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  • ZEE Tamil, ‘Yaman’, ‘Vadacurry’ and more…the Best of Tamil content now available EXCLUSIVELY on ZEE5 in malaysia!

    ZEE Tamil, ‘Yaman’, ‘Vadacurry’ and more…the Best of Tamil content now available EXCLUSIVELY on ZEE5 in malaysia!

    MUMBAI: Recently launched streaming platform ZEE5 today officially announced that, starting 1st April 2019, ZEE’s much-loved channel ZEE Tamil will stream EXCLUSIVELY on the platform for audiences across Malaysia. ZEE5 viewers will not only be able to live stream ZEE Tamil but also catch up on their favorite ZEE Tamil shows, anytime, anywhere.

    Subscribers can watch popular ZEE Tamil shows like Sembaruthi, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Poove Poochoodava as well as blockbuster movies including Mersal, Vadacurry, and Yaman. They can also watch ZEE5 Tamil Originals like Kallachirupu (directed by Karthik Subbaraj) and D-7, Hindi Originals (also dubbed in Tamil) including The Final Call (Arjun Rampal) and Rangbaaz (Saqib Saleem), as well as Bollywood hits Simba (Ranveer Singh), Veere Di Wedding (Kareena Kapoor Khan) and Kedarnath (Sara Ali Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput) along with a host of other exciting content across genres.

    Audiences can watch their favorite TV Shows and select movies and videos absolutely free or choose from a range of highly affordable subscription packs, including the recently introduced Tamil pack at 9.9 MYR per month, for uninterrupted access to premium content.

    Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global said, “It is our constant endeavour to bring to our audiences across the globe the content they love in any language of their choice and on any device they want. With Malaysia being such a high priority market for ZEE5, we wanted to ensure that our audiences here had easy access to the best of Tamil content. ZEE Tamil has met with much success in Malaysia since its launch and we are thrilled to offer this content along with the best of Tamil Movies and Originals, exclusively on ZEE5.”

    ZEE5 offers 100,000 hours of Indian Movies, TV Shows, News and Videos and a slew of exclusive Originals, across 12 languages – English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati and Punjabi. It also offers 60+ popular Live TV channels.

    ZEE5 can be downloaded from Google Play Store/ iOS App Store and is also on www.ZEE5.com. The app is also available on Samsung Smart TV, Apple TV Android TV and Amazon Fire TV.

  • ZEE5 set to premiere Simmba – the biggest blockbuster of the year

    ZEE5 set to premiere Simmba – the biggest blockbuster of the year

    MUMBAI: In another summer surprise for its viewers, ZEE5announces world digital premiere of SIMMBA – the biggest entertainer of the year.The blockbuster with a power packed star-cast comprisingRanveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, Sonu Soodand Ashutosh Ranain lead roles, icing it off with a special appearance by Ajay Devgn,is set to premiere on 21stMarch on ZEE5.

    After a having phenomenal run at the box office, Rohit Shetty’s high decibel cop drama is all set for a world digital premiere on ZEE5.The story revolves around Sangram Bhaleraoplayed by Ranveer Singh, a notorious cop who wants to make money. Until an event happens in his life, which alters him and makes him choose the moral path.

    Watch the trailer here: https://www.zee5.com/videos/details/simmba-trailer/0-0-33445

    ZEE5 also recentlyannounced a special 30% discount on both annual packs – all access @ INR 999/- and regional @ INR 499/- as part of its anniversary offer. This is applicable till 31stMarch; in case fans pay via their Paytm account, they will get an additional 50% cashback on these rates.

    Manish Aggarwal, Business Head, ZEE5 India, said, “For over a year, since our inception, Originals and World Digital Premieres have been our key content pillars. While we have had a good run with our Originals, we have also presented some of the biggest blockbusters on the platform straight after their theatrical releases. This year, we have two of the most popular and successful films– Uri: The Surgical Strike and Simmbapremiering back to back on the platform. Fans all over have been eagerly waiting for Simmba to release on ZEE5 and the film with its sheer mass appeal and striking performance by Ranveer Singh is certain to become a huge success just like it did at the box office.”

    Rohit Shetty, Director, Producer – SIMMBA, commented,“SIMMBA is a thorough entertainer yet the issue we are addressing had to be dealt with seriousness. I am glad that the audience loved the film along with the concept of our cop universe. World digital premiere on ZEE5 is a great opportunity for us to take the film to audiences across the globe.’

