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  • Bobby Deol is back with Ek Badnaam Aashram new season

    Bobby Deol is back with Ek Badnaam Aashram new season

    MUMBAI: The wait is almost over, Ek Badnaam Aashram is back, and this time, the stakes are higher than ever. With the second part of Season 3 set to premiere soon on Amazon MX Player, fans can brace themselves for even more drama, betrayal, and dark secrets than before. The series, one of India’s most-watched ott shows, has been a defining force in storytelling, with national award-winning director Prakash Jha steering the ship.

    The teaser, which dropped recently, has set the internet on fire, teasing Baba Nirala’s return to power, the unshakeable loyalty of his followers, and the simmering tensions within his inner circle. Bobby Deol returns as the notorious Baba Nirala, leading an all-star cast that includes Aaditi Pohankar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Tridha Choudhury, Darshan Kumaar, Vikram Kochhar, Anupriya Goenka, Rajeev Siddhartha, and Esha Gupta. As old secrets and betrayals threaten to destroy everything, the new chapter promises to be gripping, thrilling, and unpredictable.

    The use of the iconic Duniya Mein Logon Ko soundtrack from Saregama adds another layer of suspense to the teaser, perfectly setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable season. The new chapter of the saga will focus on Pammi and Bhopa, as rivalries get more intense and revenge and redemption take centre stage.

    Amazon MX Player content head Amogh Dusad said, “Ek Badnaam Aashram has truly redefined storytelling in the digital space. With its hard-hitting narrative and compelling characters, it has captured the pulse of the audience. With new episodes coming soon, we’re pushing the envelope further with an explosive chapter that explores unchecked power and its consequences.”

    Reflecting on his role as Baba Nirala, Deol added, “The journey of Baba Nirala has been incredible, and the love this franchise has received is overwhelming. This time, the stakes are higher, the drama is bolder, and the secrets darker. I can’t wait for audiences to witness the next chapter of this story.”

    Jha further added, “Ek Badnaam Aashram has held up a mirror to society, exposing the dark intersections of faith, power, and exploitation. In the new season, we’re peeling back more layers, delving into the psychological grip of influence, and showcasing the thirst for control—where morality is often compromised.”

    The new season will stream exclusively on Amazon MX Player, available for free on mobile apps, Amazon’s shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and connected TVs. Fans can expect to be hooked as the drama unfolds over the next five episodes, ensuring they won’t be able to look away.

  • aha collaborates with Sprite for its new campaign featuring Keerthi Suresh

    aha collaborates with Sprite for its new campaign featuring Keerthi Suresh

    Mumbai: The leading regional OTT platform, aha has partnered with Sprite in a co-branded partnership that is the first of its kind in Telugu-speaking states. The partnership includes a campaign entitled “Friday Night is perfect with Sprite and aha-100 per cent Telugu Entertainment,” featuring national award-winning actress Keerthi Suresh.

    It was launched with the idea of positioning Sprite as the preferred drink during OTT consumption on Fridays. Consumers can buy the Sprite bottles carrying the aha logo and scan the QR code to access 24 hours of free aha’s unlimited entertainment.

    This offer is exclusive to consumers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for a limited period. The ad film runs around how Keerthi is dodging her parents’ plan to attend a wedding just to chill at home watching a movie on aha with Sprite. The central insight in this campaign is how critical the Friday fix is for young consumers these days and how aha and Sprite give you that fix.

    Launched with a promise to provide non-stop entertainment, this partnership will be instrumental in allowing the audience in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to access the high-quality local content offered by aha and experience the entertainment in their native language. Viewers can watch over 250 films, including blockbusters like Bheemla Nayak, the DJ Tilluseries, and original shows like Dance Ikon and Unstoppable, for free for the first 24 hours before choosing from the platform’s multiple subscriptions.

