In today’s time and age, what really attracts an audience in the creative and entertainment world? Have we questioned ourselves as to whom do we get influenced by the most, a gorgeous face or a talented personality? Well, we know of a young phenomenon who is an excellent amalgamation of both and is taking over the internet lately with not just his good-looks, but also with his awe-inspiring talent in various fields, making him one of the most sought-after creative entrepreneurs; he is Nabeel Merchant, a youngster based in Dubai, who is leaving no stone unturned to become a global phenomenon with his multiple talents.

Girls have all gone crazy for him for the madness he has shown so far for the fitness world, who has trained many people to achieve the hot-bod of their dreams. Adding to his talents as if it was his hobby to do so, Merchant began exploring many new fields to find his true passion, only to realize he is a young wizard who can top the game in any field he touches. This led him first into photography, where he has been capturing some breathtaking shots of people, places, landscapes, and what not.

Even after mastering the art of photography, Merchant kept achieving bigger goals in business and excelled into the work of renting and hiring high-end caravans and vanity vans for the ever so famous and the glitzy world of Bollywood. How could the entertainment world not get attracted by the talents Merchant always radiated? The youngster who has always been behind the camera, seizing moments, now is all pumped up to be in front of it and show his altogether different side to the world, opening up more doors for him in the entertainment and creative world.

Merchant is unstoppable as from where we are seeing him, we know for a fact that this youngster is going to exceed with each and every creative talent of his, not just in Dubai, but soon in Bollywood as well. He is an entrepreneur as well who owns his Dubai-based digital agency called ‘A Bunch of Creatives’. With this exceptional brand of his, Merchant is bringing together influencers, celebrities and entertainers for creating some amazing content around Dubai. With creating new and trending content, his team creates more buzz for brands and take them closer to achieve their business goals by specializing in different areas of lifestyle, experience, fashion and travel.

So far, his career into the film and photography fields has made this youngster work with the who’s who of Bollywood like Shah Rukh Khan, Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi and many others. Working with so many entertainment stars and celebrities of the world have made Merchant create a unique identity of his as a creative and entertaining personality. Not just that, he has worked on several projects with many international celebrities as well. He is also soon going to get Atrangz to Dubai for giving a free trip to the place to some of the lucky ones amongst his fans and followers, as a way to activate his YouTube channel and other social platforms. Shortly, Merchant would also be surprising all his fans through more such exciting giveaways, making all of them even more thrilled.

Keep getting more updates of his and his work by following him on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeofprodigy/

Have you heard of birds that predict disasters days before they take place, or sinister cults that manipulate hundreds of people to willingly take their own lives? Can science explain why some areas just seem strangely evil, and is there any truth behind ancient stories of unearthly creatures like vampires and werewolves? Why does rain sometimes fall from the sky like blood, and how do some rocks and stones inspire people to worship them?

HistoryTV18’s latest premiere, ‘The UnXplained with William Shatner’, premiering on the 5^th of October at 6 PM, explores these and other equally fascinating questions that have stumped humankind for centuries. The series is presented by award-winning actor and science fiction icon, William Shatner,and features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, and witnesses seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible can occur. With hour-long thematic episodes airing every Monday and Tuesday evening at 6,it is an exploration of the most fascinating, strange, and inexplicable mysteries in the world.

The series delves into strange happenings involving curious weather phenomena, bizarre cults, “evil” locations, and dire prophecies, among others. However, instead of merely giving definitive solutions, experts and historians share their opinions, and present various well-researched theories, allowing viewers to discern the answers. The narrative stays rooted in reality, making no fantastical claims, while acknowledging that there is still much remaining for humans to discover.

One of the episodes on ‘The UnXplained with William Shatner’, premiering on the 5^th of October at 6 PM, tries to get into the minds of people who have been masters of manipulation. Exploring the intoxicating charisma of cult leaders, the episode investigates what makes thousands of followers give up power to them. Along with using archival footage and photographs of famous human sacrifices and indoctrination, the show even takes viewers to the actual sites where these mysterious events took place decades ago. Another episode tries to unravel the mysteries of how, and why, certain incredible structures, like the Great Pyramid at Giza and the intricate spiral staircase at the Loretto Chapel, remain standing without any central support. While we like to think of ourselves as the peak of evolution, the show also poses the pertinent question, what if we are wrong. An episode also examines the extraordinary powers that allow a dog to detect cancer faster than doctors with sophisticated equipment, and a horse that can read a person’s mind. Some of the other fascinating stories featured in one or the other episode of the series include a priceless gemstone with a deadly curse, a sacred chunk of sandstone that has caused wars, ancient rituals like voodoo and exorcism, and remarkable tales of human survival.

