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  • Nazara brings a powerful saga of tradition, resilience, and empowerment in ‘Dahej Dasi’

    Nazara brings a powerful saga of tradition, resilience, and empowerment in ‘Dahej Dasi’

    Mumbai: Nazara, a general entertainment channel from the house of IN10 Media Network, known for its commitment to diverse and impactful storytelling, is proud to present its latest show, Dahej Dasi. Set against the enchanting backdrop of the fictitious village Madhopur in Rajasthan, the show promises to immerse audiences in a heart-wrenching yet inspiring narrative of a young woman’s struggle against the oppressive tradition of being a dahej dasi.

    Dahje Dasi delves into a tradition wherein a maid accompanies a Thakur family’s daughter as part of the dowry. This maid, known as dahej dasi, is denied the right to marry or form relationships, dedicating her entire life to serving the Thakur Family.

    The narrative follows the journey of Chunari, portrayed by the talented Jahnavi Soni, a 19-year-old innocent girl with dreams of marriage and a happy family. However, she becomes entangled in the chains of deceit, finding herself on the path to becoming a dahej dasi. The formidable maha sarpanch of 50 villages, Vindhya Devi Gauravat, played by Sayantani Ghosh, is determined to ensure Chunari embraces this tradition. As Chunari fights against the oppressive practice, the show unfolds into a compelling drama of tradition versus rebellion, love versus oppression.

    Jahnavi Soni, sharing her thoughts on portraying Chunari, said, “The reason why I opted for this character was because of its simplicity. Although it seems to be a simple character, it has many layers of emotions that need to be delivered right, and that’s the most challenging part of being Chunari.”

    Sayantani Ghosh, who plays the negative lead Vindhya Devi, expressed, “When Vindhya Devi was offered to me, I agreed without any hesitation. Though the character is negative, it has an unsaid layering of emotion that makes it unique. The most challenging part was the Rajasthani dialect, and since I have not done any Rajasthan-based show before, I was inclined to do this even more.”

    Rajat Verma, essaying the role of Vindhya’s son Jay Gauravat, shared, “The story, set in Rajasthan, explores the dahej dasi tradition, where a servant’s life is tied to their owner. My character, a modern kuwar, challenges this cultural norm. One key reason for my enthusiasm is the involvement of the makers Ravindra Gautam and Raghuvir Shekhawat. It’s also a pleasure to work alongside the talented Sayantani Ghosh, who plays the negative lead.”

    The channel believes that what sets Dahej Dasi apart is its unique blend of entertainment and a compelling social message. The show carries a positive theme, emphasizing the importance of resilience and courage in the face of adversity.

    Nazara invites viewers to embark on this emotional and empowering journey with Dahej Dasi, airing every Monday to Friday at 9:00 pm starting 12 Feb 2024 on the channel.

  • Halloween 2023: Audible’s spooky horror stories collection

    Halloween 2023: Audible’s spooky horror stories collection

    Mumbai: As Halloween draws closer, there’s a mystical excitement in the air, like the calm before a storm. It’s not just about costumes and candies; it’s also a time to snuggle up in your cozy blankets and dive into spooky stories. For centuries, Halloween has been a time when people come together to share terrifying tales around a crackling campfire. This year is no different except that Audible brings the experience home with its extensive collection of spine-chilling stories. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for a night of spooky storytelling. This is your ticket to a world where the supernatural meets reality!

    Kaali Awaazein

    Written by: Mantra Mugdh Productions; Narrated by: Amitabh Bachchan

    Kaali Awaazein is a fictional series from Audible, featuring the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan as he lends his baritone voice to the 10-episode journey. Written and directed by Mantra, this psychological thriller draws inspiration from ghost stories, supernatural encounters, and peculiar incidents documented at India’s most haunted locations. Mr. Bachchan’s commanding and resonant voice lends an air of gravitas and authenticity to the entire series. Every episode features a new story and an immersive 3D sound experience that will place you at the very center of the story.

    Ghosts of the Silent Hills

    Written by: Anita Krishan; Narrated by: Riya Mukherjee

    It is believed that the dead do not rest until they get what they want, which is a consistent underlying theme in most horror movies or ghost stories. Such is the trope of this audiobook on Audible, which documents the true hauntings of an enchantress lurking around the hills to scare men around the place. The beautiful woman wearing white appears around the lonely pathways and causes accidents for every soul who wanders there. Give the ‘Ghosts of the Silent Hills’ on Audible a listen if you want an unnerving experience of these real-life stories.  

    SpookyBoo’s Night Frights

    Written by: Celina Myers; Narrated by: Celina Myers

    In this audiobook, Canadian horror TikTok star Celina SpookyBoo takes us through five frightening tales of witches, hauntings, and the scariest behemoths. SpookyBoo’s Night Frights is not just eerie but entertaining as well and it is bound to give listeners chills and an adrenaline rush at the time. Perfected with mysterious experiences and unexpected twists, these bewitching tales are narrated by the social media sensation to terrify you with some ghost story adventures.

