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  • Shakti in the City as Sheshakti Mumbai puts women at the wheel of change

    Shakti in the City as Sheshakti Mumbai puts women at the wheel of change

    MUMBAI: Mumbai got a power surge and this time, it wasn’t from the grid. News18’s Sheshakti returned with its third and most dynamic edition yet, lighting up Mumbai with stories of women who are not just breaking barriers but blueprinting Bharat’s future. Organised in partnership with Lions International, the 2025 edition marked a first the regional debut of the flagship women’s leadership platform turning the spotlight on Maharashtra’s changemakers.

    Titled “From Breaking Barriers to Building Bharat”, the theme underscored a pivotal shift: from metro corridors to grassroots campaigns, from boardrooms to classrooms, the narrative of power is now as plural as it is personal. With over two impactful editions behind it, Sheshakti has evolved into more than a platform, it’s a movement.

    The Mumbai edition celebrated a formidable lineup of trailblazers from bureaucrats and bankers to  actors and entrepreneurs. Each speaker brought to the stage her truth, grit, and roadmap for India 2.0.

    Ashwini Bhide, principal secretary to the Maharashtra chief minister and the woman behind Mumbai’s mega metro projects, reflected on the complexity and scale of city infrastructure: “Working on mega projects in Mumbai is a challenge and an opportunity. Unless we create global-standard public transport, Mumbaikars will continue to struggle,” she said, reinforcing the urgent need for inclusive urban solutions.

    Actor Shriya Pilgaonkar gave the inside track on evolving female roles in Indian cinema: “You’ve got to be stubborn about your dreams and flexible about your plan. The industry is quick to box you. Stay in your power and don’t hand it over to others.”

    Bajaj Finserv group president designate (investments) Lakshmi Iyer brought finance into focus: “Financial freedom should feel like oxygen for women unseen, constant, and essential.” Her session, titled ‘The ROI of Being She’, highlighted the non-negotiable value of economic independence.

    Aditya Birla Education Trust founder Neerja Birla spoke candidly about India’s silent mental health crisis: “We’re conditioned to put ourselves last. But if your own cup is half full, how can you pour into others’ lives?” Her message was clear self-care is the starting point of leadership.

    Closing the edition was Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who made a compelling economic argument for gender parity: “Globally, the nations that recognised the value of women accelerated their growth. If Maharashtra wants to move ahead, we must put women in the front seat.”

    Fadnavis reflected on the era of “sarpanch-patis” and “corporator-patis”, when men unofficially held the power behind elected women leaders in local bodies. “That began to change in 1997,” he noted, “and by 2029, when it becomes compulsory to allocate tickets to women, we won’t stop at 33 per cent, we’ll reach 50 per cent.”

    From mental health to metro lines, movie roles to money goals, Sheshakti’s Mumbai edition was a full-spectrum showcase of women who aren’t just participating, they’re pioneering.

    Because when women lead from every postcode and every profession, the question is no longer if Bharat will change. It’s how soon.

  • Prime Video drops trailer for Jitendra Kumar and Shriya Pilgaonkar’s ‘Dry Day’

    Prime Video drops trailer for Jitendra Kumar and Shriya Pilgaonkar’s ‘Dry Day’

    Mumbai: Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, unveiled the trailer of the Amazon Original movie Dry Day today.  It is a powerful and emotional story that delves into the complexities of addiction, love, and the extent of a man’s sacrifices for his family. Directed by Saurabh Shukla, and produced by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and  Nikkhil Advani,  under the banner of Emmay Entertainment, the comedy-drama features Jitendra Kumar, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Annu Kapoor in pivotal roles.

    The film is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on 22 December. Dry Day is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in India enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership for just Rs 1499/ year. Dry Day is a story of an imperfect hero who challenges societal conventions, rebelling against norms out of love for his unborn child. The trailer of this comedy-drama intricately explores the societal impact of alcoholism, presenting a thought-provoking narrative rooted in social relevance.

     

     

    Speaking about the film, Director Saurabh Shukla said, “The movie is a social satire presented with a hilarious tragic-comedy of errors with lots of drama and emotions. Dry Day gives an important and relevant message about alcoholism and I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to craft this film, aiming to entertain and enlighten the audiences. It brings me immense joy to partner with streaming service Prime Video, Emmay Entertainment, and a talented bunch of actors, collectively breathing life into a compelling and beautiful narrative.”

