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  • Sonali Bendre brings back The Happy Pawdcast

    Sonali Bendre brings back The Happy Pawdcast

    MUMBAI: The fur’s flying again, in the best way possible. The Happy Pawdcast is back for Season 2 on RosePod, with actor Sonali Bendre and her fluffy co-host Icy Behl leading the way through laughter, lessons and lots of love.

    Produced by Rose Audio Visuals, the new season promises a richer format and a star-studded line-up of celebrity pet parents and animal experts. Viewers can expect heartfelt and hilarious stories from guests including Amala Akkineni, Rohan Joshi, Remo D’Souza, Diana Penty, Kubbra Sait, Karan Wahi and Tusshar Kapoor.

    Sonali Bendre shared, “Every episode is a gentle reminder that our pets are our greatest teachers, of love, patience and empathy. I’m thrilled to return with more stories, deeper conversations, and of course, Icy’s irresistible charm.”

    According to Rose Audio Visuals head of marketing & branded content Megha H Desai, “The Happy Pawdcast has always been about celebrating the human–animal bond. Season 2 takes that connection further, fostering awareness and compassion among India’s growing pet-loving community.”

    Whether you’re a seasoned pet parent or just someone who smiles at dog videos, this “pawsome” show is bound to tug at your heartstrings. The Happy Pawdcast Season 2 drops its first episode on 7 November on RosePod’s Youtube channel.
     

  • AIB vibes return with Noice’s Honest Party laugh riot

    AIB vibes return with Noice’s Honest Party laugh riot

    MUMBAI: Who needs candles when the jokes are lit? This Diwali, premium food brand Noice swapped syrupy sentiment for sidesplitting humour, teaming up with comedy favourites Tanmay Bhat, Rohan Joshi, Aishwarya Mohanraj and Lekh Uthaiah for “The Honest Party,” a hilarious spin on festive chaos that’s got everyone talking.

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    A post shared by Tanmay Bhat (@tanmaybhat)

     

    The video, which brings back serious AIB energy, takes viewers inside a Diwali house party gone delightfully off the rails, with awkward plus-ones, uninvited guests, and friends roasting each other over flirting fails and Formula 1 impressions.. Amid the laughter, one thing stays Noice: the snacks. From Mathura ke pede to Lebanese pita pockets, every gag is matched by a mouthful of flavour.

    In less than 24 hours, the film has notched up over 2.2 million views and 26,000 reposts, proving that when it comes to festive ads, funny beats filmi.

    “We wanted to capture real conversations and those perfectly imperfect Diwali moments,” said Noice spokesperson Royan Mody. “This campaign celebrates laughter, indulgence, and snacks that are as authentic as the banter.”

    Noice, known for its clean-label, small-batch food crafted with local makers, is fast becoming India’s go-to for fresh, honest bites. Its festive line-up, featuring preservative-free kaju katli, besan laddoos, bikaneri sev, and butter biscuits, pairs nostalgia with a modern twist, wrapped in packaging that’s as Instagrammable as the punchlines.

    With The Honest Party, Noice proves that this Diwali, the sweetest thing isn’t the mithai, it’s the comeback of chaotic comedy. 
     

  • Uorfi Javed announces debut podcast ‘UncanceLlable with Uorfi Javed’

    Uorfi Javed announces debut podcast ‘UncanceLlable with Uorfi Javed’

     Mumbai: Prepare for an extraordinary experience this season as the dynamic Uorfi Javed steps into the world of podcasting with her debut show, ‘Uncancellable with Uorfi Javed,’ produced by Collective Artists Network’s Big Bang Social. Uorfi Javed is set to push the envelope with her unapologetic dive into various aspects of her life, promising to entertain, educate, and challenge the status quo. The podcast trailer is now available for listeners.

    Known for her avant-garde approach to fashion, Uorfi Javed fearlessly expresses herself, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. The trailer offers a glimpse into her unique perspective and unfiltered style. Featuring a diverse lineup of guests, each episode guarantees an exciting exploration into the minds of rebels, independent thinkers, and notable personalities. ‘Uncancellable’ will unravel the power of authenticity, engaging in meaningful conversations that inspire change. Uorfi Javed will engage in heart-to-heart discussions with her guests, delving into their motivations to break barriers and challenge societal norms.

    Guests on the show include comedian Rohan Joshi, actor and creator Dolly Singh, singer Rashmeet Kaur, and actor and doctor Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju, among others.

    Uorfi Javed shared her thoughts on the podcast, stating, “I love exploring new things and learning more about myself. This podcast is all about celebrating authenticity, staying curious, and having the courage to follow your path – principles I deeply believe in. Audiences have always ‘seen’ me; now, I can’t wait for everyone to ‘hear me’ too and enjoy my role as a host. It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know me and people who, like me, don’t back down from challenges.”