    With over 3500 films, 500+ TV shows, 4000+ music videos, 35+ theatre plays and 90+ LIVE TV Channels across 12 languages, ZEE5 truly presents a blend of unrivalled content offering for its viewers across the nation and worldwide. With ZEE5, the global content of Zindagi as a brand, which was widely appreciated across the country, has also been brought back for its loyal viewers.

    Availability: The ZEE5 App can be downloaded from Google Play Store http://bit.ly/zee5 and iOS App Store http://bit.ly/zee5ios. Also available at www.zee5.com, as a Progressive Web App (PWA), and on Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick. ZEE5 also supports Chromecast.

    Pricing: Freemium pricing model with both free and paid premium content (including Originals) to cater to a mix of audiences. Viewers who subscribe to the ZEE5 subscription pack will get access to the entire library of content with – 99/- for 1 month and 999/- for a year.
     

  • Vodafone Idea & Zee Entertainment add a new dimension to content partnership

    Vodafone Idea & Zee Entertainment add a new dimension to content partnership

    MUMBAI: Vodafone Idea Limited, India's leading telecom operatorandZee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced a strategic partnership today for ZEE5 – the fastest growing OTT platform in the country. Under the strategic partnership, aimed at driving the growth of digital ecosystem in India, the content portfolio of ZEE5 will be available to Vodafone Idea customers on Vodafone Play as well as Idea Movies & TV app.

    Customers of Vodafone Idea can now enjoy the entire content catalogue of ZEE5 thereby providing a seamless viewing experience via multiple devices.The association between the two industry leaders will help create a beneficial ecosystem for viewers that will drive the growth of video viewing in smaller cities and towns in times to come. The content of ZEE5 can be accessed by customers through Vodafone Play or idea Movies & TV app. The ZEE5 content is available across 12 languages like English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati & Punjabi across genres like Kids content, Cineplays, Live TV and Health and Lifestyle content.

    Commenting on the partnership, Avneesh Khosla, Operations Director – Marketing, Vodafone Idea Limited said, “Our customers are constantly seeking rich and diverse content options and we aim to provide enriched entertainment to our customers by offering high quality content on Vodafone Play and Idea Movies & TV. We are happy to partner with ZEE5 and bring their library of content to our customers. Our insights on customer preferences, salience and relevance along with ZEE’s deep understanding of the Indian content viewership habits are being brought together through this partnership. We are happy to offer the entire catalogue of ZEE5 along with 2 exclusive channels to our customers as an introductory offer.”

    Speaking about the association, Tarun Katial, CEO, ZEE5 India said, “ZEE5 and Vodafone Idea lend themselves to a complementary partnership. Having established ourselves as the fastest growing OTT platform in India with the largest repertoire of content, we have attracted subscribers across geographies and demographics. We have an ambitious growth plan charted out for us and through this partnership with Vodafone Idea, India’s largest telecom company, we will leverage synergies between the brands and further bolster our presence across the country.”
     

  • ZEE5 and Nestaway partner for an exclusive offer

    ZEE5 and Nestaway partner for an exclusive offer

    MUMBAI: ZEE5, India’s fastest growing OTT platform, and Nestaway Technologies, India's largest managed home rental network, announced their partnership to offer a bespoke gift of ZEE5 premium subscription to Nestaway Assure customers. Nestaway Assure is India’s first professional home maintenance subscription service, which aims at making the living experience in a rental house stress-free. This offer is available for all Nestaway customers who choose to avail Nestaway Assure services. 

    Manish Aggarwal, Business Head, ZEE5 India, said, “Over the past year, we have been able to grow our subscriber base via associations with like-minded partners and brands. We see great synergies between the Nestaway customer and ZEE5 viewer. We are confident that they will enjoy the rich content repertoire and seamless viewing experience that ZEE5 offers today.”

    Speaking on the partnership, Chirag Heda, Head of Customer Experience, Nestaway,said, “At Nestaway, our key focus is to eliminate the inconveniences in day-to-day living. Through Nestaway Assure, we help remove the uncertainty &hassles in home maintenance through proactive house checks & regular deep cleaning. We are extremely glad to be partnering with ZEE5 for the same and hope to bring their incredible on-the-go entertainment experience to all our valued customers. In the next few months, we will also launch Assure across 10,000 houses outside our own Nestaway network.”

