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  • Goquest and Rains Pictures spark drama with new Turkish saga Arafta

    Goquest and Rains Pictures spark drama with new Turkish saga Arafta

    MUMBAI: When love meets vengeance, sparks aren’t the only things that fly. Fresh off the global success of Kuma (The Other Wife), Goquest Media has greenlit its next premium Turkish drama, Arafta, teaming up with acclaimed production house Rains Pictures for what promises to be one of the most explosive sagas of the year.

    Arafta, derived from “Araf,” meaning a fateful crossroads plunges its characters into a storm of love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption. At its centre is Mercan, played by İlsu Demirci, a young woman battling fate and survival, and Ateş, portrayed by Emin Günenç, whose intensity adds a raw edge to the tale. Their turbulent relationship forms the beating heart of this sweeping generational saga.

    Goquest, already riding high on the acclaim for Kuma and its licensing success, is partnering with Rains Pictures, the studio behind Turkish hits Rüzgarlı Tepe (Winds of Love) and Kan Çiçekleri (Vendetta). Together, they aim to build on Turkey’s soaring global drama wave, where family feuds, star-crossed romances, and high-stakes storytelling have struck a chord with audiences from Latin America to South Asia.

    “After the success of Kuma, Kan Çiçekleri, and Rüzgarlı Tepe, we’re thrilled to join forces with Sevda Kaygısız and Rains Pictures,” said Goquest Media managing director Vivek Lath. “With Arafta, we’re not just telling a story, we’re creating an unforgettable experience for global audiences.”

    For Sevda Kaygısız of Rains Pictures, the collaboration is another step in cementing Turkish dramas’ dominance on the world stage. “This is a story where love, revenge, and destiny intertwine. With Goquest’s reach and our storytelling vision, Arafta will resonate far beyond Turkey,” she noted.

    With Kuma already proving the make-to-sell model works in a crowded content market, Arafta signals Goquest Media’s growing ambition to marry local depth with international scale. The show is set to premiere globally soon, promising to tug at heartstrings and ignite debates in equal measure.

  • Kuma conquers Turkey as Goquest drama tops ratings and global charts

    Kuma conquers Turkey as Goquest drama tops ratings and global charts

    MUMBAI: Talk about a drama with bite! Kuma (The Other Wife), the breakout Turkish series from Goquest Media, has clawed its way from digital darling to television titan, topping national ratings and stirring conversations far beyond Turkey’s borders.

    Since premiering on Kanal 7, Kuma has consistently ranked among the country’s top six shows, scripted or unscripted. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on drama portal Dizilah’s list of 2025’s most talked-about titles. Not bad for a show that only launched on Youtube in April, where it quickly racked up more than 328 million views in five months.

    The show’s leap from online phenomenon to primetime hit is rare, but audiences across Turkey were quick to embrace its heady mix of love, betrayal and family intrigue. Calls for a second season are already growing louder.

    Kuma’s popularity is hardly confined to Turkey. Licensed in more than 19 countries including Israel, Romania, Indonesia, Mexico and Nigeria, the series has repeated its ratings triumph wherever it has aired. In Indonesia, demand was so strong that it graduated from an OTT platform to nationwide free-to-air television.

    The drama also marks a milestone for Goquest Media. Produced in collaboration with Stellar Productions and VIP 2000 TV, Kuma is the distributor’s first original title under its make-to-sell model.

    “Kuma’s extraordinary journey from YouTube sensation to Turkey’s top drama is a testament to the power of audience passion,” said Goquest Media, managing director, Vivek Lath.

    With its soaring success and cross-border appeal, Kuma has proved that a strong story travels well. In 2025’s crowded entertainment landscape, this Turkish drama has become a global talking point: one toast at a time, in every language.
     

  • Prashant Nigam joins Ullu & Atrangii in revenue position

    Prashant Nigam joins Ullu & Atrangii in revenue position

    MUMBAI: Prashant Nigam has joined Ullu & Atrangii Network as vice president of revenue, marking a new chapter in his extensive media career. Nigam, who announced his new role on LinkedIn, brings a wealth of experience in content licensing, syndication, and ad sales to the rapidly expanding OTT platforms.

    Nigam’s move comes after a two-year stint at GoQuest Media, where he served as head of content licensing for India and Saarc nations. His resume also includes roles at Rainshine Entertainment, Helios Media, Zoom Entertainment Television, Radio City 91.1, Red FM, and Dainik Bhaskar.

