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  • This Dussehra, punch out the supervillain of our lives ‘the year 2020’ and get ready for a new beginning with Zee Cinema

    This Dussehra, punch out the supervillain of our lives ‘the year 2020’ and get ready for a new beginning with Zee Cinema

    2020 is an unforgettable year! It tortured us, made us crib, canned our plans, got us locked up at homes and even made us pull our hair. Its been one bumpy roller coaster ride which changed our lives drastically. But now its high time we put an end to it. This Dussehra, get ready to punch out the biggest villain of our lives ‘the year 2020’ with Zee Cinema in full cinema style.

    So, get your game faces on and join Zee Cinema to punch out the year 2020 and open the doors for a new beginning. Bringing alive the essence of the campaign, Zee Cinema has specially created an interactive microsite www.2020katheend.com, where everybody can give it back to 2020 by power packed punches and kicks. A huge sigh of relief is surely to follow once they show 2020 who the actual boss is. Post this, one can let the world know how they plan to move over 2020 by sharing their wishes for a new beginning.

    While you ace the game of punching out 2020 from your lives, you can enjoy a power packed entertainment on Zee Cinema everyday from 12th to 25th October at 6pm and 9pm where your favorite superstars fight the evil in their unique style. Witness  and take inspiration from the mighty superstars like the powerhouse of talent, Ranveer Singh  who fights his gut out against the goons in Rohit Shetty’s ‘Simmba’ or be it the cutting-edge action scenes by superstar Prabhas in the film ‘Saaho’. Let the war cry raise your spirits to the end year while you take motivation from the Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Kesari’ or be it the power packed action film Commando 3  where Karanvir a.k.a Vidyut Jammwal keeps the terror attack at bay.

  • Witness the valor showcased by the citizens as they fearlessly faced the terrorist attacks at the famed Taj hotel in the Zee Cinema premiere of Hotel Mumbai

    Witness the valor showcased by the citizens as they fearlessly faced the terrorist attacks at the famed Taj hotel in the Zee Cinema premiere of Hotel Mumbai

    The terror that struck the heart of India on 26th November 2008, be it the blasts at Taj hotel, the gunfire sound or that one image of Kasab at CST, every moment of that day is etched in the minds of the entire nation. While the visuals of the Taj Hotel burning still give goosebumps, imagine what the situation would have been like inside the hotel at that time. Experience this life changing moment this 27th September as Zee Cinema brings forth the untold story of what brewed inside the Taj Mahal hotel and how the people braved the crossfire together, in the channel premiere of Hotel Mumbai.

    Based on true events, the visually breathtaking movie recounts the 2008 siege of the famed Taj Hotel in Mumbai and how the fearless staff risked their lives to protect their guests who they treated like God. This compelling masterpiece was brought to life under the direction of Anthony Maras along with a stellar cast, veteran actor, Anupam Kher as the renowned chef Hemant Oberoi and the globally acclaimed Dev Patel as Arjun. The film also features Suhail Nayyar, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi and Jason Isaacs amongst others. Witness this gut-wrenching tale of the undying spirit of the people under attack at the prestigious Taj Hotel on Sunday at 3 pm with the premiere of Hotel Mumbai.

    Talking about the film, Suhail Nayyar said, “This was one of the most difficult characters I have ever played. The amount of blood and sweat that have gone into creating “Abdullah” is immeasurable. I had to play a character that defies every moral fabric that I stand for or any average common person can fathom. It is a role that I will forever hold dear to my heart owing to the amazing people I worked with and the importance of the film in itself. I am exceptionally proud to be a part of a film like this, it is a story that needed to be told and I’m really looking forward to this premiere on Zee Cinema and celebrating the heroes amongst us!”

    Talking about the film, Anupam Kher said, “The events of 26/11 have left a scar that is still healing. Hotel Mumbai has given me an experience of a lifetime! I felt a roller coaster of emotions while shooting for it and by the end of it, the experience taught me the power of emotional endurance and to value humanity at all cost. Most of us have only known the attacks at surface level, with this film, we have tried to tell the undiluted tale of this horrific incident from a newer perspective. I salute the brave heroes amongst us who fought without any second thought.”