    Big Bang Social CEO Anurag Iyer expressed, “Uorfi Javed has been a social phenomenon in our country, and it is refreshing to witness the world from her unique perspective through the insightful conversations she will share with her guests. We believe the Indian podcast scene is ready for content that pushes boundaries, and we are proud to produce this show as we are committed to empowering our talent and their dreams. Whether it’s launching brands, products, or now shows, we stand firmly behind our creators. We are confident that this podcast is something like no other, embodying our belief in the creator space and the limitless potential it holds.

    The podcast is scheduled to launch on 23 February 2024 and will be accessible on all leading audio streaming platforms.

  • Inuxu Digital Media Technologies appoints Rohan Joshi as head of partnership for Adgebra

    Inuxu Digital Media Technologies appoints Rohan Joshi as head of partnership for Adgebra

    Mumbai: Adding fuel to the rocketing speed of its expansion in India, Inuxu Digital Media Technologies has appointed Rohan Joshi to strengthen Adgebra’s strategic positioning in the adtech industry.

    Exclusive advertising strategies are being adopted by named and fabled digital brands in 2022–23. The advertising industry is currently exploding with competitive opportunities. Inuxu feels that it is the right time to introduce Joshi. In his new role as head of partnerships at Inuxu Digital Media Technologies, Joshi will strengthen advertisers, media agencies, and brands’ relationships and revenue streams for Adgebra.

    He has experience of more than 12 years. These 12 years are a growth story of when and where he developed media industry relationships within Mumbai and many non-metro markets in the West India region. Joshi previously led the Pune & ROM portfolios in the West region for Times Internet. He has outshined with intrapreneurial qualities that play an imperative role in building a team and the company’s position in the digital ecosystem.

    The digital spend in India is projected to be more than Rs 35K crores by 2023, and it is expected to boom in the next five years. Innovation, targeting, delivery, and ROI are the critical differentials with Adgebra, and that’s what most brands are looking for. Introducing a partnership lead will enable the organisation to better communicate its differentials with the brands, advertisers, and agencies and will bring lasting value to the table.

    On his appointment, Joshi quotes Adgebra’s position as, “Adgebra is a fantastic ad-tech platform that has distinct local attributes as compared to many other platforms competing in the market currently. It is a leading multilingual-multimedia ad platform. The young and vibrant leadership team, especially the boundless motivation provided by Rohit Bagad, Sumeet Dubey, and Shashikant Anpat, led to a perfect mix of innovation and audience targeting, which is reflected in the product. This makes me want to work my tooth and nail towards closing valuable partnerships for the platform. Inuxu, being a large organisation, has a great company culture with a distinguished work environment that allows me to independently contribute more than I have.”

    “Adgebra is known for its performance with high-impact ad units, and I am looking to promote these and also create invaluable partnerships. I will be working closely with the new-age marketers and onboarding them for the innovative features across metros and the emerging markets in India,” he adds.

    Welcoming Joshi into Adgebra’s leadership team, Inuxu Digital Media Technologies chief business officer Sumeet said, “Adgebra is strengthening its position as India’s largest multilingual native advertising platform. Joshi’s position presents brands, agencies, and advertisers with an opportunity to have a direct view of the best of Adgebra and its unique offerings. We investigate our potential to further scale the business and reach local brands by focusing on these relationships. With Joshi coming on board, we are sure to accelerate growth and build progressive partnerships. With his unique self-motivated, proactive, and action-oriented personality, he is certainly a stimulus to our partnership’s forefront. This appointment reinforces the company’s belief in the potential of Indian markets and is expected to propel regional demand.”

    Adgebra empowers businesses to connect, engage, and win the trust of billions of digital consumers. Adgebra caters to native, video, and rich media ad formats and presently reaches over 500 million monthly active users via its network of 2000+ partner publishers managing 30 billion+ monthly ad serving opportunities.

    Adgebra is the only digital ad tech platform that supports and serves ads in 10+ different Indian regional languages. Adgebra is monetizing millions of daily active users for top publications and news aggregators like DailyHunt, Sharechat, ABP, Lokmat Media, TV9 Network, Manoramanews, LiveHindustan, NavbharatTimes, Maharashtra Times, and more.

  • Multi-day, multi-city, multi-genre comedy festival – The Circuit – launched by OML Entertainment

    Multi-day, multi-city, multi-genre comedy festival – The Circuit – launched by OML Entertainment

    MUMBAI – Comedy’s never been taken this seriously before. OML Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the creators of India’s decade-old and much-loved Happiest Music Festival- Bacardi NH7 Weekender, have announced the first edition of a massive comedy festival called The Circuit. From March 7-15, the festival will travel to Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore.  

