves.

    A glimpse of this song has already been incorporated in the theatrical trailer of the film, which was unveiled in March.

    As reported in a press statement Neha said, "Dharam ji was the youngest Deol on the sets, during the making of this song. The coolest things to do were given to him. He has these hot ladies sitting around him in the video, which is a cute moment."

    "For the first time, we will be seeing Dharam ji doing Punjabi rap on the screen. His ‘rapper‘ look, with the rings on his fingers, is really special in this song," added the co-composer of the song Sharib Sabri.

  • Unique marketing strategy for YPD 2

    Unique marketing strategy for YPD 2

    MUMBAI: Everyone is aware that the promo of the Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol-starrer Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (YPD 2) is out.

    The makers have now come out with an interesting promotional idea that the makers of the film have come up with. They got innovative with the film?s first look by offering the audiences the opportunity to view the trailer through the good, old and now-forgotten bioscope!

    This YPD 2 bioscope is going to be placed at cinema halls around the country. Winners of the film-related contests will be able to get their pictures clicked while they are watching the trailer through the bioscope.

    It is said that it was the veteran actor Dharmendra‘s idea of using the bioscope. Commented the Satyakam star, "It‘s great to see that this unique old-world instrument is being used for our film‘s promotions."

    The film, directed by Sangeeth Sivan and also starring Neha Sharma, Kristina Akheeva, Anupam Kher, Johnny Lever, Annu Kapoor, Sucheta Khanna is set to release on 7 June.