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  • FilterCopy and Maruti Suzuki WagonR present ‘Bada Sheher Choti Family’

    FilterCopy and Maruti Suzuki WagonR present ‘Bada Sheher Choti Family’

    Mumbai: Pocket Aces, a leading digital entertainment media company, announced a fresh new mini-series, “Bada Sheher Choti Family,” under their creative studio, FilterCopy in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki WagonR. The three-episode series, with each episode ranging from 8 to 10 minutes, offers a delightful and relatable portrayal of a middle-class family embarking on a life-changing journey.

    “Bada Sheher Choti Family“, starring Nakuul Mehta and Erica Fernandes, unfolds the charming tale of Shruti, Kartik, and their adorable daughter, Navya (Navu), as they transition from their quaint hometown of Indore to the vibrant metropolis of Mumbai. Through their eyes, viewers are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions, experiencing the thrills and challenges of adapting to a new city, the quest for belonging, and the comforting embrace of unwavering family love.

    Maruti Suzuki WagonR emerges as a star in this series, epitomising the quintessential family car with its roomy design and outstanding mileage. As Kartik and his family navigate their new life in Mumbai, the car becomes a sanctuary of comfort and dependability, seamlessly integrating into their daily adventures and reinforcing the pivotal role of family values. Each episode draws perfect parallels between life and the car’s features, like the spacious seating that embraces the entire family, the intuitive auto gear shift that mirrors the evolving dynamics of family life, and the smartphone navigation system that guides them through the unfamiliar streets of Mumbai, ensuring they always find their way home.

    This collaboration between FilterCopy and Maruti Suzuki masterfully intertwines storytelling with brand synergy, crafting a heartwarming narrative that highlights the power of family and resilience. Maruti Suzuki WagonR enriches the storyline, presenting itself as the ultimate companion for families embracing the challenges of a new city.

    Pocket Aces D2C head Vishwanath Shetty expresses, “We are incredibly excited to present ‘Bada Sheher Choti Family’ on FilterCopy. Pocket Aces has always been at the forefront when it comes to D2C content, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction. As part of our strategy this year, we are focused on creating more fiction mini-series on FilterCopy, and this association with Maruti Suzuki WagonR is a significant step in that direction. This mini-series has been carefully crafted to showcase how Maruti Suzuki WagonR is the perfect fit for a family car. With its spacious design and impressive features, it complements the journey of our characters as they navigate life in a big city. We hope to continue this association with Maruti Suzuki and bring you more heartfelt stories in the future.”

    “Maruti Suzuki India Limited is proud to partner with Pocket Aces for ‘Bada Sheher Choti Family.’ This mini-series aligns perfectly with the values that Maruti Suzuki stands for – family, reliability, and resilience. Maruti Suzuki WagonR is more than just a car; it’s a trusted companion for families navigating the journey of life. We hope this series resonates with audiences and reinforces the importance of family bonds,” says Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

  • Amazon miniTV unveils teaser of Love Adhura featuring Karan Kundrra and Erica Fernandes

    Amazon miniTV unveils teaser of Love Adhura featuring Karan Kundrra and Erica Fernandes

    Mumbai: Amazon miniTV, Amazon’s free video streaming service,adds yet another feather to its hatas it announced its latest romance thriller, Love Adhura with a riveting teaser. The gripping teaser excites fans as it showcases Karan and Erica in never-seen-before avatars. The short and snappy teaser builds intrigue via stunning visuals, leaving the viewers in awe of this deadly cat-and-mouse game.

    Directed by TanveerBookwala from Ding Infinity, the show encapsulates passionate romance laced withnail-biting thrillerthat will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. Packed with fatal attraction, mystery, and a high-octane chase, Love Adhura will feature Karan Kundrra and Erica Fernandes as Sumit and Nandita. What begins as an unlikely encounter between these two strangers quickly evolves into a complex web of love and betrayal and only time will tell who wins.

    Amazon miniTV head of content Amogh Dusad shared, “Love Adhura is a modern-day drama set in scenic locale of Munnar shrouded in mystery. An enticing narrative, featuring heartthrobs Karan and Erica, with their sizzling chemistry and spice of intrigue promises to take the viewers on a thrilling journey. Viewers across India will be hooked to this show for free and I am excited to see their reaction!”

    Talking about the series, Kundrra expressed his thoughts and said, “I am thrilled to be a part of this riveting romance thriller Love Adhura on Amazon miniTV. My portrayal of Sumit is different from the characters that I have played previously. The narrative of this series is the perfect amalgamation of modern-day romance with a compelling tease of thriller. I hope the viewers will enjoy watching the series as much as we enjoyed working to create it.”