After having explored the depths of space as Captain Kirk in the legendary science fiction series, Star Trek, William Shatner is now captaining the search for answers to these real-world mysteries. As presenter and executive producer of ‘The UnXplained with William Shatner’, premiering on the 5^th of October at 6 PM on HistoryTV18, he too is thrilled about being part of this fascinating series.

Watch ‘The UnXplained with William Shatner’ from the 5^th of October, every Monday and Tuesday evenings at 6 PM, only on HistoryTV18 and HistoryTV18 HD.

The journey of Abhishek Mishra has been inspiring that might be called a blockbuster movie made of the amazing, motivational tale of a hardworking kid who’s now a millionaire entrepreneur. The young guy started his journey by doing a thorough study on the ongoing environment of Indian Cinema. He was 13 when he realized the true value and impact of the Father of Indian Cinema that he has created. 

His curiosity rose as he learned that over the years the Legend’s name is fading, so he wanted to carry his legacy to do so he met the grandson of the Legend. Chandrashekhar Pusalkar grandson of the Late Shri Dadasaheb Phalke Ji sobbed his emotions and wanted justice for his grandfather, he believed today whatever the Indian cinema possesses is all through his grandfather but still, the government has no homage to the family of the Legend. 

Abhishek pledged to carry the legacy of the (Late) Dadasaheb Phalke by making an awareness of the legend like no other. But as the success road is never easy, he started off by working at the call center then as the assistant director in ad shoots and the struggle began ever since.

At the age of 18, he became the youngest CEO of the million-dollar organization ‘Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival’. The organization holds towards the true value of talent considering creativity and new talent.

Moreover, it’s India’s only independent international film festival, with a mission to celebrate the cinema and work of aspiring, young, independent & professional filmmakers.

Soon after, Abhishek joined the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as the advisory panel member into the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Government of India, claiming to be the youngest advisory member in the nation.He has censored more than 200 films to date. He then began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 20. Apart from it, he has been involved in CSR activities, by donating for Bharat Ke Veer, acid attack victims and more.

On how the industry can revive, he says that ready films can be released on OTT or TV, outdoor shoots should have a maximum of 25 people.

Moreover, DPIFF has already begun their preparation for the upcoming grandeur ceremony. The executives of the organization – Vinay Punamiya, Yash Jain, Neha Singh, Vinay Singh and Vatsal Joshi have directed their team to acquire work from home regime amid lockdown.

Noted Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has been named as the President of Film and Television Institute of India, FTII Society and Chairman of Governing Council of FTII.

Mr Kapur has directed several films, many of which are critically acclaimed. The Movies include Masoom, Mr. India, Bandit Queen and Elizabeth.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said, Mr Kapur, who has a vast experience, will add more value to the Institute. He expressed confidence that everybody will welcome his appointment.

New Delhi:, Vaishnavi Chahande is an Actor, Model, Social media Influencer & Social activist from Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. She started her career with modeling in Nagpur, Maharashtra India, & yet she has done many Modeling shows and ramp shows.

Vaishnavi Chahande is going to make her First debut in Marathi Film Industry very soon, Now Vaishnavi Chahande has a good line up for film’s and Television screen works, due to the pandemic, shootings and releases have been stalled.

However, Vaishnavi makes sure to update her fans on Social Media platforms with her latest photos and videos. She has been using Facebook and her Instagram handle as well, to create awareness towards a fashion lifestyle among people and share with them the benefits as well as means of a looks, workout and a healthy mind.

Also, Vaishnavi Said on Covid-19 “Time is very bad here Corona has destroyed many lives. I want to say to all of you that you do not leave home without any work and if you go out for important works, wear masks and hand globs, stay safe and Keep the family safe too”

As we can see, Most of the Industries are almost started with Unlock Process & guidelines, we wish best of luck Vaishnavi for her First Marathi Film Debut.

SpacePepper Studios are an ideal partner for any business that is trying to reach out to its audiences through its corporate videos. This is because they understand how important it can be for the company. Videos form a key component of the marketing plan for most businesses as they appeal to the audiences and deliver the message entertainingly and creatively. They help in improving consumer engagement and hence the growth in business.

For a video to be successful, it has to be original, creative, easy to understand and relevant for the target audience. When working with SpacePepper Studios for corporate video production, you can be assured that all these requirements will be taken care of the features of the production house that qualify for the job are:

Inquisitive

The team aims to get a good understanding of the client’s business, their message and their target audience to make sure that the product they deliver meets the key requirement of delivering the message correctly to the consumers. To make this possible, they spend time with the client and clarify all their doubts by asking questions relevant to the production. They also conduct brainstorming sessions to discuss ideas for the production and arrive at a decision with a consensus of all members.