    “Dry Day is a captivating blend of comedy and drama, offering a rollercoaster of emotions,” shared actor Jitendra Kumar. “It was an exhilarating experience playing the character of Gannu in the movie. Getting into the skin of this intriguing character was like adding a new skill to my toolbox. The character’s struggle to defy all odds in pursuit of trust adds depth to the narrative of the film. I’m excited for audiences to witness this unique journey on screen. The film’s fusion of heartwarming moments and compelling storytelling is something I can’t wait for people to experience and appreciate.”

    Playing the role of Nirmala, actor Shriya Pilgaonkar shared, “The experience of working on Dry Day has been wonderful and enriching in so many ways. It’s a film that will entertain you and emotionally strike a chord as well. I enjoyed building that relationship between Nirmala and Gannu. The story of our film is all about the transformative power of love and it will also draw your attention to certain important societal issues. I’m so grateful to have got the opportunity to collaborate with Saurabh Sir and the wonderful team at Emmay Entertainment.  The writing is fantastic and I was most excited to film my first Holi song! “

  • Filmfare OTT Awards fourth edition nominees unveiled: Celebrating the best in the OTT world!

    Filmfare OTT Awards fourth edition nominees unveiled: Celebrating the best in the OTT world!

    Mumbai: Brace yourself for the return of the ultimate recognition in the world of OTT as Filmfare – an entertainment media brand returns with its fouth edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards. After the successful three seasons of its highly acclaimed property, the brand continues to celebrate the geniuses behind the characters that touched hearts, the stories that left a mark. This year, the awards set a new record with 38 categories and over 450 entries, showcasing excellence as the focal point for the finest in the industry.

    While Gajraj Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Jim Sarbh, Vijay Varma, Aparshakti Khurrana and others have been nominated for their gripping performances in the OTT world; talented actresses such as Radhika Apte, Shweta Tripathi, Tripti Dimri, Shriya Pilgaonkar are nominated for their highly acclaimed performance for their respective show/film. Hindi Cinema’s stellar actors Anil Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur are nominated for their brilliant screen time in The Night Manager, and Bloody Daddy respectively. Veteran actresses Ratna Pathak Shah and Dimple Kapadia and other distinguished actresses Kajol, Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Sonakshi Sinha amongst others have been nominated for their captivating performance across categories for their series/film.  Jubilee, TVF Pitchers Season 2, and Darlings have swept the nominations in their respective genres as Best Series (Drama), Best Series (Comedy), and Best Film (Web Original). With these celebrated names, get ready for the ultimate celebration of India’s OTT sensations with the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023!

    Reliving the magic of the most coveted celebration, where every nomination deserves a standing ovation, this year, the awards expanded the ceremony by introducing technical categories for the OTT films section. These categories acknowledge the behind-the-scenes brilliance that enhances the storytelling experience.

    The coveted awards will be held on 26 November 2023 at the prestigious Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The hosts of the evening are Kubbra Sait and Sharib Hashmi, who are all set to entertain the audience with their wit and charm.

    Filmfare OTT Awards 2023 is co-powered by Hyundai Motor India, AJIO, and Film Bandhu – Government of Uttar Pradesh, in association with Fura Gems. The coveted will honour creative excellence across Hindi web original shows and films released between  1 August 2022, to 31 July 2023. Fans can watch the show on Filmfare.com and on its social media touchpoints.

    Here is the complete nomination list –

    Best Series:

    Asur 2
    Dahaad
    Farzi
    Jubilee
    Kohrra
    Rocket Boys Season 2
    School of Lies
    Scoop
    The Night Manager
    Trial by Fire

    Best Director, Series:

    Abhay Pannu (Rocket Boys Season 2)
    Avinash Arun Dhaware (School of Lies)
    Hansal Mehta (Scoop)
    Prashant Nair, Randeep Jha (Trial by Fire)
    Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K (Farzi)
    Randeep Jha (Kohrra)
    Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi (Dahaad)
    Tanuj Chopra (Delhi Crime Season 2)
    Vikramaditya Motwane (Jubilee)

    Best Actor, Series (Male): Drama

    Aamir Bashir (School of Lies)
    Abhay Deol (Trial by Fire)
    Aditya Roy Kapur (The Night Manager)
    Anil Kapoor (The Night Manager)
    Aparshakti Khurana (Jubilee)
    Jim Sarbh (Rocket Boys Season 2)
    Pankaj Tripathi (Criminal Justice- Adhura Sach)
    Shahid Kapoor (Farzi)
    Sidhant Gupta (Jubilee)
    Suvinder Vicky (Kohrra)
    Vijay Varma (Dahaad)