    Sharing her excitement, Fernandes expressed, “Portraying Nandita was truly a remarkable experience for me, as it presented a unique challenge unlike any other character I’ve tackled before. Delving into the layers of Nandita required dedicated time and effort, which I eagerly invested before stepping onto set. I meticulously crafted notes on how to breathe life into this multi-dimensional character, ensuring a portrayal that diverged from my previous roles yet remained authentic. Juggling the intricacies of Nandita’s journey amidst parallel storylines was both exhilarating and fulfilling. Walking in her shoes felt like an unforgettable adventure, blending excitement with genuine passion for my craft. Despite the stark contrast in her persona as a con artist, I can’t say I fully resonate with Nandita’s mindset. Yet, deep down, there’s a glimmer of that lovely girl buried within her, adding another layer of complexity to this compelling role.”

    The series will stream exclusively for free on Amazon miniTV. You can watch it on the Amazon shopping app, Fire TV, Smart TVs or download the Amazon miniTV app on Playstore.

  • TV actors expand footprint via digital platforms

    TV actors expand footprint via digital platforms

    MUMBAI: Even before the lockdown, Bollywood actors had started to make themselves prominent on social media.

    During this pandemic, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok gave TV stars ample opportunity to connect with fans in a relatively safe environment. While production was halted, actors leveraged digital mediums to expand their footprints as well as their earning potential. They are able to provide companies, advertisers and sponsors, a solid set of analytics and data attached to a specific audience. 

    Television actors Vatsal Sheth and Ishita Dutta have been posting fun videos on TikTok recently. Dutta says that technology has felicitated work from home format to a certain extent. Says she: “We have made a music video and a short film at home. Thanks to technology we could still work from home. Because of social media platforms specially Instagram and TikTok, our fans can connect to us directly. During this lockdown, I utilised my time to create content.”

    Initially the couple started creating short films for their own platform. But slowly their content gained traction after which Times Music approached them to make a music video. This lockdown period is also giving different revenue options for the couple. When actors are unable to shoot, social media helps in terms of networking and brand endorsements.

    While Dutta is busy creating content for Instagram and TikTok, she is not planning to make videos for YouTube anytime soon. According to her, Instagram is very convenient for people who are not tech-savvy or who are interested in creating short-form content. Most importantly, technology has set artists free.

    She further adds, “Digital medium is here to stay. All the leading TV channels have their own apps now. People are preferring OTT platforms and social media platforms to watch content.”

    They are planning to continue making content even after shooting resumes. As a result, the couple has already invested in tripods, lights and other necessary equipment.

    TV actor Niti Taylor is busy creating content for her recently-started YouTube channel. It mainly features home remedies and easy home exercise. She thinks that on YouTube collaborations and cross promotion helps to garner more audiences.

    The actor believes that digital would be the most preferred medium now because even after the lockdown is lifted, things would be stricter in terms of crowd gathering.

    She adds that technology has made her life much more easier and hassle free. However, technology has its own pros and cons. For a beginner who is just setting up, it could be really frustrating at times to understand things. Taylor also thinks that at times, technology makes a person more dependent.

    According to Taylor, a digital medium acts as a platform to address important issues. But, actors, at times, pay the price for being vocal; they are constantly under the radar. She adds, “Sometimes I feel social media is overrated, we are being judged for whatever we say.”

    Kasautii Zindagii Kay actor Erica Fernandes thinks technology has facilitated work from home option. It has become easier to upload content by sitting in the comfort of your home. Fernandes, who has 1.26 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, feels that today everybody has all the devices and equipment ready to create content. One does not need a proper setup to begin a channel, content can be created just by using a mobile phone.

    For Fernandes, YouTube is the most favourite platform and she is not planning to expand to other platforms like Instagram or TikTok. According to her, YouTube has a huge audience base and consumption rate is also high. It is highly profitable in terms of revenue. She adds that YouTube has more reach as compared to Instagram’s IGTV feature.

    She notes, “YouTube is a knowledge-based platform. If someone wants to know about a particular topic they will go to YouTube and not Instagram.” Investors will be more interested in digital entities now as the sector is booming. Unlike television, digital platforms don’t have a set deadline to meet.

    Fernandes concludes the conversation by highlighting that digital will remain the most preferred medium because it is easily accessible and convenient. Actors who are not able to explore their creativity on television, can express themselves through digital mediums. It also helps in generating revenue, getting brand deals and advertisement.