    Nestaway Technologies was started in 2015 and has more than 55,000 tenants and 25,000 homes in their network. Nestaway till date has raised $94.2 million in funding by investors such as Tiger Global, IDG Ventures, Ratan Tata, Yuri Milner, and Goldman Sachs. With the acquisition of Zenify in May last year Nestaway also entered the family rental solution business. Nestaway has its presence in 12 cities – Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Noida, Pune, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Mumbai and is planning to launch in ten other cities including Mysore and Chennai soon.

    With over 3500 films, 500+ TV shows, 4000+ music videos, 35+ theatre plays and 90+ LIVE TV Channels across 12 languages, ZEE5 truly presents a blend of unrivalled content offering for its viewers across the nation. With ZEE5, the global content of Zindagi as a brand, which was widely appreciated across the country, has also been brought back for its loyal viewers.

    Pricing: Freemium pricing model with both free and paid premium content (including Originals) to cater to a mix of audiences. Viewers who subscribe to the ZEE5 subscription pack will get access to the entire library of content with – 99/- for 1 month and 999/- for a year. Subscribers can avail a 50% cashback on the above-mentioned price by paying through Paytm.

  • ZEE5 kicks off march mania with a line-up of new originals for its global markets

    ZEE5 kicks off march mania with a line-up of new originals for its global markets

    MUMBAI: As part of its line-up of 72 originals for 2019-20, ZEE5 has unveiled an exciting set of Originals across languages premiering in March for its global audiences.

    The Sholay Girl aptly premiered on 8th March 2019 and follows the journey of Reshma Pathan, the first stunt woman in the Hindi film industry who was the body double for Hema Malini. Few, except for die-hard ‘Sholay’ fans around the world know that she was Basanti’s stunt double in the famous ‘tanga’ chase scene in the blockbuster film.

    Mrs. Subbalakshmi is a Telugu Original about a woman who escapes from her workaholic husband but lands in the middle of a diamond heist. Lakshmi Manchu, Tollywood actor and television host, makes her digital debut in this hilarious new web-series.

    Sex, Drugs and Theatre is a high strung, fast paced Marathi Original created by National Award-winning film-maker, Sujay Dahake. The series is a coming of age tale about six college students on their journey to self-discovery.

    Sec 377 is based on true events and will premiere on 19th March 2019. The movie follows the lives of five Individuals from the LGBTQ community who come together with a singular mission, to abolish the infamous sec 377 act

    “With the launch of these Originals across multiple languages, we’re further strengthening our presence across global markets. We have a lineup of 72 Originals this year, with definitive, edgy stories, and this will help us further build on the already phenomenal response we are getting across global markets.” said Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer – ZEE5 Global

    Also lined up for March are new episodes of The Final Call (Arjun Rampal) Abhay (Kunal Kemmu) and Parchayee – Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond.  ZEE5 Tamil Originals, Kallachirippu (produced by Karthik Subbaraj) and D7 are now also available in Hindi, Telugu, Bangla, Kannada, Marathi and Malayalam.

    With over 1,00,000 hours of Indian TV Shows, Movies, News and Videos, ZEE5 offers the largest bouquet of content across 12 languages to South Asian audiences and beyond globally. ZEE5 also offers 60+ popular Live TV channels, including ZEE’s best loved channels.

    ZEE5 is available on Google Play Store, iOS App Store, www.ZEE5.com as well as on Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TV, Android TVs and Amazon Fire TV.

  • ZEE5 strengthens sales leadership with new appointments

    ZEE5 strengthens sales leadership with new appointments

    MUMBAI: ZEE5 today announced a series of leadership appointments to strengthen itssales team. The announcements include the appointment of Tarun Katyal, Head of sales -large clients;Arunava Biswas, Head of sales – agencybusinessand Shalini Dureja, Head of sales –Government & SME business.

    Speaking on the appointments, Taranjeet Singh -Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head – New Projects,ZEE5 India said, “The OTT sector is constantly evolving. While at ZEE5, we have witnessed exponential growth in the past year, this year will be about adding value to our advertisers through the language content narrative we are building.Keeping in mind the rapid market growth and emerging consumer trends, we have structured and aligned our teamsto help brands and agency partners in achieving their marketing and communication needs. Shalini, Arunava and Tarun will be an integral part of the next step in the journey we have embarked on.”

