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  • Zee movie cluster bags five awards at Promax India Awards 2021

    Zee movie cluster bags five awards at Promax India Awards 2021

    Mumbai: Zee Cinema and &pictures have bagged multiple awards at the Promax India Awards 2021 for their campaigns across prominent categories.

    Zee Cinema bagged a gold in ‘Best Social Media Campaign For A Programme’ along with a silver in ‘Best Holiday/Festive Promo’ for their innovative, insight-driven campaign – ‘2020 Ka The End.’ The campaign was an initiative to spread positivity in a cinematic way by launching an interactive campaign to knock out the most hated metaphorical villain 2020 and encourage people to wish for a hopeful tomorrow. The channel won a silver in ‘Use of Celebrity/ Influencer/Talent Using Social Media’ for delivering a socially relevant message that the channel interweaved together with actor Taapsee Pannu for the world TV premiere of her film, “Thappad.”

    &pictures was awarded for their unique design and engaging social media campaign. It won a gold medal for the ‘Best Logo Design across multiple media’ and a silver for ‘Best Social Media Campaign for a channel or brand’ launched under the recent unprecedented brand refresh campaign ‘On Nahi Full On.’ The campaign was a strategic initiative to build a strong resonance with the consumers and reinforce the brand’s perception of being a fun and energetic destination. The engaging campaign struck the right chord with their target audience.

    “These campaigns spoke highly of the individual brand ideologies of the channels which trickle down to bringing an unmatched experience for audiences,” said a spokesperson from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. “With top-notch family entertainers, across channels, Zee Hindi movie cluster has impeccably worked towards crafting communication that builds a deeper connection and speaks directly to its audiences.”

  • ‘Mayaadweepam’ returns on Zee Telugu starting 3 October

    ‘Mayaadweepam’ returns on Zee Telugu starting 3 October

    Mumbai: Zee Telugu has revived its kids reality show “Mayaadweepam” after seven years. The show will be led by Ohmkar as host along with fictional characters Pillamarriraju and Ontu Kannu Rakshasudu starting from 3 October at 9 p.m on Zee Telugu and Zee Telugu HD.

    This season’s sponsors include Close Up, Dazller Eterna and Triplex detergent.

    “Mayaadweepam” is an adventure game show that unearths the skills of young contestants including their physical, intellectual, satirical and educational ability. The intricately designed sets created for the show are one of the most composite setups in Telugu television. A crew of 100 members worked over 50 days to bring alive the setting, blending India’s rich mythic structures to give viewers a grand viewing experience, said the channel in a statement.

    This year Zee Telugu announced digital auditions for the show. Participants between the age of 6-12 years were invited to participate in the virtual auditions and this helped the channel receive over 12,000 entries in a short period of time. The selected participants will be part of the game show where every episode will witness four different contestants. Each episode will end with a ‘Showdown’ in which the contestants will be undergoing various levels of challenges.

    “Mayaadweepam is my dream project,” said producer and host of the show, Ohmkar. “It marks my foray into the fantasy genre and empowers me to explore further variants of content. As we march onwards, we bring together not only the show’s original characters such as Pillamarriraju and Onti Kannu Rakshasudu but also the uniquely monumental set that is one-of-a-kind in the history of Telugu television. Besides, I’m happy to see the promo receive tremendous praises and I am certain that it makes for an unforgettable viewing experience.”

  • Rajaraman Sundaram appointed as business head of Colors Tamil

    Rajaraman Sundaram appointed as business head of Colors Tamil

    Mumbai: Viacom18 has announced the appointment of Rajaraman Sundaram as Colors Tamil business head.

    In his new role, Rajaraman will be responsible for scaling up the overall business strategy and invigorating the operations of the channel. He will be reporting to Viacom18 head of regional entertainment (Bangla, Odia, Tamil and Gujarati clusters) Rajesh Iyer.

    “Since launch of Colors Tamil, the channel has been on an exceptional journey – being the youngest challenger brand in a region that is known to be India’s most rewarding regional broadcast market,” said Rajesh Iyer. “Having built a distinct identity for ourselves, we now look forward to kickstart the next phase of our growth. Raja, with his extensive experience across the entire value chain of broadcast entertainment, is aptly suited to lead Colors Tamil into its next phase.”