    Commenting on this partnership, aha CEO Ajit K. Thakur said, “At aha, we have always tried disruptive innovations to reach our consumers and make 100 per cent local entertainment accessible. We are happy to partner with a leading brand like Sprite to bring great consumer delight. Our audience can access unlimited Telugu content for free by the mere scan of a QR code on a sprite bottle. We are confident that with partnerships like this, we can bring 100 per cent Telugu entertainment closer to Telugu-speaking audiences where they are.”

    Adding to it, aha head of non-subscription revenue Nitin Burman said, “We are thrilled to be working with the prestigious beverage brand Sprite. Sprite’s presence and strong emphasis on entertainment will make it possible for local consumer markets to function by providing appropriate entertainment at affordable prices. This collaboration will allow aha subscribers in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to watch their favourite films, series, and shows on aha gold from the comfort of their own homes.”

    Speaking on this engagement and co-branded campaign with aha, Keerthy Suresh said, “I am excited to be associated with aha Telugu. This aha and Sprite partnership is innovative and helps Telugu audiences consume much more entertainment than before.”

  • SonyLIV announces new web series ‘Pulwama Key No 1026’

    SonyLIV announces new web series ‘Pulwama Key No 1026’

    Mumbai: SonyLIV has announced that it will create a series on the Pulwama terror attack called “Pulwama Key No 1026,” helmed by National award-winning director Onir. 

    The eight-episode show will be based on the book “The Lover Boy of Bahawalpur” by award-winning author and journalist Rahul Pandita. “As a journalist reporting from conflict areas, my endeavour always has been to lend a face to people who otherwise get buried in history as statistics. The soldiers killed in the Pulwama attack had names, lives, dreams, hopes of the future. So do those who investigated the case painstakingly, often putting themselves in danger. I am glad that with my friend Onir we will be able to tell these individual stories all woven in one epic drama,” said Pandita, about the upcoming project.

    On 14 February 2019, a gruesome terror attack claimed the lives of 40 Indian soldiers and evoked the nation’s anger. “The series is a tribute to all those martyrs whose dreams were blown to smithereens the minute the suicide bomber’s car hit the bus,” the streaming platform said in a statement. 

    “The Pulwama terror attack did not just claim the lives of 40 CRPF Jawans, it broke India and its people,” said director and showrunner Onir. “It’s a story every Indian should know, and I feel honored to helm this project along with writer Rahul Pandita.”

    “Since its revamp last year, SonyLIV’s constant endeavor has been to highlight stories of India that have a global relevance,” said Sony Pictures Networks India head of content for SonyLIV and Sony Entertainment Television Ashish Golwalkar. “Rahul Pandita’s book The Lover Boy of Bahawalpur is a noteworthy read and brings out the unknown facts about the incident and what ensued thereon. We are pleased to announce this project that’s backed by Onir, an amazing director.”

  • SANGEET BANGLA PROMISES A SUPER WEEKEND WITH ITS SUPER SUNDAY SEGMENT

    SANGEET BANGLA PROMISES A SUPER WEEKEND WITH ITS SUPER SUNDAY SEGMENT

    Kolkata: Sangeet Bangla, the no.1 Bengali Music Channel, predominantly ruling Eastern India, have started a new segment called “SB Super Sunday” from 11th March. The main aim is to give audience a perfect end to their week. 

    In the first week, it started off with the quintessential combination of Movie, Music and World TV Premiere, an idea of revolving 360 degree route by providing non-stop entertainment to the mass. 

    On 11 March, the line-up was:

    Starting with Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne – The classic film by Satyajit Ray (3-6pm)
    Next, Gaan Piriti – The Biggest Bangla music concert (6-9pm)
    And last, World TV Premiere of Hello – A Hoichoi Original web series (9-10pm)

    After the success of the first edition of Super Sunday, Sangeet Bangla decided the jazz it up the following week by bringing an iconic pair like Sharmila Tagore and Soumitra Chatterjee starrer Aranyer Din Ratri  (3 PM to 6 PM) and a horror web series, Cartoon, starring Paayel Sarkar in her first ever web series (9 PM to 10 PM).
    The following two weeks had their viewers’ weekend spiced up, as promised with National Award winning Satyajit Ray film Pratidwandi and a Women-Centric web series called Bouma Detective, which has Bollywood actor Rohit Roy as the male protagonist; and Arundhati Devi’s Chhuti, and a non-fiction show about four college students exploring the unexplored supernatural zones of Kolkata in Bhootoorey.
     

