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  • Munawar’s back in action with First Copy S2

    Munawar’s back in action with First Copy S2

    MUMBAI: He’s back to steal the spotlight, and maybe a few hearts along the way. Munawar Faruqui returns as Arif in the high-octane teaser for First Copy Season 2, unveiled by Amazon MX Player. The much-loved crime thriller that took audiences deep into Mumbai’s 90s film piracy underworld is revving up for a darker, more dangerous comeback.

    The teaser hints at Arif’s turbulent return, a man once on top of the game, now haunted by the ghosts of his past. As ambition clashes with betrayal, old alliances crumble and new enemies emerge, leaving viewers with one burning question, can Arif reclaim his empire, or will his empire consume him?

    Alongside Munawar, the ensemble cast features Krystle D’Souza, Gulshan Grover, Saqib Ayub, Ashi Singh, Meiyang Chang, Inam Ul Haq, Raza Murad and newcomer Nawab Shah. The trailer is set to drop on 29 October, setting the stage for the show’s grand return.

    Following its breakout first season, First Copy has cemented itself as one of India’s most-watched crime dramas. Season 2 will soon stream for free across Amazon MX Player, the MX Player app, Prime Video, Fire TV and Airtel Xstream, ensuring fans can dive back into Arif’s world wherever they are.

    With its gritty storyline, sharp writing and star-studded cast, First Copy Season 2 looks set to reclaim its throne as the kingpin of India’s streaming thrillers.

     

  • DUBAI BASED INDIAN BUSINESSMAN TAKING BOLLYWOOD BEYOND BORDERS

    DUBAI BASED INDIAN BUSINESSMAN TAKING BOLLYWOOD BEYOND BORDERS

    Muscat : Bollywood has become a melting pot of bringing together different ethnicities, cultures, traditions and fans from all over the world. Addressing the rage among audience across borders, world renowned Danube Group re-launched FILMFARE Middle East Magazine with celebrated actress Deepika Padukona along with director and Producer Karan Johar and many others in 2018, with the aim to reignite the magic of silver screen and bring the best of B-town to the Arab world. Celebrating a successful first year, the glittering event will have an air of class, luxury, panache and some truly spectacular moments commemorated by the reigning super stars from Indian cinema ranging from Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Swara Bhaskar, Tabu to Rajkumar Rao, Jim Sarbh, Ali Quli Mirza, Ishaan Khatter and Jhanvi kapoor at Shangri la barr al jissah on 29th March 2019. Omani singer Haitham Mohammed Rafi will be opening the evening.

    The anticipation around the event is gaining momentum as not only the reigning but the actors like Shatrughna Sinha, Madhu Bhandarkar, Jackie Shroff, Asha Parekh, Raza Murad, Shan, Padmini KolKolhapure, from yesteryears will gather on the festive evening and the past will walk alongside the present at the Red Carpet to cheer the lauding fans. If this was not all, the audience are in for a treat with a curated list of power packed performances by Nora Fatehi, twin singer Sukriti Kakkar and Prakrati Kakkar and evergreen Bappi Lahiri, Kubra Sait, Aman Verma and DJ Scorpio. The event will witness an amalgamation of golden years with the talent of millennials as legendary singer Bappi Lahiri who is celebrating 50 golden years of music in cinema will set the mood for the evening with some melodious medleys.

    Rizwan Sajan, Founder and the Chairman of Danube Group shared, “After breaking the record of 1.3 billion dollars’ turnover in 2018, we have been growing ever since and we credit this success to our fans and fraternity across the world. Our only strategy is reaching to the right people and keeping our engagement simple. We are thrilled to be associated with one of the biggest industries in the world which reaches out to audience across borders and ethnicity.”

    FILMFARE Middle East unveiled at Bollywood Parks Dubai at Raj Mahal Theatre on 30th March, 2018 in its brand new avatar caters predominantly to the large Asian expatriate population in the UAE and the GCC, as well as a significant Arab population who love their Bollywood cinema and celebrities. The brand brings India’s biggest Bollywood film and celebrity content to the audience month on month; and with it, the rich legacy of Indian cinema to the Arab world.

    Sharing about the vision to re-launch the magazine to the Asian audience, Mr. Rizwan shared, “Filmfare Middle East is a cult brand and it was my dream to revive this brand. We started this venture because we believed that this magazine holds an essence for the cinema and a huge readership among its target audience. We’re grateful to our readers and advertisers for their loyal support as this one year marks the success of our vision to create one-stop content provider for Bollywood cinema.”

    About FILMFARE Middle East:

    Filmfare ME sets the benchmark for content in the Middle East. It has been launched by a group that is visionary and foresighted about its business. Under Starz Media Incorporation supported by the Danube Group, the magazine has made a mark in Middle East. Also, it’s the only Bollywood magazine in Arabic language.

  • Vande Mataram- Aaj Tak’s tribute to the War Heroes of the Nation

    Vande Mataram- Aaj Tak’s tribute to the War Heroes of the Nation

    New Delhi 16th August, 2013: Aaj Tak, India’s undisputed Numero Uno News Channel is launching a one of a kind show, ‘Vande Mataram’ that will pay tribute to the martyrs and unsung war heroes who had put their lives at stake for the nation. The show, “Vande Mataram’ will premiere on 17th August 2013 and will be anchored by noted actor Kabir Bedi along with voice over narration by actor Raza Murad.

    The show will bring to life the untold stories behind the many wars that the Nation has fought and will honor the many soldiers who fought for the motherland. The show promises to take the viewer to the depth of India’s war stories and will get the audience to experience the patriotism, battles and victories by taking them to a different era.

    The first episode of the show will focus on the War of 1971 against Pakistan and will unravel a lot of facts including the on-ground realities, various war strategies and techniques that will be backed with original archive war footage, innovative graphics and visuals.

    The show will have a unique studio setup with real war room sets and exhilarating visual effects that will be backed with well researched content.
    Commenting on the launch, Mr. Supriya Prasad – Managing Editor, Aaj Tak said “Vande Mataram is a show that will inspire the feeling of patriotism in our viewers and will take them closer to the realities of war. The show is first of its kind on Indian Television as it will reveal the war secrets that elude the general audience and will also pay tribute to the brave soldiers of our nation who have fought & sacrificed their lives to the cause.”