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Zindagi, Tata Sky tie up for contest; winners to celebrate New Year in Turkey

MUMBAI: Zindagi, a leading premium entertainment channel, has always offered viewers unique experiences and presented the best stories from across the world.

Taking this value proposition a step ahead, the channel has associated with one of India’s leading content distribution platform providing Pay TV and OTT services, Tata Sky. The ‘Zindagi New Year in Turkey Contest’ will start on 21 November and end on 5 December 2016.

Zindagi will offer Tata Sky subscribers a chance to win an all-expense paid holiday for two to Turkey in January 2017. Five lucky winners along with a companion each will get a chance to visit Turkey by answering few simple questions on the blockbuster primetime series, ‘Fatmagul’ that airs on Zindagi Monday to Saturday at 9:00 PM.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) chief business officer Sunil Buch said, “Our Turkish shows have acquainted viewers with a country that is known for its beautiful locations, good stories, great talent and people whose sensibilities and values are similar Indians. Our partnership with Tata Sky allows us us an opportunity to delight viewers with a memorable holiday to Turkey for the appreciation they have given to Turkish shows on Zindagi.”

Tata Sky chief communications officer Malay Dikshit said, “The co-marketing initiative with Zindagi is a win-win for all. Imagine that one can be rewarded for watching good quality TV – something that they enjoy!.”

Tata Sky subscribers can answer questions based on Fatmagul by pressing the Red Button on their Tata Sky remote while watching the show on Zindagi. This will lead them to a landing page where they need to answer few simple questions. The contest will be LIVE on Zindagi only during the original episode airing i.e. from 9: 00 PM to 10: 00 PM, Monday to Saturday. The contest will be promoted heavily through promos on the Default Landing Channel, Search & Scan Banner & Guide Banner across all TATA Sky households.

Zindagi presents finite world stories with bold narratives that unveil universal emotions. Tata Sky, a JV between the Tata Group and 21st Century Fox, was the first to launch multiple products and services that redefined the subscribers viewing experience in the country.

November 19, 2016
PEMRA suspends ARY’s Nickelodeon licence for airing Indian content

MUMBAI: It wants to signal it means business. And, that it is not going to tolerate any laxity on its diktat to totally ban Indian content on television, radio and cinema in Pakistan. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) yesterday suspended the landing licence of Viacom TV channel Nickelodeon for airing animation shows dubbed in Hindi.

PEMRA made the announcement via a tweet from its twitter handle late last evening.

The channel is distributed in Pakistan via the Ary Digital Network which has its headquarters in Dubai. ARY runs a clutch of channels including ARY News, Zindagi, QTV, Muzik, Digital etc.

ARY is broadcast in several Asian countries through the services of Samacom’s uplinking earth station based in the UAE. The network has Mohammed Iqbal as its chairperson; Salman Iqbal being its president & CEO.

The authority had issued an order last month directing Pakistani channels to reduce Indian content to six per cent, and followed it up with another notice forcing them to reduce it to zero by 21 October. It has stated that those violating its order would face dire consequences, among which could include cancellation or suspension of downlinking (read: landing) and uplinking permissions that it grants.

A clutch of broadcasters under the Pakistan Broadcasters Association has been contemplating taking PEMRA to court for its hard stance on the Indian and foreign content issue.

Related stories:

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Pakistan Broadcasters Association to oppose PEMRA Indian content ban

November 1, 2016
PEMRA suspends ARY’s Nickelodeon licence for airing Indian content

MUMBAI: It wants to signal it means business. And, that it is not going to tolerate any laxity on its diktat to totally ban Indian content on television, radio and cinema in Pakistan. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) yesterday suspended the landing licence of Viacom TV channel Nickelodeon for airing animation shows dubbed in Hindi.

PEMRA made the announcement via a tweet from its twitter handle late last evening.

The channel is distributed in Pakistan via the Ary Digital Network which has its headquarters in Dubai. ARY runs a clutch of channels including ARY News, Zindagi, QTV, Muzik, Digital etc.

ARY is broadcast in several Asian countries through the services of Samacom’s uplinking earth station based in the UAE. The network has Mohammed Iqbal as its chairperson; Salman Iqbal being its president & CEO.

