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  • Godrej unlocks a new chapter in empowerment with Women’s Day campaign

    Godrej unlocks a new chapter in empowerment with Women’s Day campaign

    MUMBAI: What does a key unlock? For Godrej Enterprises Group, it opens doors to innovation, leadership, and limitless possibilities led by the trailblazing women across its organisation. This Women’s Day, Godrej is setting the stage for a powerful tribute with its campaign, ‘Unlock New Worlds,’ celebrating the unwavering spirit of women who are reshaping industries, one breakthrough at a time.

    Narrated by renowned poet and storyteller Helly Shah, the campaign’s centrepiece is a visually compelling and emotionally resonant film that takes viewers on a journey through the company’s diverse landscape. From manufacturing and aerospace research to design innovation and large-scale infrastructure, the film showcases real Godrej women who are pushing boundaries and unlocking new frontiers in their respective fields.

    Conceptualised and directed by Lowe Lintas, the campaign isn’t just a celebration, it’s a call to action. Through captivating storytelling, it highlights Godrej’s unwavering commitment to gender inclusivity, fostering an environment where women don’t just participate but lead and innovate.

    With ‘Unlock New Worlds’, Godrej goes beyond symbolic gestures, reinforcing the importance of investing in women-led initiatives. By spotlighting female professionals operating heavy machinery, spearheading cutting-edge research, and driving transformative projects, the campaign challenges norms and redefines what’s possible in male-dominated sectors.

    As Women’s Day 2025 approaches, Godrej Enterprises Group continues to champion a future where glass ceilings are shattered, opportunities are unlocked, and inclusivity isn’t just an idea it’s a movement.

  • Amazon miniTV hosts screening of Naam Namak Nishan in Mumbai

    Amazon miniTV hosts screening of Naam Namak Nishan in Mumbai

    Mumbai: In a night brimming with pride and emotion, Amazon miniTV, hosted an exclusive screening of its series Naam Namak Nishan in Mumbai last night. The event brought together the entire cast and crew, including Varun Sood, Danish Sood, Helly Shah, and Roshni Walia, offering a first look at the inspiring story that promises to stir the nation’s soul. The screening was a momentous occasion, filled with emotion and pride as the team witnessed their hard work brought to life on screen.

    As the lights dimmed and the screening began, the audience was taken on an emotional journey through the lives of cadets, their intense challenges and the emotional growth that defines the making of a soldier. In addition to the Mumbai event, a screening was held at the OTA, where parts of the series were filmed. The team was honoured to return to the academy to share the first episodes with the cadets and officers. This special screening, facilitated by Lieutenant General Michael AJ Fernandez, AVSM, VSM, commandant of OTA, offered an authentic glimpse into the lives of the cadets, connecting real-life cadets and officers with the series and amplifying its impact.

    As the nation celebrates Independence day, Naam Namak Nishan stands as a stirring tribute to the valour and bonds that define our armed forces. The series is streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV.

  • Colors ropes in multiple brands for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 9

    Colors ropes in multiple brands for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 9

    MUMBAI: Colors is all set to flag off the ninth season of its most popular celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (JDJ). Produced by BBC Worldwide India, it will start airing every Saturday from 30 July 2016 at 10pm.

    Mondelez has decided to continue with its presenting sponsorship through its brand Cadbury Bournvita for JDJ while it is co-powered by Renault and Amazon.in. Ultratech Cement, Parachute Advanced Gold and Stayfree are the associate partners and UC Web browser is the trending partner.

    Turning the stage into a beautiful canvas, the 12 talented stars will flaunt their passion for dance in front of the celebrated panel of judges – Jacqueline Fernandez, Karan Johar, Farah Khan and Ganesh Hegde. The show will be hosted by Manish Paul.

    Commenting on the new season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Colors CEO Raj Nayak said, “What surprises me every year and pushes us as a channel to put together a show of such mammoth proportions is the enthusiasm of the celebrities who astonish us with their eagerness to participate in it and bring out their flair for dance in front of their zillion of fans. The platform is so huge that whether you win or lose, you take away something from the show which holds you in good stead for years to come. Along with Karan and Ganesh, we have on board this year the very dazzling Jacqueline Fernandez who has been keen on making her television debut through this show. Then there’s our favourite Farah Khan who oozes entertainment in everything that she does.”