    Rajaraman comes with over two decades of industry experience in broadcast media bringing a wealth of experience, insight and gravitas. A seasoned leader, he has held various roles including as Asianet Star Communications business head of Malayalam cluster, and as Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd COO. He has also had astute credentials of leading teams at NDTV Imagine, Star India and Vijay Television.

    “I am elated to join the leadership team at Colors Tamil,” said Rajaraman Sundaram. “Colors Tamil has been a pioneer in bringing breakthrough content that continues to engage and entertain Tamil viewers across the globe and I’m looking forward to strengthening the channel’s overall value proposition and drive it to greater heights.”

  • Colors Gujarati announces new show ‘Maru Mann Mohi Gayu’

    Colors Gujarati announces new show ‘Maru Mann Mohi Gayu’

    Mumbai: Gujarati general entertainment channel Colors Gujarati has announced a new show “Maru Mann Mohi Gayu” that premieres on 27 September at 7:30 p.m from Monday to Saturday.

    Produced by Kalp Media, the show is an adaption of Colors Marathi TV series “Sundara Manamadhye Bharali.” It features Dhwani Upadhyay and Harshil Desai in the lead and challenges societal definitions of beauty.

    “Maru Mann Mohi Gayu beautifully captures the rigid definitions of beauty and shape through the journey of Anokhi,” said Colors Gujarati, programming head, Darshil Bhatt. “Placing the central focus on an overweight lady is unconventional enough to begin with, and Dhwani Upadhyay meets the challenge by owning every moment. The show brings together exceptionally strong characters, outstanding chemistry, and an extremely interesting storyline.”

    Colors Gujarati has an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction shows. Their flagship fiction shows include “Rasoi show,” “Rashi Rikshawali,” “Abhilasha,” “Chhuta Chheda,” “1760 Sasuma,” and “Suri.” Their non-fiction shows include “Daily Bonus,” “Naach Maari Saathe,” “Bola Keta Taka,” and “Khadkhadaat.”

  • Colors set to bring ‘Bigg Boss 15’ on 2 October

    Colors set to bring ‘Bigg Boss 15’ on 2 October

    Mumbai: Colors, the Hindi general entertainment channel by Viacom18, has announced the return of  “Bigg Boss” for its 15th season starting on 2 October at 9:30 p.m.

    The show has introduced fresh elements and concepts to increase the excitement for the new season and will see the return of Salman Khan as its host. This includes a new jungle-themed “Bigg Boss” house and an animated mascot who will enthrall the digital audience. “Like the past successful seasons, the new season of the show will be even more exciting, as the contestants get ready for a wild ride in the jungle with VishwasunTREE accompanying them in their journey,” said Khan on the new season.

    “We, at Colors, always believe in delivering innovative, engaging, and diverse content to our viewers with our variety of fiction and non-fiction shows,” said Viacom18 head – Hindi mass entertainment and kids TV network Nina Elavia Jaipuria. “In the past few months, we have entertained our audiences with some of our biggest shows like Dance Deewane, Khatron Ke Khiladi and announced our first quiz show – The Big Picture. The momentum will continue in the festive season with the launch of our marquee show Bigg Boss, a show that the nation adores and eagerly looks forward to every year.”

    The channel has planned a robust marketing and digital plan to promote the season. As a part of the marketing campaign on TV, a high-octane promo plan will be carried out across network channels along with innovative print ads in top publications. The digital audience will experience some of the iconic moments from the previous season through memes and reels.

    “With each season of Bigg Boss, we introduce fresh elements and concepts to enhance the excitement and engagement around the show,” said Viacom18 chief content officer of Hindi mass entertainment Manisha Sharma. “This season, we have given a whole new spin to the theme of the show by putting the contestants in a jungle wherein they will be riddled with new challenges and intense moments right from the beginning.”

    “For the first time, the Bigg Boss house will be a jungle wherein the inmates must survive with bare minimum amenities,” said Endemol Shine India chief executive officer Abhishek Rege. “The entire season has been very creatively conceptualised including the design of the jungle that will add a lot of grandeur to the house.”

