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  • Think outside the colour box this Holi and explore these unique activities

    Think outside the colour box this Holi and explore these unique activities

    Mumbai: Looking to add a splash of excitement to your festivities this Holi? While the festival’s usual splashes of colour are undeniably thrilling, who says you can’t have a blast without them? Whether you’re opting for a colour-free celebration for safety reasons or simply want to enjoy the long weekend differently, we’ve curated a lineup of exciting activities to ensure you have a fantastic time. From immersing yourself in audio entertainment to planning your dream getaway and indulging in some delicious treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

    Educate, entertain and enrich yourself with audio content on Audible

    If you’re looking for entertainment, downtime with self-care or some self-development, Audible has got you covered with its diverse range of audio content. Be it romance, thriller, horror, comedy or self-help, there’s something for everyone to tune in to. Check out star-studded audio series such as the four seasons of ‘Marvel’s Wastelanders’ in Hindi or dive into shows like ‘Desi Down Under,’ or ‘Little Things: Jab Dhruv Met Kavya,’ which will transport you to a different world. Well, not just this, you can take advantage of the day indoors to pamper yourself and get that skincare regime in place by listening to tips from experts like Vasudha Rai or Jaishree Sharad from their audiobooks too. Alternatively, seize the opportunity to finally dive into that audiobook that has been sitting in your content library for ages.

    Tick some titles off your watchlist on Amazon Prime Video

    In the era of endless streaming options, there’s no shortage of binge-worthy content to dive into, making it the ultimate way to unwind during the Holi festivities. Whether you’re a sucker for suspenseful thrillers, heartwarming dramas, or gut-busting comedies, the vast array of web series and films across platforms like Amazon Prime Video guarantee there’s something for every taste. Consider adding recent releases like ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ ‘Poacher’, ‘Indian Police Force’ and the upcoming release, ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan,’ to your Holi watchlist. So, grab your popcorn, pull the curtains, and get ready for a cinematic adventure right in the comfort of your own home!

    Take that trip you’ve been dreaming of with Skyscanner!

    Thinking of a quick getaway this weekend? Utilise the time off to plan an unforgettable trip with Skyscanner. For a relaxing getaway to a serene hill station or an adventurous international escapade, Skyscanner has got you covered. A recent survey by Skyscanner’s Travel in Focus Report 2023 revealed that 56% of Indians would squeeze in as many small trips as possible at the same price, rather than one big holiday. If you’re the same, then this weekend is for you. Plus, with a little bit of planning in advance, you can snag amazing deals and score big savings on your travel expenses. Whether you’re looking to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Himachal Pradesh or soak in the sun-kissed beaches of Thailand for a rejuvenating experience, there’s a destination out there calling your name.

    Whip up some desserts for your folks!

    What better way to celebrate Holi than by indulging in delicious homemade sweets? Channel your inner chef and whip up some mouthwatering treats for yourself and your family. From traditional Indian delicacies like ‘Thandai,’ ‘Dahi Bhalla,’ ‘Karanji,’ ‘Puranpoli’ to modern delights like ‘chocolate truffles’ and ‘fruit tarts,’ the options are endless. Not only is cooking a fun and rewarding activity, but it also allows you to bond with your loved ones over shared culinary experiences.

    Pro tip: Remember to personalise your creations with colours, unique flavours and decorations to add a special touch to your Holi festivities! So, put on your chef’s hat, gather your ingredients, and treat yourself to some delectable homemade dishes!

    Swipe right on love and find your ideal match on Tinder!

    Spice up your Holi celebrations by creating a fun profile on Tinder and setting up a festive date with someone special. Whether you’re seeking a casual hangout or a meaningful connection, Holi can be the perfect opportunity to meet new people and add some excitement to your love life. Swipe through profiles, make connections, and plan a date to celebrate the festival of colours together. Who knows? You might just stumble upon your perfect match amidst the vibrant hues of Holi!

  • Prime Video unveils its biggest slate to date with close to 70 series and movies across languages and genres

    Prime Video unveils its biggest slate to date with close to 70 series and movies across languages and genres

    Mumbai: Prime Video, an entertainment destination, on 19 March 2024 unveiled its most ambitious and diverse content slate till date in the country at its second Prime Video Presents India showcase, with close to 70 series and movies, with most of them premiering on the service over the next two years. With 40 Original series and movies, and 29 of some of India’s biggest and most anticipated movies, the new slate promises to bring the best of Indian entertainment to delight and engage customers.

    Prime Video’s upcoming originals offer something for everyone in the household, featuring a wide array of series and movies spanning several genres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. From riveting thrillers and engrossing dramas to rib-tickling comedies and spine-chilling horror, to intriguing unscripted shows, fascinating stories for young adults, high-octane action and alluring musical dramas, the diverse slate brings the best local stories to screen. This is in addition to movies across languages from some of India’s most prestigious film studios that will come to the service after their theatrical premieres.

    “At Prime Video, it has been our focus to super-serve Indian customers with the best of entertainment across formats. From clutter-breaking Original series and movies, direct-to-service premieres to post-theatrical launches of some of the biggest hits across languages, our goal is to be the first choice of entertainment for every customer,” said Sushant Sreeram, country director, of Prime Video, India. “Our content broke new ground in 2023, helping India remain a front-runner, across international locales, in new customer adoption and Prime member engagement. We are humbled by the love we have received from our customers and want every story on our service to be someone’s favourite show or movie. In sync with this, we are thrilled to unveil our biggest, most diverse slate till date, and are certain that our upcoming series and movies will continue to enthral audiences, not just in India but around the world.”

    “At Prime Video, it has been our ongoing mission to be a global showcase for diverse, authentic and rooted Indian stories, that can transcend linguistic and geographical borders,” said Aparna Purohit, head of Originals, India and Southeast Asia, Prime Video. “In just 2023, our content was watched in over 210 countries and territories, in any given week, and trended in the top 10 on Prime Video worldwide for 43 of the last 52 weeks. It has been gratifying to witness the national and global impact of our shows and movies, and this fuels us to further champion Indian content on the global stage. As the home for storytellers and talent, we are also excited to partner with some of the most prolific names in Indian entertainment and empower dynamic, new voices, to create stories that are fresh, powerful, inspiring and entertaining. We are confident that our upcoming slate of series and movies will pave the way for even more compelling narratives from India to emerge.”  

    List of All Titles Announced at Prime Video Presents India (2024)

    Andhera (Hindi)

    In the shadow of Mumbai’s shimmering skyline, a sinister force hunts the living. In this visceral tale of urban horror, a fearless cop and a haunted medical student must take on this living darkness to avert impending doom.

    Production Company: Excel Media and Entertainment LLP

    Executive Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Kassim Jagmagia, Mohit Shah, and Karan Anshuman

    Creator: Gaurav Desai

    Director: Raaghav Dar

    Writers: Gaurav Desai, Raaghav Dar, Karan Anshuman, Chintan Sarda, Akshat Ghildial, and Karmanya Ahuja

    Key Cast: Priya Bapat, Karanvir Malhotra, Prajakta Koli, Surveen Chawla, Vatsal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, and Pranay Pachauri

    Arabia Kadali (Telugu)

    A fictional suspense drama series that revolves around a group of fishermen from rival villages who inadvertently trespass into international waters and find themselves imprisoned in a foreign jail.

    Production Company: First Frame Entertainments Pvt Ltd

    Producers: Y. Rajeev Reddy and J Saibabu

    Creative Producer: Krish Jagarlamudi

    Writers: Krish Jagarlamudi, Dr. Chintakindi Srinivas Rao, Surya Kumar, and Sunil D

    Key Cast: Satya Dev, Anandhi

    Bandwaale (Hindi)

    Mariam, a young poetess, finds herself trapped in a sleepy town where every young girl’s future lies in wedlock. She hopes to find freedom by uploading her poetry on the internet with the help of her band of misfits – a brass band singer and a new-age DJ

    Production Company: OML Entertainment

    Directors: Akshat Verma and Ankur Tewari

    Creators: Ankur Tewari and Swanand Kirkire

    Key Cast: Shalini Pandey, Zahaan Kapoor, Swanand Kirkire, Sanjana Dipu, Ashish Vidhyarthi, and Anupama Kumar

    Call Me Bae (Hindi)

    Downsized from heiress to hustler, Bae discovers that her most valuable assets aren’t her diamonds, but her street smarts and style. Broke but refusing to be broken, she navigates the newsrooms of Mumbai, finding beaus, behens, and her better self.

    Production Company: Dharmatic Entertainment Pvt Ltd

    Executive Producers: Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra

    Director: Collin D’Cunha

    Creator: Ishita Moitra

    Writers: Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar, and Rohit Nair

    Key Cast: Ananya Panday, Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur

    Citadel: Honey Bunny (Hindi)

    Citadel: Honey Bunny has a riveting narrative that fuses the pulse-pounding elements of a gritty spy action thriller with the heartwarming allure of a love story, all set against the vibrant tapestry of the ’90s. Honey Bunny is the Indian series within the Citadel universe.

    Production Company: D2R Films Production

    Directors: Raj and DK

    Writers: Raj and DK, Sita R. Menon

    Key Cast: Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar, Saquib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher

    Daldal (Hindi)

    Haunted by the guilt of her past and dealing with the demons of her present, Mumbai’s newly appointed DCP Rita Ferreira must embark on an investigation of a series of murders that puts her on a collision course with a cold-blooded serial killer, even as she has to save her life from falling apart.