  • Kangana Ranaut wins National Award for Best Actress; ‘Queen’ is Best Film

    Kangana Ranaut wins National Award for Best Actress; ‘Queen’ is Best Film

    MUMBAI: Kangana Ranaut, whose performance was applauded by one and all in the film Queen has won the National Film Award for best actress for essaying the role of ‘Rani’ in the movie.

     

    This is Ranaut’s second National Award. In 2008, the actress won the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion.

     

    Additionally, Vikas Bahl-directed Queen has won the Best Film Award.

     

    The National Awards will be handed out by President Pranab Mukherjee on 3 May, 2015 in New Delhi. As was reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com, veteran actor – producer Shashi Kapoor will receive his Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the ceremony.

     

    On the other hand, Kannada actor Vijay bagged Best Actor for the Kannada film Nanu Avanalla Avalu.

     

    The Priyanka Chopra starrer Mary Kom, which is directed by Omung Kumar, has won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Whereas Haider bagged awards in various categories like Best Choreography (Bismil), Music Direction, Costume Design and Male Playback Singer (Sukhwinder Singh for Bismil).

     

    Director Srijit Mukherji won Best Director for his Bengali film Chotushkone. Killa was named as the Best Marathi Film, Harivu won in the Best Kannada Film category, Nirbashito won Best Bengali Film, whereas Othello won Best Assamese Film.

     

    The Amitabh Bachchan starrer Bhootnath Returns received a special mention at the National Awards. The movie was produced by T-Series and B R Films.

     

    T-Series chairman Bhushan Kumar said, “I am extremely delighted and honoured by this special mention given to Bhoothnath Returns by the National Awards Committee and on behalf of my entire team at T-Series, would like to thank them for this honor. We have always upheld cinematic values and this has further justified our faith in unique and meaningful movies.”

  • Akshay Kumar strives hard for the National Award, in ‘The Shaukeens’

    Akshay Kumar strives hard for the National Award, in ‘The Shaukeens’

    MUMBAI: With Akshay Kumar’s latest flick The Shaukeens ready for release, his character in the movie was recently announced. The actor will play a real life version of himself, but with a surprising twist. He will be seen playing an alcoholic superstar in the feature.

     

    Director Abhishek Sharma reveals, “In the film, Akshay desperately wants to win the National Award. There is this huge conflict between him and his business manager (Cyrus Broacha), who wants him to break box-office records instead. But Akshay is ready to do anything to bag the most respected award in the country.”

     

    This interesting spin to the character goes on to form the highlight of the movie produced by Murad Khetani and Ashwin Varde.

     

    Sharma further reveals that the manner in which the superstar achieves his goal goes on to become a crucial part of the films plot.

     

    “In the middle of all this mad conflict are a greedy secretary, an eccentric director and a commercial filmmaker — all driving Akshay crazy, who’s wasted, anyway! It is madness like never seen before,” adds Sharma.     

          

    The Shaukeens is a remake of 1982 comedy movie Shaukeen directed by Basu Chatterjee. It stars Anupam Kher, Annu Kapoor, Piyush Mishra and Lisa Haydon along with Akshay Kumar.

     

    Produced by Cine1 Studios, Cape Of Good Films and Ashwin Varde Productions, the film is set to release on 7 November 2014.

  • Priyanka Chopra gets applauded for her performance in ‘Mary Kom’

    Priyanka Chopra gets applauded for her performance in ‘Mary Kom’

    MUMBAI: Mary Kom, which features Priyanka Chopra in the lead, is on its way to become the highest grosser women oriented film in Indian Film Industry. On its opening day the film has made 8 Cr, 9.25 Cr on Saturday and will cross 10 Cr on Sunday as per the ongoing trade buzz. Mary Kom, a biopic on the five-time boxing champion M C MaryKom’s life, is directed by first time director Omung Kumar and co-produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. 