The authority had issued an order last month directing Pakistani channels to reduce Indian content to six per cent, and followed it up with another notice forcing them to reduce it to zero by 21 October. It has stated that those violating its order would face dire consequences, among which could include cancellation or suspension of downlinking (read: landing) and uplinking permissions that it grants.

A clutch of broadcasters under the Pakistan Broadcasters Association has been contemplating taking PEMRA to court for its hard stance on the Indian and foreign content issue.

Related stories:

Pakistan gets tough on Indian DTH & content

Pak bans Indian TV content, films from being screened

PEMRA Indian content ban to impact broadcasters

“Let India open its market, we will open ours” – PEMRA chairman Absar Alam

Pakistan Broadcasters Association to oppose PEMRA Indian content ban

November 1, 2016
Zindagi’s Turkish stars wish Indian fans on Diwali

MUMBAI: Turkish actors from Zindagi’s highly appreciated Turkish shows – Feriha, Fatmagul & Little Lord — were in Mumbai. The actors were elated with the overwhelming response from Indian fans & media. The actors were excited to be here during the festive season and loved the festive mood. The charming actors sportingly wished all their fans in India.

Actors of Zindagi’s most admired shows – Hazal Kaya (Feriha), Kaan Tasaner (Fatmagul) & Sarp Levendoglu (Little Lord) – were excited to meet their fans

Popular Turkish shows, Feriha, Fatmagul and Little Lord, being aired on Zindagi, have wowed Indian audiences with its fresh faces and beautiful storyline. The internationally renowned actors of the show are being admired for their acting prowess, charming personalities and their relatable character portrayals.

‘Feriha’, ‘Ali’ and ‘Erdogan’ albeit their on-screen names, have all become famous in Indian households in their respective shows. And now to make this festive season more exciting they i.e. Hazal Kaya (Feriha), Kaan Tasaner (Erdoğan Yaşaran) and Sarp Levendoglu (Ali) were in the city as part of the high level Turkish delegation. They were elated with the overwhelming response from Indian fans & media. The actors were excited to be in the city during the festive season and loved the festive mood.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) chief business officer Sunil Buch said, “Our Turkish shows are a testament of Zindagi’s commitment to bring compelling and differentiated content from across the world. Our first Turkish show Feriha was a runaway success followed by Fatmagul and now the recently launched Little Lord is being appreciated. These shows have resonated well with the audience and have been seen as a breath of fresh air.”

The audience has flooded the channel with an overwhelming response of appreciation mentioning that they are hooked to the Turkish shows due to the relatable and talented acting, good looking actors, realistic and scenic locales along with the good storytelling that have struck a chord with viewers in India. These shows have not only got the viewers hooked on to their screens but has also helped Zindagi garner impressive ratings in the premium category.

Few lucky Zindagi viewers were given the opportunity to meet their favourite actors in Mumbai. Acknowledging her fans in India and being appreciative of how well Feriha was received in India, the gorgeous Hazal was excited to meet some of her fans in India. Hazal Kaya plays the title role in Feriha and wished her fans, “I love my Indian fans, Happy Diwali and Happy New Year!”

The charming Kaan Tasane seen as Erdoğan Yaşaran in Fatmagul and the good looking actor, Sarp Levendoglu seen as Mehmet’s father, Ali in Little Lord also wished their fans.

After the phenomenal success of Feriha, Zindagi presented two more specially handpicked shows from Turkey, Fatmagul and Little Lord. Fatmagul airing at 9:00 PM is the story of an innocent girl whose fairy-tale life is turned into a nightmare when she gets raped and is forced to marry the accused. Little Lord currently airing at 7:30 PM is a light-hearted Turkish drama, about the endearing tale of a parent-child relationship seen through the lens of a six year old, Mehmet.

November 1, 2016
Zindagi’s Turkish stars wish Indian fans on Diwali

MUMBAI: Turkish actors from Zindagi’s highly appreciated Turkish shows – Feriha, Fatmagul & Little Lord — were in Mumbai. The actors were elated with the overwhelming response from Indian fans & media. The actors were excited to be here during the festive season and loved the festive mood. The charming actors sportingly wished all their fans in India.