Co-operative

When signing up for a project, they join the client as a partner because they aim to work with the client and not for them. They treat every project as their own and give it their best. Having gained a complete understanding of the client’s perspective, they also do the same for the audience by thinking from their point of view. A clear perception of the audience and their response allows them to work on appropriate creative ideas. They discuss all ideas with the clients and then proceed to the next stage.

Responsive

They constantly keep in touch with the client and make time to answer all their queries. They also believe in keeping the clients updated with the progress as well as any impediments for the same. They welcome all the inputs from the client and try to incorporate them in their work, where viable. If at any point, they feel that the suggestion could hurt the quality of the work, they decline it with a proper explanation.

Responsible

The crew at SpacePepper Studios take their work very seriously and try to give their best. When they take on a project, they consider it their responsibility to deliver a high-quality product. A lot of effort is put in to ensure that their video fits all the requirements of the client. To keep their progress on track, they keep the clients involved at every stage and accept and incorporate their feedback to improve their product. They do not accept mediocrity in their work.

Resourceful

The studios are well equipped with all the necessary infrastructure and staff required to create a high-quality video. Depending on the production needs, the client can make use of their white/green cyclorama studio or the expansive obstruction-free open space for their shoot. The shoot is carried out using sophisticated equipment and the latest technology available. There is also the facility of creating and recording music in-house using the jam pad and the recording studio fitted with the latest equipment. They even have a reserved area to facilitate the styling needs and a green room for the crew to prepare themselves for the shoot.

Comprehensive Service

All stages of creating the video can be carried out under one roof at SpacePepper Studios. All stages of pre-production, shoot and post-production are taken care in-house. The project, as visualised by the client, is realised in these studios by the creative team members. The production is complete when the shoot has been integrated with visuals, music, sound bites and audio effects.

Innovative

Being innovative is the core strength of the team and is utilised at every stage of the production process. This allows them to come up with creative ideas that give rise to a unique concept and treatment for every video. The innovation can be seen in all elements of a production as well as in the final integration. Their work can claim to be refined, crisp and outstanding.

A good corporate video can be a turning point for a business and its marketing plans. It can be responsible for bringing in new business by creating awareness among its consumers and helping them engage with the brand. This is what can lead a business towards a successful journey. Hence, if you want a video that can do this and more for your business, you can get in touch with SpacePepper Studios and embark on the journey to success.

The social arena across the globe is swamped with short video apps of all kinds. The fact that short video content has a bright future holds water, however, these platforms come with unmonitored miscreants who shame the creators more often than not! Talking about video content platforms, an article by SLR Lounge read, “Women have received harsh criticisms about their general appearance and weight and feel as though they are judged on whether or not they are pleasing to look at whereas men typically aren’t. They also receive more comments pertaining to their personality, humor, and what they’re wearing as opposed to other males in the same arena.”

Women content creators at large have faced this issue on one platform or the other. This is one of the biggest reasons why video content platforms witness minimal participation from the female fraternity as compared to their male counterparts. Short video apps are all the rage right now, but one thing that inevitably comes with the fun of content creation is the unwanted attention from the ringleaders who stamp on the morales of young & naive creators. If you scroll down through the comments on these platforms, the profiles of women creators are flooded with filthy comments. What are these platforms doing to address the issue? Sadly, nothing!

Contrary to its contemporaries, Rizzle App – the most up and coming short video platform pioneering original content in the vertical web series arena – has decided to address this menace by completely eliminating the ‘Comment’ feature from the app. Rizzle has refrained from ‘Chats’ & ‘Comments’ features since its inception. Vidya Narayanan, the Co-founder of Rizzle, was quoted saying, “Rizzle.tv keeps the keyboard warriors and trolls away, and is focused on building a positive community that listens, speaks, argues, debates, and supports.” At its core, Rizzle believes in fostering a community that is opinionated, respectful, and entertaining.

Rizzle’s decision to completely do away with a comments section comes at a juncture when social media platforms across the world are grappling with issues of user safety, especially when it comes to female content creators. ‘Comment’ sections on social media apps have inadvertently become a playground for bullying creators. As unlikely as it may seem, these comments are often sexual and threatening in nature.

A study reveals that out of the total audience on Youtube, only 38% are women. If we take a deep dive, bullying and body-shaming are some of the reasons that stop women from creating video content. To bridge this gap and address the global problem, team Rizzle has adopted a 3 Strike Policy that results in getting the account “quarantined” for 48 hours followed by a permanent ban if any user violates the terms and conditions, supports nudity, or posts harassing videos. Pratibha Mod, one of the women creators on Rizzle App believes that –

“Rizzle App’s biggest asset is its positive community. If someone wants to give feedback on your content, they can only do so via video responses. Since they have to show their faces, they refrain from abusive or bullying language and are accountable for everything that they say. Rizzle team is 24×7 available for their support and provide instant help in case of any problem. This really makes Rizzle one of the safest platforms for women.”