    Best Actor, Series (Female): Drama

    Dimple Kapadia (Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo)
    Kajol (The Trial)
    Karishma Tanna (Scoop)
    Rajshri Deshpande (Trial by Fire)
    Shefali Shah (Delhi Crime Season 2)
    Sonakshi Sinha (Dahaad)
    Wamiqa Gabbi (Jubilee)

    Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama

    Barun Sobti (Kohrra)
    Bhuvan Arora (Farzi)
    Gulshan Devaiah (Dahaad)
    Harman Baweja (Scoop)
    Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub (Scoop)
    Prathamesh Parab (Taaza Khabar)
    Prosenjit Chatterjee (Jubilee)
    Saswata Chatterjee (The Night Manager)

    Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female): Drama

    Harleen Sethi (Kohrra)
    Nimrat Kaur (School of Lies)
    Radhika Madan (Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo)
    Rasika Dugal (Delhi Crime Season 2)
    Shweta Tripathi (Kaalkoot)
    Tillotama Shome (Delhi Crime Season 2)
    Tillotama Shome (The Night Manager)

    Best Actor, Series (Male): Comedy

    Abhishek Banerjee (The Great Weddings of Munnes)
    Amol Parashar (TVF Tripling S3)
    Atul Kulkarni (Happy Family *Conditions Apply)
    Bhuvan Bam (Rafta Rafta)
    Johnny Lever (Pop Kaun?)
    Kunal Kemmu (Pop Kaun?)

    Best Actor, Series (Female): Comedy

    Aadhya Anand (Crushed Season 2)
    Juhi Parmar (Yeh Meri Family S2)
    Maanvi Gagroo (TVF Tripling)
    Ratna Pathak Shah (Happy Family *Conditions Apply)
    Srishti Ganguli (Rafta Rafta)

    Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Comedy

    Arunabh Kumar (TVF Pitchers S2)
    Kumud Mishra (TVF Tripling S3)
    Kunaal Roy Kapur (TVF Tripling S3)
    Naman Jain (Crushed Season 2)
    Purav Jha (Ishq Next Door)

    Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female): Comedy

    Ahsaas Channa (Hostel Daze S3)
    Shernaz Patel (TVF Tripling S3)
    Shilpa Shukla (Taaza Khabar)
    Sunita Rajwar (The Great Weddings of Munnes)
    Swati Das (Happy Family *Conditions Apply)

    Best Comedy (Series/Specials)

    Crushed
    Farzi Mushaira
    Half Pants Full Pants
    Happy Family *Conditions Apply
    Hostel Daze S3
    TVF Pitchers S2
    TVF Tripling S3

    Best Non-Fiction Original, Series/Special

    Cinema Marte Dum Tak
    Dancing on the Grave
    Mumbai Mafia: Police vs Underworld
    Playground 2
    The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives- Season 2
    The Romantics

    Best Film, Web Original

    Babli Bouncer
    Darlings
    Gulmohar
    Kathal
    Lost
    Monica, O My Darling
    Qala
    Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai

    Best Director, Web Original Film

    Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury (Lost)
    Apoorv Singh Kuki (Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai)
    Jasmeet K Reen (Darlings)
    Konkona Sen Sharma (Lust Stories 2)
    Rahul V. Chittella (Gulmohar)
    Vasan Bala (Monica, O My Darling)

    Best Actor, Web Original Film (Male)

    Diljit Dosanjh (Jogi)
    Manoj Bajpayee (Gulmohar)
    Manoj Bajpayee (Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai)
    Rajkummar Rao (Monica O My Darling)
    Shahid Kapoor (Bloody Daddy)
    Varun Dhawan (Bawaal)
    Vijay Varma (Darlings)

    Best Actor, Web Original Film (Female)

    Alia Bhatt (Darlings)

    Huma Qureshi (Monica O My Darling)

    Janhvi Kapoor (Bawaal)

    Sanya Malhotra (Kathal)

    Sharmila Tagore (Gulmohar)

    Tamannaah Bhatia (Babli Bouncer)

    Tripti Dimri (Qala)

    Yami Gautam (Lost)

    Best Supporting Actor, Web Original Film (Male)

    Ayush Mehra (Kacchey Limbu)
    Gajraj Rao (Maja Ma)
    Pankaj Kapur (Lost)
    Rajat Barmecha (Kacchey Limbu)
    Sharib Hashmi (Tarla)
    Suraj Sharma (Gulmohar)

