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  • ShemarooMe to Premiere 52 movies in 52 weeks with their new offering – Bollywood Premiere

    ShemarooMe to Premiere 52 movies in 52 weeks with their new offering – Bollywood Premiere

    Mumbai: ShemarooMe, the over-the-top (OTT) platform by India’s leading content powerhouse Shemaroo Entertainment Limited, launched its new offering Bollywood Premiere for all the movie buffs across India and US. To satiate the needs of Bollywood lovers, ShemarooMe will be premiering entertaining and critically acclaimed movies every Friday for the next 52 weeks, starting September 13. Taking the legacy of the parent company forward, ShemarooMe understands the pulse of the audiences and has been at the forefront to deliver to the needs of the viewers time and again. Bollywood Premiere will aim at engaging the audiences at the comfort of their homes, through their hand-held devices, every Friday.

    After a successful spell of Shemaroo’s service called Miniplex which offered around 200 richly curated movie premieres across four DTH platforms from the last 4 years, ShemarooMe now brings the similar concept to its viewers directly to their hand-held devices through Bollywood Premiere. Today’s audiences prefer new and personalized content at their luxury and this new service fittingly serves their demand. ShemarooMe’s new service will offer Bollywood movies that have a strong story line and great entertainment value that the audiences have missed out on watching during their theatrical release. ShemarooMe Bollywood Premiere will be the destination that will bridge this gap and ensure entertaining content reaches to the intended audiences, thus making it one of the most sought-after innovations on the digital platform.

    Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Hiren Gada, CEO, Shemaroo Entertainment Limited said, “The increase in Internet penetration and growth of online video streaming platforms has revolutionized the entertainment business. With the launch of Bollywood Premiere, we are not only strengthening ShemarooMe’s content catalogue but also fulfilling audiences’ demand for movie premieres on our online video streaming platform. Consumers look out for weekend binge and here we are presenting them with movie options that are premiering for the first time on digital platform which they can look forward to over the weekend.”

    Consumers will be in for a treat as Bollywood Premiere will showcase movies like Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyu Aata hai, 22 Yards, Sharma Ji ki Lag Gayi starring Krushna Abhishek and Mughda Godse Battalion 609 and many more. The movie will release at 12am (midnight) every Friday exclusively on ShemarooMe. Besides ShemarooMe, the movies will be available to stream through Vodafone Play, Idea Movies & TV, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV stick.

    Commenting on the occasion of the World Digital Premiere of Albert Pinto ko Gussa Kyu Atta Hai, the award-winning actress Nandita Das said, “The film Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyu Aata Hai is special in many ways. These days independent films often get sidetracked by more mainstream films in getting adequate screens, good timings and enough number of days for it to have a good word of mouth. I am happy that the film is going to are Premiere digitally on ShemarooMe. We all know Shemaroo Entertainment for long as they have had a huge bank of films, across all genres. The film has much to say and reflects the angst felt by the youth, which is quite relevant today. It is good that audiences have so many choices in OTT platforms and ShemarooMe is the new one to be launched. I wish them and the film the very best.”

    Lead actor of Albert Pinto ko Gussa Kyu Atta Hai, Manav Kaul said, “I am actually quite excited to see our film Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyu Aata Hai to be premiered digitally on ShemarooMe. Our film is in line with Saeed Akhtar Mirza’s 1980 classic movie.  I had to do a lot of preparation in order to get into the skin of the character and match the brilliance of ace actor – Naseeruddin Shah. Also, I feel privileged that an entertainment house like Shemaroo who has been in the business is showcasing the movie on their OTT platform ‘ShemarooMe’. The OTT medium is becoming very exciting and it would be great to connect with the audience, reaching out not only to the hinterlands of India but also to global audiences in the USA who enjoy Bollywood.”