Actors of Zindagi’s most admired shows – Hazal Kaya (Feriha), Kaan Tasaner (Fatmagul) & Sarp Levendoglu (Little Lord) – were excited to meet their fans

Popular Turkish shows, Feriha, Fatmagul and Little Lord, being aired on Zindagi, have wowed Indian audiences with its fresh faces and beautiful storyline. The internationally renowned actors of the show are being admired for their acting prowess, charming personalities and their relatable character portrayals.

‘Feriha’, ‘Ali’ and ‘Erdogan’ albeit their on-screen names, have all become famous in Indian households in their respective shows. And now to make this festive season more exciting they i.e. Hazal Kaya (Feriha), Kaan Tasaner (Erdoğan Yaşaran) and Sarp Levendoglu (Ali) were in the city as part of the high level Turkish delegation. They were elated with the overwhelming response from Indian fans & media. The actors were excited to be in the city during the festive season and loved the festive mood.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) chief business officer Sunil Buch said, “Our Turkish shows are a testament of Zindagi’s commitment to bring compelling and differentiated content from across the world. Our first Turkish show Feriha was a runaway success followed by Fatmagul and now the recently launched Little Lord is being appreciated. These shows have resonated well with the audience and have been seen as a breath of fresh air.”

The audience has flooded the channel with an overwhelming response of appreciation mentioning that they are hooked to the Turkish shows due to the relatable and talented acting, good looking actors, realistic and scenic locales along with the good storytelling that have struck a chord with viewers in India. These shows have not only got the viewers hooked on to their screens but has also helped Zindagi garner impressive ratings in the premium category.

Few lucky Zindagi viewers were given the opportunity to meet their favourite actors in Mumbai. Acknowledging her fans in India and being appreciative of how well Feriha was received in India, the gorgeous Hazal was excited to meet some of her fans in India. Hazal Kaya plays the title role in Feriha and wished her fans, “I love my Indian fans, Happy Diwali and Happy New Year!”

The charming Kaan Tasane seen as Erdoğan Yaşaran in Fatmagul and the good looking actor, Sarp Levendoglu seen as Mehmet’s father, Ali in Little Lord also wished their fans.

After the phenomenal success of Feriha, Zindagi presented two more specially handpicked shows from Turkey, Fatmagul and Little Lord. Fatmagul airing at 9:00 PM is the story of an innocent girl whose fairy-tale life is turned into a nightmare when she gets raped and is forced to marry the accused. Little Lord currently airing at 7:30 PM is a light-hearted Turkish drama, about the endearing tale of a parent-child relationship seen through the lens of a six year old, Mehmet.

November 1, 2016
Bollywood supports Govt’s Pak policy; pleads for ongoing projects

NEW DELHI: The Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd today expressed “genuine concern of all those film producers who have invested heavily in films featuring artistes from across the border.”

Even as it expressed unflinching support to the Central Government and solidarity with the Armed Forces on their supreme sacrifice at Uri during the recent counter-terrorism operations, it noted there had been some discourse in the media recently with regard to certain threats to disrupt the release of these movies.

The Guild, which represents most of the active Hindi film producers, said there were many producers who had either already shot their films or were in the process of completing their unfinished films prior to the escalation of hostilities with Pakistan, including Karan Johar’s soon to be released film ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ which has also been certified by the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC).

Similarly, there are many other films which are scheduled to be released in months ahead including ‘Dear Zindagi’ and ‘Raees’ which also feature artistes from across the border.

Guild President Mukesh Bhatt said, “The Guild in no uncertain terms confirms that the film industry stands in unison with the Government’s recent steps to counter terrorism and will naturally abide by decision with regard to government’s policy on issuance of work visa to foreign artistes. We would however urge the government to appreciate that the film producers who have already shot their films or are in the process of completing their unfinished films should not end up paying heavy price for no fault of theirs.”

He further added: “The Central Government has taken several steps in the past to foster cultural exchanges by inviting industry representatives to participate in the Government’s efforts to improve our relationship with Pakistan”.

Meanwhile, the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India President Nitin Datar has requested all theatres to ban Karan Johar’s film which stars Pak actor Fawad Khan, who was also seen in ‘Kapoor and Sons’ and earlier in ‘Khoobsoorat’ opposite Sonam Kapoor .

October 14, 2016
Bollywood supports Govt’s Pak policy; pleads for ongoing projects

NEW DELHI: The Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd today expressed “genuine concern of all those film producers who have invested heavily in films featuring artistes from across the border.”