    The lineup for all three cities is out, with all shows for Delhi and Bangalore being live, and part of the Mumbai calendar of shows being out. With a mixture of smaller club shows and auditorium shows,  the festival is designed to offer innovative and unique experiences to audiences who enjoy comedy with stand-up comedy in various forms – specially curated lineups, women’s showcases, LGBTQ shows, regional comedy with shows being released for Marathi and Malayalam shows as well as formats such as debates, quizzing, various comedy games and much more. The lineup features over 100 comedians from across the country – for a variety of shows both big and small, with interesting lineups sure to appeal to a wide range of people, including comedians like Aakash Gupta, Rohan Joshi, Radhika Vaz, Tanmay Bhat, Anu Menon, Saikiran, Urjita Wani, Zakir Khan and more.

    After kicking off in Delhi and Bangalore on March 7-8, the festival will run in Mumbai from March 11-15. After a packed calendar of shows from March 11-14, the festival will conclude with a grand finale – The Festival Circuit – in Jio Garden on March 15. This event will see a series of different performances by a strong lineup of over 20 comedians, and will be an all day outdoor event with comedy fans getting a taste of various types and formats of comedy. With just one ticket, the audience can see 5 different shows at the grand finale of the festival.

    “As OML, we've had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented comedians from around the country and abroad. The Circuit is our celebration of the versatility of the genre and the messages it can hold. It will not only bring together a diverse range of shows from comics to sketch troupes, debates and game formats – but also venues, partners and artists that make the landscape as vibrant as it is. We're proud to be working with curators who have pulled together a great lineup ranging from regional comedy to unique ideas such as roast battles and comedy tag team, making sure there's something for every comedy fan” said Gunjan Arya, CEO, OML Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

    OML worked with specific comedy curators to program the festival who brought together new formats of comedy to give a varied experience across venues, comedian styles and cities to put together a festival that distinguishes The Circuit from other comedy events in the country. Rohan Desai said, “We are very excited to be curating this festival that will feature a wide variety of concept shows which will be a unique one-time experience. The jokes and performances you see in these shows will never be repeated again.” Shreemayee Das added, “A few of the concept shows will actually be happening in tournament style – like a cricket world cup. So it will be very interesting to follow the progress of different teams and see which comedians will win the finals.” Reuben Kaduskar said, “This was a very exciting opportunity, because I got the chance to collaborate with artists from all over the country, and from an audience perspective, it's perfect because they get to see some of the best talent all at one place. Other than the game shows, what's unique about this festival is that a lot of the comedians are doing their brand new one hour solo shows for the first time ever.”

    Four different show types are on the cards to give different sorts of comedy experience to the . The Club Circuit will have intimate venues with curated programming. The Theatre Circuit will have bigger showcases with a diverse lineup of different comedians performing to bigger audiences. Circuit X shows will have exclusive showcases. The Festival Circuit will see an all day outdoor event at Jio Garden on March 15.

    There’s more to be announced with more shows coming soon in Mumbai.

    Get ready to do The Circuit of comedy in your city.

    Details for shows in all cities can be seen at www.thecircuit.in.

    City Specific Pages

    Mumbai – https://insider.in/the-circuit-comedy-festival-mumbai/article

    Delhi – https://insider.in/the-circuit-comedy-festival-delhi/article

    Bangalore – https://insider.in/the-circuit-comedy-festival-bangalore/article

  • On Air with AIB Season 3 returns on Hotstar

    On Air with AIB Season 3 returns on Hotstar

    Mumbai : With two wildly successful seasons under their belt, India’s best known comedians are back with the third season of On Air with AIB on Hotstar, India’s leading streaming platform. The new season kicks off today, and will feature episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, exclusively on Hotstar.

    The AIB team have spent two previous seasons on Hotstar cutting absurdities down to size, but the gap between seasons has provided lots more fodder for a whole new set of episodes featuring issues that don’t get called out enough.

    From the issue of open defecation to the woes of unmarried young lovers who are denied accommodation, the discussions run the full gamut and served up with often scathing, always hilarious commentary. With every episode, be prepared to laugh along with the inimitable quartet at their refreshing take on topics that matter.

    In the words of a Hotstar spokesperson, “The group have caused ripples during the first two seasons and elicited plenty of laughs, so it made perfect sense to keep going! With a fresh and exciting take on the day-to-day issues facing the country, AIB has a unique way of addressing the hairiest of topics with their unique brand of comedy while appealing to a wide range of audiences.”

    On Air with AIB Season 3 will see Tanmay Bhat, Gursimran Khamba, Rohan Joshi and Ashish Shakya presenting their signature satirical take on the social issues facing the country. With a brand of humour that brings to the forefront the contradictions inherent in modern life, no bridge is too far for them. This season will feature three segments that will see a host of topical issues covered on Mondays, followed by a deep dive into a particular topic on Wednesdays, while Fridays will see an ad hoc, off-the-wall conversation, Off-Script, between the quartet and a special guest on their favourite bugbears, of which there are many. Tempt not their wrath, or you might just end up in their sights!