    Production Company: Abundantia Entertainment

    Executive Producers: Vikram Malhotra and Suresh Triveni

    Director: Amrit Raj Gupta

    Based on: Bhendi Bazaar by Vish Dhamija

    Story: Sreekanth Agneeaswaran, Rohan D’Souza, and Priya Saggi

    Screenplay: Sreekanth Agneeaswaran and Rohan D’Souza

    Dialogues: Hussain Haidry

    Key Cast: Bhumi Pednekar

    Daring Partners (Hindi)

    Two best friends embark on a daring journey as partners in an alcohol start-up. The series unfolds their audacious journey, where they challenge norms, bend rules, and ‘craft’ their destiny within a male-dominated industry.

    Production Company: Dharmatic Entertainment Pvt Ltd

    Executive Producers: Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra

    Creators: Nishant Nayak, Mithun Gangopadhyay

    Director: Archit Kumar

    Writers: Nandini Gupta, Mithun Gangopadhyay, and Aarsh Vora

    Key Cast: Tamannaah Bhatia, Diana Penty, and Jaaved Jaaferi

    Dil Dosti Dilemma (Hindi)

    Asmara’s summer takes an unexpected turn when she is sent to her grandparents’ neighbourhood as a form of punishment. To maintain appearances with her friends, she pretends to be in Canada. Amidst the struggles of a traditional setting, she learns new life lessons.

    Production Company: 10 Years Younger Productions

    Director: Debbie Rao

    Creative Producers: Seema Mohapatra and Jahanara Bhargava

    Key Cast: Anushka Sen, Tanvi Azmi, Shishir Sharma, Suhasini Mulay, Khush Jotwani, Vishakha Pandey, Revathi Pillai, and Elisha Mayor

    Dupahiya (Hindi)

    In a village that is on the cusp of celebrating 25 years of being crime-free, chaos ensues when a coveted motorbike gets stolen! With the silver jubilee trophy, a wedding, and the pride of the villagers at stake, what follows is a crazy journey to retrieve the bike before it’s too late.

    Production Company: Bombay Film Cartel

    Producers: Salona Bains Joshi, Shubh Shivdasani

    Creators: Chirag Garg, Avinash Dwivedi, Salona Bains Joshi, and Shubh Shivdasani

    Director: Sonam Nair

    Writers: Avinash Dwivedi and Chirag Garg

    Key Cast: Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Srivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma

    Follow Karlo Yaar (Hindi)

    Uorfi Javed is India’s biggest viral sensation – where she goes, drama follows! Her fame, like her clothes, is self-made but now she’s taking it all to the next level. Get to know the real Uorfi as she ups her game and her fame while also keeping her fully dysfunctional family together.

    Production Company: Sol Productions

    Producers: Fazila Allana and Kamna Menezes

    Director: Sandeep Kukreja

    Creative Director: Meghana Badola

    Creative Consultant: Naomi Datta

    Story Supervisor: Anisha Raisurana

    Key Cast: Uorfi Javed

    Project Consultant: Collective Artists Network

    Gangs Kuruthi Punal (Tamil)

    In this fictional period action drama, a tale of revenge fuels a bloody power struggle within the first organized gang of a port city. Replete with smugglers, dealers, pornographers, film stars, aristocrats, and politicians, this larger-than-life series weaves a gripping narrative of ambition, betrayal, and a relentless struggle for power.

    Production Company: May6 Entertainment LLP

    Creative Producer: Soundarya Rajinikanth

    Director: Noah

    Writers: Noah, Tamil Prabha, and Prabhu Kalidas

    Key Cast: Sathyaraj, Ashok Selvan, Nasser, Nimisha Sajayan, Ritika Singh, and Easwari Rao

    Gulkanda Tales (Hindi)

    A unique and visually delightful satire set in the fictional land of Gulkanda.

    Production Company: D2R Films Production

    Created by: Raj and DK

    Director: Rahi Anil Barve

    Writers: Mitesh Shah, Raj and DK, and Rahi Anil Barve

    Key Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Kunal Kemmu, and Patralekhaa

    In Transit (Hindi)

    ‘In Transit’ is a documentary series that explores the lives of trans and non-binary individuals navigating love, identity, and the boundaries of gender in a uniquely Indian way.

    Production Company: Tiger Baby Digital LLP

    Creative Producer: Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti

    Director: Ayesha Sood

    Inspector Rishi (Tamil)

    In this supernatural horror series, skeptical crime branch Inspector Rishi Nandhan investigates a string of peculiar murders intertwined with supernatural occurrences. As he unravels the mysteries, he confronts both the chilling crimes and his own inner turmoil.      

    Production Company: Make Believe Productions

    Writer, Director, and Creative Producer: Nandhini JS

    Producer: Shukdev Lahiri

    Executive Producer: Jithin Thorai

    Key Cast: Naveen Chandra, Sunainaa, Kanna Ravi, Malini Jeevarathnam, Srikrishna Dayal, and Kumaravel

    Khauf (Hindi)

    A young woman moves into a hostel room in Delhi, unaware of its dark history of violence and hidden secrets. Grappling with the shadows of her troubled past, she finds herself entangled in a struggle against unexplained forces that manifest both within the confines of the room and outside.

    Production Company: Matchbox Shots

    Producers: Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil

    Creator: Smita Singh

    Directors: Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan

    Writer: Smita Singh

    Key Cast: Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla      

    Matka King (Hindi)

    In this fictional tale set in 1960s Mumbai, an enterprising cotton trader who craves legitimacy and respect starts a new gambling game dubbed ‘Matka’, which takes the city by storm and democratizes a terrain previously reserved for the rich and elite.

    Production Company: Roy Kapur Films

    Produced By: Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nagaraj Manjule, Gargi Kulkarni, Ashish Aryan, and Ashwini Sidwani

    Director: Nagraj Manjule

    Writers: Abhay Koranne and Nagraj Manjule

    Key Cast: Vijay Varma

    Ma Kasum (Hindi)

    A 19-year-old math genius’ ultimate quest is to create an algorithm to find the ‘perfect match’ for his vivacious single mother. Despite his faith in the sanctity of numbers, he begins to realize that nothing in life is absolute – when it comes to human relationships, every equation is a ‘work-in-progress’.

    Production Company: Eunoia Films

    Creative Producer and Producer: Babita Ashiwal

    Executive Producers: Ruchir Joshi and Babita Ashiwal

    Created By: Samir Kohli, Prasad Kadam, and Vinay Joshi

    Director: Nicholas Kharkongor

    Writers: Vinay Choudary, Neha Sharma, Nicholas Kharkongor, Ravinder Randhawa, Sumrit Shahi, Akanksha Seda, and Prasad Kadam

    Additional Writer: Samir Kohli

    Key Cast: Mona Singh, Angira Dhar, Mihir Ahuja, and Ranveer Brar

    Rangeen (Hindi)

    Confronted with an uncomfortable truth about his marriage, a middle-aged husband takes an unusual path, forcing him to re-evaluate his ideas of manhood and morality.

    Production Company: Kabir Khan Entertainment LLP

    Producer: Rajan Kapoor

    Creative Producer: Kabir Khan

    Creators: Amardeep Galsin and Amir Rizvi

    Directors: Kopal Naithani and Pranjal Dua

    Writers: Amardeep Galsin and Amir Rizvi

    Key Cast: Vineet Kumar Singh, Rajashri Deshpande, and Taaruk Raina

    Sivarapalli (Panchayat Telugu)

    Sivarapalli follows the life of an average urban engineering graduate who takes up the job of a Village Panchayat Secretary as he fails to get any other job as all his friends are going to the USA.

    Production Company: The Viral Fever

    Producer: Arunabh Kumar, Shreyansh, Pandey, Vijay Koshy

    Writer: Shanmukha Prashanth

    Snakes and Ladders (Tamil)

    Four reckless kids, while trying to cover up an accident, find themselves caught in dangerous situations – chased by cops, dim-witted thugs, and their own bad choices.

    Production Company: A Stone Bench Production

    Creative Producer: Karthik Subbaraj          

    Director: Bharath Muralidharan, Ashok Veerappan, and Kamala Alchemis

    Creators:  Kamala Alchemis, Dhivakar Kamal

    Key Cast: Naveen Chandra, Muthu Kumar, Nandaa, Srinda, Manoj Bharathiraja, Ramachandran, Sreejith Ravi, Samrit Surya, Rageshwar Surya, Kumar Tharun, and Sasha Bharen

    Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam (Panchayat Tamil)

    Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam is a Comedy-Drama that follows the life of an urban engineering graduate who takes up the job of secretary in a village panchayat due to a lack of job options.

    Production Company: The Viral Fever

    Producer: Arunabh Kumar, Shreyansh, Pandey, Vijay Koshy

    Director: Naga

    Cast: Abishek Kumar, Chetan, Devadharshini Chetan, Anand Sami, and Paul Raj

    Writer: Bala Kumaran

    The Great Indian Code (Hindi)

    The story of a bunch of humble and visionary middle-class engineers led by a meek-looking gentleman in the eighties to create a company that led the biggest wealth-generating industry India had ever seen: the IT industry. Set against the backdrop of the 70s-90s when the nation was gripped by poor governance, poverty, and a dependence on foreign charity for wealth and infrastructure, this story follows the middle-class heroes who, holding onto their values, fought against the time, traditions, and technological backwardness to create a software revolution.