    Watch the hair-raising event that shook Taj hotel but also united the citizens who fearlessly faced the terrorist attack in the premiere of Hotel Mumbai on Sunday, 27th September at 3pm only on Zee Cinema!

  • Jumanji: The Next Level Leaps To The Top Spot As The Biggest Simulcast Premiere on &flix and Zee Cinema

    Jumanji: The Next Level Leaps To The Top Spot As The Biggest Simulcast Premiere on &flix and Zee Cinema

    Truly taking it to the next level, the recent Flix First Premiere of Jumanji: The Next Level on &flix and a simulcast on Zee Cinema clocked 34Mn impressions {BARC | All India 2+ | 27th June 2019 – 26th June 2020 | Zee Cinema (SD + HD), &flix (SD + HD)}. Scaling to the top as the biggest premiere for Hollywood movies released in the last 12 months, the simulcast marked yet another milestone and set new category benchmarks. Enabling countless movie aficionados to experience the First Day First Show feeling at home, the biggest action-adventure franchise saw immense positive reception from fans who tuned-in for the premiere on Sunday, June 21st. Available in English, Tamil Telugu and a Hindi simulcast on Zee Cinema, viewers were truly able to #LeapForth and experience the cinematic brilliance at the comfort and safety of their homes.

    Marking another feat, &flix and Zee Cinema together roped in 10+ major brand partners like Kia, Ariel, Amazon, Airtel 4G, Xiaomi, Protinex, Savlon, Tide, Bingo Potato chips, Hyundai Creta, Behrouz Biryani, Bharat Matrimony and Cinthol  who came onboard for the premiere and simulcast in Hindi. As an extension to the First Day First Show at home campaign with comic José Covaco that delivered 9 Mn+ views, the channel also hosted an interactive IG live with the ace comic who engaged with fans garnering over 60K+ views, just before the premiere went on air.

    Speaking about the success of the premiere, Kartik Mahadev, Business Head, Premium Cluster, ZEEL said, “As a young channel that was launched with the aim to disrupt the category just 2 years ago, &flix has consistently moved the needle in making the English movies genre exciting for the consumer. The long wait for Hollywood movies from their theatrical release to premieres on television stood out as a consumer challenge in the English movies genre. We addressed this challenge through our marquee offering #FlixFirstBeforeAmerica and have been able to bring some of the biggest Hollywood blockbuster premieres within a window that is nearly half of category benchmarks.

    What brings us immense joy is the value our customers derived from the premiere of Jumanji: The Next Level that delivered an incredible 34 Mn reach. In the coming months, we will continue to delight our viewers with blockbuster premieres of Bad Boys For Life and Fantasy Island in the pipeline and thereby deliver value to our customers.”

    Launched with the proposition of #LeapForth, the channel has always catered to viewers fired up with the desire to break out of monotony and explore unlimited possibilities. By bringing the biggest Hollywood blockbuster premieres within the shortest window from their theatrical release, &flix truly satiated viewers’ hunger for Hollywood by reducing the wait to almost half. Since inception, the channel has consistently set newer benchmarks with the premiere of ‘Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle’ clocking over 234 GTVTs and making it to the top 5 premieres of 2018 on BARC. Continuing the momentum with its marquee property ‘Flix First Before America,’ &flix has brought the best of Hollywood to viewers with top-rated blockbusters such as ‘MIB: International’, ‘Once…Upon A Time In Hollywood’, ‘Brightburn’ and ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ among others.

