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  • Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Aarya’ nominated for 2021 Emmy Awards

    Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Aarya’ nominated for 2021 Emmy Awards

    Mumbai: Streaming service platform Disney+ Hotstar’s web series “Aarya” has been nominated at the 49th International Emmy Awards.

    Directed by Ram Madhvani and starring Sushmita Sen, the show bagged a nomination in the ‘Drama Series’ category, becoming the first show from the OTT platform to be nominated at the Emmys.

    “We are extremely proud and honoured to be nominated at one of the most esteemed global award platforms that recognise creativity, talent and storytelling at its best,” said Star and Disney India president and head of content Gaurav Banerjee. “I congratulate the entire crew of Aarya and our team at Disney+ Hotstar for underlining India’s creative talent to the world.”

    “It is surreal to know that Aarya has been recognised globally amongst the best drama series in the world and to be nominated at a platform as prestigious as the International Emmy Awards is phenomenal,” said actor Sushmita Sen. “I am overwhelmed with the love and faith viewers across the world have put into our labour of love and want to thank each one from the bottom of my heart for the encouragement.”

    The show’s ensemble cast included the actors Namit Das, Sikander Kher, Jayant Kriplani, Sohaila Kapoor, Sugandha Garg, Maya Sareen, Vishwajeet Pradhan, and Manish Chaudhary in pivotal roles.

    “It’s a feeling of pride and humility and true happiness to have been nominated for the International Emmy Awards,” said director Ram Madhvani. “Congratulations to the entire team and cast of Aarya for their immense support, belief, and love. And to the full team at Disney+ Hotstar and Endemol Shine. This nomination truly validates the full team’s hard and dedicated work.”

    Meanwhile, “Aarya” is set to return for a second season on the video-on-demand platform.

  • The Q to premiere MX original show ‘Aashram’ on TV

    The Q to premiere MX original show ‘Aashram’ on TV

    Mumbai: The Q has partnered with MX Player to bring its critically and commercially successful original series “Aashram” to television. The first season of the show will air on 11 October at 8:30 p.m from Monday to Friday followed by the second season.

    Directed by Prakash Jha, the crime thriller features Bobby Deol, Tridha Choudhury, Aditi Sudhir Pohankar and Anupriya Goenka in the lead roles.

    “Great content does wonders irrespective of its platform. Having understood the pulse of our viewers, we at The Q continue to make efforts in bringing content that is strong, and unique with a compelling and relevant plot and storyline,” said The Q chief executive officer Simran Hoon. “Airing Aashram on TV is in sync with our strategy to bring the best from digital to TV.  We will continue to pioneer such initiatives to help strengthen The Q’s position in the industry while being the preferred entertainment destination for viewers across India.”

    Inspired by true events, “Aashram” was launched in 2020 and revolves around the story of Baba Nirala, an actual conman who ensures that his devotees or followers devote their wealth to him and stay attached to his aashram.

    “Aashram unfolds a great story and given its relevance in today’s day and age, it is sure to strike the right chord with our viewers,” said The Q programming head Tanya Shukla. “Television is a medium that brings families together and by bringing a high-end limited series on television, we aim to provide our viewers with the most engaging form of entertainment. We will continue bringing such compelling stories from the digital world for our discerning viewers.”

  • ALTBalaji promotes ‘Cartel’ via interactive quiz

    ALTBalaji promotes ‘Cartel’ via interactive quiz

    Mumbai: OTT platform ALTBalaji has tied up with Amazon Alexa for an interactive quiz to promote its new action-drama show “Cartel”. 

    The interactive quiz is designed for an immersive audience experience and players stand a chance to win ALTBalaji’s subscription along with a gift hamper and a virtual meet and greet with the stars of the show. The quiz will be live till 10 October and the winner will be announced the next day, said the platform in a statement.

    “ALTBalaji is always on the lookout to help get viewers every chance to hop on to the platforms and witness the magic we have created with over 87 Indian original shows,” said ALTBalaji, SVP – marketing and revenue, Divya Dixit. “With millions of Alexa skill embedded devices spread across the globe, this collaboration is one of our initiatives to encourage viewers to experience the immersive magic of Cartel as well as win prizes.”