    At Helios Media, Nigam focused on content syndication and acquisition, while at Zoom Entertainment, he led new business development and ad sales. His background in radio and print media, with positions at Radio City 91.1, Red FM, and Dainik Bhaskar, further underscores his diverse media expertise.

    Nigam’s appointment signals Ullu & Atrangii’s ambition to boost revenue through strategic content partnerships and innovative sales initiatives. His experience in navigating the Indian media landscape positions him to drive growth for the platforms in the competitive OTT market.

  • GoQuest gets new distribution deals for Turkish Drama Kuma going

    GoQuest gets new distribution deals for Turkish Drama Kuma going

    MUMBAI: It’s quest to go further global has met with more success. Indian content distribution firm GoQuest Media has secured licensing deals in additional territories for it first co-production, the Turkish family drama Kuma (The Other Wife): Latvia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, and Kenya.

    These new agreements build on earlier sales announced at Mipcom 2024, which included Hungary, Romania, and India. The series, produced by Stellar Yapim, completed production in October 2024 and has since debuted on television.

    Further distribution deals were recently closed by co-producers VIP 2000 TV, extending Kuma’s reach to Paraguay, Peru, and Panama.

    Set against the rugged landscapes of eastern Turkey, Kuma (The Other Wife) tells the gripping story of Ceylan, a woman falsely accused of murder. Forced into becoming the second wife of Karan — the brother of the man she is accused of killing — Ceylan navigates a complex family dynamic while fighting to clear her name. The drama explores themes of love, redemption, and resilience.

    GoQuest Media, headquartered in Mumbai with offices in the UK and Vietnam, specialises in the global distribution of high-quality international dramas and scripted formats. The company’s curated catalogue includes titles featured on major platforms such as Disney+ Hotstar, Globoplay, SBS, Voyo, and Telemundo. It has a sales presence in Istanbul and the Central and Eastern Europe region.     

  • Enterr10 Television appoints Harshad Wadadekar as director, syndication & partnerships

    Enterr10 Television appoints Harshad Wadadekar as director, syndication & partnerships

    MUMBAI: Content licensing and syndication runs through his veins and it is a skillset he has developed over the past 12 years of his career in media and entertainment. Harshad Wadadekar  is continuing in that space, the only difference being that he will be doing it at the Manish Singhal promoted Enterr10 Television – the company which runs the No 1 Indian Hindi TV channel – as director – syndication & partnerships.

    Wadadekar’s career encompasses significant roles in leading media organisations. He cut his teeth in the content licensing and syndication business at the Vivek Lath-Jimmy George owned GoQuest Media (June 2013-August 2022) where he rose to become general manager. He followed that with short stints at Sony Pictures Networks (August 2022-Septemebr 2023) and Shemaroo Entertianment (September 2023-January 2025. In the beginning of his career, Harshad  worked a few months each at various companies like Indian Magic Eye, Reliance Entertainment, B4U Television either in production or assisting the syndication teams for Hong Kong Film Art.

    Wadadekar holds a bachelor’s degree  in mass media &  production management and a master’s degree in business administration and a PGP in  media and communication. 

    “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as director – syndication & partnerships at Enterr10 Television,” Wadadekar announced on Linkedin.

  • GoQuest Media addsTelekom Srbija dramas for Mipcom

    GoQuest Media addsTelekom Srbija dramas for Mipcom

    Mumbai: GoQuest Media, a global independent content distributor has acquired distribution rights for three new dramas from Telekom Srbija.

    Produced by Telekom Srbija, Režim and RTS, crime drama “South Wind: On The Edge” (12X50’) previously aired on Superstar TV(Serbia), RTS (Serbia), RTL (Croatia), Pop TV (Slovenia), Voyo (Slovenia and Croatia), BN (Bosnia and Herzegovina); explores the conflict between Belgrade drug lord Petar Maraš, and Red, the influential state curator of the Serbian criminal world. Set against the backdrop of the contentious “South Stream” project—intended to transport Russian natural gas across Europe via Bulgaria to Italy—the story follows Maraš as he uses state blackmail to protect himself and his team but realises he must take greater risks to secure their survival. “South Wind” is one of the most successful drama franchises to emerge from the Balkans in recent years.

    In the gritty crime thriller “Absolute 100” (6X50’) produced by Telekom Srbija and Firefly Productions; a gifted, young, shooting athlete, Sonya, uses her father’s gun to fatally shoot a local criminal, the son of a powerful politician linked to the underworld, to protect her troubled older brother. Pursued by investigators, Sonya faces the dark reality of more violence to protect her family. Anita Ognjanovic’s fierce portrayal of Sonya earned critical acclaim in Serbia, marking one of the most remarkable recent TV performances.