    You can watch the first episode here –

    https://www.hotstar.com/tv/on-air-with-aib/s-373/seasons/season-3/ss-6020

  • Sony Sab launches AIB-hosted activation ‘Finding Funny’

    Sony Sab launches AIB-hosted activation ‘Finding Funny’

    MUMBAI: Sony Sab is launching a new and unique program ‘Finding Funny’ which aims to spread happiness and to find hidden talent. Exclusively for media agencies, it will give the opportunity to media professionals to showcase their their talent to make people laugh. The format of the show is not limited to any particular talent allowing them to act, dance, sing, mimic or to do stand-up comedy.

    Finding Funny will be hosted and judged by the popular entertainers of AIB Tanmay Bhatt, Rohan Joshi, Ashish Shakya and Gursimran Khamba, who will also perform stand-up comedy acts at the regional rounds and the grand finale in Mumbai.

    SAB, PAL and Hindi movies head marketing Vaishali Sharma said “Finding Funny is an on-ground extension of Sony SAB’s brand promise of happiness. The aim is to reach out to our media partners and add an element of fun in their daily routines. We all have hidden capabilities, many yet unexplored. This activation, across cities will provide a platform to media professionals to not only present their talent but also be recognised and rewarded for it. Judged by the best in the business of being funny AIB this initiative can’t get any better.”

    Contestants across media agencies in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore will need to send in their videos via WhatsApp to Sony SAB on 08657430410 with their introduction and a presentation of their talent.  Those shortlisted will be invited to the regional finals in Mumbai (3 August), Delhi (10 August) and Bangalore (14 August). Winners of the regional rounds to win exciting prizes and the top three in each city will be competing in the grand finale to be held in Mumbai on 24 August.

    AIB will play a pivotal role in shortlisting talent across different rounds.

    The last date to register is 28 July. Ten contestants shortlisted from the regional rounds held in these three cities will compete in the grand finale where three winners will be declared with the coveted trophy of Finding Funny and win cash prizes.

  • Star India ropes in AIB for news comedy series

    Star India ropes in AIB for news comedy series

    MUMBAI: Star India has roped in India’s premier comedy collective All India Bakchod (AIB) for new news comedy series called On Air with AIB.

     

    The show will go on air in October and have 10 English and 10 Hindi episodes. It will first release on Star’s OTT platform Hotstar, followed by weekend airing on Star World and Star Plus.

     

    All four members of AIB – Gursimran Khamba, Tanmay Bhat, Rohan Joshi and Ashish Shakya synchronously said, “We have no idea why anyone in their right minds would ask us to inflict our views on unsuspecting audiences. Also, we live in such a perfect country where everything is amazing and where the maddening, infuriating and often silly state of affairs is not a comedic goldmine, so why would you have us do news comedy? But we’re doing this because we want to see what it’s like to be on a show that requires us to put on pants.”

     

    Taking a cue from insult comedy, which AIB is infamous for, Star India CEO Uday Shankar added, “I am told that based on extensive, exhaustive research, AIB are considered mildly entertaining and we should give them a show on our network. I have complete faith that we will regret this in the months to come.”       

     

    Star India digital head Ajit Mohan said, “We are sort of excited to bring AIB’s brand of mature humor to our platform. This may be the start of a new era of quality content in India, I am told. Janta hamein maaf karein.” 

     

    On Air with AIB will be a weekly series with English and Hindi episodes dropping simultaneously on Hotstar on Thursdays and on Star World and Star Plus on Sundays.

  • All India Bakchod re-lives 90’s era of Indian advertising

    All India Bakchod re-lives 90’s era of Indian advertising

    MUMBAI: Don’t judge them by their name. All India Bakchod (AIB) is what they call themselves. They are probably India’s most vocal bunch of youngsters on YouTube. They definitely make you LOL (laugh out loud) with every take of theirs be it on films, politics to even advertising.

    Team AIB which includes names like Tanmay Bhat, Rohan Joshi, Gursimran Khamba and Ashish Sakya who are popular on the digital world. The podcasters today have over 38.5 K Twitter followers, 504,286 likes on Facebook and over 505,473 YouTube subscribers.

    AIB for their latest video has collaborated with Voctronica to a pay tribute to the evergreen era of Indian advertising. It can be noted that AIB has partnered with Snapdeal and has subtle mentions of the brand for this video. Snapdeal also is selling AIB merchandise. The video has been watched over 136,260 times on the video-sharing site at the time of filling this story.

    AIB with this video takes you back to the time when advertising was all about catchy jingles.

    Click here to watch the video