    He further added, “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Cadbury Bournvita, presenting sponsor, is a wonderful match – our five-year-long partnership is testimony of the strong relationship we share to not only create innovative brand integration avenues but also leverage our combined brand goals. Further, we would like to extend a warm welcome to Renault and Amazon.in as the show’s co-powered by sponsors and hope to strengthen our association with them through many such marquee shows.”

    Colors programming head Manisha Sharma said, “This season goes back to the basics of dancing, making the contestants showcase each performance striking a balance of uninhibited oomph, innate grace and a brilliant sense of rhythm. While the jury will share their expert opinions, the in-studio audience has the veto power to choose which contestants will stay or will be evicted. Each contestant will have one mission: to create a lasting impression with their dance moves.”

    This season of the show will bring together a perfect blend of contestants who will bring classic dance back in-vogue. From choreographer and challenger, Salman Yusuf Khan, Harpal Singh Sokhi, Surveen Chawla, Poonam and Priyanka, Chutki aka Gaurav Gera, Shantanu Maheswari, Helly Shah, Nora Fatehi, Karishma Tanna, Arjun Bijlani, Shakti Arora and Sidhanth Gupta will all ensure a weekly dose of entertainment for viewers.

    BBC Worldwide, India and Content Head Asia SVP and GM Myleeta Aga said, “We are very excited to see Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the Indian adaptation of BBC Worldwide’s acclaimed format Dancing With the Stars grow from strength to strength each season. There have been more than 270 series of strictly worldwide, in 51 countries ranging from Mexico to South Korea and it has been incredibly successful in India. This is our 9th season producing the award-winning series. More than ever, we are committed to deliver a high octane series with superior international production values. This year, the show’s lavish sets and its take on unprecedented hotness and dance promise to magnify the overall production value which will keep audiences glued to their television sets.”

    The channel is undertaking several marketing and digital initiatives to generate conversations around the hotness factor of the show. For traditional marketing, a focused outreach incorporating mediums including OOH and on-ground activations has been planned. To further drive contestant and audience engagement, a spate of digital activities is being sketched out under the hashtag #JhalakHottie.

  • Colors ropes in multiple brands for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 9

    Colors ropes in multiple brands for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 9

    MUMBAI: Colors is all set to flag off the ninth season of its most popular celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (JDJ). Produced by BBC Worldwide India, it will start airing every Saturday from 30 July 2016 at 10pm.

    Mondelez has decided to continue with its presenting sponsorship through its brand Cadbury Bournvita for JDJ while it is co-powered by Renault and Amazon.in. Ultratech Cement, Parachute Advanced Gold and Stayfree are the associate partners and UC Web browser is the trending partner.

    Turning the stage into a beautiful canvas, the 12 talented stars will flaunt their passion for dance in front of the celebrated panel of judges – Jacqueline Fernandez, Karan Johar, Farah Khan and Ganesh Hegde. The show will be hosted by Manish Paul.

    Commenting on the new season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Colors CEO Raj Nayak said, “What surprises me every year and pushes us as a channel to put together a show of such mammoth proportions is the enthusiasm of the celebrities who astonish us with their eagerness to participate in it and bring out their flair for dance in front of their zillion of fans. The platform is so huge that whether you win or lose, you take away something from the show which holds you in good stead for years to come. Along with Karan and Ganesh, we have on board this year the very dazzling Jacqueline Fernandez who has been keen on making her television debut through this show. Then there’s our favourite Farah Khan who oozes entertainment in everything that she does.”

    He further added, “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Cadbury Bournvita, presenting sponsor, is a wonderful match – our five-year-long partnership is testimony of the strong relationship we share to not only create innovative brand integration avenues but also leverage our combined brand goals. Further, we would like to extend a warm welcome to Renault and Amazon.in as the show’s co-powered by sponsors and hope to strengthen our association with them through many such marquee shows.”