    Production Company: The Viral Fever

    Producer: Arunabh Kumar, Shreyansh Pandey, and Vijay Koshy

    Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra

    Writer: Shubham Sharma

    The Rana Connection (Telugu)

    An exciting and curiosity-piquing talk show hosted by celebrated actor Rana Daggubati, featuring his friends and contemporaries from Indian cinema.        

    Production Company: Spirit Media Pvt Ltd

    Producers: Rajeev Ranjan and Prashanth Potluri

    Key Cast: Rana Daggubati

    The Revolutionaries (Hindi)

    The story of brave young Indian freedom fighters who believed that armed resistance was crucial to ending the British Raj. This is the story of their lives, sacrifices, and undying love for their country.      

    Production Company: Emmay Entertainment        

    Producers: Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani

    Created for Television by Nikkhil Advani

    An adaptation of the book The Revolutionaries, written by Sanjeev Sanyal

    The Tribe (Hindi)

    Young, unafraid, and chasing an epic dream, The Tribe are a group of Indian influencers who have been set up to crack global fame in… Los Angeles! Are they fearless or just foolish?

    Production Company: Dharmatic Entertainment Pvt Ltd

    Executive Producers: Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Aneesha Baig

    Creator: Aneesha Baig

    Director: Omkar Potdar

    Creative Producers: Manu Maharshi and Naomi Datta

    Key Cast: Alanna Panday, Alaviaa Jaaferi, Srushti Porey, Alfia Jafry, Aryaana Gandhi, and Hardik Zaveri

    Waack Girls (Hindi)

    Six Kolkata girls create Waack Girls, a dance group in a city unfamiliar with waacking. Led by Ishani, an expert waacker and managed by Lopa, this lighthearted story is filled with music, dance, comedy, and drama.

    Production Companies: Matter Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Jigri Dost Productions

    Creator and Director: Sooni Taraporevala

    Writers: Sooni Taraporevala, Iyanah Bativala, and Ronny Sen

    Key Cast: Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, Barun Chanda, Anasua Chowdhury, Chrisann Pereira, Priyam Saha, Ruby Sah, and Achintya Bose

    Ziddi Girls (Hindi)

    Whether they like it or not, the lives of 5 self-absorbed, could n’t-care-less Gen Z freshers are about to change as they enter the illustrious corridors of Matilda House College. Deep friendships form over a year of mistakes, heartbreaks, and self-discovery, forcing them out of their comfort zones as they put themselves between their college and the forces that threaten it.

    Production Company: Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd.

    Creator: Rangita Pritish Nandy

    Co-Creator: Ishita Pritish Nandy

    Directors: Shonali Bose, Neha Veena Sharma, and Vasant Nath

    Writers: Vasant Nath and Neha Veena Sharma

    Key Cast: Simran, Revathy, Nandita Das, Nandish Sandhu, Anupriya Caroli, Atiya Tara Nayak, Ayushi Rawat, Zaina Ali, and Umang Bhadana

    RETURNING SERIES

    (Listed In Alphabetical Order)

    Bandish Bandits Season 2 (Hindi)

    As Radhe and Tamanna, former lovers and bandmates, find themselves pitted against each other in a nationwide band competition, their tumultuous relationship intersects like pieces on a chessboard. Who will declare checkmate first?

    Production Company: Leo Media Collective Private Limited

    Created By: Amritpal Singh Bindra, Anand Tiwari

    Co-Producer: Dimple Mathias

    Director: Anand Tiwari

    Writers: Atmika Didwania, Karan Singh Tyagi, and Anand Tiwari

    Key Cast: Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhry, Sheeba Chadha, Divya Dutta, Atul Kulkarni, Rajesh Tailang, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Rohan Gurbaxani, Yashaswini Dayama, Aaliyah Qureshi, and Saurabh Nayyar.

    Mirzapur Season 3 (Hindi)

    Guddu and Golu are pitted against a new contender as they stake their claim to the throne. Will they pass the baptism of fire, or will external forces seek to destroy the seat of power forever?          

    Production Company: Excel Media and Entertainment LLP

    Executive Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Kassim Jagmagia, and Gurmmeet Singh

    Directors: Gurmmeet Singh, Anand Iyer

    Season developed by: Apurva Dhar Badgaiyan

    Writers: Apurva Dhar Badgaiyan, Avinash Singh Tomar, Avinash Singh, and Vijay Narayan Verma

    Key Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, Rasika Dugal, Vijay Varma, Harshita Gaur, Anjumm Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang, and Manu Rishi Chadha

    Paatal Lok Season 2 (Hindi)

    Two seemingly disconnected cases get Hathiram and Ansari to work together again, sending them down the track of a nebulous conspiracy.

    Production Company: Clean Slate Filmz

    Produced by: Karnesh Sharma

    Executive Producer: Sudip Sharma

    Director: Avinash Arun Dhaware

    Writers: Sudip Sharma, Abhishek Banerjee, Tamal Sen, and Rahul Kanojia

    Key Cast: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Tillotama Shome, Jahnu Barua, Gul Panag, Nagesh Kukunoor, and Anurag Arora

    Panchayat Season 3 (Hindi)

    As the Panchayat elections approach, both Pradhan and Bhushan camps engage in a fierce battle to uplift their public image. Navigating the murky waters of Phulera politics, Abhishek does his best to maintain his objectivity.

    Production Company: The Viral Fever

    Production Company: The Viral Fever

    Producer: Arunabh Kumar, Shreyansh, Pandey, Vijay Koshy

    Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra

    Writer: Chandan Kumar

    Suzhal – The Vortex Season 2 (Tamil)

    Small Town Big Crime! When a senior activist lawyer, Chellappa, who defended Nandini, is found murdered, Sakkarai is called in to help the family. Set against the backdrop of the massive Ashtakaali Festival in the small town of Kaalipattanam, the case unravels deeds from the past that cast long shadows on the present.

    Production Company: Wallwatcher Films

    Creators: Pushkar & Gayatri

    Directors: Bramma & Sarjun

    Writers: Pushkar Gayatri

    Key Cast: Kathir, Aishwarya Rajesh, Lal, Saravanan, Manjima Mohan, Gouri Kishan, Monisha Blessy, and Samyuktha Vishwanathan

    ORIGINAL MOVIES

    Ae Watan Mere Watan (Hindi)

    A thriller drama inspired by true events; the film chronicles a college girl’s transformation into a fearless freedom fighter amidst the tumult of the Quit India Movement in 1942. Ae Watan Mere Watan is a story about the courage, patriotism, sacrifice, and resourcefulness of the youth of the nation.

    Production Company: Dharmatic Entertainment Pvt Ltd

    Producers: Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra

    Director: Kannan Iyer

    Writer: Darab Farooqui

    Key Cast: Sara Ali Khan, Emraan Hashmi, Abhay Varma, Sachin Khedekar, and Sparsh Srivastava

    Be Happy (Hindi)

    A poignant tale that unfolds the journey of a single father and his talented daughter who aspire to perform on the country’s biggest dance reality show. Be Happy highlights the extraordinary lengths a father will go to fulfil his daughter’s dreams and find true happiness.

    Production Company: Remo D’Souza Entertainment

    Producer: Lizelle Remo D’Souza

    Director: Remo D’Souza

    Writers: Remo D’Souza, Tushar Hiranandani, Kanishka Singh Deo, and Chirag Garg

    Key Cast: Abhishek A Bachchan, Nora Fatehi, Nasser, Inayat Verma, and Johny Lever

    Cheekati Lo (Telugu)

    A gripping investigative crime thriller that follows the relentless journey of a determined young woman as she unravels the disturbing truth behind a serial rapist.

    Production Company: Suresh Production Pvt Ltd

    Producer: Suresh Babu

    Writer: Chandra Pemmaraju

    Chhorii 2 (Hindi)

    Sakshi must rescue her seven-year-old daughter from being sacrificed by an evil cult to satisfy Pradhan Ji, their resident leader while fighting societal superstitions and the horror that continues to haunt her and the young women around her.

    Production Companies: T-Series, Crypt TV, and Abundantia Entertainment

    Producers: Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vikram Malhotra, and Jack Davis

    Director: Vishal Furia

    Cast: Nushrratt Bharuccha and Soha Ali Khan

    Story and screenplay by: Vishal Furia and Ajit Jagtap

    Dialogues by: Divya Prakash Dubey

    Subedaar (Hindi)

    In an adrenaline-fueled action drama, Subedaar Arjun Singh grapples with civilian life, navigating a strained relationship with his daughter, and societal dysfunction. The man who once fought for the nation must now fight enemies within to protect his home and family.

    Production Company: Abundantia Entertainment, Opening Image, Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network Pvt. Ltd.

    Producers: Vikram Malhotra, Suresh Triveni, and Anil Kapoor

    Director: Suresh Triveni

    Writers: Suresh Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar

    Key Cast: Anil Kapoor

    Supermen of Malegaon (Hindi)

    Supermen of Malegaon follows the journey of an aspiring filmmaker as he bands together his group of friends to make a film for his small town of Malegaon. A heartwarming tale that beautifully captures the essence of friendship and the transformative power of filmmaking.

    Production Company: Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby

    Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Farhan Akhtar

    Director: Reema Kagti

    Writers: Varun Grover and Reema Kagti

    Key Cast: Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora

    The Mehta Boys (Hindi)

    A father and son, at odds with each other, find themselves compelled to spend 48 hours together. The Mehta Boys follow their tumultuous journey and offer a nuanced exploration of the complexities often inherent in a father-son relationship.