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  • Unlock Next Level Adventure with Jumanji: The Next Level Premiering This Sunday On &Flix and Zee Cinema

    Unlock Next Level Adventure with Jumanji: The Next Level Premiering This Sunday On &Flix and Zee Cinema

    The game is the same, but the rules have changed! With its stellar star cast, ground-breaking special effects and video game tropes Jumanji: The Next Level has managed to capture the imagination of the audience that were not familiar with the Robin Williams version of franchise. With an endeavour to bring this cinematic experience to every movie enthusiast, &flix and Zee Cinema bring the biggest adventure on television with #FirstDayFirstShow of the #DwayneJohnson starrer #JumanjiTheNextLevel. Featuring an ensemble cast comprising the who’s who of Hollywood from stand-up comic #KevinHart, #JackBlack to #GoldenGlobe award-winning actor #DannyDeVito and Danny Glover and a special appearance by comic Awkwafina, here’s a film that is sure to keep your adrenaline on check. So, get ready to #LeapForth into the greatest rollercoaster ride this Sunday, June 21st at 1PM and 9PM. 

    With Flix First premiere of Jumanji: The Next Level on &flix, viewers can enjoy the movie in the language of their choice with the premiere available in English, Tamil and Telugu on Sunday at 1pm and 9 pm. In addition to this, the viewers can also tune in to the Hindi premiere on Zee Cinema at 1 pm.

    With the premiere of ‘Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle’ clocking over 234 GTVts and making it to the top 5 premieres of 2018 on BARC since the launch of the channel in June, &flix truly made its presence felt in the category. Launched with an ambition to showcase the best of Hollywood movies and premieres, the channel has consistently aired the biggest Hollywood blockbusters across genres for its discerning audience.  Keeping viewers preferences at the core, the channel has also disrupted the category by reducing the time taken for premieres on television by half. With back-to-back blockbuster premieres such as ‘Venom’, ‘Spiderman Homecoming’ and ‘The Jungle Book’ that garnered an overwhelming response, the channel continues to enthral viewers this lockdown with yet another blockbuster of the year of the biggest adventure franchise. The channel has garnered support from top brands like Kia, Ariel, Amazon, Airtel 4G, Xiaomi, Protinex and ITC for the latest instalment of the billion-dollar franchise premiering on the channel.

    Speaking about the premiere, Kartik Mahadev, Business Head, Premium Cluster, ZEEL said, “In these times of confinement, people are truly craving the rush and roar of the outdoors. We are thrilled to bring to our audience, our marquee offering ~ the Flix First Premiere of Jumanji: The Next Level. Apart from being one of the most successful adventure films, the Jumanji franchise is special to &flix. Since the launch of &flix in 2018, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle delivered blockbuster viewership and was amongst the Top 5 movie premieres of 2018 in the English movie genre on BARC measured viewership in Big Cities. The Jumanji franchise enjoys cult following in the country and with Jumanji: The Next Level we are confident of delighting our audience with the early airing, in the language of their choice. The simulcast in Hindi on Zee Cinema will also allow for a larger community of fans to experience the greatest game on television.”

    In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back with none other than Dr. Xander ‘Smolder’ Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson), Franklin ‘Mouse’ Finbar (Kevin Hart), Professor Sheldon ‘Oberon’ (Jack Black), Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillian) and Jefferson ‘Seaplane’ McDonough (Nick Jonas). As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. In Jumanji, you either fall trap to one of the game’s several sinister plots or you survive long enough to see yourself through till the end on a treacherous path to parts unknown. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.

    The journey only gets tougher and scarier. Are you truly brave enough to embark on the next level?

  • Aatank Ke Zeher ko failne nahi dega Yeh Commando! Get into the action mode with the World TV Premiere of Vidyut Jammwal’s Commando 3 on Zee Cinema

    Aatank Ke Zeher ko failne nahi dega Yeh Commando! Get into the action mode with the World TV Premiere of Vidyut Jammwal’s Commando 3 on Zee Cinema