    Colors programming head Manisha Sharma said, “This season goes back to the basics of dancing, making the contestants showcase each performance striking a balance of uninhibited oomph, innate grace and a brilliant sense of rhythm. While the jury will share their expert opinions, the in-studio audience has the veto power to choose which contestants will stay or will be evicted. Each contestant will have one mission: to create a lasting impression with their dance moves.”

    This season of the show will bring together a perfect blend of contestants who will bring classic dance back in-vogue. From choreographer and challenger, Salman Yusuf Khan, Harpal Singh Sokhi, Surveen Chawla, Poonam and Priyanka, Chutki aka Gaurav Gera, Shantanu Maheswari, Helly Shah, Nora Fatehi, Karishma Tanna, Arjun Bijlani, Shakti Arora and Sidhanth Gupta will all ensure a weekly dose of entertainment for viewers.

    BBC Worldwide, India and Content Head Asia SVP and GM Myleeta Aga said, “We are very excited to see Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the Indian adaptation of BBC Worldwide’s acclaimed format Dancing With the Stars grow from strength to strength each season. There have been more than 270 series of strictly worldwide, in 51 countries ranging from Mexico to South Korea and it has been incredibly successful in India. This is our 9th season producing the award-winning series. More than ever, we are committed to deliver a high octane series with superior international production values. This year, the show’s lavish sets and its take on unprecedented hotness and dance promise to magnify the overall production value which will keep audiences glued to their television sets.”

    The channel is undertaking several marketing and digital initiatives to generate conversations around the hotness factor of the show. For traditional marketing, a focused outreach incorporating mediums including OOH and on-ground activations has been planned. To further drive contestant and audience engagement, a spate of digital activities is being sketched out under the hashtag #JhalakHottie.

  • ‘Swaragini’ captures Kolkata’s hotspots

    ‘Swaragini’ captures Kolkata’s hotspots

    KOLKATA: Various key locations of Kolkata, the city of Joy, including Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, tram lines travelling to the Kalighat Temple and Millenium Park, have been captured for a new Hindi TV show Swaragini.

     

    The team of the serial, which highlights the cultural conflicts between two neighbouring families, launched the new entertainment show here.

     

    The leading faces of the show include Helly Shah and Tejaswi Prakash Wayangankar who play Swara Bose and Ragini Gadodia respectively.

     

    Swaragini tells the story of how Swara and Ragini discover their true identities and hold onto their family ties amid fractured relationships, which are the result of a certain past.

     

    Swara is a vibrant, fun loving and friendly girl brought up in an open-minded Bengali family. She lives life on her own terms, takes her own decisions and enjoys the small joys of life. She has lived the most part of her life at her maternal house with her maternal grandmother and brought up by a single mother, who is like her friend and confidante.

     

    Talking about playing the character, Helly said, “Swara is very similar to what I am in real life. The only difference is I am Gujarati and she is Bengali. Swara as Bengali is a non-vegetarian eating person, but in real life I am a vegetarian.”

     

    The promos of the show depict the Bengali family cooking fish. For Helly, shooting with the fish was quite an experience.

     

    “I never thought I will hold fish in my hand, but I did. It was very scary, almost like a nightmare but I did it for one of the opening sequences,” Helly said.

     

    On the other hand, Tejaswi’s character Ragini is a simple, down to earth and obedient girl. She belongs to a Marwari family and believes in listening to whatever her elders tell her to do. She resides with her father and grandparents. She loses her mother to illness but holds her memories dear.

     

    Tejaswi added, “There is lot of similarity and dissimilarity. Since I play a Marwari, I can’t eat non-vegetarian but I am hardcore non-vegetarian in real life. Also, I was supposed to be a classically trained singer, so I learnt classical singing and obviously when it comes to family, I follow my elders but I don’t belong to a conservative family, unlike what is seen in this show.”

     

    Swaragini, produced by Rashmi Sharma from Rashmi Sharma Telefilms, also features other characters — Shobha Bose played by Tanima Sen, Sharmishtha Bose played by Parinita Borthakur, Parvati Gadodia played by Alka Kaushik and Shekhar Gadodia played by Sachin Tyagi.

     

    With this show, Bengali actress Tanima Sen is also making her debut in Hindi showbiz.