    Production Companies: Irani Movietone LLP and Chalkboard Entertainment LLP

    Producers: Vikesh Bhutani, Shujaat Saudagar, Danesh Irani, and Boman Irani

    Director: Boman Irani

    Writers: Alex Dinelaris and Boman Irani

    Key Cast: Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, and Shreya Chaudhary

    Uppu Kappu Rambu (Telugu)

    In this satirical comedy, a fictional village faces an extraordinary crisis as the cemetery runs out of space. Uproarious chaos ensues as the community rallies together, finding inventive solutions to overcome this unusual predicament.

    Production Company: Ellanar films

    Producer: Radhika Lavu

    Director: Ani I.V Sasi

    Writer: Vasanth Muralikrishna Maringanti

    Key Cast: Suhas Pagolu and Keerthy Suresh

    LICENSED MOVIES

    (Listed In Alphabetical Order)

    Agni (Hindi)

    In a city engulfed by a mysterious surge in fires, Vithal, a courageous fireman, and his brother-in-law, Samit, a hotshot policeman, begrudgingly join forces to unravel the escalating crisis. As they battle their own differences and a race against time, they must reconcile personal conflicts to crack the case and protect Mumbai from impending disaster.

    Production Company: Excel Entertainment Pvt Ltd

    Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar

    Director: Rahul Dholakia

    Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Saiyami Kher, Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi, Udit Arora, Kabir Shah

    Writer: Rahul Dholakia

    Ashwatthama – The Saga Continues (Hindi)

    Ashwatthama, the saga continues… The film delves into the Legend of The Immortal Warrior Ashwatthama from the Mahabharata, believed to walk among us even today. Set in the present era marked by rapid technological advancements and humanity’s remarkable capabilities, Ashwatthama confronts the challenges of modernity, facing off against formidable adversaries in a high-octane, action-packed narrative. As the mystery of a legendary figure thrust into the chaos of the present day unravels, the film explores the inner psyche of an immortal being, revealing how he perceives the world he has witnessed for thousands of years.

    Production Company: Pooja Entertainment Limited

    Producers: Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, and Deepshikha Deshmukh

    Director: Sachin B Ravi

    Cast: Shahid Kapoor

    Baaghi 4 (Hindi)

    The ‘Baaghi’ franchise is known for its high-octane action sequences and intense storylines. The franchise has garnered a significant fan following for its adrenaline-pumping action and charismatic leads.  Each instalment features a new storyline while retaining the core elements of action, romance, and drama. The success of the franchise has cemented its status as one of Bollywood’s leading action film series, with audiences eagerly anticipating future instalments. The makers now bring to you Baaghi 4 with Tiger Shroff.

    Production Company: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment

    Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala

    Cast: Tiger Shroff

    Story By: Sajid Nadiadwala

    Badnewz (Hindi)

    A rib-tickling comedy

    Production Company: Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective

    Producer: Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra, Anand Tiwari

    Director: Anand Tiwari

    Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk

    Writers: Tarun Dudeja and Ishita Moitra

    Chandu Champion (Hindi)

    This is an unbelievable tale of a man who faced one adversary after another with an undying spirit. His unwavering zeal and never-give-up attitude led to India’s first individual gold medal in any form of the Olympics. This is the story of Chandu Champion!

    Production Companies: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Kabir Khan Films

    Producers: Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan

    Director: Kabir Khan

    Cast: Kartik Aaryan

    Writers: Kabir Khan, Sumit Arora

    Don 3 (Hindi)

    Production Company: Excel Entertainment Pvt Ltd

    Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar

    Director: Farhan Akhtar

    Cast: Ranveer Singh and Kiara Advani

    Writers: Farhan Akhtar and Pushkar-Gayatri

    Family Star (Telugu)

    Family Star is an aspiring and realistic story about the highs and lows of family relationships in a typical Indian middle-class family. The story travels through the life of Govardhan, who wants to achieve greatness in life but has to navigate through a myriad of relationship/trust/ego issues with various members of his family and his love interest. How he navigates through them, achieves success and still roots for his love interest forms the crux of the story

    Production Company: Sri Venkateshwara Creations

    Producers: Dil Raju and Shirish

    Director: Parashuram

    Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur

    Writer: Parashuram

    Game Changer (Telugu)

    Game Changer is a high-voltage action movie based on an honest IAS officer’s fight against a corrupt political system through fair and transparent elections. The movie has strong social messaging on good governance that resonates with the common person in India

    Production Company: Sri Venkateshwara Creations and Zee Studios

    Producer: Dil Raju, Shirish and Zee Studios

    Director: Shankar

    Cast: Ramcharan, Kiara Advani, and S.J. Suryah

    Writers: Sai Madhav Burra, S. Shankar, and Karthik Subbaraj

    Ghaati (Telugu)

    Ghaati is the story of an empowered woman who gets entangled in the weed trade due to circumstances. How she fights against the drug lords to create a better life for her villagers forms the crux of the story

    Production Company: UV Creations/First Frame Entertainment

    Producers: Vamshi Krishna Reddy and Rajiv Reddy

    Director: Krish Jagarlamudi

    Cast: Anushka Shetty

    Writers: Chintakindi Srinivas Rao, Krish Jagarlamudi, and Burra sai Madhav

    Ground Zero (Hindi)

    After the attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001, BSF 2nd in Command Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey embarks on a 2-year long investigation leading to the encounter of Jaish-e-Mohammad’s chief and mastermind behind the attack- Ghazi Baba, enabling India’s most successful counter-terrorism operation in history.

    Production Company: Excel Entertainment Pvt Ltd

    Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar

    Director: Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar

    Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Zoya Hussain, Sai Tamhankar, Mukesh Tiwari, Rockey Raina, Deepak Paramesh, and Lalit Prabhakar

    Writers: Sanchit Gupta and Priyadarshee Srivastava

    Hari Hara Veera Mallu (Telugu)

    HHVM is the tale of revolutionary Veera Mallu, who was the first Indian to orchestrate a revolt against the Mughal empire. The large-scale historical drama walks through the early life of Veera Mallu and the mission he chooses to raise revolution against the ghastly actions of the army generals in the Mughal empire.

    Production Company: Mega Surya Productions

    Producer: A.M. Rathnam

    Director: Krish Jagarlamudi

    Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Nidhi Agarwal, and Bobby Deol

    Music: MM Keeravani

    DOP: Gnana Shekhar V S

    Housefull 5 (Hindi)

    The ‘Housefull’ series is one of the most loved Indian comedy film franchises created by filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala. Each installment features an ensemble cast of talented actors who bring their comic skills to the forefront. For the first time ever in India, a movie franchise is bringing the 5th installment.

    Introducing Housefull 5, with 5 times the laughter, 5 times the madness, and 5 times more confusion! Fans appreciate the franchise for its light-hearted entertainment and ability to deliver laughs. The franchise’s success has solidified its place in Indian cinema as a beloved comedy series.

    Production Company: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment

    Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala

    Director: Tarun Mansukhani

    Cast: Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh

    Story By: Sajid Nadiadwala

    Writers: Tarun Mansukhani and Farhad Samji

    Ikkis (Hindi)

    A Biopic on Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal PVC, who is the most highly decorated hero of the 1971 War

    Production Company: Maddock Films Pvt. Ltd.

    Producers: Dinesh Vijan and Binny Padda

    Director: Sriram Raghavan

    Cast: Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, and Jaideep Ahlawat

    Kanguva (Tamil)

    A story that travels 500 years from the 1700s to 2023 is about a hero who has to fulfil a mission left unfinished. A story of gratitude and fulfilment.

    Production Company: Studio Green

    Producer: K.E. Gnanavelraja

    Director: ‘Siruthai’ Siva

    Cast: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu and others

    Writers: ‘Siruthai’ Siva, Adi Narayana, and Madhan Karky

    Kantara – A Legend Chapter 1 (Kannada)

    There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. Such a calamity caused by a petty king ignites a rage in the heart of God’s chosen tribal leader.

    Production Company: Hombale Films LLP

    Producer: Vijay Kiragandur

    Director: Rishab Shetty

    Cast: Rishab Shetty

    Writer: Rishab Shetty

    Madgaon Express (Hindi)

    A caper comedy about three friends chasing their childhood dream trip to Goa, only to find it turning into an unexpected nightmare.

    Production Company: Excel Entertainment Pvt Ltd

    Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar

    Director: Kunal Kemmu

    Cast: Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary, Nora Fatehi, Upendra Limaye, and Chhaya Kadam

    Writer: Kunal Kemmu

    Om Bheem Bush (Telugu)

    ‘Om Bheem Bush’ follows the thrilling journey of three young adventurers who find themselves embroiled in an unexpected treasure hunt. How they travel together and solve the treasure hunt forms the crux of the story

    Production Company: V Celluloid

    Producers: Sunil Balusu and Vamshi Krishna Reddy

    Director: Sree Harsha Konuganti

    Cast: Sree Vishnu, Priyadarshi, and Rahul Ramakrishna

    Writer: Sree Harsha Konuganti

    Rayaan (Tamil)

    Production Company: Sun Pictures

    Producer: SUN TV Network Limited

    Director: Dhanush

    Cast: Dhanush, SJ Suryah, Sundeep Kishan, Prakash Raj, Kalidas Jayaram, Dushara Vijayan, Aparna Balamurali, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar

    Writer: Dhanush

    Music: AR Rahman

    Sanki (Hindi)

    After the success of Tadap, Sajid Nadiadwala presents Ahan Shetty & Pooja Hedge in Sanki.