  • Voot Select set to bring new series ‘Candy’ on 8 Sept

    Voot Select set to bring new series ‘Candy’ on 8 Sept

    Mumbai: Premium OTT platform Voot Select is all set to premiere its next original web series “Candy” on 8 September. The eight-part murder mystery features actors Richa Chadha and Ronit Roy in lead roles

    Directed by Ashish R Shukla and produced by Wakaoo Films, the show also has Manu Rishi Chadha, Gopal Datt Tiwari, Nakul Roshan Sahdev, and Riddhi Kumar in prominent roles.

    In the mists of Rudrakund, the gruesome murder of a school student pushes troubled teacher Jayant Parekh (Roy) and local cop Ratna Sankhawar to unravel a web of disturbing secrets that involve rave parties in the hills, cold cases from the past, malevolent demons in the woods and a hallucinogen smuggled under the garb of Candy. While one section of the society is petrified about the mystery killings and the rumors revolving around an evil force, the others try and solve the mystery behind the drug-infused candy sold to school kids. With infinite twists and turns, “Candy” is a thrilling journey through the world of dark secrets where sins dwell, shared the platform.

    “Ever since its launch, Voot Select has been synonymous with top-drawer storytelling. Candy, our latest original series, is yet another compelling story that audiences will be glued to, right till the very end. Candy marks the launch of our new content slate and we are excited to bring more high-quality entertainment to India,” said Viacom18, head – Voot Select, Voot Kids, and international business, Ferzad Palia.

    “Candy’s gripping storyline and top-drawer cast will ensure to keep our users at the edge of their seats. The thrill and excitement of the show will deliver top-notch entertainment as we look forward to creating more such stories that are compelling and meaningful,” added Voot and Voot Select, head – originals, Manjit Sachdev.

    “It was great directing a stellar and talented star cast for a show like Candy that is so intense and layered. Richa and Ronit have been fantastic and very collaborative. The show is intriguing, thrilling and will keep the audience hooked till the very end,” said director Ashish R Shukla.

  • aha announces new web series ‘The Baker and the Beauty’

    aha announces new web series ‘The Baker and the Beauty’

    Mumbai: Telugu OTT platform aha in association with Keshet International has announced the latest web series “The Baker and the Beauty”, slated for the 10 September release.

    The show is an adaptation of the globally acclaimed Israeli series by the same name. “The Baker and the Beauty offers a realistic picture of the conflicts, aspirations of people across Telugu middle-class households and in the crème de la crème of the society,” said aha in a statement.

    The drama revolves around the unlikely romance between a middle-class youngster Vijay, who manages his parents’ small-time bakery and a film star Aira Vasireddy, a loner at heart.

    Starring Santosh Shobhan, Tina Shilparaj, Vishnu Priya, Sai Swetha and Venkat, the ten-episode show marks the first collaboration between aha and Annapurna Studios. The trailer of the show was unveiled amid the cast and crew in Hyderabad.

    “With nearly 11 million app downloads and an audience numbering 45 million across the globe, aha has set new standards for top-class content in the Telugu digital space in less than two years,”  said My Home Group, director, Meghana Jupally. “The success of genre-bending shows like Kudi Yedamaithe and Tharagathi Gadhi Daati recently, speaks for itself. I am sure The Baker and the Beauty would leave audiences spellbound as well.”

    “I feel privileged to be part of a memorable show like The Baker and the Beauty and equally humbled to associate with aha for a web show. This show kick-started my career as a lead actor and also reinstated my love for the craft and storytelling,” said lead actor Santosh Shobhan. “I resonated with the concerns, confusions, and sentiments of a middle-class boy like Vijay. The show will have something for everyone to identify with, and there can be no better occasion than a festival like Vinayaka Chavithi for families to come together and enjoy the show.”

    aha has premiered films and series including “Krack”, “11th Hour”, “Zombie Reddy”, “Chaavu Kaburu Challaga”, “Naandhi”, “In the Name of God”, “Needa”, “Kala”, “aha Bhojanambu”, “One”, “Super Deluxe”, “Chathur Mukham”, “Kudi Yedamaithe” and “Tharagathi Gadhi Daati” this year.