    Director of Albert Pinto ko Gussa Kyu Atta Hai, Soumitra Ranade said, ‘In the earlier days, a Friday would decide the fate of a film but that’s not the case anymore. There are many more avenues now, especially for independent cinema. ShamarooMe comes at perfect time and it is fabulous that our film Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai? is releasing on this OTT. Shemaroo has a huge track record of being in the entertainment industry and I am sure the film will become accessible to hundreds and thousands of people across the country. I wish them the very best.’

    Barun Sobti, the talented actor from the movie 22 Yards said, “I am happy about my movie 22 Yards premiering on ShemarooMe. With changing times and audiences getting hooked to OTT platforms, it is nice to have an OTT platform like ShemarooMe who is giving Indian filmmakers a stage to showcase their movies and connect with a larger set of audience. '22 Yards' does not focus on the game of cricket but rather on the life of a sport-agent and the challenges he faces. I hope this movie is able to connect with the audience and provide complete entertainment.”

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  • Premium VAS: Shemaroo, Hathway tie up

    MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd, one of the leading content owners, is joining hands with Hathway, one of the largest cable networks to change the dynamics of TV viewing in India.

    For the first time now, the audience can enjoy premium paid ad-free services on cable TV. A platter of popular services namely Miniplex, Comedywalas, Om Shakti, Ibaadat, Lamhe Movies and Yippee are now available on cable TV as well.

    As part of the launch, the said services are offered free to the consumers for the first month, ushering them with an experience of next generation TV viewing. Post this period, these services will be available at different price points.

    Shemaroo director Hiren Gada said, “This is a big leap, not only for Shemaroo but for the industry as well. Shemaroo Entertainment has always been among the pioneers when it comes to changing technology and consumer needs and adapting the same to reach and better serve our audience.”

    He also added, “Having successfully launched a number of VAS (Value added service) services across genres on multiple DTH platforms, Shemaroo Entertainment now expands its reach to cable viewers. Our tie up with Hathway will usher a new era in Cable TV viewing.”

    Hathway CEO T. Panesar said, “Shemaroo happens to be the leader in media content with a hold of the largest content library in India. Hathway’s all new Value Added Services – Hathway Special promises to offer the maximum and the best to its subscribers. We are happy to partner with Shemaroo and are confident that with this partnership, we will fulfil our promise by providing quality and the best services to all our subscribers.”

  • Airtel Digital TV and Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd launch ‘SadabaharHitz’

    Airtel Digital TV and Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd launch ‘SadabaharHitz’

    MUMBAI: Airtel Digital TV and Shemaroo Entertainment Limited have launched a collection of classic Bollywood movies and music service titled SadabaharHitz. The ad free service is available at a fee of Rs 39 per month and can be watched on channel number 164.

    Shemaroo Entertainment Limited director Hiren Gada said, “We are glad to launch SadabaharHitz– a service that showcases evergreen films and songs on a platform like Airtel Digital TV, one of the most popular DTH players in our country. The service is targeted to bring to the audience, quality films and soulful songs that will not only be appealing to mid and older generation but also will give youth an opportunity to reconnect with the era. There are not many options available for people who want to watch such movies on TV. Our service will cater to their need. SadabaharHitz is an endeavor to bring to our audience best of the classics that they can relish with friends and family.”

    The subscribers can activate the service by giving a missed call to 9109424242.

    Airtel Digital TV CMO S.Sriram added, “At Airtel Digital TV, we are constantly looking to deliver a content rich TV viewing experience to our customers. We are delighted to partner Shemaroo for the launch SadabaharHitz, a content library of hit Hindi movies and songs from yesteryears. We believe that this platform is a worthy addition to our existing set of services and will help us deliver a more tailored customer experience at a great price”.

    The companies had launched a movie premiere service called Miniplex through their past association.

     

  • Airtel Digital TV and Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd launch ‘SadabaharHitz’

    Airtel Digital TV and Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd launch ‘SadabaharHitz’

    MUMBAI: Airtel Digital TV and Shemaroo Entertainment Limited have launched a collection of classic Bollywood movies and music service titled SadabaharHitz. The ad free service is available at a fee of Rs 39 per month and can be watched on channel number 164.

