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  • Engaging content: Akbar Birbal folklore completes 500 episodes

    Engaging content: Akbar Birbal folklore completes 500 episodes

    MUMBAI: Big Magic is all set to create a new benchmark with the completion of 500 episodes of its marquee show Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal.

    The flagship show which features famous actors Kiku Sharda and Vishal Kotian in the titular roles of Akbar and Birbal, respectively, gained popularity within a short span of time and won the hearts of millions. India’s first-ever historical comedy aired its 500 episode on 26 September 2016.

    The show, launched in 2014, presents the folklore of Akbar and Birbal in the most humorous way. Through its interesting and engaging content, the show has not only redefined the comedy genre, but also pioneered a new genre in itself – historical comedy.

    On the successful completion of 500 episodes, a Big Magic spokesperson said, “It is a moment of pride for the entire Big Magic family, as we thank the audience for showing so much love and appreciation towards Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal and its characters. The achievement is a result of the combination of great teamwork, and more importantly great content. With every passing episode and season, we strive to formulate engaging content which ensures an enjoyable experience for the viewers. Through ‘Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal’, we hope to continue catering to the entertainment needs of a large and steadily growing audience base in future as well.”

  • Engaging content: Akbar Birbal folklore completes 500 episodes

    Engaging content: Akbar Birbal folklore completes 500 episodes

    MUMBAI: Big Magic is all set to create a new benchmark with the completion of 500 episodes of its marquee show Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal.

    The flagship show which features famous actors Kiku Sharda and Vishal Kotian in the titular roles of Akbar and Birbal, respectively, gained popularity within a short span of time and won the hearts of millions. India’s first-ever historical comedy aired its 500 episode on 26 September 2016.

    The show, launched in 2014, presents the folklore of Akbar and Birbal in the most humorous way. Through its interesting and engaging content, the show has not only redefined the comedy genre, but also pioneered a new genre in itself – historical comedy.

    On the successful completion of 500 episodes, a Big Magic spokesperson said, “It is a moment of pride for the entire Big Magic family, as we thank the audience for showing so much love and appreciation towards Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal and its characters. The achievement is a result of the combination of great teamwork, and more importantly great content. With every passing episode and season, we strive to formulate engaging content which ensures an enjoyable experience for the viewers. Through ‘Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal’, we hope to continue catering to the entertainment needs of a large and steadily growing audience base in future as well.”

  • Big Magic set to bring new season of ‘Akbar Birbal’ in February

    Big Magic set to bring new season of ‘Akbar Birbal’ in February

    MUMBAI: Reliance Broadcast Network Limited’ comedy channel Big Magic will be bringing back a new season of its popular show  Akbar Birbal.

     

    Titled Naya Akbar Birbal, the show will premiere as a prime-time weekly from February 2016.

     

    The show is inspired by the childhood folk tales of Akbar and Birbal and will see a lot of drama, suspense and thrill with signature spurts of comedy.  

     

    Cast of the show features Kiku Sharda, Vishal Kotian, Delnaaz Irani and Kishwar Merchant. It is also rumoured that the show will have another member this season, who will be seen creating havoc and drive her own agenda in the kingdom.

     

    On the launch of the new season, Big Magic creative director Bimal Unnikrishnan said, “We are extremely happy to bring back one of Big Magic’s most popular shows and the much loved cast of Akbar Birbal. The first season did extremely well and on audience demand we are all geared up for one of our biggest launches of 2016. With the new season and fresh content, we aim to take the comedy quotient several notches higher.”

     

    The channel will incorporate interesting stories in the show and will see a robust multi-media promotional plan across key markets. The channel will initiate a 360 degree marketing campaign for promoting the show. The channel will also engage viewers and trade partners locally and nationally through multiple platforms.

  • Big Magic set to bring new season of ‘Akbar Birbal’ in February

    Big Magic set to bring new season of ‘Akbar Birbal’ in February

    MUMBAI: Reliance Broadcast Network Limited’ comedy channel Big Magic will be bringing back a new season of its popular show  Akbar Birbal.

     

    Titled Naya Akbar Birbal, the show will premiere as a prime-time weekly from February 2016.

     

    The show is inspired by the childhood folk tales of Akbar and Birbal and will see a lot of drama, suspense and thrill with signature spurts of comedy.  