Even as it expressed unflinching support to the Central Government and solidarity with the Armed Forces on their supreme sacrifice at Uri during the recent counter-terrorism operations, it noted there had been some discourse in the media recently with regard to certain threats to disrupt the release of these movies.

The Guild, which represents most of the active Hindi film producers, said there were many producers who had either already shot their films or were in the process of completing their unfinished films prior to the escalation of hostilities with Pakistan, including Karan Johar’s soon to be released film ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ which has also been certified by the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC).

Similarly, there are many other films which are scheduled to be released in months ahead including ‘Dear Zindagi’ and ‘Raees’ which also feature artistes from across the border.

Guild President Mukesh Bhatt said, “The Guild in no uncertain terms confirms that the film industry stands in unison with the Government’s recent steps to counter terrorism and will naturally abide by decision with regard to government’s policy on issuance of work visa to foreign artistes. We would however urge the government to appreciate that the film producers who have already shot their films or are in the process of completing their unfinished films should not end up paying heavy price for no fault of theirs.”

He further added: “The Central Government has taken several steps in the past to foster cultural exchanges by inviting industry representatives to participate in the Government’s efforts to improve our relationship with Pakistan”.

Meanwhile, the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India President Nitin Datar has requested all theatres to ban Karan Johar’s film which stars Pak actor Fawad Khan, who was also seen in ‘Kapoor and Sons’ and earlier in ‘Khoobsoorat’ opposite Sonam Kapoor .

October 14, 2016
Pak bans Indian TV content, films from being screened

NEW DELHI: Even as Pakistani theatres decided not to show Indian films in the wake of the current tensions between the two countries, that country’s media regulator has asked all channels in the country to “immediately” stop broadcast of illegal Indian content amid theongoing tension between the two nations.

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in a statement said it has been receiving complaints that several local private channels were showing Indian talk shows, reality programmes and dramas without permission.

“The complaints have shown serious concerns on this issue (illegal Indian content) in the wake of current situation between India and Pakistan. Complainants have urged PEMRA to impose immediate ban on broadcast and distribution of illegal Indian channels and illegal Indian DTH,” PEMRA said in a statement.

PEMRA said that it had already taken steps to stop illegal broadcast of Indian channels and warned that all distribution networks and TV channels should follow the laws and “immediately” stop the broadcasting of Indian contents.

“This will send a positive signal to the public about the satellite TV channels and distribution networks’ commitment with rule of law and the country – about which a huge number of talk shows preach daily,” it said.

According to PEMRA rules, local channels can only show five per cent foreign content but it has been seen that several channels mostly rely on foreign contents, mostly Indian, Turkish, American and European.

Interestingly, the only Indian general entertainment channel which was showing Pakistani content, Zee’s Zindagi, has also decided to stop such broadcasts from 2 October.

Last week, Raj Thackeray-led MNS issued an ultimatum to Pakistani artistes and actors, including Fawad Khan and Ali Zafar, to leave India by 25 September or else they would be “pushed out”. Concerts of Pakistani singers Shafqat Amanat Ali and Atif Aslam scheduled in Bengaluru and Gurgaon, respectively, were also cancelled.

And though actor Salman Khan backed Pakistan artistes following the ban on them by the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association, Pakistani cinemas have stopped screening Indian films in “solidarity” with the country’s armed forces.

“We have stopped screening Indian movies at our cinemas from Friday till the situation improves and normalcy returns,” said Nadeem Mandviwalla, whose Mandviwalla Entertainment runs eight cinemas in Karachi and the capital, Islamabad, according to a report in a New York-based Indian newspaper. Indian films had been popular both at the cinema and on pirated DVDs in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s domestic film industry has seen a revival in recent years, but is dwarfed by India’s Bollywood. Pakistani actors have increasingly been appearing in big budget Bollywood films in the last few years.

Super Cinemas General Manager Khurram Gultasab confirmed his group would also not be screening Indian films. He said the move had been made by cinema owners themselves, rather than on government directions. The group runs ten cinemas in cities across Pakistan’s Punjab province.

Other Pakistani cinemas posted on social media saying they would not be showing Indian films after Thursday’s violence.