    They are here to tell you a story of a young man whose life takes a dramatic turn after a pivotal event. As he delves into a quest for justice, he finds himself entangled in a suspenseful tale of action and mystery, filled with unexpected twists. Along the way, he encounters a mysterious girl whose presence adds emotional depth to his journey.

    Prepare for an exhilarating journey filled with electrifying action and heart-pounding romance, as a thrilling roller coaster ride awaits you!

    Production Company: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment

    Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala

    Director: Adnan A Shaikh and Yasir Jah

    Cast: Ahan Shetty and Pooja Hegde

    Story By: Sajid Nadiadwala

    Writer: Rajat Aroraa

    Shoojit Sircar’s Next (Hindi)

    Sometimes life gives us a second chance,’ and for Arjun, who settled in the USA in pursuit of ‘The American Dream’, it’s an opportunity to rediscover and embrace the precious bond he shares with his daughter.

    Shoojit Sircar crafts an intrinsically emotional journey with an entertaining narrative through this story about a father and daughter as they navigate through life’s surprises. The film compels us to discover the true value of life’s fleeting moments, learning to cherish each one. This heartwarming tale is a ‘celebration of life’ in its everyday, ordinary chaos.

    Production Companies: Rising Sun Films Pvt. Ltd and Kino Works LLP

    Producers: Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar

    Director: Shoojit Sircar

    Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Johnny Lever, Ahilya Bamroo, and Jayant Kriplani

    Singham Again (Hindi)

    Production Companies: Rohit Shetty Picturez, Jio Studios, Devgn Films, Reliance Entertainment, and Cinergy

    Producer: Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty, and Jyoti Deshpande

    Director: Rohit Shetty

    Cast: Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor

    Stree 2 (Hindi)

    In this sequel to the blockbuster film Stree, we revisit the small town of Chanderi years after the events of ‘Stree’, and we find that the town is being preyed on by a new threat. It falls to our ragtag group of friends, Vicky and company, to save the town once again.

    Production Companies: Maddock Films Pvt. Ltd. and Jio Studios

    Producers: Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande

    Director: Amar Kaushik

    Cast: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khuranna

    Writer: Niren Bhatt

    Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (Hindi)

    Aryan is not able to find a perfect life partner. He meets a perfect girl, Sifra, during an official assignment in the US and falls in love with her only to discover later that it’s an impossible love story.

    Production Companies: Maddock Films Pvt. Ltd. and Jio Studios

    Producers: Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande, and Laxman Utekar  

    Directors: Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah

    Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Dharmendra, and Dimple Kapadia

    Writers: Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah

    Thammudu (Telugu)

    Thammudu is the emotional story of a brother who goes to any extent to safeguard his sister from multiple challenges in her life. The story presents the beautiful bonding between siblings and how they overcome misunderstandings to continue their relationship.

    Production Company: Sri Venkateshwara Creations

    Producer: Dil Raju

    Director: Venu Sriram

    Cast: Nithiin, Sapthami, and Laya

    Writer: Venu Sriram

    Ustaad Bhagat Singh (Telugu)

    Ustaad Bhagat Singh is an entertaining action drama about an honest cop against corruption in the system. The story revolves around the innovative ways employed by a local cop to arrest corrupt officials and, at the same time, safeguard his family from them.

    Production Company: Mythri Movie Makers

    Producers: Y. Ravi Shankar and Naveen Yerneni

    Director: Harish Shankar

    Cast: Pawan Kalyan and Sreeleela

    Writers: Mithun Chaitanya, Dasaradh, and Harish Shankar

    Vaa Vaathiyaar (Tamil)

    A fanatic fan of legendary actor MGR raises his grandson like a reincarnation of MGR. But does he grow like MGR? What happens when he grows differently, which is in conflict with the ideals of his grandfather?

    Production Company: Studio Green

    Producer: K.E. Gnanavelraja

    Director: Nalan Kumarasamy

    Cast: Karthi, Sathyaraj, Raj Kiran, Krithi Shetty, Karunakaran and others

    Writer: Nalan Kumarasamy

    Music: Santhosh Narayanan

    Women of My Billion (Hindi)

    Women of My Billion tells the heart-wrenching and heart-warming story of the struggles, dreams, rights, and fight against all forms of violence that unite women in today’s India. The film follows Srishti’s journey of 3800 km over 240 days, from Kanyakumari in South India to Kashmir in the North. This is particularly relevant in the current climate, as the crisis it highlights has only been exacerbated since the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the lens of the UN SDG Changemaker Award winner and activist, we gain a unique perspective on the group that deserves to be respected, empowered, and protected.  

    Production Companies: Awedacious Originals in association with Purple Pebble Pictures

    Producers: Apoorva Bakshi and Priyanka Chopra Jonas

    Director: Ajitesh Sharma

    Cast: Srishti Bakshi, Neha Rai, Pragya Prasun, and Sangeeta Tiwari

    Yodha (Hindi)

    After failing at an important mission – years later, the system is shocked to find Arun on board in very mysterious circumstances on a hijacked flight. All evidence points towards Arun being on a mission for revenge against the system that snatched everything away from him. Is Arun a traitor, or is he the patriot that his father wished to be? It all unfolds in a high-octane action-packed thriller – 15,000 feet in the sky.

    Production Companies: Dharma Productions and Mentor Disciple Entertainment

    Producers: Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Shashank Khaitan

    Directors: Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha

    Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Raashi Khanna, and Disha Patani

    Writer: Sagar Ambre

    Yudhra (Hindi)

    Production Company: Excel Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

    Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar

    Director: Ravi Udyawar

    Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Malavika Mohanan, Raghav Juyal, Ram Kapoor, Gajraj Rao, Raj Arjun, and Shilpa Shukla

    Writers: Farhan Akhtar and Shridhar Raghavan

     

  • Karan Johar & Mike Hopkins discuss Prime Video’s content priorities

    Karan Johar & Mike Hopkins discuss Prime Video’s content priorities

    Mumbai: At the Prime Video press conference held on 19 March 2024, Karan Johar and Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios head Mike Hopkins, unveiled insights into the global media business and the thriving Indian content landscape. Amidst discussions on content priorities and exciting future releases, they teased a peek into the world of Fallout, captivating the audience with anticipation.

    KJ: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the guiding light of this company and the man who’s making Prime Video a daily habit for millions across the world. Head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios Mike Hopkins.

    KJ: Mike Welcome back. How does it feel? I know that you’ve been here, and I speak for all of us here. You’ve been here before to our wonderful city before and to India several times, but how does it feel to be back, and what are you looking forward to most during your time here?

    MH: Well, thank you. Thank you. And boy, that was a great introduction. I think if that’s the kind of introduction I’m going get next time I come, I’m definitely going to have to come back soon. You had me blushing in the back there. But thank you for  doing this for us today. Appreciate it. I know you’re really busy. You’ve got a lot on your plate. In fact, I’ve been driving around Mumbai the last couple of days seeing the billboard to our new film coming out so I’m excited to learn more about that while I’m here too.

    But, I’m excited to be here. I’ve been to Mumbai half a dozen times in my career, and what I’m always impressed by is just the energy in India, and it’s just buzzing here in Mumbai when you’re around town.

    I started at Amazon about four years ago, right before the pandemic. And so, what I’m most excited about is being able to spend time with the team in person. You know, I got to introduce myself to everybody via Zoom. Like we were all doing for those years, and it’s just taken me a little bit of time to get to Mumbai. So, I’m excited to be here with our talented team and spend time with them. They’ve done a great job building an incredible service for our customers here in India. I’m also excited to be here because we have a really remarkable technology team here in India. We’re going down to Bangalore later this week to spend some time with them. I am so excited to do that. And of course, I’m looking forward to catching up with our storytellers and talent, who make so many fantastic shows and films for us here in India, and thank them for the partnership.

    And on top of all of that, I’m really here for the food. You know I am going to definitely return home with a few extra pounds. So, my wife will not be happy with that, but I can’t get enough. I can’t get enough of it.

    KJ: Well, thank you for all of that, Mike, and of course, the food does set us apart from every other cuisine in the world. But I’ll leave everyone with that ‘food for thought’ that this was an incredible lineup that we just saw. I mean, it was just breathtaking. The diversity of content in terms of movies and series and the abundant talent on display were just breathtaking. Congratulations to your spectacular team in India, who have done such an incredible job of pushing boundaries and really taking content to an altogether different level. Prime Video has a huge worldwide business, and it’s also more than just a subscription streaming service, as we all know. Can you talk to us and run us through your approach to building what is essentially a global media business?

    MH: Yeah, that’s right. You know, we definitely have a unique business model here at Amazon. But for our entertainment business, it really does start with Prime. And when you think of Prime, you think of shopping and shipping. Think of music and gaming. We have a reading service and a variety of benefits with that Prime membership, but of course we have Prime Video as well. You know customers can find their favorite movies and series all under one roof with Prime Video, whether you’re getting entertainment from Amazon, MGM Studios, our local partnerships, or things we’ve licensed around the world. We really start with Prime as our base.