    Best Supporting Actor, Web Original Film (Female)

    Amruta Subhash (Lust Stories 2)
    Radhika Apte (Monica O My Darling)
    Shefali Shah (Darlings)
    Shriya Pilgaonkar (Ishq-E-Nadaan

  • Bumble is back with new edition of its content series ‘Dating These Nights’

    Bumble is back with new edition of its content series ‘Dating These Nights’

    Mumbai: Dating and social networking app Bumble has launched the third edition of its series, Dating These Nights. Featuring Zoya Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Jim Sarbh, Vijay Varma, and Srishti Dixit, the series aims to help people discover and navigate deeper and meaningful conversations around modern romance and dating in 2022. The series can be seen on Bumble’s YouTube channel.

    The first episode, ‘Romances and Bromances’, will feature award-winning filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and actor Jim Sarbh as they dive into “modern masculinity,” discussing what healthy masculinity looks like and more. ‘Age of Love’, the second episode will see popular actors Mrunal Thakur and Shriya Pilgaonkar discuss dating in their 30s—an interesting experience to date on their own terms and timeline. Ending the season, ‘Banking on Love’ will feature the star of the recently released film “Darlings,” Vijay Varma, and influencer Srishti Dixit, who explore the nuances of financial intimacy in relationships in the last episode.

    Bumble India communications director Samarpita Samaddar said, “We are excited to bring back our popular content series in its third edition, this year titled Dating These Nights. We’re flipping the switch with this after-hours series this year where we don’t sleep over it, instead we delve into deeper and more meaningful conversations around topics that are often considered taboo but need to be discussed openly. We are thrilled to be associated with such amazing talent, who are known to have carved their lives and journeys on their own terms. As a brand that understands and speaks to modern romance and evolving dating cultures in India, we hope Dating These Nights sparks more meaningful conversations and encourages healthy and equitable relationships.”

    Akhtar said, “Bumble’s Dating These Nights gives a platform to spark meaningful conversations on less-tackled topics around modern relationships that should be discussed openly.” 

    Sarbh shared, “I consider myself fluid when it comes to these concepts as I don’t hold myself to ‘what should be’ in terms of gender ideas. Masculinity is entirely subjective, but I believe we should consider each human being for what they are as opposed to caging them in societal norms. Hailing from an industry that easily typecasts, I am thrilled to be engaged in conversations that go beyond the shackles of traditional notions. More so with Bumble, as this turns out to be my second rendezvous with them, and I applaud the kind of work they do.” 

    When talking about dating in her 30s, Mrunal Thakur said, “To me, it’s being more assertive about your priorities. In retrospect, even when I meet people who are in their 30s, they are clear about what they want. I am seeking that sort of transparency. Being a part of Bumble’s Dating These Nights series has been an eye-opening process as I’ve been able to discover myself more. These conversations are surely causing a positive change in the world, and I’m happy that I’m a part of this progressive society and blessed that I can pursue life the way I want even in my 30s.”

    Sharing her dating experience in her 30s, Pilgaonkar said, “As you continue to evolve as a person, your idea of love changes, it matures. We get more comfortable with ourselves as we age, and this stems from self-love. In my 30s, I can say that I have a better grasp of who I am and the type of companionship I want to have. It’s time that we normalise dating and explore relationships in our 30s. Bumble’s series does just that by having open conversations and helping individuals navigate their relationships by prioritising themselves over societal norms.”

    Varma, speaking on financial intimacy in relationships, shared, “As a society, we talk about money all the time but we shy away from direct questions about finances as they tend to make us feel insecure. While this stems from patriarchal thinking, I believe this can be destigmatized during the first date itself. Questions like, “Who will pay for the date?” or “Do we split the check?” are a great way to start the money conversation. The idea is to get your partner comfortable with discussing money from the very beginning. Personally, I am a firm believer in having a space to openly discuss these matters in a relationship, and I’m so glad that Bumble is taking the effort to make this mainstream.”

    Dixit candidly spoke about her finances, “Growing up, as girls, we’ve been taught to be very frugal with our money. I believe a lot of them are still learning how to operate their finances better—how to make more, save more, and invest more of their money, and be assertive in such situations. I’m glad I got to associate with Bumble to emphasise the importance of being financially independent in a relationship because, ideally, that is what modern dating should look like. It should be an equal partnership.”