    Produced by Endemol Shine India, the show has roped in ‘presents’ sponsor TRESemme, ‘powered by’ sponsor Knorr and Dabur Dantrakshak and ‘beauty’ partner Lotus White Glow.

    “We are thrilled to be partnering with Bigg Boss yet again for season 15 as co-sponsors,” said Unilever vice president Harman Dhillon. “TRESemmé promotes the values of independence, self-reliance, and most importantly, the confidence you need to step up and meet the next challenge.”

  • Sony Yay! unveils its content lineup for festive season

    Sony Yay! unveils its content lineup for festive season

    Mumbai: Sony Yay!, the kids’ entertainment channel under Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has announced to serve audiences 140 hours of fresh content during the festive season including six shows and eight telemovies.

    The channel has unveiled a slate of new launches, fresh programming and films for shows like “Oggy and the Cockroaches,” “Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah,” “Haste Raho Henry,” “Obocchama-Kun,” “Honey Bunny Ka Jholmaal,” and “Paap-O-Meter.”

    “Sony Yay! has created and curated an expansive library of 550+ hours of animation content, 800+ episodes including six original shows, and 70 telemovies, successfully reaching over 50 million kids,” said the company in a statement.

    “Earlier this year, the channel also treated its young audiences with ‘Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah’ which went on to become the most popular kids’ entertainment TV show of 2021,” it added.  

    “The current situation has transformed the content consumption pattern by creating a growing demand for fresh and varied content,” said Sony Pictures Networks India business head – kids’ genre Leena Lele Dutta. “While Sony Yay! continues to serve them with new narratives around its home-grown content it has also further increased its content offerings by introducing a wide range of new shows, endearing characters, and engaging activities.”

    The channel will launch a brand-new show “Haste Raho Henry” that will begin airing on 25 September at 1 p.m every Saturday and Sunday. “Honey & Bunny” franchise films will begin airing every Sunday at noon from 3 October. “Oggy and Cockroaches” created by French animation studio, Xilam Animation, will begin airing on 18 October and new episodes and films of “Paap-O-Meter” will be launched in December.

    “This festive season, each new narrative and character is handpicked to suit the ever-dynamic palate of Indian kids and our goal is to curate a wholesome experience of their favourite characters at one destination,” said Sony Yay! head of programming Ronojoy Chakraborty.

  • 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.”

  • PR Satheesh elevated as CEO of MMTV

    PR Satheesh elevated as CEO of MMTV

    Mumbai: Malayala Manorama Television (MMTV) has elevated PR Satheesh to the role of chief executive officer. He was previously the chief operating officer and has been associated with the media organisation since July 2014.

    MMTV is a Malayalam news and infotainment channel catering to audiences in Kerala. 

    An alumnus of Guru Nanak College Madras, Satheesh is a media veteran with three decades of experience under his belt across print, TV, digital/mobile, and shopper marketing. He has been associated with publications such as Deccan Chronicle and The Asian Age, and broadcasters like Zee Telefilms and Zee Sports. 

    He has also had stints at Barterbiz, TAG Media, and TELiBrahma. He has worked in roles across the country including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, and Kochi.

  • HistoryTV18 to narrate story of Narendra Modi Stadium

    HistoryTV18 to narrate story of Narendra Modi Stadium

    Mumbai: HistoryTV18’s latest documentary “Modern Marvel: World’s Largest Cricket Stadium” premiering on the 17 September at 9 p.m, is the amazing story of building cricket’s largest arena on the historic Motera ground in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. 

    The brand new Narendra Modi Stadium, inaugurated by the president of India earlier this year, seats as many as 1,32,000 spectators. This makes it the world’s largest cricket stadium by seating capacity, surpassing the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia. It was rebuilt at a cost of Rs 800 crore in just 38 months. 

    Now, HistoryTV18 presents an in-depth documentary on this massive feat of design and engineering – constructing a futuristic stadium that is purpose-built for the modern-day game. Filmed on location in 4K and high-definition, the documentary reveals never-seen-before aspects of the logistics, architecture and planning that go into building a sporting venue of this scale while presenting jaw-dropping facts bound to fascinate viewers. 

    The film also features cricketing luminaries such as Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Ravi Shastri along with cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Viewers will also get insights and interesting details from BCCI secretary Jay Shah as well as from former Indian cricketers Gautam Gambhir, Parthiv Patel.