  • Here are the winners of The Indian Telly Awards!

    Here are the winners of The Indian Telly Awards!

    Mumbai 20 March 2019: When indiantelevision.com’s The Indian Telly Awards are held, the stars come out in style and in numbers. The glittering gala was held on 20 March 2019 in Mumbai and the presence of almost every known television star clearly demonstrated why indiantelevision.com’s  The Indian Telly  Awards are referred to as Indian television’s biggest and most entertaining awards.

     The awards have been conceptualized and created by Mr. Anil Wanvari, the founder and CEO of IndianTelevision.com.Says Wanvari: “We are delighted with the support that the entire actor, producer, director and support technical crew gave to indiantelevision.com’s The Indian Telly Awards in its 15 edition. The awards gala was successful becaue of the unprecedented presence of so many stars. The awards are for them,  and decided by them – and we look forward to their continued participation in our future endeavors. We are pleased that the awards show trended at No 2 on Twitter nationally.”

    Indiantelevision.com aired the awards ceremony differently this year. It partnered with Zee Entertainment Enterprises’s Zee5 OTT platform to stream the entire evening live which was hosted by the extremely engaging and fun-loving TV star quartet of Nakuul Mehta, Karan Tacker, Meiyang Chang, and Gunjan Utreja. Moreover, charming actor and presenter Jay Soni hosted the red carpet and curtain raiser.

    The awards night kicked off with celebrities thronging the ceremony in their most glamourous avatars. The event was graced by the who’s who of the television industry, including Divyanka Tripathi, Vivek Dahiya, Parth Samthaan, Erica Fernandes, Vikas Gupta, Hina Khan, Anita Hassanandani, Mohit Malik, Hunar Hali, Jennifer Winget, Aditya Chopda, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Shradha Arya, and many others.

    The four stellar hosts entertained the audience with their sizzling bromance, spontaneous humour, and goofiness. Their infectious energy and hilarious one-liners won the hearts of all present. So much so that close to 400 stars and their colleagues the venue way past midnight when the awards ceremony concluded with more than 57 awards, including jury, fans choice and TellyChakkar.com Editor’s Choice statuettes being given away to the most deserving of performers on screen in calendar year 2018. All in all, it was a night to remember!
    Here’s the full list of winners across the 57 categories of the awards.

    Best Child Artist Boy (Jury) Krish Parekh (Tenali Rama)

    Best Child Artist Girl (Jury) Aakriti Sharma (Kulfi Kumar Bajewala)

    Anchor in a Reality Show (Jury) Maniesh Paul (Indian Idol Season 10)

    Talk Show Host (Jury) Karan Johar (Koffee With Karan Season 6)

    Actor in a Comic Role – Male (Jury) Rohitashv Gour (Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai!)

    Actor in a Comic Role – Female (Jury) Shubhangi Atre (Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai!)

    Actor in a Supporting Role – Male (Jury) Varun Badola (Internat Wala Love)

    Actor in a Supporting Role – Female (Jury) Poorva Gokhale (Tujhse Hai Raabta)

    Actor in a Supporting Role (Comedy) – Male (Jury) Yogesh Tripathi (Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai!)

    Actor in  a Negative Role  – Male (Jury) Mukul Dev (21 Sarfarosh Saragarhi 1897)

    Actor in  a Negative Role – Female (Jury) Hina Khan (Kasautii Zindagii Kay )

    Fresh New Face – Female (Jury) Aakriti Sharma (Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala)

    Actor in a lead Role – Male (Jury) Mohit Raina (21 Sarfarosh Saragarhi 1897)

    Actor in a lead Role – Female (Jury) Divyanka Tripathi (Yeh Hai Mohabbatein)

    Best Ensemble (Fiction) (Jury) Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah  (Sony Sab)

    Best Jodi (Jury) Sumedh Mudgalkar & Mallika Singh (Radha Krishn)

    Best Show for Kids (Fiction) (Jury) Little Singham (Discovery Kids)

    Best Series (Episodic) (Jury) Breaking Point: High Altitude Warfare School (Discovery)

    Best Program with a Social Message (Jury) Moonbound (Discovery)

    Best Daily Series (Jury) Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala (Star Plus)

    Best Weekender Show (Jury) India's Got Talent Season 8 (Colors TV)

    Best Continuing TV Programme (Jury) Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus)

    Best Drama Series (weekly, daily, bi-weekly) (Jury) Patiala Babes (Sony TV)

    Best Thriller- Horror Programme (Jury) Kaun Hai (Colors TV)