    Shemaroo Entertainment Limited director Hiren Gada said, “We are glad to launch SadabaharHitz– a service that showcases evergreen films and songs on a platform like Airtel Digital TV, one of the most popular DTH players in our country. The service is targeted to bring to the audience, quality films and soulful songs that will not only be appealing to mid and older generation but also will give youth an opportunity to reconnect with the era. There are not many options available for people who want to watch such movies on TV. Our service will cater to their need. SadabaharHitz is an endeavor to bring to our audience best of the classics that they can relish with friends and family.”

    The subscribers can activate the service by giving a missed call to 9109424242.

    Airtel Digital TV CMO S.Sriram added, “At Airtel Digital TV, we are constantly looking to deliver a content rich TV viewing experience to our customers. We are delighted to partner Shemaroo for the launch SadabaharHitz, a content library of hit Hindi movies and songs from yesteryears. We believe that this platform is a worthy addition to our existing set of services and will help us deliver a more tailored customer experience at a great price”.

    The companies had launched a movie premiere service called Miniplex through their past association.

     

  • DishTV ties up with Shemaroo; launches Miniplex

    DishTV ties up with Shemaroo; launches Miniplex

    MUMBAI:  DishTV has expanded its gradient of value added services by tying up with Shemaroo Entertainment, one of India’s leading entertainment content houses, to launch a new premium service called ‘Miniplex”.

    Miniplex is a cross platform subscription-based movie premiere service that provides the audiences a unique opportunity to view premiere and also premium movie content for a nominal monthly subscription fee. 

    Speaking to the tie-up,  DishTV CEO Arun Kumar Kapoor, “Being a pioneer and market leader DishTV has always stood up to its promise of providing maximum Width and depth of content. We have always taken the lead in enhancing the value proposition and believes in providing the maximum and the best in entertainment to its subscribers. We are glad to announce our partnership with Shemaroo to launch Miniplex on our platform. The experience of watching latest movies at a click of a button has redefined the way consumers watch movies today. With this latest addition to our value added service we take the entertainment quotient a notch higher and allow movie buffs to watch latest blockbusters in the comfort of their home at relatively much reasonable cost.”

    This premium movie service will premiere latest blockbuster movies every Friday. Additionally, it’s is an ad free subscription based service which will also showcase other recent movies.

     Shemaroo Entertainment Limited director Hiren Gada too  shared his thoughts on the occasion: “We are glad to now launch Miniplex on DishTV. This tie up will enhance our reach across the country. A number of movies get released in theatres but go missing on TV. Miniplex intends to bridge this gap through premium ad free viewing experience. The service is already doing well on other platforms and we are happy to offer it to DishTV audience now.”

    With Miniplex, customers can avail premium movie content for a subscription fee of Rs 60 per month. This premium movie service will be available on channel number 212 on DishTV & Zing. Customers can easily activate this service by giving a missed call on 18002741100 or through SMS

    The service offers an un-paralleled experience to the movie viewers with ease of consumption as movies are scheduled at fixed timings throughout the day. Hence the viewers have the option of watching the movie at their convenience and leisure. The service is designed such that it gives the audience theatre-like-feel at home.

  • DishTV ties up with Shemaroo; launches Miniplex

    DishTV ties up with Shemaroo; launches Miniplex

    MUMBAI:  DishTV has expanded its gradient of value added services by tying up with Shemaroo Entertainment, one of India’s leading entertainment content houses, to launch a new premium service called ‘Miniplex”.

    Miniplex is a cross platform subscription-based movie premiere service that provides the audiences a unique opportunity to view premiere and also premium movie content for a nominal monthly subscription fee. 

