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  • “Dekho, Jeeto Aur Jeetao” with Sony Max’s latest initiative with the WTP of Shakuntala Devi

    “Dekho, Jeeto Aur Jeetao” with Sony Max’s latest initiative with the WTP of Shakuntala Devi

    MUMBAI: Shakuntala Devi’s quest for knowledge was unmatched. And so was her love for Mathematics. Sony Max, a premium Hindi movie channel is all set to provide viewers with an opportunity to help someone with the gift of knowledge with a unique campaign titled ‘Dekho, Jeeto aur Jeetao with Shakuntala Devi’ as part of the promotional plan for the world television premiere of Shakuntala Devi this December.

    With this activity fans have to click a selfie of themselves while watching the premiere of Shakuntala Devi, post them on Sony Max’s official Facebook page or on their Instagram stories, tagging @SonyMAX using #DekhoJeetoJeetaoContest. For each participant, Sony Max promises to contribute Rs 100 to help those in need by donating tablets and giving children at Salaam Balak Trust (an Indian non-profit and non-governmental organization which provides support for children in street situation) an opportunity to learn and build a bright future. Sony Max urges fans to take this opportunity to help give the gift of knowledge to these deserving children and keep Shakuntala Devi’s legacy of learning alive.

    Watch the TVC here- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=455275682547998

    Sony Max business head Neeraj Vyas said: Sony MAX has always introduced interesting initiatives to keep the audiences engaged, entertained and informed. The latest campaign, “Dekho, Jeeto aur Jeetao with Shakuntala Devi” aims to take the cause of e-learning a notch higher. The story of Shakuntala Devi is a real-life empowering tale about mathematical brilliance and we believe students tend to get inspired by such motivating & gripping stories of great personalities. Therefore, at Sony Max we are thrilled to take this opportunity to support new-age education and make viewers a part of it by donating tablets to the students who are keen to learn.”

  • Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is a ‘whydunnit’

    Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is a ‘whydunnit’

    NEW DELHI: Innocent until proven guilty. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch passionately upheld this legal principle while defending a Black man who had all the odds, and prejudices, stacked against him. And in the first trailer of Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors, lawyer Madhav Mishra is seen firmly reminding us of this inalienable tenet in the age of media trials.

    At a virtual press conference, Disney+ Hotstar has released the first look at the new season of its investigative legal drama Criminal Justice. The intense video clip shows Pankaj Tripathi reprising the role of lawyer Madhav Mishra and becoming embroiled in another gripping murder case.

    The second chapter of Criminal Justice also stars Kirti Kulhari (Pink, Four More Shots Please!) as Anuradha Chandra, and the premise is based on her character apparently committing the murder of her husband and reputed lawyer Bikram Chandra, played by Jisshu Sengupta (Manikarnika, Shakuntala Devi). Actor Anupriya Goenka returns as Madhav’s capable colleague Nikhat Hussain, while Shilpa Shukla (Chak De! India, B.A. Pass) joins the cast to portray an enigmatic character.

    The new season of the critically acclaimed web series will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on December 24 and will be available to VIP subscribers in seven languages.

    “Great television has always been about outstanding characters and I feel that what we have with Madhav Mishra is a true benchmark for Indian OTT shows,” said Star India Hindi entertainment president Gaurav Banerjee during a virtual press conference for the trailer launch.

    Without giving away too much, he added that the story delves into a very important issue which has been brilliantly developed by the writers, and it will give audiences something to think and reflect about.

    “It’s a ‘whydunnit’. You’ll get to it as the mystery unfolds. Viewers are in for a good, entertaining and enriching ride,” teased Banerjee.

    Applause Entertainment founder & series producer Sameer Nair said they had taken characters from the first season forward and developed them further, something that wasn’t done by the British series from which Criminal Justice has been adapted. The “little universe” of the police and legal system that surrounds Madhav expands in the new season, with the addition of new characters, issues and a layered mystery to be unravelled.

    On his part, Pankaj Tripathi is glad to once again essay the role of the street-smart advocate with the zingy one-liners, and disclosed that he finds Madhav extremely relatable as a person.