    Tarun Katyal, Head of sales – large clients, ZEE5 India, said, “I have followed ZEE5’s journey since its launch and I believe it’s a great brand to work with. The brand has charted a phenomenal journey in just one year, and I am excited to be a part of this growth story.”

    Shalini Dureja, Head of sales – Government & SME business, ZEE5 India, said, “The next phase of ZEE5’s journey, now that it is established as the fastestgrowing entertainment OTT destination, will be eventful. I look forward to working with the talented and energetic team at ZEE5 and I hope to add value and keep learning as I grow with the platform.”

    Arunava Biswas, Head of sales – agency business, ZEE5 India, said, “Digital entertainment is growing rapidly, and I look forward to applying my experience and capabilities in building the growth story of ZEE5.”

    Tarun Katyal bringsover 18 years of experience in charting out sales strategies, P&L Management, contributing towards enhancing business volumes and growth across Media, Telecom & IT. Shalini Durejahas over two decades of experience in sales & marketing, business development and leading client relationshipsacross top brands including Reliance Broadcast Network Limited, Big FM and The Times of India. Arunava Biswas is a multi-vertical sales professional with an experience of over 13 years in Integrated Media Sales along with enhanced skills of Client and Agency Relationship Management and has worked with renowned brands such as Conde Nast India, BBC World News, Bloomberg TV, etc.

    With over 3500 films, 500+ TV shows, 4000+ music videos, 35+ theatre plays and 90+ LIVE TV Channels across 12 languages, ZEE5 truly presents a blend of unrivalled content offering for its viewers across the nation. With ZEE5, the global content of Zindagi as a brand, which was widely appreciated across the country, has also been brought back for its loyal viewers.

    Availability: The ZEE5 App can be downloaded from Google Play Store http://bit.ly/zee5 and iOS App Store http://bit.ly/zee5ios. Also available at www.zee5.com, as a Progressive Web App (PWA), and on Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick. ZEE5 also supports Chromecast.

    Pricing: Freemium pricing model with both free and paid premium content (including Originals) to cater to a mix of audiences. Viewers who subscribe to the ZEE5 subscription pack will get access to the entire library of content with – 99/- for 1 month and 999/- for a year. Subscribers can avail a 50% cashback on the above-mentioned price by paying through Paytm.

  • ZEE5 launches ‘Sex, Drugs & Theatre’

    ZEE5 launches ‘Sex, Drugs & Theatre’

    MUMBAI: After announcing a power packed line-up of 72 Originals across 6 languages (till March 2020) at its first anniversary, ZEE5 launched its high voltage Original ‘Sex, Drugs & Theatre’ at an event in Pune. With an aim to strengthen its Marathi Originals library, on the back of a phenomenal response to earlier content including Date With Saie, Liftman and Veergati; ZEE5’s latest 10-episode web series premiered on 5th March 2019.

    Created by National Award-winning film-maker, Sujay Dahake, the show features Parvin Tarde, Sunil Barve, Adish Vaidya, Mitali Mayekar, Suyash Zunjurke, Shalva Kinjwadekar, Nayannah Mukey, Abhishek Deshmukh and also Sujay Dahake who will be seen playing a crucial role. ‘Sex, Drugs and Theatre’ delves into the drama format of storytelling and is a representation of theatre in a cinematic way. The series narrates the journey of six college students who are made to work on a prestigious drama competition that completely changes their lives.

    Series Creator and Director Sujay Dahake, said, “Theatre is one of the oldest forms of performing arts and this show brings together art along with budding artists of the industry in a seamless manner. With a robust script and relatable dynamics, the show is certain to hook the audience and give a spin to digital storytelling for the Marathi audience. It has been a pleasure to work with the ZEE5 team who gave us the right platform that we needed to tell our story.”

    Commenting on the launch, Manish Aggarwal, Business Head, ZEE5 India said, “Since our launch last year, we have consistently provided content on the platform that is relatable, edgy and something that viewers keep coming back to the platform for. Sex, Drugs & Theatre is one such example. It has a contemporary theme that will reverberate among today’s youth. It is a cool, youthful, vibrant show, something quite different from what the audience has seen so far. It is sure to set an industry benchmark.”

    Aparna Acharekar, Programming Head, ZEE5 India said, “Working with Sujay has been a wonderful experience. His keen sense of storytelling and pulse on the audience preferences will reflect in the success that the show is sure to garner.”