October 3, 2016
Pak bans Indian TV content, films from being screened

NEW DELHI: Even as Pakistani theatres decided not to show Indian films in the wake of the current tensions between the two countries, that country’s media regulator has asked all channels in the country to “immediately” stop broadcast of illegal Indian content amid theongoing tension between the two nations.

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in a statement said it has been receiving complaints that several local private channels were showing Indian talk shows, reality programmes and dramas without permission.

“The complaints have shown serious concerns on this issue (illegal Indian content) in the wake of current situation between India and Pakistan. Complainants have urged PEMRA to impose immediate ban on broadcast and distribution of illegal Indian channels and illegal Indian DTH,” PEMRA said in a statement.

PEMRA said that it had already taken steps to stop illegal broadcast of Indian channels and warned that all distribution networks and TV channels should follow the laws and “immediately” stop the broadcasting of Indian contents.

“This will send a positive signal to the public about the satellite TV channels and distribution networks’ commitment with rule of law and the country – about which a huge number of talk shows preach daily,” it said.

According to PEMRA rules, local channels can only show five per cent foreign content but it has been seen that several channels mostly rely on foreign contents, mostly Indian, Turkish, American and European.

Interestingly, the only Indian general entertainment channel which was showing Pakistani content, Zee’s Zindagi, has also decided to stop such broadcasts from 2 October.

Last week, Raj Thackeray-led MNS issued an ultimatum to Pakistani artistes and actors, including Fawad Khan and Ali Zafar, to leave India by 25 September or else they would be “pushed out”. Concerts of Pakistani singers Shafqat Amanat Ali and Atif Aslam scheduled in Bengaluru and Gurgaon, respectively, were also cancelled.

And though actor Salman Khan backed Pakistan artistes following the ban on them by the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association, Pakistani cinemas have stopped screening Indian films in “solidarity” with the country’s armed forces.

“We have stopped screening Indian movies at our cinemas from Friday till the situation improves and normalcy returns,” said Nadeem Mandviwalla, whose Mandviwalla Entertainment runs eight cinemas in Karachi and the capital, Islamabad, according to a report in a New York-based Indian newspaper. Indian films had been popular both at the cinema and on pirated DVDs in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s domestic film industry has seen a revival in recent years, but is dwarfed by India’s Bollywood. Pakistani actors have increasingly been appearing in big budget Bollywood films in the last few years.

Super Cinemas General Manager Khurram Gultasab confirmed his group would also not be screening Indian films. He said the move had been made by cinema owners themselves, rather than on government directions. The group runs ten cinemas in cities across Pakistan’s Punjab province.

Other Pakistani cinemas posted on social media saying they would not be showing Indian films after Thursday’s violence.

October 3, 2016
Salman Khan backs Indian Army strike & Pak artistes

NEW DELHI: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan says TV and film artistes from Pakistan should not be treated like terrorists and art and terrorism should not be mixed.

“Pakistani artistes are just artistes and not terrorists. Terrorism and art are two different subjects. They come with proper visa and the government gives them a work permit.” A PTI report quotes Salman as saying when asked about his take on banning the actors from Pakistan.

Salman said the action (surgical strike) taken by the Indian Army is proper as it was against terrorism, but he would prefer to have a situation of peace and harmony.

The Indian Motion Picture Producers Association passed a resolution Friday to ban Pakistani actors from the industry in the wake of the Uri attack.

The resolution came after Indian Army announced that seven terror launch pads were targeted across the border in Pakistan by special forces during a ‘surgical strike’.

“Ideal situation should have been that of peace. But, now a reaction to an action has happened. It was a proper action as they were terrorists. But still in this day and age, I think if we lived in peace and harmony it would have been better for everyone and especially for common people,” Khan said while speaking at the launch of his jewellery range for Being Human, the PTI report stated.

Last week, Raj Thackeray-led MNS issued an ultimatum to Pakistani artistes and actors including Fawad Khan, who is part of one of the productions under Salman’s banner, and Ali Zafar, to leave India by September 25 or else they would be “pushed out”.

Recently concerts of Pakistani singers Shafqat Amanat Ali and Atif Aslam, scheduled in Bengaluru and Gurgaon, respectively were also cancelled.

Media moghul and Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra’s Zee group also took a decision recently to take off the air all Pakistani TV serials f rom its channel Zindagi, which was originally started to promote peace and brotherhood between the two countries.

September 30, 2016