    ‘Iraade Kar Buland, Khauf ko pachhaad de…Leke saath sabko aaj ek dahaad de’. Sweeping off the country with never-seen-before action will be the unstoppable Karanveer Dogra, who’s back to put an end to the looming terror threat on his country. With a gripping storyline and non-stop action, Commando 3, the third installment of the finest action thriller franchise, will keep you at the edge of your seats. Exhibiting his incredible physical prowess and continuing his role as Commando Karanveer Singh Dogra is Vidyut Jammwal. Directed by Aditya Datt, Commando 3 also stars Adah Sharma who reprises her role as Bhavna Reddy and Gulshan Devaiah as Buraq Ansari, the antagonist. The movie also marks the Bollywood debut of Angira Dhar who plays the role of a British intelligence officer, Mallika Sood. So, this Sunday, 31st May at 12 noon, get into the action mode with Commando 3 on Zee Cinema.

    Elaborating on the key message of the movie, Vidyut Jammwal says, “With every movie in the Commando franchise, we aim at raising the bar of action in addition to introducing new sequences and stunts. In the first movie, we incorporated one form of Kalaripayattu in the stunts, in the second the character demanded that I bulked up and now in Commando 3, we have returned with another form of Kalaripayattu for which I had to return to my lean frame and reacquaint my body with flexibility. This movie is about bringing the nation together, forgetting the differences that arise from caste, creed and religion and working towards a better tomorrow. It is an engrossing story and our director Aditya has visualized great action for it, giving it a different spin. With Commando 3 set to have its World Television Premiere on Zee Cinema, I hope all you ardent action lovers enjoy the movie thoroughly in the comforts of your home while you practice social distancing.”

    Expressing her excitement towards the action scenes in the movie, Adah Sharma says, “I am fortunate to be part of Commando 3, one of India's biggest action franchises. With the 3rd edition, I am reprising the role of inspector undercover agent, Bhavana Reddy. She's an unusual leading lady, Sarcastic and street smart. Also, it is rare that the female lead gets to do comedy along with action and I’m glad the audience loved it. I've been training in gymnastics and martial arts all my life and I finally got to showcase my skills here. The action in this film is very real and something that you haven’t experienced before. When the film released in theatres, I was thrilled seeing the reactions, the whistles at each punch and kick, tears and laughter and now I can’t wait for the reactions of the audience viewing it at home as its all set for its World Television Premiere.”

    With a sense of something big taking place in the nation, the Mumbai Police arrest three terror suspects and hand them over to commando Karanveer Singh Dogra to solve the case. On further investigation, Karan realizes that the mastermind behind the terror threats is in London and is remotely operating from there. With an attempt to put an end to it, the Indian Government sends Karan along with an encounter specialist cop Bhavana Reddy. To help Karan, British intelligence officers Mallika Sood and Armaan are assigned to the mission. On the other hand, Buraq Ansari, the mastermind who specializes in brainwashing the youth into terrorism for his own selfish motives tries to capture and execute the Indian agents before they arrest him. And, thus begins the cats and mouse chase.

    To find out how commando Karanveer Dogra puts an end to the terror attack, watch the World Television Premiere of Commando 3 on 31st May at 12 noon only on Zee Cinema

  • Zee Cinema relives Rishi Kapoor magic

    Zee Cinema relives Rishi Kapoor magic

    MUMBAI: ‘Ek Deewana Tha…Kya Umar, Kya Sama, Kya Zamana Thaaaaa’. Bollywood’s evergreen ‘deewana’ and ‘lover boy’, Rishi Kapoor will always have a special place in our hearts.  While the legendary actor may not be present with us today but his magnetic charm, his unmatchable talent and his remarkable versatility will be cherished forever. Honouring Hindi Cinema’s prince of hearts, Zee Cinema will showcase some of his finest performances with a special line up called ‘Ek Deewana Tha – A tribute to Rishi Kapoor’ on 7 and 8 May from 9 am onwards.

    Touted as Bollywood’s first ‘chocolate boy’, Rishi Kapoorhas always left the audience speechless with his soul stirring performances. No matter what the role was, the realism he infused into his performance always made us fall in love with him every single time.From starting out as a chocolate boy of the industry to reinventing himself with various roles, his body of work is truly commendable making his legacy in Bollywood legendary.

