Tag: SHE

  • Tipping Point partners with Dice Media

    Tipping Point partners with Dice Media

    Mumbai: Tipping Point has been successfully winning the hearts of audiences by delivering distinctive and innovative shows like Jamtara and She, both of which have had successful second seasons, as well as critically acclaimed series like Taj Mahal 1989 and the anthology of Satyajit Ray’s short stories, Ray. Tipping Point channels the diverse, disruptive, and dynamic stories of the digital age with a focus on nuanced and edgy storytelling.

    Tipping Point has expanded its slate with a variety of exciting new series like Parallax, a crime thriller; Kaalkut, an investigative drama; Transition, a groundbreaking reality show; Mahim, a murder mystery; and Boots, Belts & Berets, a show about the life of army cadets. All of these series have finished production and will soon be available on major OTT platforms.

    In keeping with those initiatives, leading digital entertainment business Pocket Aces’ premium long-form production studio, Dice Media, and the digital content creators are now prepared to amuse the audience with a brand-new slate of content. The announcement of Cheeku, a coming-of-age story, as the first of many more powerful series in the pipeline, marks the beginning of the long-term creative partnership between the two content moguls. The slice-of-life comedy centres on a 24-year-old boy who struggles to reconcile his life’s cultural disparity. The series, directed by Rajesh Mapuskar and run by Ashwin Suresh, will feature seasoned performer Prakash Raj in a crucial part.

    Commenting on the collaboration, Viacom18 Studios COO Ajit Andhare said, “Tipping Point stands for unconventional yet relatable and rooted storytelling. We are dialling up our slate of digital content with a whole new array of heartwarming stories. The first of many more to come is Cheeku. Distinctive content comes from the concoction of creative minds, and I’m looking forward to this long-term partnership of Tipping Point with Pocket Aces to brew more interesting stories along the way.”

    Commenting on the collaboration, Dice Media studio head Vidyuth Bhandary said, “At Dice Media, relatable narratives have been the backbone of storytelling and we create these stories with a lot of love & passion ensuring it strikes the right chord with our audiences. We are extremely thrilled to partner with a creative powerhouse like Tipping Point which always backs the creative vision of their partners & together we are confident we will deliver a slate of high-quality engaging content that will be loved by the audience.”

    The collaboration will be an ongoing creative collaboration, with more titles to be announced soon in the coming year.

  • Crime drama series SHE S2 features in Netflix’s Global Top 10

    Crime drama series SHE S2 features in Netflix’s Global Top 10

    Mumbai: The new season of crime drama SHE is trending in Netflix’s Global Top 10. One of the most-watched non-English titles this week. Written and created by renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, the series has turned out to be a big audience favourite featuring in the Top 10 of 11 countries within two weeks of its release. The series has been watched for more than 9.5 million hours. The series has also been trending at  #1 on Netflix India’s Top TV list for the week.

    SHE S2 is directed by Arif Ali and produced by Viacom 18 Studios’ Tipping Point and Window Seat Films.

    The layered story and nuanced portrayal of a mild-mannered woman who discovers her confidence and sexuality has found popularity and admiration with audiences across countries and cultures. SHE S2 features a talented ensemble cast such as Aaditi Pohankar, Kishore Kumar G, Vishwas Kini, Shivani Rangole, Sam Mohan, Suhita Thatte, amongst others.

    The second season shows Bhumi in a dynamic new avatar. Embracing a double life, the protagonist Bhumi constantly battles between duty and desire, juggling responsibilities, strenuous relationships and suppressed secrets. SHE: Season 2 sees Bhumi continue to discover herself, exploring themes of sexual awakening and duality. She is absolutely magnetic in the way she plays the double risk of being the hunter and the hunted, finding herself falling deeper into the complex web of Nayak’s plans whilst smoothly thwarting Fernandez’s suspicions.

    Imtiaz Ali says, “I am elated at the response because I feel that the basic conflict of ‘She’ is very subtle and internal. It’s about a woman who feels she has no sexual prowess and when she has to put on an act of being a sex-worker as part of her call of duty, she discovers that the very thing that used to be her biggest disadvantage becomes her biggest weapon. Something that’s so internal and subtle has found traction with the global audience and that is a matter of great happiness and hope for me. It encourages me to come up with more interesting although subtle story ideas in the future.”

    Over the past six months, Netflix’s Indian series have been consistently popular with global audiences starting from Aranyak, Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen, The Fame Game, and most recently, Mai.