    But I don’t know about you. I’ve noticed over the last few years that as content has been moving to streaming, it’s complicated. People aren’t always sure exactly where to go to get that movie, that TV series, or even that sport, depending on where they are in the world. And so one of the things we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about is how we can put all of that together in one place for customers. Now it’s not easy. You know, we haven’t succeeded everywhere in the world yet in putting all of their streaming content into one application but we are making a lot of progress. And what I mean by that is that we’ve approached streamers all over the world to join Prime Video; you can subscribe to them inside of our application. We’ve also built the world’s largest TVOD store, so more people rent and buy movies on Prime Video than any other store in the world. And then, if you’re not a subscriber or if you don’t want to subscribe to something, We also offer an array of AVOD content where you can watch TV and films without a subscription. We do that for the brand Free V around the world, and here in India, we have Mini TV, which is available on Prime Video and on our retail site. Speaking of Mini TV, our business is doing really well, where we’ve grown four times in overall watch time since 2023.

    KJ: Wow, Mike, if this is what you’ve done in the last four years, I can’t wait to see what happens in the next four or five years. You’ve been able to literally break through the ceiling of content creation, as well as what’s happening at Prime Video. It’s just that this is fantastic. And congratulations. This is a huge Herculean achievement, and you can take a lot of credit for that.

    MH: It’s a huge team effort. We have a lot of great people working here.

    KJ: Of course. As you focus on growth, where does India fit into the world of Prime Video?

    MH: Well, you know, famously, Jeff Bezos started Amazon in his garage in Seattle, Washington. And, you know, but I think early on, the first leadership team really felt that we were going to be a global company. But when we look at how we’re expanding into a new market or with new products, we really try to understand: can we solve customers’s problems? Were we good at something? Can we help solve pain points for customers? And so we really feel that we’ve started to do that with entertainment. And, so, as we look at the next 250 million subscribers that we’re going to acquire, they are definitely going to come from outside of the United States. And we’re not going to be able to achieve that unless we do a really good job for customers in India as well. So obviously, India is a key geographic area for us. We also believe in the story of India and the growth that’s been happening here over the last several years. In fact, you know, when I think about streaming television and I think of India, what’s remarkable is that I’ve heard many people say this week that more people are streaming TV and film than they’re watching it on linear television on satellite cable. And what’s remarkable about that is that streaming has only really existed for seven or eight years. So this is all happening remarkably fast. You know, at Amazon. We’ve used this phrase; it’s always Day 1. I mean, it is really Day 1 in streaming in India and around the world. But India is also a content hub. Right? I mean, people have been making great television and film in India, long before a streaming service launched. And so I’m happy to see so many of our creators and talents here today, and we’re going to get a preview of a lot of the programming that we had on stage a minute ago.

    But we’re also an innovation hub. I mentioned before that I’m going down to Bangalore, and I can’t wait to get down there and see all the innovations,  they’re planning for our servers and our product because, obviously, the programming is super important. And no one’s going to open up an application just for the product and the tech that’s behind it. But it sure makes it a lot better when the service is easy to use and responsive. And so teams are working hard on that.

    You know, for the last several years. We’ve been making a lot of progress in India, and I just have a couple of stats to just explain how things are going here. The first one is that for the last several years outside of the US, more people have signed up for Prime in India than anywhere else in the world. So think about that. That’s pretty good growth.

    The other thing about India is that more people sign up for Prime Video here than for any other benefit. So, more people in the world are signing up for Prime in India outside of the US. And Prime Video is the number one reason they sign up in India. The third thing I’ll say is that in the last year, India had the highest percentage of Prime members who streamed Prime Video than any other country in the world. So that’s why people enjoy Prime Video and Indian teams doing a great job, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be here.

    KJ: Congratulations. You mentioned that television was around way before streaming began. And would you say that arguably some of our best content on television was actually way back in the 80s, when we really broke ground, and then, of course, there were different kinds of content that came post that, but I think Prime Video is really pushing the envelope when it comes to long format, storytelling, and new content in terms of the creation of films. And, you know, just basically bringing so much of an entire influx of tremendous talent into the business that even cinema can leverage it and actually become better films.

    We just got a sneak peek into all the great content that is going to come to Prime Video over the next couple of years. Prime India, of course, has done a great job with local originals becoming part of pop culture, literally, each moment of the day. We realize that you’ve touched on this already, but I’m really curious to know how Indian content is being received globally.

    MH: It’s being received incredibly well. Let me give you a couple of interesting facts. The first one is that in any given week in 2023, Indian content was watched in over 210 countries and territories worldwide on Prime Video. So that’s a lot of places watching Indian content. The second thing is that Indian programming trended in the top 10 on Prime Video worldwide for 43 out of the 52 weeks of 2023.

    KJ: Wow, that is fantastic.

    MH: So, you know, that’s important. That’s all really important, but we always say, and we know, we make local programming in many countries around the world, but the core tenet for us is that if it doesn’t work in the country you’re making it, you probably shouldn’t be making it. And so that’s where we start: how can we still tell authentic stories with creators in the country that resonate with customers in India? If we can do that, and it can work outside of the country. We’ve really knocked it out of the park.

    Shows that are working the best for us, both here and internationally, are Farzi, Indian Police Force, Poacher, The Family Man, Made in Heaven, and many more that resonate all over the world. And so we couldn’t be more thrilled with what’s going on here. And so do our customers around the globe.

    KJ:All the shows you mentioned are household names in our country, and you know, that is something that we’re always very proud of as content creators ourselves.

    That was enlightening, Mike. Thank you. But before I let you go, one last question for you: What are some of your key content priorities in the near future?

    MH: Yeah, we have a lot going on with teams doing a great job not only here in India but back in the States, where we produce a lot of our global programming. You know, today we have over 200 million Prime members around the world in 240 countries. From an Indian perspective, you just saw the incredible lineup that we put together—over 70 shows and films coming over the next couple of years—and you’ll get to see a lot of those highlighted today. From a global perspective, We couldn’t be more excited to deliver some global tentpole programming this year. We’ve got the second season of The Lord of the Rings, The Rings of Power, coming this year. We’ve got another season of The Boys coming. We’re super excited about Citadel Honey Bunny, which is a local franchise. Citadel is our global multicountry franchise, and we’re doing another one in Italy as well. We also have a fast-growing young adult audience, and we’re really focused on that audience because, you know, obviously you’re in India as a young country. That’s true in many countries around the world. So we’ve seen success with things like the Summer I Turned Pretty international originals, like My Fault, out of Spain. content like adult animation content, like Invincible and Has Been Hotel. So those are some television series we’re really excited about; on the film front, we have two movies that both actually just premiered at South by Southwest last couple of weeks. The first is The Idea of You with Anne Hathaway, and it’s actually set a record for the number of streams on a trailer for a streaming film ever. Just this past week, and then we have Roadhouse, the remake of the Patrick Swayze movie, coming in a couple of weeks. So we’re excited about those. And just today, when I woke up this morning, I opened up my phone, and I saw that we had just announced, because it was kind of leaked, so you know how that goes. And so it went out today… We just announced an ambitious news show from Mr. Beast with 1,000 contestants vying for a $5 million prize. Mr Beast is aiming to create the largest game show in the history of the world. And we couldn’t be more excited. Take that show out, show that format, and supersize it.

    And then, we have a really big show that we’re super excited about premiering this year called Fallout. This is super special for us, it’s based on one of the greatest video games of all time. And so Fallout is the story of the haves and have-nots of the world, in a world where there’s really nothing much left to have. The series comes to us from Kilter Films, and executive producers Jonah Nolan and Lisa Joy, the creators of Westworld.

    KJ: Wow, that’s all you left me gobsmacked with all of that. Mike, this is amazing. Thank you for your insights. Thank you for all the valuable information you’ve shared with us. But I do believe that we’re excited about the fact that you have a mega prize up your sleeve. Shall we give all our friends gathered here a peek into the world of Fallout?

    MH: Well, you didn’t think I’d come all this way alone, did you? So I thought it’d be fun to have you here directly from our characters and lead actress of Fallout.

    KJ: Well, we’ll have to fall out of here for us to see fall out. Thank you, Mike.

  • Anurag Singh Thakur launches the first season of ‘Swaraj’ on OTT platform Amazon Prime

    Anurag Singh Thakur launches the first season of ‘Swaraj’ on OTT platform Amazon Prime

    Mumbai: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the first season of “Swaraj” on OTT platform Amazon Prime, in Mumbai on Tuesday.

    Speaking on the occasion, Shri Thakur said, “Today is a moment of pride for us and a true tribute to all those unsung great heroes of our independence who sacrificed everything for the country”. He informed that this serial was commissioned by taking inspiration from the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” national campaign of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. He said that this serial which was launched in the month of August, 2022, are those stories of bravery in India’s freedom struggle about which very few people know. “These are the wars which got lost somewhere in the pages of history”, said the Union I & B Minister. “Swaraj” is the story of these countless unsung heroes and their indomitable courage, he added.

    Elaborating on the series, Shri Thakur said, this serial of 75 episodes covers unsung heroes of freedom struggle of from all corners of our country. It helps us understand the meaning, origins and consequences of colonialism, said the Minister. He further said, In the past, the history of India was written by foreign invaders and rulers according to their political, ideological and economic interests. In this landmark serial, historical events are presented in a broader context to illustrate the concept of ‘Swaraj’, he stated. He added that this will help the national and international audience to understand the spirit of the country and our 500-year long relentless struggle to gain independence from colonial rulers.