    Being the trend setter of Bollywood romance, he taught the entire nation how to love, be it the chocolate boy in the iconic love story ‘Bobby’ or the unconventional lover ‘Devdhar’ in ‘Prem Rog’, or the unforgettable deewana ‘Monty’ in the classic cult thriller ‘Karz’. With every role, the legend had set himself as a distinctive actor and made his presence felt large in the industry.

    Let’s relive the magic of the legendary actor with some of his iconic movies that only he could beautifully pull off.

    Date

    Movie Title

    Time

    7th May

    Bobby

    9:00 am

    Prem Rog

    12:00 pm

    Bol Radha Bol

    3:30 pm

    8th May

    Hum Kisise Kum Naheen

    9:00 am

    Coolie

    12:00 pm

    Karz

    3:00 pm

    ‘Mein shayar toh nahin, magar aye haseen jabse dekha maine tujhko mujhko shayari aa gayi’. Just like this heart-warming song, actor Rishi Kapoor will always have a special place in everybody’s hearts. And, we will continue to be a ‘shaayar’ for the most loved ‘Chintu ji’ because it may be an end of an era but not the end of the memories.

    Tune in to Zee Cinema on 7 and 8 May to relive the magic of Bollywood’s evergreen icon with ‘Ek Deewan Tha’ – A tribute to Rishi Kapoor

  • Amitabh Bachchan is back on Zee Cinema

    Amitabh Bachchan is back on Zee Cinema

    MUMBAI: Zee Cinema has a special surprise for every Bollywood movie aficionado. It has brought back the experience of its longest running and most successful franchise in the history of television, ‘Shanivaar Ki Raat Amitabh Ke Saath’ with its daily property ‘Har Subah Amitabh Ke Saath’. It has started showing the iconic movies of the Shahenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, starting 24 April at 9 am.

    ‘Rishtey mein hum tumhare baap lagtey hai…Naam hai Shahenshah’, whenever one comes across this iconic dialogue, the one and only name that comes on their mind is ‘Amitabh Bachchan’. His name that is synonymous to Hindi cinema is an embodiment of an evergreen hero. With his magical aura and baritone voice he could put life into any dialogue and make them memorable. Referred as the greatest actor of the century, he has miraculously reinvented himself according to changing times and kept his scintillating stardom intact. And, till date, Big B never fails to wow us with his performance.

    While your mornings are blocked with blockbuster movies of Amitabh Bachchan, Zee Cinema has also curated a special line-up with the ‘All-Time Hits of Zee Cinema’ over the years.

    Amitabh Bachchan’s contribution to the world of cinema is immense making him one of the most recognised and respected actors across the world. His movies are inspiring and entertaining and there is no doubt his stardom and fame is unparallel in the country. So, block your calendar and sit back with your family in the comforts of your homes and enjoy some of Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic movies.  

  • Sony Sab continues as most watched pay TV Hindi GEC across genres

    Sony Sab continues as most watched pay TV Hindi GEC across genres

    BENGALURU: Sony Pictures Network India (SPN) Sony Sab continued as the most watched pay TV Hindi GEC in week 11 of 2019 (Saturday, 14 March 2020 to Friday, 20 March 2020, week or period under review). The channel had replaced Viacom18’s flagship Hindi GEC Colors which until recently had been the most watched Hindi GEC for a few weeks in 2020.

    Most watched pay channels across genres in week 11 of 2020

    Five Hindi GECs and one channel each from the Hindi Movies, Kannada, Kids, Telugu and Tamil genres comprised BARC’s weekly list of the Top 10 Pay Channels Across Genres for week 11 of 2020. There were three channels from Sony Pictures Network India (SPN), two channels each from Star India, Viacom18 and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (Zeel) and one channel from the Sun Tv Network. Eight of the channels were GECs’, while there was one each from the Kids and Hindi Movies genres during the week under review.