  • ZEE5 unveils first look of ‘Break Point’

    ZEE5 unveils first look of ‘Break Point’

    Mumbai: ZEE5 has unveiled first look of the upcoming non-fiction series “Break Point”, based on the lives of tennis champions Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi. The seven-episode series will be exclusively available on ZEE5 soon.

    The streaming platform has partnered with award-winning filmmaker duo Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari to helm this series. It marks ZEE5’s first partnership with the filmmakers under their banner Earthsky Pictures, known for films such as “Dangal”, “Panga”, “Chhichhore”, and “Nil Battey Sannata”. This is also the first time that Ashwiny and Nitesh will be co-directing a project. 

    Revealing the first poster of the ZEE5 original series, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari in a joint statement said, “It’s great to bring to screen a series like this on the home-grown video streaming platform ZEE5. Working with icons Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes has been surreal. Bringing their untold story to screen is something that we will cherish forever.”

    “Break Point” is a telling narrative of Paes and Bhupati’s friendship, partnership, belief, hard work and ambitions which made them one of the most feared doubles pairs during the late 1990s, ranking the world’s top position in 1999. The series also throws light on their bitter breakup and how they couldn’t hold on to their meteoric rise.

    Sharing his sentiments on the upcoming series, Paes said, “I enjoyed this walk down memory lane shooting for ‘Break Point’ with wonderful storytellers like Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari in collaboration with ZEE5. While Mahesh and my on-court partnership was widely covered, our off-court chemistry was largely speculated. This is the first time that our fans will get to see and hear it all, first-hand. Mahesh and I worked really hard to put India on top of world tennis and we are glad that we are getting a chance to present our story to the world, like never before.”

    Bhupathi added, “It is no secret that I am reserved when it comes to communicating, so this is a big step for me to relive the journey and put it all out there in the most candid and honest manner. But, at the same time, I am happy that our fans will get to see our journey which was a mix of sweat, perseverance, brotherhood and at times blood and tears as well. This is surely going to be a treat for all, and I am thankful to Ashwiny, Nitesh, and ZEE5 for giving it everything.”

  • Lionsgate Play to produce new Indian original ‘Feels Like Home’

    Lionsgate Play to produce new Indian original ‘Feels Like Home’

    Mumbai: Streaming service Lionsgate Play has announced the production of its next Indian original series “Feels Like Home”.

    The show is created by Sidhanta Mathur known for series like “Little Things”, “What The Folks” and “Minus One”. Directed by Sahir Raza, the series features Prit Kamani, Anshuman Malhotra, Vishnu Kaushal, and Mihir Ahuja.

    Vishnu Kaushal is a popular content creator among millennial audiences; Prit Kamani featured in the hit film “Maska”; Anshuman Malhotra won accolades for his role in “Haider” and Mihir Ahuja recently featured in the mini-series “Feels Like Ishq”.

    “At Lionsgate Play we are looking to create a fantastic mix of premium content from global to Indian. Our Indian original slate is well rounded with stories from an urban family to a college drama and now a sneak peek into the lives of four boys who our viewers will love,” said Lionsgate South Asia and Networks, managing director – emerging markets Asia, Rohit Jain. “We want to tell more local stories and bring them to a global audience by continuing to expand our slate of Indian Originals across languages and genres. We are proud to add our latest original series featuring cutting-edge young talent that will resonate with our audience.”

    “Feels Like Home is a show revolving around four youngsters and how they deal with what life is throwing at them. We have a very talented cast on board, and we’re so happy to have the series presented exclusively on Lionsgate Play, which has become the new go-to entertainment platform for young adults,” said Writeous Studio, founder, Sidhanta Mathur.

  • ALTBalaji ropes in 13 brands for new web series ‘Cartel’

    ALTBalaji ropes in 13 brands for new web series ‘Cartel’

    Mumbai: OTT platform ALTBalaji has brought on board as many as 13 youth-centric brands for its mega-starrer release “Cartel”. The association draws upon the synergies between the show’s and the brands’ young TG.