     

    Cast of the show features Kiku Sharda, Vishal Kotian, Delnaaz Irani and Kishwar Merchant. It is also rumoured that the show will have another member this season, who will be seen creating havoc and drive her own agenda in the kingdom.

     

    On the launch of the new season, Big Magic creative director Bimal Unnikrishnan said, “We are extremely happy to bring back one of Big Magic’s most popular shows and the much loved cast of Akbar Birbal. The first season did extremely well and on audience demand we are all geared up for one of our biggest launches of 2016. With the new season and fresh content, we aim to take the comedy quotient several notches higher.”

     

    The channel will incorporate interesting stories in the show and will see a robust multi-media promotional plan across key markets. The channel will initiate a 360 degree marketing campaign for promoting the show. The channel will also engage viewers and trade partners locally and nationally through multiple platforms.

  • Big Magic revamps historical comedy show ‘Akbar Birbal’

    Big Magic revamps historical comedy show ‘Akbar Birbal’

    MUMBAI: Big Magic has revamped its show Akbar Birbal, with contemporary content. The historical comedy will be seen in an all new avatar, bringing in freshness and innovation with quirky, relatable content and a new star cast. Triangle Films will continue as producers and the show will be shot on the set, which was redone recently.

     

    Reliance Broadcast Network network creative director Paritosh Painter said, “In our endeavor to provide fresh new content to our viewers, we have decided to revamp Akbar Birbal, one of our highest rated shows on Big Magic. The new story line will be relatable, fresh, surprising and unpredictable with a high degree of humor. Respected and hugely popular stars like Kiku Sharda, Delnaaz Irani, and Vishal Kotian amongst others have made this show iconic and the No. 1 show on the channel. By introducing a new, younger star cast, our focus will continue to build iconic characters which are stand out, quirky and funny.”

     

    The Akbar Birbal prequel will focus on issues, which are powerful, topical and relevant. It will feature a younger Akbar, who wants to make his own decisions, live life and rule on his own terms. Only one person encourages and allows him to do so – his biggest ally, his biggest critic, his friend, philosopher and above all, his guide, Birbal. A strong and powerful character, Birbal will act as an agent of change, a reformist as identified with today’s world, targeting solutions and transparency in governance issues, a strong protagonist who believes in democratic views and rights.

  • Big Magic launches weekend series as extension of ‘Akbar Birbal’

    Big Magic launches weekend series as extension of ‘Akbar Birbal’

    MUMBAI: Big Magic is set to extend its historical comedy series – Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal.

     

    The new series titled Chatur aur Chalaak, Birbal aur Viraat has been conceived to deliver wit and comedy with intriguing story-telling and new characters. The show launches on 31 January at 9 pm.

     

    The hour long offering will see the introduction of Viraat enacted by TV actor, Rohit Khurana who joins the artist line up on the show like Kiku Sharda, Vishal Kotian, Delnaaz Irani, Kishwer Merchant and Thakur Anoop Singh.

     

    This programme offering is in keeping with the channel’s efforts to deliver original content for its viewers.

     

    The new series will showcase some interesting mysteries being solved by Birbal and his aide Viraat.

     

    Big Magic creative director Uditanshu Mehta said, “Chatur aur Chalaak, Birbal aur Viraat is a natural extension of Akbar Birbal, which is popular amongst age groups. We are launching this as weekend series due to more available time for our viewers. Big Magic has grown as a favourite comedy destination on the foundation of original and differentiated programming. The consumer today is spoilt for choice, which makes it critical for us to deliver engaging and original content that is backed by insights.”

     

    Sagar Pictures brings in the expertise on the production front. Moti Sagar said, “We are proud to be associated with the Akbar Birbal show on Big Magic. Mythology and historical fiction has always been our forte, but with this we added a layer of humour to our experience. Creatively we have looked at every small detail to re-create the grandeur of Mughal era on television. The results have been satisfying till now. We look forward to creating another successful extension and are confident that our viewers will love Birbal and Viraat.”

     

    Creator of the show and head of script shop Big Ideas, Paritosh Painter added, “It is the first around a young boy who is accepted by Birbal as his protégée and is reformed. Our viewers wish to see more shades of the very witty Birbal and hence the introduction of a new character as an aide to Birbal in Viraat. It is the coming together of these two extremely bright minds, played out in the Moghul era, that is poised to deliver one hour Saturday night entertainment packed with comedy, suspense and intrigue for a wholesome family viewing.”