    Speaking to the tie-up,  DishTV CEO Arun Kumar Kapoor, “Being a pioneer and market leader DishTV has always stood up to its promise of providing maximum Width and depth of content. We have always taken the lead in enhancing the value proposition and believes in providing the maximum and the best in entertainment to its subscribers. We are glad to announce our partnership with Shemaroo to launch Miniplex on our platform. The experience of watching latest movies at a click of a button has redefined the way consumers watch movies today. With this latest addition to our value added service we take the entertainment quotient a notch higher and allow movie buffs to watch latest blockbusters in the comfort of their home at relatively much reasonable cost.”

    This premium movie service will premiere latest blockbuster movies every Friday. Additionally, it’s is an ad free subscription based service which will also showcase other recent movies.

     Shemaroo Entertainment Limited director Hiren Gada too  shared his thoughts on the occasion: “We are glad to now launch Miniplex on DishTV. This tie up will enhance our reach across the country. A number of movies get released in theatres but go missing on TV. Miniplex intends to bridge this gap through premium ad free viewing experience. The service is already doing well on other platforms and we are happy to offer it to DishTV audience now.”

    With Miniplex, customers can avail premium movie content for a subscription fee of Rs 60 per month. This premium movie service will be available on channel number 212 on DishTV & Zing. Customers can easily activate this service by giving a missed call on 18002741100 or through SMS

    The service offers an un-paralleled experience to the movie viewers with ease of consumption as movies are scheduled at fixed timings throughout the day. Hence the viewers have the option of watching the movie at their convenience and leisure. The service is designed such that it gives the audience theatre-like-feel at home.

  • Miniplex to air Jazbaa on 12 Feb

    Miniplex to air Jazbaa on 12 Feb

    MUMBAI: Miniplex – a movie premiere service available on Airtel Digital TV and Tata Sky DTH is set to premiere, Jazbaa on television this 12 February 2016. The much spoken about movie marks the comeback of the gorgeous actress Ashwairya Rai Bachchan in bollywood after a long gap and hence is very special for her fans. The movie also features the versatile actor Irrfan Khan. The power packed performances got the movie rave reviews from the critics.

    The story of Jazbaa revolves around Anuradha Verma, played by Ashwairya Rai Bachchan, who is a prominent criminal lawyer and a single mother. She has never lost a case. One day her daughter Sanaya is kidnapped and no ransom is demanded, but instead the kidnapper contacts her and tells her that she has to defend a convicted felon to get her daughter back. Thus the struggle in Anuradha’s life begins. 

    Ashwairya Rai Bachchan was awarded Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice). She also won Power-packed performance of the year at Stardust Awards.

    To subscribe Miniplex on TataSky Channel No: 299 SD and Ch. No: 298 HD, give a miss call on 
    092 308 92 308 from your registered mobile number.

    To subscribe Airtel Digital TV  Miniplex Channel No 162, give a missed call on 88 003 88 002 from your registered mobile number.

    To subscribe  Airtel Digital TV Miniplex HD Channel No  163 , give a missed call on 910 94 94 949 from your registered mobile number.

  • Miniplex to air Jazbaa on 12 Feb

    Miniplex to air Jazbaa on 12 Feb

    MUMBAI: Miniplex – a movie premiere service available on Airtel Digital TV and Tata Sky DTH is set to premiere, Jazbaa on television this 12 February 2016. The much spoken about movie marks the comeback of the gorgeous actress Ashwairya Rai Bachchan in bollywood after a long gap and hence is very special for her fans. The movie also features the versatile actor Irrfan Khan. The power packed performances got the movie rave reviews from the critics.

    The story of Jazbaa revolves around Anuradha Verma, played by Ashwairya Rai Bachchan, who is a prominent criminal lawyer and a single mother. She has never lost a case. One day her daughter Sanaya is kidnapped and no ransom is demanded, but instead the kidnapper contacts her and tells her that she has to defend a convicted felon to get her daughter back. Thus the struggle in Anuradha’s life begins. 

    Ashwairya Rai Bachchan was awarded Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice). She also won Power-packed performance of the year at Stardust Awards.