    The list of top 10 pay channels across genres for week 11 of 2020 was the same up to rank 4 as compared to the previous week. Star India’s flagship Tamil GEC Star Vijay exited the list in week 11 of 2020 and was replaced by Viacom18’s kids channel Nick.Colors climbed up a place to fifth rank, while Zeel’s flagship Hindi GEC dropped a place to sixth rank in week 11 of 2020 from fifth rank in the previous week. SPN’s Hindi Movies retained its 10 rank in the list in week 11 of 2020. SPN’s flagship GEC Sony Entertainment Television also dropped a place to eighth rank in week 11 of 2020 as compared to seventh rank in the previous week.

    Refer to the figure below for ratings of the Top 10 Pay Channels Across Genres for weeks 10 and 11.

    Most watched free channels across genres in week 11 of 2020

    Enterr 10 Television’s Hindi GEC Dangal led BARC’s weekly list of Top 10 Free Channels Across Genres in week 11 of 2020, as it had in the previous weeks. Dangal has generally been the most watched channel across genres ever since BARC recommenced publication of data in week 13 of 2019 after the implementation of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India or TRAI’s New Tariff Order or NTO.

    During the period under review, four channels from the Hindi Movies and three channels from the Bhojpuri from Hindi GEC,two channels from the Bhojpuri and one channel from the Hindi Music genre comprised BARC’s weekly list of Top 10 Free Channels in week 11 of 2020.  Four of the channels were from Zeel and there were three channels from Enterr 10 Television, two channels from B4U and one channel from the SkyStar Network.

    Nine of the channels in BARC’s weekly list of Top 10 Free Channels in week 10 of 2020 were the same as in the previous week with changes in ranks. B4U’s Bhojpuri channel B4UBhojpuri exited the list in week 11 of 2020, while SkyStar’s Hindi Movies channel ABZY Movies reentered the list.

    Please refer to the figure below for ratings of the Top 10 Free Channels Across Genres for weeks 10 and 11

    Most watched channels on all platforms across genresin week 11 of 2020

    Dangal continued its domination of BARC’s weekly lists of Top 10 Channels on All Platforms Across Genres in week 11 of 2020 at rank 1 as it has in the recent past. The first five channels in BARC’s across genres on all platforms weekly list during week 11 were the same in rank and file as in week 10 of 2020. One channel reentered the list -Nick, while Star India’s Telugu GEC Star Vijay exited it.

    Nine of the 10 channels in BARC’s weekly lists of Top 10 Channels on All Platforms Across Genres in week 10 of 2020 were GECs’. Seven of the channels were Hindi GECs’, while there was one channel each from the Kids,Tamil and Telugu genres in the list. From the networks’ perspective, there were three channels from SPN, two channels each from Star India, Viacom 18 and Zeel and one channel from the Sun Tv Network.

    Refer to the figure below for ratings of the Top 10 Channels on All Platforms Across Genres for weeks 10 and 11


     

  • Zee Cinema to air World Television Premiere of ‘Panipat’ on 29 February

    Zee Cinema to air World Television Premiere of ‘Panipat’ on 29 February

    MUMBAI: Known for their commitment towards their ‘Dharm’ and ‘Karm’, the Marathas have been referred to as protectors and not fighters. They were not just ferocious fighters safeguarding their motherland but also ethical warriors with a simple code of honor. Director Ashutosh Gowariker’s magnum opus ‘Panipat’ delves into a significant chapter in Indian history that lauds the unshakeable bravery, courage and the strong principles of the Marathas displayed during the Third battle of Panipat. 

    Even till their last breath, they fought fiercely just to keep their motherland safe from the Afghani invaders. Celebrating the vigor and valor of the Marathas, Zee Cinema is all set for the World Television Premiere of ‘Panipat’ on Saturday, 29 February at 8 pm only on Zee Cinema.