    The TV mini-series “Airbridge” (6X60’) produced by Telekom Srbija, RTS and Contrast

    Studios and aired earlier this year on Superstar TV and RTS (Serbia) is a WWII drama centred

    on the “Halyard Mission”—the largest rescue of downed Allied airmen in aviation history. In

    the summer of 1944, Serbian civilians, led by General Draža Mihailović’s forces, risked their

    lives to rescue 508 Americans and other Allied countries’ airmen involved in bombing

    Romanian oil fields, a key energy resource for Hitler’s army in Europe.

    Commenting on the deal,  GoQuest Media VP of sales and acquisitions Jimmy George said, “The acquisition of these titles aligns with GoQuest Media’s strategic focus this year on building a premium content library for our clients. Telekom Srbija, a long-term partner, consistently delivers some of the region’s most competitive titles, both in production quality and storytelling. We are excited to bring these exceptional titles to MIPCOM and  remain committed to championing content from the CEE, using our distribution strength to bring them to global audiences.”

    Telekom Srbija director of the multimedia division Aleksandra Martinovic said “Telekom Srbija is pleased to announce the expansion of our collaboration with GoQuest Media, a leading independent distributor of entertainment content. This partnership has already yielded significant success, particularly with the distribution of our series Civil Servant, Debt to the Sea, and Secrets of the Grapevine. The Civil Servant series, in particular, has achieved remarkable international reach, thanks to GoQuest Media’s efforts. Building on this fruitful collaboration and the mutual trust between our two companies, Telekom Srbija has decided to entrust GoQuest Media with the distribution of three more of our esteemed projects: the series Absolute 100, South Wind: On The Edge and Airbridge. We firmly believe these compelling, unique stories have the power to captivate audiences worldwide. This decision marks another step in Telekom Srbija’s ongoing mission to bring our stories to screens across the globe, and we are thrilled to continue this exciting journey with GoQuest Media, our trusted partner.”

  • GoQuest Media licenses Polish drama ‘Crusade’ to Walter Presents

    GoQuest Media licenses Polish drama ‘Crusade’ to Walter Presents

    Mumbai: Global independent content distributor – GoQuest Media has licensed the Polish crime drama Crusade to Walter Presents for broadcast in the UK and Ireland. This aligns with GoQuest Media’s ongoing strategy to bring the best of Central and Eastern European (CEE) dramas to an international audience.

    Produced by Telewizja Poland (TVP), Crusade (13X45’) is a suspenseful police procedural following detective Jan ‘Manjaro’ Góra and his colleagues from the crime and criminal terror division of the Warsaw Metropolitan Police. The investigation into a series of celebrity murders quickly reveals a deeper, more intricate conspiracy involving an anti-system terrorist organization operating in Warsaw.

    Launched in 2016, Walter Presents is part of Channel 4’s streaming platform, focusing on foreign-language dramas with English subtitles. It brings award-winning international series to audiences in the UK, US, and other regions.

    GoQuest Media continues to expand its role in exporting CEE content to new markets, securing deals that place Polish and regional content on prominent global platforms.

    Walter Presents’ co-founder & curator, Walter Iuzzolino commented on the deal, “I have always been a fan of Polish drama, and Crusade is a perfect addition to our substantial and ever expanding slate of the best Eastern European titles on the market: it is an intoxicating cocktail of gritty and glamorous, fast pace and twisted – a brilliant show which will keep you glued to the screen”.

    GoQuest Media MD Vivek Lath said, “Crusade represents the latest success in our growing portfolio of internationally distributed crime dramas from the CEE. From the outset, we recognized its potential to resonate with crime genre fans worldwide. Its gripping suspense and unpredictable twists make it a standout in our catalog. We’re thrilled that Walter Presents, known for curating high-quality international content, will now feature this exceptional series.”

    GoQuest Media will present Crusade and fresh new crime dramas from their catalogue at MIPCOM later this month.

  • Amuz Distribution and GoQuest Media strike new distribution deal

    Amuz Distribution and GoQuest Media strike new distribution deal

    Mumbai: Amuz Distribution’s chief revenue & strategy officer Alex Avon with Vivek Lath, GoQuest Media managing director Vivek Lath jointly announced that the companies have struck a deal to distribute their titles in various territories. The entire Amuz Distribution catalog in Asia, Oceania, MENA, and non-French speaking African territories while some titles from GoQuest, to be named later, will be represented in Canada and the U.S.