    With over 3500 films, 500+ TV shows, 4000+ music videos, 35+ theatre plays and 90+ LIVE TV Channels across 12 languages, ZEE5 truly presents a blend of unrivalled content offering for its viewers across the nation. With ZEE5, the global content of Zindagi as a brand, which was widely appreciated across the country, has also been brought back for its loyal viewers.

    Availability: The ZEE5 App can be downloaded from Google Play Store http://bit.ly/zee5 and iOS App Store http://bit.ly/zee5ios. Also available at www.zee5.com, as a Progressive Web App (PWA), and on Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick. ZEE5 also supports Chromecast.

    Pricing: Freemium pricing model with both free and paid premium content (including Originals) to cater to a mix of audiences. Viewers who subscribe to the ZEE5 subscription pack will get access to the entire library of content with – 99/- for 1 month and 999/- for a year. Subscribers can avail a 50% cashback on the above-mentioned price by paying through Paytm.

  • ZEE5 deepens its presence in Malaysia with Celcom in partnership with Apigate

    ZEE5 deepens its presence in Malaysia with Celcom in partnership with Apigate

    MUMBAI: In a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today, Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer-ZEE5 Global announced ZEE5’s partnership with Celcom, Malaysia’s premier and most experienced telecom operator.

    This partnership will provide Celcom customers a secure and convenient payment mode, through Apigate’s Direct Carrier Billing API, to subscribe to ZEE5’s rich content bouquet.

    ZEE5, which is a part of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) offers 100,000 hours of Indian Movies, TV Shows, News, Videos and exclusive Originals, across 12 languages including Hindi, English, Bengali, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri and Gujarati. It also offers 60+ popular Live TV channels, including ZEE’s best loved channels.

    This collaboration brings the range of ZEE5’s exciting content, including top Tamil TV Shows like Sembaruthi, Poove Poochoodava and Yaaradi Nee Mohini, ZEE5 Tamil Originals including Kallachirippu, America Mapillai and D7 as well as recent blockbusters like Mersal and Kalavu to Celcom customers. The bouquet also includes Bollywood blockbusters like Kedarnath and Veere Di Wedding as well as dubbed Originals like Abhay (Kunal Kemmu), Final Call (Arjun Rampal) and Rangbaaz (Saqib Saleem).

    “We have an extremely aggressive global rollout plan charted out for ZEE5 over the next fiscal and ensuring we have the most relevant partnerships in place is a key element of that. Malaysia is a high focus market for us, given its huge affinity for Indian and South Asian content and growing appetite for online video content. We will soon be launching content in international languages too including Malay, and we are extremely glad to partner with a key local operator like Celcom to jointly grow the opportunity in this market,“ said Amit Goenka, CEO, ZEE International and Z5 Global

    “As we rapidly expand our partnerships across the Globe, we’re happy to announce Celcom as our first partnership in the South East Asian region. We’re already seeing a strong response in Malaysia, and partnering with a leading telecom operator like Celcom will enable us to quickly scale up awareness and access to ZEE5 among their huge customer base,”  adds Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer- ZEE5 Global

    Zoran Vasiljev, Chief Executive Officer, Apigate said, “Online Video streaming is a booming opportunity and we are excited to partner with a fast-growing platform like ZEE5 to enable their global expansion starting with Celcom in Malaysia”

  • ZEE5 and Apigate announce a landmark partnership at Mobile World Congress

    ZEE5 and Apigate announce a landmark partnership at Mobile World Congress

    MUMBAI: Multi-lingual digital entertainment platform ZEE5 today announced a strategic partnership with Apigate to deliver the largest bouquet of content across languages and genres to audiences globally.

    ZEE5, which is a part of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) – a global Media and Entertainment powerhouse – offers 100,000 hours of Indian Movies, TV Shows, News, Music, Videos and exclusive Originals, across 12 languages including Hindi, English, Bengali, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri and Gujarati. It also offers 60+ popular Live TV channels, including ZEE’s best loved channels.

    This collaboration brings the plethora of ZEE5’s exciting content, including top TV Shows like Kumkum Bhagya, Jodhaa Akbar and Sembaruthi, blockbusters like Kedarnath, Veere Di Wedding and Mersal, and Originals like Abhay (Kunal Kemmu), Final Call (Arjun Rampal), Rangbaaz (Saqib Saleem) and Sharate Aaj (Parambrata Chattopadhyay) to audiences in 11 countries globally, and will leverage on Apigate’s next-generation API ecosystem to create innovative value propositions for customers.