    Donning the role of the brave Sadashiv Rao Bhau is Arjun Kapoor who leads the Marathas into battle against the intruders led by the Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali played by Sanjay Dutt. Kriti Sanon takes center stage as the leading lady Parvati Bai along with an ensemble cast comprising of Mohnish Bahl, Padmini Kolhapure, Sahil Salathia to name a few. Featuring as Sakina Begum is the elegant and veteran actor Zeenat Aman who is seen in a cameo.

    Ashutosh Gowariker says, “As a filmmaker, I have always tried to simplify the storyline of important moments in Indian history so that everyone can watch and know about these happenings. Panipat was one of the rarely narrated incidents as this was one of the few battles where we were defeated. It was a battle in which the Maratha army consisted people from different strata and backgrounds who travelled 1000 kms to stop the invader. I have always tried to go beyond the story by giving it an insightful perspective. And now, I am looking forward to the World Television Premiere of Panipat on Zee Cinema as it will make this lesser known part of India’s history reach a larger audience in their homes.”

    Essaying the role of Paravati Bai, Kriti Sanon said, “Just like other heroines in Ashutosh Sir’s films, my character Parvati Bai is a powerful and independent woman who is a vaidya (physician). She is emotionally and physically strong and is one of the important characters during the Third battle of Panipat. Initially when the character was narrated to me, I didn’t realise how courageous and fearless she was. Parvati Bai is someone who knows sword fighting and doesn’t fear from coming to the forefront to guard her people. Unlike the other female characters of that time, she is also very vocal and doesn’t hesitate about expressing her love for and to her husband Sadashiv Rao. All in all, it was really a unique experience portraying this role.”

    Mohnish Bahl shares, “This is the first time I have taken up a role in a historical drama film and I am playing the role of Sadashiv Rao’s cousin Nana Saheb Peshwa. He is one of the important characters of the film, who has several layers as an individual and hence seems as a very complicated character. I am glad that I got an opportunity to work with Ashutosh Gowariker as he is a phenomenal director who pays attention to the smallest of details. I hope I have done  justice to the role and that the audience watches the World Television Premiere of Panipat on Zee Cinema.”

    The plot narrates the events from 1758, when Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao, popularly known as Nana Saheb was in charge of the Marathas. With able commanders like Raghunath Rao, Shamsher Bahadur and Sadashiv Rao in his council, the Marathas returned victorious after defeating the Nizam of Hyderabad. But, due to internal politics, Sadashiv Rao was made in charge of the financials affairs. While everything was going well, a new storm came knocking at their door with the entry of Ahmad Shah Abdali, the king of Afghanistan whose intention was to expand his powers in India. On finding out about his inroads into India after forming an alliance with Najib Ud Daula, the able commander Sadashiv Rao was chosen by the Maratha Peshwa to lead their army in Delhi. Even with less armed forces, the Maratha’s didn’t give up and fought with valor to protect their motherland.

  • Channels curate special line-up for Valentine’s Day

    Channels curate special line-up for Valentine’s Day

    MUMBAI: Love comes in all shapes and sizes and between all kinds of people. On Valentine’s Day, channels celebrate this love with a special programming line-up for its viewers. From Hindi movie channels to regional GECs to music channels to English movies channels, each one of them pays a tribute to a variety of love.

    Hindi movie channels

    Hindi movie channels Zee Cinema, &Pictures, Colors Cineplex and Sony MAX2 have scheduled various movies for viewers throughout the day. Sony MAX2 has curated a line-up with a wide variety of films that are iconic and commemorate some of the most memorable love stories that fans can watch. The channel will air movies from 12-28 February to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Its line-up includes titles like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge which aired on 12 February, Deewana airs on 14 February, Karan Arjun on 21 February, Akhiyon Se Goli Maare on 22 February and Heer Ranjha on 28 February.