     

    The film has been shot for the better part in Imphal, Manipur, where the sportswoman was bred. Born in a humble home in Kangathei, Mary was only a teenager when she decided to pursue boxing, despite inviting her father’s ire.

     

    A story of a strong willed Manipur-based girl, who faced all odds to pursue her passion and who continued to follow her love for boxing even after becoming a wife and a mother of two, Mary Kom released in 1,800 plus screens in the country.  

     

    The movie is perched comfortable on its way to profitability. The movie has earned the distinction of breaking even in record time. Trade analysts and distributors reveal the movie is set to maintain collections over the weekend and should hit the Rs 30 Cr mark by Monday quoted a leading business daily. 

     

    “Priyanka Chopra has outdone herself. She has played Mary Kom to the hilt. She definitely deserves a National Award for this performance. Also with this Mary Kom is on its way to become the highest grosser of the year in the league of out and out woman oriented cinema. Just like Mary Kom, this film is a sure-shot winner”, says Vajir Singh, Trade Analyst and Editor of Box Office India. 

     

    Another Trade analyst and Editor of Film Information Komal Nahta says, “First day collections were 8 Cr, second day 9.25 Cr and I am sure that it will pick-up on Sunday also.Priyanka lives the character of Mary Kom and proves that she was born to play the role. She has put in tremendous effort to essay the role and all the hard work seems to be worthwhile because she shines with a mind-blowing performance which is absolutely award-worthy. It’s her most memorable performances. Mary Kom is a box office champion.”

     

    A leading distributor of Delhi, Sanjay Ghai of Mukta Arts says, “First weekend collection will be 32-33 Cr and it will made 55 Cr in its first week of release. I think that it will become tax free all over India in coming few days. Priyanka does a good job of getting into the part. She has brought the boxer to life convincingly enough. Priyanka will win most of the awards this year for her outstanding performance in Mary Kom. It leaves you rooting for our sportsmen who have put India on the world map. We should make such kind of commercially viable real life stories more often.”

     

    Rajesh Thadani of Multimedia Combines, a leading distributor from Mumbai says, “Mary Kom didn’t disappoint as it opened decently and minted about Rs. 8.5 crore net at India box office, as per early trade estimates. Its PriyankaChopra’s best act to date. Mary Kom has shown fantastic growth of 20% on Saturday from Friday. Mary Kom is doing very well in multiplexes. This is however much bigger opening than what Mardaani and Queen got so that in itself is commendable. Mary Kom also had a benefit of no tax inMaharshtra and other states which helped boost its collection. MaryKom will also likely to have good Sunday and will have one of the top 10 opening weekends of 2014.”

     

    Mary Kom is on its way to being a part of the slew of medium budget movies which have reaped rich dividends for its makers after box office collections, satellite rights and music rights. 

  • Raymond Weil felicitates Prasoon joshi as part of its Global practice

    Raymond Weil felicitates Prasoon joshi as part of its Global practice

    MUMBAI: Well-known for its watchmaking excellence, creative design and high quality standards offered at unequalled price points, the famous independent Swiss watch Brand, RAYMOND WEIL strengthens its presence in Mumbai. As a Brand deeply involved in arts and music from which it draws its literary inspiration, the Swiss Brand felicitates the most celebrated lyricist, screenwriter and advertising guru- Prasoon Joshi -at the RAYMOND WEIL Boutique at Palladium,Mumbai, on May 2nd, 2014 (Today).

     

    Prasoon Joshi is considered a legend in the Indian Bollywood industry and is known for his remarkable contributions in music in various Bollywoodmovies. He has also received the best film fare lyricist award 3 times in his tenure. Prasoon is also a proud recipient of the National award for best lyricist.