  • Amazon miniTV announces new show ‘Murder in Agonda’

    Amazon miniTV announces new show ‘Murder in Agonda’

    Mumbai: Amazon miniTV has announced a new crime thriller “Murder in Agonda” set for the premiere on 8 April. Created by Arré Studio and directed by Vikram Rai, the five-part murder mystery stars Shriya Pilgaonkar, Aasif Khan, Kubra Sait, and Lillete Dubey in lead roles.

    The crime series will have fresh episodes releasing every Friday.

    “Amazon miniTV has been offering its viewers a continuous stream of engaging and good quality content for free, and we are elated to be releasing Arré Studio’s crime drama thriller. Featuring some of the country’s finest talent, we are positive that this show will resonate well with audiences,” said Amazon Advertising head Girish Prabhu.

    “We at Arré Studio are excited to partner with Amazon miniTV to bring this unorthodox crime thriller series to our audiences. It is a marquee project for us, and it builds on the success of our previous productions, ‘Transistor’ and ‘Sorry Bhaisaab,’ while marking our foray into the genre of ‘cozy mysteries’,” shared Arré Studio’s creative director Sharan Saikumar.  “We are confident that the strong narrative and powerful performances of a stellar cast will leave the audience hooked and wanting for more.”

  • Vivel celebrates freedom of choice in new campaign

    Vivel celebrates freedom of choice in new campaign

    MUMBAI: ITC’s personal care brand, Vivel, has launched its impactful TVC integrating the brand’s philosophy of ‘Ab Samjhauta Nahin’. Vivel believes that being empowered is about having the freedom to make a choice. A choice to be yourself, the way you think, behave or even dress.

    The new Aloe Vera soap film tells a story of one such choice. A lot of women feel the pressure to behave or dress like men in order to be successful and accepted in workplaces as equals. 

    The 30-second story encourages women to retain their softness and empathy while being assertive. She rather believes that softness is not her weakness but rather her identity and strength.

    The TVC features veteran TV actor Supriya Pilgaonkar and her daughter Shriya Pilgaonkar. The narrative opens with Shriya Pilgaonkar being depicted as the daughter, who is confident of her choices and expresses it in her soft yet assertive way irrespective of circumstances or individuals. She believes in her strengths and is unwilling to dress like men just to fit in.

    The film introduces a fresh and a more meaningful understanding of confidence that is aimed to make a positive and an emotional connection and resonates with the product promise of softness in Vivel Aloe Vera soap. The ad showcases the strength of identity in a woman’s inherent values.

    Brand David executive vice-president Ajay Menon says, “We are thrilled to have partnered with ITC to bring alive a campaign that is creating a platform for the brand to engage with its consumers in a much more authentic and deeper level.”

  • Mom tackles new species in Terribly Tiny short: Jai Mata Di

    MUMBAI: YouTube’s ‘Best Girlfriend’-fame writer-director Navjot Gulati has made ‘Jai Mata Di, a special short, on Mother’s Day starring real-life mother-daughter Supriya-Shriya Pilgaonkar which went live on Saturday morning.

    Terribly Tiny Talkies, a storytelling collective, brings together distinctive and talented filmmakers from India to craft thematic short films under ten minutes.

    This humour filled short drama is about a couple, Suraj and Ananya, who are shifting from Bangalore to Mumbai and want to live-in together to kick off a new phase in their relationship. They go house-hunting but can’t just find a house that Ananya likes until they see an apartment which has her heart set on but there is a hitch, the housing society does not allow unmarried couples. Their broker Datta Verma comes to their rescue, he suggests that they pose as brother-sister and call Ananya’s mother’s to come for the society meeting assuring them that they are indeed siblings.

    Terribly Tiny Talkies’ co-founder & CCO Chintan Ruparel, and chief writer & creative producer Sharanya Rajgopal say, “Mumbai is a funny city. But, when it comes to two people living under the same roof without a marriage certificate, it’s not religion, caste, or even the parents that’s the biggest hurdle. It’s a species that dictates the law of the land without really owning it — the society secretary. But, as they say, there’s nothing that mom can’t solve.”

    Gulati says, “Every Mother’s Day, we see some heart-wrenching story being told and people sharing the content with a heavy heart. This day, however, they will share the content with a smile.”

    Shriya Pilgaokar, who made her debut opposite Shahrukh Khan in Fan last year, says, “This is extremely special to me because mom and I worked together for the first time.”