    Shraapit

    Written by: Affy Ali, and Manali Rasal among others; Narrated by: Ashwini Kalsekar, and  Sayantani Ghosh among others

    Shraapit an Audible Original, narrates the harrowing story of a cursed Shah family. Generations of this family have met gruesome fates due to a deadly curse sparked by the horrific act of a woman being burnt alive. Now, as the last surviving family members gather to settle their property, they face a terrifying house marked by bloodstains. Guided by their grandmother, Aman, Nina, and Sam learn about the centuries-old curse. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering if the trio can break free from the curse and change their fate.

    That Night

    Written by: Nidhi Upadhyay; Narrated by: Aishwarya Singh

    That Night written by popular writer Nidhi Upadhyay revolves around the lives of Natasha, Riya, Anjali, and Katherine, a unique and inseparable trio in college. Everything seems to be going well for them until an ominous night when they decide to play games with the dead. The aftermath of an Ouija board game changes the course of their lives forever as it results in the death of their unlikeable hostel mate Sania. A sequence of unexpected events occurs resulting in Riya losing her memory, the fallout of the group following the mysterious incidents, and undercover spies exposing a horrendous crime beneath the surface of an inexplicable death.

    The September House

    Written by: Carissa Orlando and Narrated by: Kimberly Farr

    Not all haunted houses are evil, guess why? Because not all ghosts are scary and some are fun too like the ones in The September House! It’s a fictitious audiobook about eerie and darkly funny hauntings in a newly purchased Victorian home. Margaret is determined to stay in her dream home, a large Victorian on Hawthorn Street, purchased at a surprisingly reasonable price. The family is thrilled to finally have a place of their own, but soon encounters spooky incidents. Every September, the walls drip blood, and the ghosts of former owners haunt them. This leads Margaret’s husband Hal to flee, but Margaret and her daughter Katherine refuse to give up. Despite their perplexity, the women uncover the mansion’s secrets and strike a deal with the spirits for peace.

    If you’re looking for more such edge-of-the-seat and scary adventures, we recommend getting ready for upcoming titles launching on Audible. Coming soon on 1st November is Khooni Monday, available in Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi. The series is a collection of regional horror stories spanning 12 hours with four hours allotted for each language. So, what are you waiting for? Tune into Audible and venture into the netherworld this spooky season.

  • Zeel launches Anmol; to be available on TV, mobile and WAP

    Zeel launches Anmol; to be available on TV, mobile and WAP

     NEW DELHI: Zee network has launched Zee Anmol, a free-to-air channel, taking the number of Zee channels to 34. The new entrant will be available on both mobile phones and on WAP zeeanmol.tv from 1 September.

    Denying the charges of it being a channel of repeats on lines of Star Utsav, ZEEL chief creative and content officer Bharat Kumar Ranga in a press meet here said that not only will the channel reach those areas which were hitherto covered only by DD and DTH DD Direct Plus, but also be re-packaged to suit the audiences in smaller towns and semi-urban and rural areas.

    He said a series may even be cut from the original number of episodes to lesser episodes if research showed people did not want it to be too long.

    He said that this marked the first phase of the channel, which may have new programming in the second phase expected sometime next year.

    Ranga told indiantelevision.com later that Zee was presently spending around fifty per cent of its normal marketing budget for other channels for this particular channel. Asked to be more specific, he said around 15 per cent of the revenue from Zee Anmol will go into its marketing. But he admitted that this was going to be tough going since the aim was to reach unreached areas and even those where there was no television. He said he was prepared to advertise the channel on all platforms, including Doordarshan if the pubcaster accepted this.

    Four persons who have excelled in different programmes on Zee TV – Kratika Sengar who played Jhansi ki Rani, Sayantani Ghosh who was Naagin, Binny Sharma who won hearts in Dance India Dance, and Jasraj Joshi who won the SA RE GA MA PA 2012 were present at the press meet.

    ZEEL marketing head Akash Chawla said the new channel was more of a video brand than a television brand, and the expectation was to reach places where cable and satellite TV had just begun to make inroads, or where broadband was available. He said the mobile penetration had reached 100 million and was bound to catch on, particularly if the programmes are re-purposed.

    Asked if the ad cap could affect the channel since it was not based on subscriptions, Ranga said even advertisers had products they wanted to reach out to small consumers.

    Ranga said Zee Anmol was the only channel to have up to 39 hours repackaged programming for a week.

    Head content Ajay Bhalwanker said that the research had taken many months because the network wanted to know exactly what the people in small towns wanted. Ranga added that the channel had been astonished to discover that people were aware of serials and names of characters even in places with limited TV viewing.

    In the initial phase, the channel will have series like Maayka, Pavitra Rishta, Dance India Dance, India’s Best Dramebaaz, Chhoti Bahu, Saat Phere, Naagin, Kasamh Se, Sindoor, Jhansi ki Rani, and Shabaash India among others.

    Interestingly the press meet was attended by mediapersons from smaller cities like Ahmedabad and Jaipur who had been brought here to see a preview.