    Titles from Amuz Distribution include multiple award-winning poly-handicapped family dramedy series About Antoine; hilarious real estate comedy series Counter Offer; redemptive dramedy series Larry; and mystery series Valmont, among other feel-good tv series.

    Avon stated: “Amuz Distribution is thrilled to partner with GoQuest Media and expand our reach. They have the right connections in Asia, Oceania, MENA and non-French speaking territories to share our premium catalog of award-winning dramedies, comedies and feel-good programs with new audiences. Additionally, we are excited to share titles from their portfolio.”

    Commenting on the deal, Lath said “GoQuest Media is pleased to be able to license such great programs from Amuz Distribution, a trusted company in the west. We look forward to sharing their top programs with viewers in regions where we have strong relationships.”

  • GoQuest, VIP2000TV, Stellar Yapim partner on Turkish series

    GoQuest, VIP2000TV, Stellar Yapim partner on Turkish series

    Mumbai: This is one Indian company which believes in doing things differently. The Mumbai-based Vivek Lath and Jimmy George-promoted format production and distribution house GoQuest Media has got into bed with the Miami-based VIP 2000 TV to coproduce and distribute the Turkish drama series Kuma (The Other Wife). The duo has roped in Turkish independent Inci Gulen Oarr promoted Stellar Yapim (productions) to helm the series, pre-production for which has already begun.

    Slated to have a duration of 100 hours with filming set to begin in the next few months in Turkey, the series follows the fortunes of a young woman from eastern Turkey who is forced to become a kuma or a second wife to the brother of the man she has been accused of murdering.

    Stellar Production is known for its prowess in co-productions with international partners on global projects as well as providing consultancy to international producers working in Turkey, including location scouting, line production and post-production services. Gulen Oarr is best known for the hit series Elif which ran for five seasons.

    What is exciting most media observers is the fact that Kuma is one of those rare shows where two non-Turkish producers have got together to churn out a premium daily show.

    “We are extremely pleased to be working with Inci Gulen Oarr on this project,” says VIP 2000 TV CEO Roxana Rotundo. “We have been waiting to get involved in our own Turkish project, but we needed it to be unique and different from the rest; in a market where there is so much competition, we needed an IP that would have a fascinating story, and we found  that in Kuma.”

    “We’re lucky to have viewers around the world,” points out Gulen Oarr. “An international collaboration like this only makes sense. These days, Turkish drama is truly global content.”

    GoQuest managing director Vivek Lath highlighted the drift in the market towards a B2B licensing and production model and the partnership with VIP 2000 TV is a step in that direction for the Indian company. “Partnering with VIP 2000 TV and Stellar Yapim, leaders in their respective fields, ensures that we have the best allies as we navigate and capitalize on these market shifts,” he said in conclusion.

  • GoQuest Media signs exclusive distribution deal with Disney Star for Africa

    GoQuest Media signs exclusive distribution deal with Disney Star for Africa

    Mumbai: Global independent content distributor GoQuest Media has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Disney Star. The agreement marked a new chapter in GoQuest Media’s continuing growth as a global independent distributor.

    GoQuest Media will be the sole distributor for Disney Star’s content portfolio across Africa.  This includes content dubbed in both English and Hindi. The deal sees GoQuest Media wield exclusive TV and OTT rights to Disney Star’s linear programming catalogue. This includes some of India’s most popular and successful shows, with consistently high TRP ratings such as Anupamaa, Imlie, Kasauti Zindagii Kay, Yeh Jaadu Hai Jinn Ka, Chandra Nandini, amongst others. The agreement represents a strategic move to bring popular Indian content to a wider African audience.

    Commenting on the deal, Disney Star international business head Sudhir Nagpal said, “We are excited to further extend the reach of our compelling and multi-lingual portfolio to our audiences in Africa, through our collaboration with GoQuest Media. Africa has a strong viewer base for our content, especially for our series across languages. We continuously seek opportunities to connect with our audience and this collaboration with GoQuest Media is another step in that direction.”

    GoQuest Media managing director Vivek Lath added, “GoQuest has successfully introduced foreign language titles to Africa over the past ten years.  Our track record, strong partnerships and knowledge of the region and local audiences have positioned us as the ideal team to introduce Disney Star’s Indian collection to this market.  We fully recognise and appreciate the trust placed in GoQuest and are confident that these titles will achieve equal success in Africa as they have in India. Here’s to sharing the magic across borders!”