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  • Enjoy a family-centric Diwali with Lionsgate Play’s top five titles

    Enjoy a family-centric Diwali with Lionsgate Play’s top five titles

    Mumbai: It’s time to bust out the mithai boxes and light up the diyas. Diwali is here and the joy is palpable! As we step into the light and leave behind our woes, it’s time to come together with your family and enjoy a good watch. So, if you’re a fan of romance, comedy and celebrating the festival of lights with your loved ones Lionsgate Play has you covered. Delve into a collection of films that will melt your heart and keep you curled up in your feels. Grab your some kaju katli and get ready for some of the most wholesome titles you could watch, only on Lionsgate Play.

    Minus One: New Chapter

    This seasoned show takes you through the story of Varun and Riya as they navigate the complexities of modern love and being broken up. From not being able to live without each other in season 1, to never wanting to see each other again in season 2, Lionsgate Play’s Indian Original Minus one: New Chapter is a roller coaster of emotions. Starring Ayush Mehra and Aisha Ahmed, Minus One is a story of love, longing and heartbreak as it touches on the themes of honesty, transparency and unrequited love.

    Feels Like Home

    Lionsgate Play’s Indian Original Feels Like Home is the story of four young guys, Avi, Lakshay, Sameer and Gandhi, as they move into a house together. What ensues is the hilarity of four guys trying their best to adjust to each other and to make this house their home. Built on the pillars of trust, friendship and heartbreak, this show is brought alive by its ensemble cast of Prit Kamani, Anshuman Malhotra, and Mihir Ahuja. Spice up your Diwali with light-hearted watch like Feels Like Home.

    Hiccups & Hookups

    Relationships may fade away but family is forever! Showcasing the true strength of a sibling bond, Lionsgate Play’s Indian Original Hiccups & Hookups takes you through the story of a recently divorced mother, Vasudha (Lara Dutta) and her teenage daughter Kay, as they move in with Vasudha’s younger brother Akhil (Prateik Babbar). They carefully navigate dating, relationships and life with each other’s help and support. Clubbed with banter and playful love, this brother- sister duo hits home as Akhil helps Vasudha through her dark days. This sibling bond makes for an amazing family watch for Diwali.

    Jungle Cry

    Starring Abhay Deol in the role of a teacher for underprivileged kids, Jungle Cry shows the story of underprivileged orphans from the Kalinga institute of Odisha, as their raw talents are shaped and molded to make them into an international tournament-winning Rugby team. Based on a true story, Jungle Cry features a youthful cast of Emily Shah, Steve Aldis and Rhys Ap William, alongside Abhay Deol.

    Jugaadistan

    Lionsgate Play’s Indian Original Jugaadistan takes you through the highest highs and lowest lows of a college campus life. Touching upon the themes of politics, love, heartbreak, this show is an emotional rollercoaster that will make you laugh, smile and cry. Starring Rukshar Dhillon, Taaruk Raina and Sumeet Vyas, Jugaadistan is a great Diwali watch with family and loved ones.

    Catch Lionsgate Play’s title lineup ahead of Diwali.

  • Lionsgate Play partners with Sony Music for ‘Jugaadistan’

    Lionsgate Play partners with Sony Music for ‘Jugaadistan’

    Mumbai: Lionsgate Play has partnered with Sony Music for their upcoming Indian original series “Jugaadistan.”

    Sony Music has picked a diverse album that reflects the theme of the show and brought homegrown music band Indian Ocean and have songs by Akasa, Mika Singh and The Yellow Diary amongst others. They will be promoting it under their banner.

    The show’s stellar background music complements and completes the vast narrative with ease. Put together by Anurag Saikia, Khamosh Shah, Prabhdeep Taba Chake, Traffic Jam and Moussak – the songs blend mainstream voices with the music of celebrated underground artists. The

    “Right from the word go, we paid a lot of attention to the music of the show,” said Lionsgate managing director South Asia and networks – emerging markets Asia Rohit Jain. “It is a campus drama, and we didn’t want the usual run-of-the mill songs for it. Each track has been crafted with attention to detail and reflects the theme and mood of our story. We are glad that so many artists agreed to come and do the music for the show. We tried to keep the album’s vibe very diverse so that the songs appeal to college goers across the country. And for those who’ve passed out and adulted, it’s a trip back to good times!”

    “There is novelty in this album and that was our biggest draw,” said Sony Music India executive director Sanujeet Bhujabal. “We were mesmerised by the use of the sounds by artists who come from such different worlds and yet fit in so beautifully with the album. It was a delight hearing the beats of Indian Ocean, the Yellow Diary and Akasa in a mainstream show, though they are well known for their pop tracks. And yet, the show has found such talented indie artists to score their background music. This is an eclectic album that is bound to strike a chord with everyone.”

    “In today’s dynamic global music ecosystem, we at Lionsgate want to give our audience a holistic experience which includes music by the finest,” said Lionsgate vice president licensing and content partnerships Gayathiri Guliani. “The music created for ‘Jugaadistan’ is created with the best of singers, composers and artists that give a desi yet urban vibe. ‘Jugaadistan’s’ music connects instantly to all age groups. We couldn’t have looked for a better partner than Sony Music for ‘Jugaadistan’s’ music to reach new heights.”

  • Lionsgate Play’s second Indian original ‘Jugaadistan’ out 4 March

    Lionsgate Play’s second Indian original ‘Jugaadistan’ out 4 March

    Mumbai: Lionsgate Play has announced that its second Indian original “Jugaadistan” will start streaming on the platform from 4 March.

    Directed by Akarsh Khurana and Adhaar Khurana, “Jugaadistan” features Sumeet Vyas, Arjun Mathur, Parambrata Chatterjee, Rukshar Dhillon, Taaruk Raina, Gopal Datt and Ahsaas Channa.

    The show will take the audiences through the dusty by-lanes of a campus. The campus drama explores college politicians, professors who make students go weak in their knees, young people navigating their own moralities and matters of the heart, said the platform in a statement. 

    “It’s a show that we’ve put all our might behind,” said Lionsgate MD South Asia and networks – emerging markets Asia Rohit Jain. “With ‘Hiccups and Hookups’ we explored modern family dynamics; this time we took a real tour of campus life. It’s not as hunky-dory as our pop culture makes it seem with their nostalgic songs and romantic stories. We get real and explore the gritty side that has never been seen on screen before. At Lionsgate Play, the endeavour is to chase stories that are out of the ordinary and I can’t wait for the world to watch it.”

    “This series is a delightful combination of all the colours of life that we experience in college,” said Lionsgate India vice president originals Mrinalini Khanna. “Akarsh and Adhaar along with the writers and cast have managed to bring to life the innocence of growing up as well as the seriousness of making life-changing decisions at a young age, effortlessly. We’re excited to showcase a series that is not only contemporary but also timeless in many ways. I guarantee, no matter what age you’re at – you’re going to relate and reminisce with ‘Jugaadistan’.”

    “As a filmmaker and storyteller, you are always looking to push the envelope and challenge yourself,” said director Akarsh Khurana. “I wanted to do just that when this presented itself. While I have done youth-centric, college stuff before, this was like a different take on it. Like the darker side of our college years, and Delhi like we don’t see often. We delve into an array of issues – college politics, student dynamics, side incomes – all of which are significant in how people’s lives are shaped in their formative years. After all, college is the beginning of the rest of your adult life. The decisions we take then usually have far-reaching consequences. I also really enjoyed the track of investigative journalism and the quest for the truth that runs parallel to all the student shenanigans.”