    Through this partnership, ZEE5 is leveraging not only Direct Carrier Billing which offers consumers a secure and convenient payment solution but also going beyond that to offer bundling, wallets and application to person messaging for all subscribers.

    “As content creators, we’re creating rich and engaging content across multiple languages for our viewers across the globe. We have an ambitious growth agenda to expand ZEE5’s reach to a wider audience segment across global markets, and we’re very happy to announce our partnership with Apigate which will enable us to do that, said Amit Goenka, CEO, ZEE International and Z5 Global

    “We’ve set out to establish ZEE5 as the clear go-to market destination for language content for South Asians and beyond, in the shortest possible time. We’re thrilled to partner with Apigate for this, given their ability to remove the complexities of multiple contracts which enables us to scale quickly. We look forward to jointly taking our fabulous bouquet of content to markets around the globe.” said Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer- ZEE5 Global

    Zoran Vasiljev, Chief Executive Officer, Apigate said, “We are excited to partner with a well-known brand like ZEE5 as this is a testament to the relevance of Apigate’s platform in empowering digital transformation for businesses.”

    Raja Mansukhani, Senior Vice President APAC, Apigate added, “Having built a world-class ecosystem of Mobile Network Operators, we are able to give ZEE5 access to customers all around the world by enabling expansion through one connection.”

    Apigate’s global network reaches 3.5 billion people, comprising more than 110 mobile network operators across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Latin America.

  • ZEE5 sponsors iconic singer Asha Bhosle’s global farewell tour and tribute to music maestro R.D. Burman, in the UK

    ZEE5 sponsors iconic singer Asha Bhosle’s global farewell tour and tribute to music maestro R.D. Burman, in the UK

    MUMBAI: Digital entertainment platform ZEE5 has announced its title sponsorship of the UK leg of iconic Bollywood singer, Asha Bhosle’s global farewell tour 'Live In Concert…One Last Time'. The event is a tribute to her late husband, the award-winning Bollywood composer and singer RD Burman on his 25th death anniversary. Ashaji will perform at The Concertgebouw on 27th February, Resorts World Arena, Birmingham on 2nd March 2019 and The SES Arena, Wembley in London on 3rd March 2019.

    “My entire life has been about music and as an artiste, it is the love of my fans that has pulled me back to the UK for this last concert. This tour is my tribute to one of music’s greatest legends, R.D Burman whose music lives on in the hearts of millions around the world and is very special to me.” says Asha Bhosle.

    Asha Bhosle’s career spans nearly eight decades and over 12000 songs. She has dedicated this tour to her late husband, music maestro R.D. Burman and will be accompanied on stage by Bollywood singer, Sudesh Bhosle.

    ZEE5 is also hosting a special contest. To participate, audiences in the UK have to download and subscribe to ZEE5 from now till 25th February to win tickets to Ashaji’s shows in London and Birmingham.

    Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer- ZEE5 Global said, “Asha Bhosle is a music icon whose voice has captivated South Asian audiences across generations. When living abroad, it’s the music and movies in the language of your comfort that keeps you connected to home, that makes you ‘Dil Se Desi’, and her music is a big part of that. ZEE5 celebrates that ‘Desi’ pride and we are immensely proud to be associated with her final live performance in the UK.”

    Mr. Sumant Bahl, Director of Grace Entertainment & Events, the organizers of the tour said, “We are very happy to be associated with an artist of this magnitude. We look forward to fantastic performances and will put in our best to ensure that this is a memorable performance for her as well as for all Ashaji’s fans. We are also very thankful to all our sponsors, especially to the title sponsor, ZEE5 who have been our greatest supporter on this one.”

    ZEE5 offers over 1,00,000 hours of Indian TV Shows, Movies, News, Videos etc. across 12 languages to South Asians across the globe, including the UK.  The content repertoire includes top TV Shows like Kumkum Bhagya, Jodhaa Akbar and Bokul Kotha, blockbusters like Kedarnath and Veere Di Wedding, and Originals like Abhay (Kunal Kemmu), Final Call (Arjun Rampal), Rangbaaz (Saquib Saleem) and Sharate Aaj (Parambrata Chattopadhyay).

    ZEE5 is available on Google Play Store, iOS App Store, www.ZEE5.com and on Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TV, Android TVs and Amazon Fire TV.