    The list of partners on the thriller entertainment series includes Reliance (digital media partner), Voyage (accessories partner), USTREAK (Esports platform), Ugaoo (nature partner), Flyrobe (wardrobe partner), Growfitter (fitness partner), Ferns N Petals (gifting partner), Ixigo (travel partner), Bollywoo (fashion merchandise partner), Josh (short format app executing #CartelChallenge), Dunzo (food delivery partner), Mission Green Mumbai (NGO partner), and Invisible Lounge (hospitality partner).

    “Cartel is a tentpole property for us with a stellar star cast and storyline. The team went all out to promote this show and reach the intended audience via successful partnerships,” said ALTBalaji, SVP – revenue and marketing, Divya Dixit. “All of these brands have been chosen carefully and are helping us gain maximum momentum. The brand associations purely depend on the show’s content and target audience and how both the brands can benefit from each other’s audience base.” 

  • SonyLiv’s new comedy show ‘Chalo Koi Baat Nahi’ to take off 20 Aug

    SonyLiv’s new comedy show ‘Chalo Koi Baat Nahi’ to take off 20 Aug

    Mumbai: SonyLIV is set to launch a satirical comedy show titled “Chalo Koi Baat Nahi” on 20 August. The six-episode show is co-created by comedians Amit Tandon and Gursimran Khamba and it focuses on issues of a common man centered around media, trains, sports, hospitals, schools, and the environment.

    The show will be hosted by Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey, who will be coming together on-screen after almost a decade. It also features Kavita Kaushik, Karan Wahi, Suresh Menon and Atul Khatri alongside talent from the digital world such as Ankush Bahuguna and Kriti Vij amongst others. The show, originally in Hindi, will be dubbed in two languages – Tamil and Telugu.

    “Bringing diverse content to the digital space, SonyLIV aims to widen its reach and cater to the viewing interest of the audience,” said Sony Pictures Networks India, head – content, Sony Entertainment Television and digital business, Ashish Golwalkar. “We also strongly believe that relatable comedy shows in the entertainment space is the need of the hour. And Chalo Koi Baat Nahi, a satirical sketch comedy with great performances put up by the artists. The show interestingly captures the challenges of the common man while bringing in loads of laughter. As showrunners, Gursimran Khamba and Amit Tandon have been successful in creating an out and out family entertainer.”

    “It’s been truly fun and rewarding an experience working on Chalo Koi Baat Nahi. It’s unlike any other comedy-drama; it’s old school and the kind of show you can watch with your whole family,” said the showrunner Gursimran Khamba. “Besides, it’s a very classical format – In this show, we look at subjects like education, environment, etc. in India. The show brings to light important challenges that we face on a daily basis in an entertaining and light manner. Viewers can expect laughs, a lot of fun cameos from familiar people will help one unwind at the end of a hard day.”

    “It has been such a tremendous experience creating this show, working with Gursimran and a very talented crew that has given their best,” said the showrunner Amit Tandon. “There are about four sketches in each episode making it a total of 24 sketches and that increased the complexity of casting and production processes and involved a lot of switching between locations. It’s been a journey that we won’t forget, and we hope the audience enjoys watching it as much as we did making it.”

  • ALTBalaji and Josh collaborate on new web series ‘Cartel’

    ALTBalaji and Josh collaborate on new web series ‘Cartel’

    Mumbai: ALTBalaji has announced its association with short video app Josh for the web series titled “Cartel”. The platform has roped in more than 138 actors for the upcoming thriller.

    Josh will begin promotion with the #CartelChallenge urging users to generate videos with dialogues from the series. The association with ALTBalaji will involve multiple collaborated activities including actor videos, social media content, contests, and giveaways, said the press statement.

    “The association is a perfect fit as both Josh as well as ALTBalaji are youth-centric brands that are encouraging and supporting indigenous talent and creativity in India. Through our ‘#CartelChallenge’, we aim at promoting ALTBalaji’s new release by leveraging the power of bite-sized, snackable content,” said Josh, head of creator and content ecosystem, Sunder Venketraman.

    Commenting on the partnership, ALTBalaji’s SVP- marketing and revenue, Divya Dixit said, “Josh is a made in India short video app catering to the youth and mass India just like our platform, which is majorly youth-centric. Also, UG content and influencers promotion enhance the surrounding noise on the show and encourage deeper audience involvement. This partnership allows us to reach and involve our target group effortlessly.”