    “Modern Marvel: World’s Largest Cricket Stadium” will not just enthral viewers with astonishing facts and figures about the newest landmark in the world of cricket, it also features India’s cricketing superstars reminiscing about historic moments in Indian cricket and career milestones that were reached on the old Motera pitch. 

    Ravi Shastri speaks about playing the first test match ever on this ground against the West Indies in 1983. While ‘Haryana Hurricane’ and India’s World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev talks about Sunil Gavaskar becoming the first cricketer in the history of the game to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket. All this and more happened at Motera. “It was a big thing for us to celebrate… a cricketer from our generation made 10,000 runs, so it was massive,” says Kapil Dev. 

    While Gautam Gambhir remembers playing a tough World Cup quarter-final against Australia in 2011, Parthiv Patel recollects that Kapil Dev had also broken a record right here in Motera surpassing Richard Hadlee to become Test cricket’s highest wicket-taker with 432 scalps. Jay Shah reminds viewers that it was also here that Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar had scored his maiden double century in test cricket.

    And now, upon this hallowed ground has risen Ahmedabad’s glittering new edifice, a modern marvel of design and engineering and a fitting ode to a sport that has given billions of people and generations of Indians, some of their most cherished memories. 

    HistoryTV18’s ‘Modern Marvel: World’s Largest Cricket Stadium’ chronicles the construction of this newest landmark of India’s favourite sport. The new stadium is twice the size of Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and four times larger than the historic Lord’s in London. The Narendra Modi Stadium has been built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), which is also credited with constructing some of the country’s most iconic landmarks, including the world’s tallest statue. 

    The sheer scale and complexity of the Gujarat Cricket Association’s grand project also meant bringing in design architects from Australia, roofing experts from the US, specialised canopy fabric from Japan, cables from Italy, and revolutionary LED stadium lighting from Spain. With attention to detail and revealing interviews with the people behind this mega build, HistoryTV18’s documentary provides a fast paced and compelling narrative of the vision and construction with gob-smacking facts that make the stadium a true marve.

    The programme is the latest in HistoryTV18’s offering of originals that tell engaging and entertaining stories of India that are relevant, informative and have best-in-class production values. Speaking about the film, Jay Shah said, “The Narendra Modi Stadium is one of the great Modern Marvels of the 21st century. HistoryTV18 has showcased cricket’s largest arena in a manner befitting its scale and grandeur.” 

    A+E Networks | TV18 managing director Avinash Kaul said, “At HistoryTV18, we believe in the power of great storytelling. Our teams work hard to bring compelling stories to life, creating content that’s differentiated, visually spectacular and relevant for our viewers. The Narendra Modi Stadium is a tribute to the nation’s love for cricket and an icon of rising India. We’re proud to have had the opportunity to tell this remarkable story and I’m sure our viewers will enjoy it immensely.

    Viewers can watch “Modern Marvel: World’s Largest Cricket Stadium” only on HistoryTV18 and HistoryTV18 HD.

     

     

  • Local and global films to air on Zee Thirai in September

    Local and global films to air on Zee Thirai in September

    Mumbai: Tamil film channel Zee Thirai has announced a stellar lineup of blockbuster films for September. The channel will air a new film every week until the end of the month.

    The comedy-thriller “Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya” will air on 17 September at 7 p.m. Starring Naveen Polishetty and Shruti Sharma in lead roles, the film follows the life of Athreya, a Nellore-based detective, who lands in trouble trying to untangle murder mysteries.

    On 19 September, the channel will air the international film “Monster Hunter” at 12 p.m. Directed by Paul WS Anderson, the film starring Mila Jovovich and Tony Jha, is an adaptation of a popular Japanese video game franchise.

    On 26 September, the channel will air the Tamil comedy film “Cocktail” which features Yogi Babu, Mithun Maheshwaran, and KPY Bala. The plot follows four men who end up with a dead girl in their flat. While trying to dispose of the body they end up getting mixed up in the smuggling of a precious idol which leads to major twists and turns.

    Zee Thirai had previously aired the Indian TV premiere of Tamil drama film “Kirukkan” on 12 September and Telugu romantic thriller film “Miss India” on 10 September.