    Best Sitcom Comedy Programme (Fiction) (Jury) Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah (Sony Sab)

    Best Sitcom Comedy Programme (Non – Fiction) (Jury) Entertainment Ki Raat (Colors TV)

    Best Reality Show (Jury) India's Citizen Squad (Discovery)

    Dance Talent Show (Jury) Super Dancer Season 3 (Sony TV)

    Singing Talent Show (Jury) Indian Idol Season 10 (Sony TV)

    Mythological/ Historical Series (Jury) Radha Krishn (Star Bharat)

    Youth Show  (Jury) Troll Police (MTV)

    Best Animated Kids Show (Jury) Super Bheem – Babalok Mein Hulchul (Pogo TV)

    Best Indian Original Format (Non Fiction/Reality) (Jury) India's Citizen Squad (Discovery)

    Fans Choice Awards

    Actor in a lead Role – Male (Fan's Choice) Nakuul Mehta

    Actor in a lead Role- Female (Fan's Choice) Jennifer Winget

    Best Jodi (Fan's Choice) Erica Fernandes & Parth Samthaan

    Actor in a Supporting Role – Male  (Fan's Choice) Kunal Jaisingh

    Actor in a Supporting Role – Female  (Fan's Choice)  Anita Hassanandani

    Actor in  a Negative Role – Male  (Fan's Choice) Rajesh Khattar

    Actor in  a Negative Role – Female  (Fan's Choice) Hina Khan

    Best Show (Fan's Choice) Kumkum Bhagya

    Actor in a Comic role – Male  (Fan's Choice) Dilip Joshi

    Actor in a Comic role – Female  (Fan's Choice) Hiba Nawab

    Special Awards

    Gary Bhinder Award (Special Award) Amit Sharma for Badhai Ho

    Hall of Fame Award (Special Award) Asit Modi – Neela Telefilms

    Next Gen Award (Special Award) Ashnoor Kaur

    Television Personality of the Year (Special Award) Divyanka Tripathi

    Entertainer of the year (Special Award) Bharti Singh

    Telly Chakkar Editorial Choice Awards

    Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Comedy) – Female  (Tellychakkar -Editor's Choice) Ashita Dhawan Gulabani (Nazar)

    Best Ensemble – Non fiction (Tellychakkar – Editor's Choice) Super Dancer (Sony TV)

    Best Game Show  Kaun Banega Crorepati (Sony TV)

    Fresh New Face – Male (Tellychakkar – Editor's Choice) Adnan Khan (Ishq Subhan Allah)

    Best Show for Kids Non Fiction (Tellychakkar – Editor's Choice) Dance India Dance Lil Masters Season 4 (Zee TV)

    Most Popular International Show on Indian TV (Tellychakkar – Editor's Choice) Big Bang Theory – Zee Cafe

    Best Child Actor Award (Tellychakkar – Editor's Choice) Kartikey Malviya – Chandragupta Maurya

    About indiantelevision.com’s The Indian Telly Awards

    indiantelevision.com’s The Indian Telly Awards are India’s first recognition of performance behind and off the screen and were instituted by Anil Wanvari in the year 1998 but came into existence on 6 July 2001. Over the years, it has become the gold standard to recognise and reward television talent in India.

    For further information contact: Tanmaya Vyas, Contact no: 919619872899

  • ‘Kasauti Zindagi Kay’ season 2 to return on Star Plus

    ‘Kasauti Zindagi Kay’ season 2 to return on Star Plus

    MUMBAI: One of the love sagas by Ekta Kapoor, Kasauti Zindagi Kay is all set to hit the small screen after 17 years. The third longest running show from the K-series is back again on Star Plus. Produced by Balaji telefilms, the show successfully ran for seven years with Shweta Tiwari as Prerna, Cezanne Khan as Anurag Basu and Ronit Roy as Mr Bajaj.

    Recently, the first promo of Kasautii Zindagii Kay was released. The promo features Erica Fernandes as Prerna in the show, while the male lead will be played by Parth Samthaan.

    On this, Ekta Kapoor used social media to convey that “Love never dies!!! When you think it’s over, it returns! Here it is Kasauti Zindagi Kay!”

    Kasauti was one of the most successful shows, not just for Balaji Telefilms but also Star Plus. The channel, which is currently facing a hard time owing to low ratings, has been brainstorming on ideas to get its audience back. It may be difficult to imagine new faces in these roles. But as hinted by Ekta in the post, the rebooted version will also be an emotional drive and audience will love this season as well.