    Speaking further on the importance of being proud of one’s own rich history, Shri Thakur said, those who do not take pride in their rich historical legacy can never create a great future. If we want to create a great future for the country, then we will have to instil pride in the young generation about our great history, he added. The Union I & B Minister reiterated that over the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal, under the able leadership of PM Narendra Modi, we will move forward at a greater pace in the direction of ‘Viksit Bharat’.

    Reflecting on the role of Prasar Bharati in making this series, the Minister appreciated the role being played by Doordarshan and Akashvani in mobilizing and channelizing the emotions and spirit of the citizens in the right direction from time to time through various memorable programs.

    The Minister informed the gathering about a new 52 episode serial “Sardar: The Game Changer” which has been launched by Doordarshan on 10th March, 2024, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

    Union I & B Minister stated that the Government is focussed on being an enabler to help the Media & Entertainment sector thrive and achieve greater heights on an international scale. He highlighted initiatives like Ease of Doing Business for film industry, schemes like “Single window clearance” for film-shooting In India and various other incentives. He urged all to create good content in Indian languages and stated that language is not a barrier for a global audience in today’s hyperconnected world. He added that regional Indian cinema has transcended geographies and reached out to a global audience based on good content. He urged the M&E sector stakeholders to make India the ‘Content Hub of the World’.

    Also addressing the audience on the occasion, Shri Sushant Sreeram, Country Director, Prime Video, India stated, “This endeavor echoes the essence of our commitment to showcasing and celebrating India’s unique culture and history, and strengthening India’s creative ecosystem, as envisioned in the Letter of Engagement signed between Amazon India and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting last year”.

    The Producer of “Swaraj”, Abhimanyu Singh stated that the serial shows the journey of India from the arrival of Vasco Da Gama in 1498 to the attainment of independence in 1947. “When Vasco Da Gama entered in India, our country was the richest country at that time. India’s contribution in world GDP was around 24%. But, after beginning of the rule of East India Company, India’s struggle started. However, the sacrifice of our freedom fighters brought us independence”, he said.

    A colourful programme organized on the occasion showcased India’s rich art and culture and varied dance forms. A scintillating performance on a musical narrative depicted the indomitable spirit of millions of ordinary Indians who fought for the freedom of the motherland over the last five centuries.

    The telecast of the serial ‘Swaraj’ began on 14th August 2022 in Hindi on DD National and subsequently in nine regional languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, and Assamese) on the regional networks of Doordarshan. “Swaraj” program was entrusted to Contiloe Pictures production house, famous for professionally researched and high quality content, which is also suitable for OTT platforms. The program “Swaraj” is now available on Amazon Prime Video. The first season will consist of 10 episodes and will also be available in 7 regional languages – Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali and Gujarati. Subtitles have also been made available in Hindi and English language for the convenience of the viewers.
     

  • Prime Video celebrates the power of women in storytelling with a powerful video message

    Prime Video celebrates the power of women in storytelling with a powerful video message

    Mumbai: Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, has unveiled a contemplative video dedicated to the role of women in entertainment. The video features Prime Video’s key global, as well as Indian leadership team who articulate Prime Video’s undeterred commitment to gender equality and the invaluable contributions of women in storytelling and beyond.

    The video features Kelly Day, vice president – International, Prime Video; Gaurav Gandhi, vice president, Asia Pacific & MENA, Sushant Sreeram, country director, Prime Video India and Aparna Purohit, head of Originals – India & Southeast Asia, Prime Video; who come together as a collective voice to convey the service’s gratitude and admiration for the countless contributions and the significant impact made by women through the power of storytelling at Prime Video.

    The engaging video takes the viewers into the world of Prime Video and how it has evolved into a home for female talent, where they can proudly display their diverse skills and capabilities in their respective fields of expertise. Narrated by the voices of its leaders, the video emphasizes the significant contribution of Amazon Originals in presenting a wide array of female-centric narratives. These stories are powerful, inspiring, loud, magical, real, uncomfortable, and unapologetic – mirroring the complexity and diversity of the world we live in. Each story is designed to spark conversation and inspire change, highlighting Prime Video’s commitment to elevating female voices and perspectives.

    Prime Video is known for bringing relatable stories of women and by women to life, and the video shows scenes of some of fan-favourites and acclaimed titles featuring women characters in pivotal roles such as the International Originals like Citadel, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, Fleabag, The Wheel of Time, as well as Indian Originals such as Dahaad, Made in Heaven, Maja Ma, Hush Hush, Four More Shots Please! Suzhal – the vortex, to name a few. The video ends with an enticing glimpse of two of the highly anticipated titles premiering soon on Prime Video – Amazon Original series Big Girls Don’t Cry, a coming-of-age all-girls high school drama that premieres on 14 March; and Amazon Original movie Ae Watan Mere Watan, an untold story of a young woman revolutionary based during pre-independent India era, starring Sara Ali Khan that premieres on 21st March. The video concludes with a powerful declaration: Prime Video honors women daily through its dedication to storytelling that places women at the forefront. The previewed titles represent only the beginning. Throughout every moment, day, week, and month of 2024, Prime Video promises a line-up of captivating stories that spotlight strong, inspirational, and relatable female characters, showcasing the service’s commitment to celebrating and empowering women through innovative narratives.

  • Airtel’s Sunil Mittal welcomes Reliance-Viacom-Disney Hotstar merger

    Airtel’s Sunil Mittal welcomes Reliance-Viacom-Disney Hotstar merger

    MUMBAI: The merger between Reliance Jio, Viacom18, and Disney Star India has stunned many in the media and entertainment industry, considering its scale and size, creating a media monolith in its wake.

    But one person who is taking it in its stride is Bharti Enterprises chairman Sunil Mittal. In a conversation with CNBC TV18’s Shereen Bhan early this morning he said: “We are a telecommunications company. We are not in the business of content. We welcome the merger.”

    What this means is that speculation that Bharti Airtel might hare off and make some acquisitions in the content creation space can well be dustbinned following Reliance’s  skilful move of partnering with two global content giants.

    Mittal added that Bharti Airtel has been carrying every OTT and broadcaster – Netflix, Star, Hotstar, Prime Video, Jio, MX Player, Aha – for some time now. “We will continue doing so in a non-discriminatory manner,” he revealed.

    He, however, ended his statement with a note of caution. “We hope that even they will do so in a non-discriminatory manner,” he said.

    Are two Bobs (Iger and Bakish),  Nita Ambani and Uday Shankar listening?

  • ‘Where are the Elephants?’ – Prime Video creates intrigue around missing elephants

    ‘Where are the Elephants?’ – Prime Video creates intrigue around missing elephants

    Mumbai: Set amidst the lush forests of Kerala and the concrete jungle of Delhi, the Amazon Original series, Poacher is an eye-opening eco-thriller currently streaming on Prime Video. Masterfully crafted by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta, the series is based on true events and unearths the investigation into India’s largest ivory-poaching syndicate in 2015, serving as a poignant reminder of the plight of our majestic elephants.

    Over the weekend, social media buzzed with concern over the sudden disappearance of elephants from the logos of noted brands like The Times of India and the Flying Elephant restaurant at the Park Hyatt, Chennai. What followed was over 30  brands chiming in and joining the conversation, urging consumers to speak up for elephants before they disappear.

    In a bold and unified effort to ignite conversation and raise awareness about poaching, several brands, including Asian Paints, Make My Trip, Dabur, The Bombay Store, Spice Jet, Shaadi.com, Rapido, BoAt and many others, joined forces with Prime Video. Together, they resoundingly amplified the urgent message of Poacher, presenting a united front against the critical threat to these majestic beings.

    While Make My Trip spoke about responsible travelling and how our jungles are sacred and incomplete without elephants, Asian Paints went one step further by sharing an ivory shade card, stating that inspiration can come home in ways other than poaching. Education brand, Unacademy chimed in, sharing that the world and childhood without ‘e for elephant’ are incomplete. Dental brand Toothsi joined the conversation by sharing that elephants’ smiles are worth protecting, just like ours! Dabur Hajmola added that poaching is something the brand could never digest. While Rapido also took a quirky route to condemn poaching, by adding a drop location where one could find Elephants. While BoAt reminded its followers that haathi is our saathi.

    Loved and appreciated by audiences and critics worldwide, Poacher has earned acclaim across the globe for its authenticity and powerful performances. This thrilling crime series, based on true events, delivers a heart-wrenching and captivating narrative with Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles. Produced by QC Entertainment in association with Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions, Suitable Pictures, and Poor Man’s Productions, Poacher primarily unfolds in Malayalam, Hindi, and English. Poacher is streaming on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories in over 35 Indian and foreign languages.

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  • Prime Video & Sony Pictures Television launch Sony Pictures – Stream

    Prime Video & Sony Pictures Television launch Sony Pictures – Stream

    Mumbai: Prime Video has entered a distribution agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), to launch Sony Pictures – Stream on Prime Video Channels. Curated for Indian customers, Sony Pictures – Stream offers a vast and exciting repertoire of entertainment including SPE’s outstanding international selection of iconic, blockbuster movies, timeless classics and highly popular TV shows available on Prime Video Channels. Prime members can purchase an annual add-on subscription to Sony Pictures – Stream at a special introductory price of ₹399 per year.