    On 14 February, kickstarting the day with a treasure trove of heart-warming movies, &pictures with its special segment ‘Loveistaan’ will showcase the magic of new age love stories that are bordering on insanity and unimaginable passion with inconceivable limits that tests true love. From the caring husband like Laxmikant in Padman, to Madhav proving his love to his Half Girlfriend, &pictures will put together a pyaar and passion ka combination in its day long festival, 9.30 am onwards. Loveistaan: a day-long movie festival will air Padman at 9.30 am, Jabariya Jodi at 12 pm, LoveYatri at 3 pm, Kedarnath at 5.45 pm, Zero at 8 pm and Half Girlfriend at 11 pm. The channel will also air Dream Girl on 15 February at 8 pm.

    To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Zee Cinema has scheduled a World Television Premiere ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’ at 8 pm. Colors Cineplex is doing a Loveria Festival on Valentine's Day wherein the stars of Love Aaj Kal – Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan also shot a promo. It was a weeklong movie festival and showcased popular movies like Inspector Vijay, Magadheera, Bajirao Mastani, Garam and Manmadhudhu 2 to name a few. On 14 February the channel will bring a World Television Premiere of Dove, along with titles like The Super Khiladi 2, Dangerous Khiladi 3, Gabbar is Back, and Manmadhudu 2.

    English Movie Channels

    Zee English cluster celebrates the emotion that needs to language and the feeling that makes the world go round with a special line-up of blockbuster movies curated for the day. Zee Café, &flix and &PrivéHD are each set to present a day-long binge on 14 February 2020.

    &flix brings a collection of top-rated Hollywood hits with ‘The Things You Do For Love’. The day-long binge starting 9 am, includes the biggest and most-acclaimed movies such as the Wall-E, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Passengers and the sci-fi delight A-X-L among others.

    Adding a dash of romance to the day is the exciting line-up of Valentine’s Day special movies on Zee Café. The titles include Academy Award-winning movies such as Ratatouille and Slumdog Millionnaire along with celebrated rom-coms like How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, She Is Out Of My League and Playing It Cool, 8 am onwards.

    &PrivéHD, the premium destination of nuanced cinema is set to turn hearts to mush as it encourages viewers to feel the love, all day long with heart-warming movies as part of ‘Love All Day’ starting 9 am onwards. The line-up includes tales that explore the unconventional and unravel the other side of love, obsession and infatuation with titles such as Juliet, Naked, The New Romantic, The Seagull among others.

    Star Movies and Star Movies HD will air The Incredibles-2; Disney's Jungle Book, Titanic and Cinderella on 14 February. Star Movies Select and Star Movies Select HD will bring The Book of Life starring Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna at 3 pm.

    Regional Channels

    Colors Bangla has a Valentine’s Day special episodes in Kanak Kakan and Chirodini Ami Je Tomar. For its viewers Zee Thirai will air a world television premiere of Yen Aalodu Seruppu Kanum at 7 pm. Zee Cinemalu will be seen running a special line-up through the day, the channel will air Lovers at 7 am, Ye Maaye Chesave at 9 am, Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam at 12 pm, Hello at 3.30 pm, Mr. Majnu at 6:30 pm and Student No.1 at 9 pm.

    Music Channels

    The music channels will play the lists of top romantic songs throughout the day on their channels but apart from that Vh1 celebrates the day of love with couples and their #SignificantThird through a special contest. The channel has also come-up with a contest where viewers can participate in fun engagement by clicking on the Instagram link

    , tag their bae, their third-wheel and tell Vh1 why he/she is the couple's ‘Significant Third’.

    On 14 February, viewers can reminisce and take a look back at 50 of the best and most romantic love songs from this decade that mesmerized everyone on – ‘Vh1 top 50 love songs of the decade’ at 12pm & 5pm.

    MTV has also released its brand films on Valentine's Day. In its newly released brand film, couples from all walks of life engage in everyday arguments and conversations, something as relatable as couples fighting over eating on the bed, or ordering food from outside, not spending enough time with each other- only to prove that problems are as necessary to love as love is to life. The film shows how fights and arguments are normal for every couple on a regular basis, in the cutest way. But in the end, no matter what happens or even if the argument reaches a crescendo, love conquers all. These tiffs give you a sneak peek into the daily lives of the couples, irrespective of any limitation.