    To subscribe Miniplex on TataSky Channel No: 299 SD and Ch. No: 298 HD, give a miss call on 
    092 308 92 308 from your registered mobile number.

    To subscribe Airtel Digital TV  Miniplex Channel No 162, give a missed call on 88 003 88 002 from your registered mobile number.

    To subscribe  Airtel Digital TV Miniplex HD Channel No  163 , give a missed call on 910 94 94 949 from your registered mobile number.

  • Shemaroo launches Miniplex movie service on Tata Sky

    Shemaroo launches Miniplex movie service on Tata Sky

    MUMBAI: After joining hands with Airtel Digital TV, Shemaroo Entertainment has now tied up with yet another DTH operator – Tata Sky to launch its subscription-based movie premiere service Miniplex.

     

    The subscription based ad-free service Miniplex will premiere one movie every Friday for the first time on Indian television as well as other recent movies.

     

    As was reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com, in addition to DTH, Shemaroo also plans to launch Miniplex across other platforms like cable and online in a phased manner.

     

    The monthly subscription price for the service is Rs 60. To activate it, consumers can give a missed call to 9230892308. For HD subscribers, the service is on channel number 298, whereas for SD subscribers, it is on 298.

     

    Shemaroo Entertainment director Hiren Gada said, “Miniplex is a subscription-based movie premiere service curated to cater to movie lovers across the country. We are glad to tie up with Tata Sky for this service. Tata Sky consumers can now enjoy world television premiere of movies on every Friday. Not only this, other movies showcased on the channel are carefully selected set of movies that are not telecasted on television so often.”

     

    The ‘Premieres’ are supported by ‘Premiums,’ which are movies released post 2005. ‘Premiums’ will be showcased for five days of the week with everyday featuring a new movie.

     

    Tata Sky chief content and business strategy officer Paolo Agostinelli added, “To satisfy our subscriber’s hunger for refreshing content, we were glad to tie-up with Shemaroo to provide this collection of movies under the new service called Miniplex. The day-long movie timings, enriched content with the novel concept of premiere and premium movies  ensure the movie-buff’s of Tata Sky have entertainment on their fingertips 24×7.”

  • Shemaroo launches movie premiere service on Airtel Digital TV

    Shemaroo launches movie premiere service on Airtel Digital TV

    MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment tied up with direct to home (DTH) platform Airtel Digital TV to launch a movie premiere service called Miniplex.

     

    Miniplex will premiere one movie every Friday for the first time on Indian television. In addition, the service, which is an ad free subscription based service will also showcase other recent movies.

     

    In addition to DTH, Shemaroo also plans to launch Miniplex across various other platforms, like cable and online in a phased manner in the future. 

     

    Miniplex is a cross platform subscription-based movie premiere service that will provide the audiences an opportunity to view premiere and also premium movie content for a subscription fee of Rs 60 per month or Rs 3 daily. The Miniplex service will be available on channel number 162 on Airtel Digital TV. 

     

    Shemaroo Entertainment director Hiren Gada said, “Miniplex is a richly curated movie premiere service and we are glad to launch it with a partner like Airtel Digital TV. We have seen that apart from the top few movies of the year, audiences end up missing most movies in theatres. Very often TV channels too don’t carry many such movies and so consumers don’t have access to them. With Miniplex, we hope to bridge this gap. In addition, we have also picked good recent movies, which may have already premiered on TV but don’t get telecast often.”

     

    Airtel Digital TV chief marketing officer S Sriram added, “As a customer focused brand, we at Airtel constantly strive to introduce innovative products and services with an aim to enhance our customer’s TV viewing experience. We are therefore happy to partner Shemaroo for the launch of Miniplex, which is an innovative service to enable movie buffs to catch up on latest blockbusters in the comfort of their home at an affordable price.”

     

    The movies on the service will be scheduled at fixed timings throughout the day.