    With an add-on subscription to Sony Pictures – Stream on Prime Video Channels, Prime members can enjoy an extensive slate of multi-genre content offerings including action-packed blockbusters, heart-warming dramas, rib-tickling comedies, suspenseful thrillers, evergreen classics, and much more. Some of the movies include Charlie’s Angels, Men in Black, Peter Rabbit, Ghostbusters, Jerry Maguire, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Taxi Driver, A Few Good Men, Legends of the Fall, Spotlight, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Terminator, Groundhog Day, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Step Mom, Book of Eli, Seven Pounds, Legend of Zorro, Anaconda and Evil Dead, among others. TV aficionados will find timeless classics such as I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, Mad About You, and Diff’rent Strokes and recent hit shows including A Very English Scandal and Loudermilk.  

    “We are delighted to launch Sony Pictures – Stream, a new Prime Video Channel curated specifically for our customers in India. The collaboration allows Sony Pictures Entertainment to make their vast and beloved library available in India at a single destination, reaching customers across the length and breadth of the country via Prime Video Channels,” said Prime Video Channels, India head Vivek Srivastava. “Within a short span of time, Prime Video Channels has offered the perfect launchpad for several international streaming services and studios, helping them reach an incredibly wide audience across India. In sync with our philosophy of super-serving our customers with choice, access and convenience, we have worked towards offering a wide variety of content, making it all available at a single destination – Prime Video. We are sure that with its vast and diverse library Sony Pictures – Stream will offer something for everyone, delighting Prime members with their favourite movies and series.”

    “We’re thrilled to work with Prime Video to super-serve Indian audiences with content from SPE’s extensive library of award-winning films and critically acclaimed television series while simultaneously offering a bespoke experience that is easily accessible to viewers across the region. Additionally, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Columbia Pictures, a part of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Pictures – Stream spotlights the studio’s history and incredible film legacy by offering customers an incredible array of films from the studio’s beloved vault spanning the decades.” said Sony Pictures Television VP – South Asia Sonika Bhasin.

    Prime members in India can subscribe to Sony Pictures – Stream through Prime Video Channels at an introductory price of ₹399 per year.

    Prime Video Channels benefits for Prime members include:

    ●    No hassle login & billing: Customers do not have to juggle between multiple usernames, passwords and billing due dates. With Prime Video Channels, all premium content subscriptions are managed within a single destination – Prime Video apps and website.

    ●    More time watching, less time deciding: Customers don’t have to spend time toggling between their favourite services to discover what’s new and popular. With Prime Video Channels they can browse in one place, search across all their premium subscription and get personalized recommendations. All of this without ever having to leave the Prime Video app or website.

    ●    Enjoy your favourite features, no matter which service: Customers can enjoy IMDb’s X-Ray feature and a single consolidated watch list and download library for offline viewing. Subscribers can also manage data consumption and much more across all their premium channel subscriptions.

    ●    More choice: With Prime Video Channels, Prime members can access thousands of additional titles across 22 OTT channels, including Sony Pictures – Stream.

  • Jaideep Ahlawat’s birthday special: Six breakthrough audio & web shows and films

    Jaideep Ahlawat’s birthday special: Six breakthrough audio & web shows and films

    Mumbai: As we celebrate the birthday of Jaideep Ahlawat, a distinguished actor renowned for his exceptional acting prowess and brilliant screen presence, here’s a specially curated list of audio, web series and films that you can listen to or watch featuring the versatile actor. In recent years, Jaideep Ahlawat has carved a niche in the entertainment industry, having garnered awards and recognition for his exceptional performances. Join us as we countdown the top OTT shows and films featuring this powerhouse performer, guaranteed to make your streaming experience truly unforgettable!

    Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye

    Platform: Audible

    Thirty years ago, the villains of the world rose up and killed all the heroes. Well, all the heroes that mattered. The sole survivor of the Avengers, Hawkeye voiced by Jaideep Ahlawat is now a sideshow freak, re-living the worst day of his life for paying audiences. He’s surly, broken, and losing his sight, but there’s still that fire in him to be a hero, to avenge his friends. Hawkeye gets an unexpected visitor, his estranged 17-year-old daughter Ash (Prajakta Koli) on her quest for vengeance after losing her best friend. She insists on following him on his secret mission: killing every last person responsible for the deaths of those he loved the most. Tune into this gripping Hindi Audible Original podcast series to experience Jaideep Ahlawat’s stellar performance as Hawkeye!

    Baby doll

    Platform: Audible

    Baby Doll is a thrilling podcast series, starring Jaideep Ahlawat and Richa Chadha. Richa Chadha portrays Baby, a wounded and disgraced sex worker, on a mission to seek vengeance against the formidable underworld figure, Balwant Rana, played by Jaideep Ahlawat, for the brutal demise of her friend. As Baby seeks revenge, things get chaotic in this tough story set in the countryside. The characters face challenges, and winning is rarely an easy feat for the vulnerable. This intriguing revenge drama resonates with women who bravely stand up for themselves despite facing adversity, making it a must-listen.

    Paatal Lok

    Platform: Amazon Prime

    Discover the dark underbelly of Indian society to the corridors of power in this intense drama series as Hathi Ram Chaudhary, played by Jaideep Ahlawat unravels a complex web of crime surrounding an assassination attempt on a prominent journalist. Little does he know, the case is a twisted puzzle where appearances are deceiving. The series dives deep into society’s flaws, revealing corruption, caste biases, and moral uncertainty, reflecting on systemic injustices and the delicate line between right and wrong in a society on the brink.

    Gangs of Wasseypur

    Platform: Amazon Prime

    Set in the hinterland of India in Wasseypur, this Anurag Kashyap directorial spans decades and intricately weaves the turbulent lives and shocking fates of two influential families in a relentless battle for dominance in the coal-rich slums of Eastern India. Inspired by the true stories of local gangs, brace yourselves for a blood-soaked saga with raining bullets, crumbling alliances, and the thirst for power becomes a game of survival!

    Jaane Jaan

    Platform: Netflix

    Written and directed by Sujoy Ghosh, dive into the enigmatic world of ‘Jaane Jaan’, where Kareena Kapoor Khan takes the lead as a single mother entwined in a murder mystery, alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma. As the suspense unfolds, a genius math teacher (Jaideep), her neighbour, steps in to assist, while an unwavering cop unravels the case. Jaideep Ahlawat’s exceptional portrayal of a teacher in ‘Jaane Jaan’ sets the stage for a unique kind of hero, earning him widespread acclaim from critics.

    Three of Us

    Platform: Netflix

    Directed by Avinash Arun, ‘Three of Us’ features Shefali Shah as Shailaja Desai, who is diagnosed with dementia. Swanand Kirkire plays her husband, and Jaideep Ahlawat takes on the role of her childhood sweetheart. The storyline unfolds as Shailaja, accompanied by her husband, revisits her hometown, unearthing buried memories and rekindling a former love, creating a poignant journey through her past. Indulge in a nostalgic journey as this film takes you back to the sweetness and simplicity of first love, offering viewers a heartwarming experience.

  • Alia Bhatt joins as executive producer for Amazon Original crime series ‘Poacher’

    Alia Bhatt joins as executive producer for Amazon Original crime series ‘Poacher’

    Mumbai: Prime Video today announced that actor, producer and entrepreneur, Alia Bhatt has come onboard as executive producer for its upcoming Amazon Original series Poacher, produced by QC Entertainment. An investigative crime series based on true events; Poacher unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. A first-of-its-kind project, Poacher brings the world of environmental conservation and entertainment together with the intent of highlighting a key global concern – illegal poaching. Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta has created, written, and directed the series, which boasts of a diverse and talented cast comprising Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles. Poacher which unfolds primarily in Malayalam, Hindi and English, is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 23 in multiple languages. The crime series is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in India enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership, for just Rs 1499/ year.

    A globally celebrated artist, Alia is also known as a champion of nature and has actively lent her voice towards conservation and sustainability. Her association with Poacher as an executive producer with her production company Eternal Sunshine Productions, underscores her belief in the story and her commitment to bring important and relevant stories alive and be a voice for the voiceless.

    Talking about coming onboard as the executive producer for Poacher, Alia Bhatt shared, “Being part of this incredibly significant project is an honor, for both me and the entire team at Eternal Sunshine Productions. The impact of Poacher was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team. The storytelling genuinely moved me, especially knowing it’s based on true events, that sheds light on brutal crimes occurring in our forests. I am confident that Poacher will serve as an eye-opener, delivering a powerful message to be more compassionate and considerate towards all living beings. It’s a call to embrace coexistence and I am genuinely thrilled to be collaborating with Richie, QC and Prime Video and to contribute to this narrative.”

    “Alia coming on board Poacher is truly a dream come true. In addition to being a world-class actress she has proven to be a selfless philanthropist channeling her well-respected and earned celebrity status for championing positive causes. Her involvement in this series helps raise awareness for the important issues addressed in the show. The most important of which is, we are all one interconnected humanity and planet. It’s crucial that we treat it with the respect and consideration it deserves,” said QC principals Hamm, Mansfield & McKittrick.

    Poacher is executive produced by QC Entertainment’s Edward H. Hamm Jr., Raymond Mansfield and Sean McKittrick, in association with Suitable Pictures, Poor Man’s Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions. Alan McAlex (Suitable Boy) serves as producer for Suitable Pictures. Also from Delhi Crime are director of photography Johan Aidt, composer Andrew Lockington and editor Beverley Mills.

    Apart from her pursuits in cinema, Alia has passionately helped raise awareness about relevant causes such as environmental sustainability, animal welfare and mitigating human-animal conflict through her platform, Coexist. She also promotes sustainable fashion through her initiative, Mi Wardrobe is Su Wardrobe.