     

    In the course of the felicitation, Mr. Olivier Bernheim, President of RAYMOND WEIL said: “We are extremely proud and feeling enthusiastic to celebrate our flourishing presence in Mumbaias we have the most iconic personality of the country with us today.At RAYMOND WEIL, it has always been our endeavour to cherish and share success. We would like to express our appreciation and seize the opportunity to bestow them with sober, yet elegant novelties from RAYMOND WEIL as a mark of appreciation to their contributions so far in the field of music”.

     

    RAYMOND WEIL’s collections reflect both modern innovative design and the traditional values of the Brand while maintaining attractive price positioning. They clearly demonstrate the family understanding of clients’ expectations. Consumers will appreciate the wide range of watches offered by the Brand: the very elegant and classical, fully mechanical maestro collection, with chronograph, balancier or moon phase functions; the historic and noble parsifal collection; the stylish, powerful and sleek nabucco; the urban and contemporary, sober and elegant freelancer; or the full-bodied, opulent yet delicate feminine collection noemia and jasmine.

     

    RAYMOND WEIL

    Founded in Geneva in 1976, RAYMOND WEIL is one of the last remaining Swiss independent family-owned and family-operated watchmaking companies. Based in Geneva, home of Switzerland’s most prestigious watchmakers and of the industry’s topmost expertise in component and material supply, the Brand enjoys a unique position in the exclusive world of luxury with a collection of refined timepieces that embody an elegant and contemporary blend of elements inspiring emotions with both customers and partners.

     

    Music has always been at the centre of the RAYMOND WEIL universe. This is borne out by the names of the Brand’s collections — taken from famous operas such as nabucco and parsifal, or with musical connotations, such as maestro or jasmine — and the various musical partnerships RAYMOND WEIL has signed with iconic musical venues, exclusive musical awards ceremonies, live music platforms and music related charities.

     

    Emotions, precision, performance: these are the values common to music and watchmaking that RAYMOND WEIL wishes to share with its clients.

  • National Award winning duo’s ‘Citylights’ to release on 30 May

    National Award winning duo’s ‘Citylights’ to release on 30 May

    MUMBAI: The successful team of Fox Star Studios and Vishesh Films is back with ‘Citylights’, this May.

    ‘Citylights’ brings back the National Award winning duo Hansal Mehta and Rajkummar Rao, after their earlier venture ‘Shahid’ wowed the audiences and the critics alike.

    Rajkummar Rao is paired opposite actress Patralekha who will be making her debut with this film.

    ‘Citylights’ is based on the life of a trader in Rajasthan who comes to Mumbai with his wife and daughter in hope of a better life. The challenges they encounter in a big city and how they rise to meet those challenges nurtured by the power of their love is what ‘Citylights’ is all about.

    At heart ‘Citylights’ is a love story, a story about familial bonding, a thriller that explores the depths of human nature and a drama about sacrifice in the city of dreams.

     

    The film is an official remake of the international award winning film ‘Metro Manila’ that has received critical acclaim and won many awards internationally.

  • Nila Madhab Panda returns to the celluloid with a comedy

    Nila Madhab Panda returns to the celluloid with a comedy

    MUMBAI: He surprised everybody when his first film I Am Kalam bagged the National Award for Best Child Artist in 2011. Director Nila Madhab Panda, who created the child artist, is back to create another magic – this time in the comedy genre.

     

    After giving out a social message with I am Kalam, Panda has directed – Babloo Happy Hai, a light comedy featuring youngsters.

     

    Talking about the film during its promotions in the capital, Panda said, “It is rather difficult to make comedy films. Hurting somebody is easy but making a person laugh is a tough task. I hope to be successful. Even if I could make one person laugh with this film, I’d succeed.” 

     

    Babloo Happy Hai takes you on a journey through the breathtaking mountains, and through the lives of a set of memorable characters. It is a story set in the fast-paced times of today and focuses on the lives of the youngsters.

     

    The film that stars Sahil Anand, Sumit Suri and Preet Kamal releases on 7 February, 2014.