    "If Madhav Mishra were an actor, he would have been me from five years ago. He's a jugaadu aadmi (resourceful man) like me. Just like Madhav doesn't get any big cases, I didn't get any proper roles either. He comes across as a wily, street-smart guy who knows how to survive; but when he gets into a case, he's very upright and keeps a clean conscience," he detailed.

    The case that Madhav takes on this time around is his toughest yet, plus he also has to deal with the enigma that his client (Kulhari’s Anu Chandra) is – which makes for a confounding, keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat mystery.

    “The whole series is about ‘kyun kiya’ – the motive behind the crime. What made Anuradha Chandra who she is, that she takes the step to stab her husband, the journey that leads up to that point is very exciting. It’s a story that will leave you rattled. There’s also a diverse array of women characters, each of whom is distinct but there’s something universal about them, that connects them all,” said Kulhari.

    Among these strong female characters is that of an inmate in a women’s prison, played by Shilpa Shukla. “You know they (female criminals) are going to be judged, but the beauty of the entire narrative is that you cannot really judge because there are differing and equally relevant perspectives. It’s humane,” she said.

    The new season puts the lens on women’s prisons in the country – how they’re run, the conditions there, the internal politics at play. Director Arjun Mukerjee stated that owing to security concerns, research and getting on-ground footage of real prisons for reference was quite tough, though production crews eventually managed to speak to wardens and staff and take a few pictures. Then a dabba factory was converted into an “exact replica” of a women’s prison, where they shot several scenes over many days.

    Banerjee shared that the maiden edition of Criminal Justice was his favourite show as a viewer, but more than that, the series has proved to be the best performing drama for Disney+ Hotstar.

    “It was the most viewed drama and it acquired subscribers for us – people who saw the trailer said they wanted to sign up. It did truly, phenomenally well and so we’re hopeful that the series has become a firm fan favourite and we can make more seasons going forwards. And that happened because of the incredible effort put into adapting the story, making it truly Indian and telling it in an entertaining and gripping manner. So, great writing, superb direction, and a fabulous cast who gave really good performances. It’s a great delight to have them (Pankaj Tripathi and Anupriya Goenka) coming back this season,” he said.

    As for whether the show will be back with a third chapter, along with the core characters of Madhav and Nikhat, the showrunners hinted that there’s hope. “A lot will depend on how they handle this case,” quipped Nair. 

  • Pogo Amazing Kids Awards crowns little achievers; to air on Pogo & Cartoon Network on 17 Dec

    Pogo Amazing Kids Awards crowns little achievers; to air on Pogo & Cartoon Network on 17 Dec

    MUMBAI: The third edition Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2006 (PAKA) kicked off in Mumbai on 10 December crowning the winners with a trophy, citation and a child benefit policy worth Rs 5, 00, 000. The Pogo Kids Awards category recognises the extraordinary achievements of Indian kids across eight categories including Artist, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Leader, Sports, Genius and Singer.

    The awards ceremony will be simulcast on Pogo and Cartoon Network on 17 December at 7:30 pm.
    The final eight winners from the 24 finalists were decided upon based on votes received from kids across India. The twenty four finalists had been selected through detailed assessment by an executive jury comprising Kiran Bedi (for Leader), Shakuntala Devi (for Genuis), Shantanu Moitra (for Musician), Bose Krishnamachari (for Artist), Kunal Kohli (for Entertainer), Anita Ratnam (for Dancer), Charu Sharma (for Sports), Vasundhara Das (for Singer) and Derek O’ Brien who judged all the categories with the panel.

    The gala affair included performances by Bollywood super star Preity Zinta and Shaimak Davar’s Junior Dance Company, as well as the talented finalists from this year’s Awards.

    Speaking on the occasion, Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc (TENA) senior vice president and general manager Ian Diamond said, “Being a channel especially created for Indian kids, it is only befitting that Pogo salutes young achievers of this great nation. With Pogo Amazing Kids Awards providing these gifted children a platform to showcase their talent, we do hope that in some way we can become catalysts in their future success. I am glad that this year the final winners of POGO Amazing Kids Awards were chosen by kids themselves and there can be no greater success than by being recognised as truly amazing by one’s own counterparts.”

    The winners of Pogo Amazing Kids Awards include:
    Felicitated by Mona Singh, Pallavi Mazumdar from Kolkata won the Pogo Amazing Kid – Artist. Pallavi has won the National Balshree Award 2005 for Art. Her chef d’oeuvre also includes – winning ‘Design a Stamp Contest’ by Ministry of Communication and IT and a medal in the Asian Children Art Contest 2002.

    Rajkumari Sanathoi from Imphal, Manipur, who is the winner of National Balshree Award 2004, was declared Pogo Amazing Kid – Dancer and was presented the award by Pogo hosts Chinu, Niall and Rob.

    5 year-old Muskan Vijay from Gwalior was given the title- Pogo Amazing Kid – Entertainer by Anupam Kher. She has been under 11 Maharashtra Skating Champion and has also made a record by skating under 45 Tata Sumo cars.

    13 year-old Akrit Jaswal from Chandigarh was crowned Pogo Amazing Kid – Genius by Ian Diamond. This young genius completed his primary education (class 10) at the age of 7. His achievements includes – conducting an independent surgery of post burn contracture of a burnt hand at 7, winning National Child Award for exceptional Achievement in the field of Medical Research in 2004. This little whiz kid is presently studying in his Second year, B Sc at Punjab University!!

    Shravya M from Hyderabad received the Pogo Amazing Kid – Leader Award from Priya Dutt. Shravya is an active environmentalist bringing awareness about conservation of the environment.

    K Sathyanarayanan from Chennai, was awarded Pogo Amazing Kid – Musician by Sivamani. This little Mozart has excelled Keyboard playing and completed grade eight from Trinity College of Music at the age of 10. Touring the world with 280 concerts, he has also released several albums and received various awards.

    Aaron D’souza from Bangalore has not only won seven international awards in swimming but has also created seven national records. He received Pogo Amazing Kid – Sports Award by Manav Gohil.

    While Vignesh Chandrashakhar from Chennai was selected by A R Rahman to sing “Yeh Tara Who Tara” in Swades. He was given the title – Pogo Amazing Kid – Singer by acclaimed singer Babul Supriyo.

    In addition, Sudev N M from Chennai was chosen as the lucky winner of the Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2006 Vote and Win contest’ and was the winner of an exclusive, Dilip Chhabria custom designed car.

    Ecouraging Indian kids to voice their choice, the Pogo Voice Awards yet again enabled children across India to choose their favourite celebrity icons amongst nominees in various award categories.

    The winners of Pogo Voice Awards this year are Hrithik Roshan (Most Amazing Actor – Male, for Krrish), Priyanka Chopra (Most Amazing Actor – Female, for Krrish), Krrish (Most Amazing Film), Special Effects in Krrish (Most Amazing Moment in a film), Masti Ki Pathshala (Most Amazing Song, from Rang De Basanti), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ (Most Amazing Foreign Movie), Paresh Rawal (Most Amazing Comedian, for Phir Hera Pheri), and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Most Amazing Sports Hero, Cricket). Five lucky kids chosen out of 1, 23,000 votes won the fabulous opportunity of attending the in-studio grand finale of the Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2006.

    POGO Amazing Kids Awards this year boasts of an all new format with a nineteen episode series and for the first time, included audience interactivity nationwide. the show was hosted anchor/VJ Mini Mathur along with POGO anchors, Niall, Chinu and Rob. Derek O’Brien & Associates Pvt. Ltd, headed by quiz master Derek O’Brien who managed the entire selection and search process for Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2006.

    The sponsors for Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2006 were Horlicks and Parle G (Presenting Sponsors), Kissan, Big Babol, Reynolds, Gini & Jony, Nestle Munch (Associate Sponsors) and Zee News, FUN Cinemas, Bright Advertising Agency (Media Partners).