While several platforms remain on the receiving end of a heavy backlash from users all across the world for their lack of effective content moderation and user privacy, Rizzle has been lauded by users and celebrities alike for maintaining the quality of content and features. Actress & Youth Icon Roshni Kapoor said in an Instagram Live session with her followers that –

“Rizzle is the only platform where I can see the reaction of my fans. It makes me immensely happy to see their expressions and happiness while directly responding to my videos. What I also love about video responses is that it eliminates the scope of filthy comments and definitely boosts the confidence of the creators. Kudos to Rizzle for coming up with such an idea!”

The company decided to take the first step towards the creators’ safety at large and began the charity at home. Strong 3-Strike policy and lack of ‘Chat/Comment’ section aside, Rizzle also tries to sprinkle positivity via their unique Prompts feature that often acts as a catalyst to help newbies try out the trending topics. This feature enhances the quality of discussions on the app, leaving no window for untasteful content to slide in.

Rizzle has witnessed a tremendous surge in content creators owing it to the friendly features and entertaining original content created by real people. The top Rizzlers have created as many as 500+ quality videos in a day. It begins with a community of real people, real talk and they often go overboard to build this supportive, positive community that they absolutely take pride in. If you wish to be a part of an ever-growing community that churns out remarkably good content every day, download the Rizzle app now.

Mumbai: India’s leading Content Company, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) has  launched  ‘Zee Plex’ – India’s 1st ‘Cinema2Home’ (C2H) service for showcasing new films on Television and Digital platforms with Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khattar fun-filled film Khaali Peeli. With this new feature, customers will now have the option to watch their preferred new blockbusters in the solace of their homes along with their entire families.

The booking are open for the film Khaali Peeli on Zee Plex which will be available in India from 2nd October as a Pay Per View service across different languages to subscribers of leading distribution platforms like Dish TV, Tata Sky, D2H and Airtel Digital TV as well as key distribution platforms in the international markets. The service will be available 24×7 and feature shows at various intervals through the day giving consumers the required flexibility. Consumers will also be able to book their movie shows well in advance prior to the release date and watch any new movie release along with their family with a single ticket. Zee Plex as a C2H service, will also be available on ZEE5 (ZEE’s OTT Platform) globally.

Khaali Peeli will be one of the first movies to release on Zee’s new platform – Zee Plex. What’s more, is that the movie will be available in multiple languages so everyone can choose their own preferred language and enjoy it to the fullest. Khaali Peeli is the story about two childhood sweethearts, Pooja and Blackie, who get separated due to some circumstances, during the young age. But a situation brings them back together, which leads to a series of ‘chase and escape’ situations in a taxi and hence the movie has been titled Khaali Peeli. From action to romance to blockbuster songs and chase sequences, Khaali Peeli has all the right ingredients to entertain the audience. The movie has been directed by Maqbool Khan and produced by Zee Studios, Ali Abbas Zafar and Himanshu Kishan Mehra. While the story is by Maqbool Khan, the film is written by Yash Kesarwani and Seema Aggarwal.

At the same time, Vijay Sethupathi and Aishwarya Rajesh’s Ka Pae Ranasingam can be watched on Zee Plex. This film will also premiere on October 2 and will be available both on television and digital platforms. Ka Pae Ranasingam is set to become the first Tamil film to premiere on television on a pay-per-view basis. Ka Pae Ranasingam focuses on the struggle of farmers and how the corporate sector exploits the natural resources. In the film, Vijay Sethupathi and Aishwarya Rajesh’s characters are fighting for farmers and standing up for themselves.

The pandemic induced lockdown has surely brought everything digital to the forefront, highlighting its great importance in our life. In the entertainment sphere, 2020 has been all about OTTs, and several actors have made their debut in the digital sphere in recent times. One such actor is Waluscha De Sousa, who made her digital debut with the Voot Select Series ‘Crackdown’ with an incredibly praiseworthy performance.

The show was incredibly well-received by critics and audiences alike, receiving high praises for its stellar performances and taut plotline. Waluscha’s depiction of the fierce and feisty Garima Kalra was spectacular and caught the attention of viewers and reviewers.

The complex role involved an enormous amount of training on Waluscha’s part, as the film helmed by Apoorva Lakhia was packed with action scenes and stunts. The stunning actress’ efforts definitely paid off, as she masterfully and gracefully managed each sequence with ease. However, during the shooting, the ‘Fan’ star did have an accident which led to her tearing a ligament. Waluscha continued shooting despite her injury, as she didn’t want to cause any hindrance in the shoot.

This role has enabled the starlet to join the ranks of the other actresses that absolutely nailed their complicated adrenaline-pumping stunts and action sequences with absolute finesse. In addition to the stellar reviews for her performance, Waluscha certainly has reason to celebrate!

Mumbai: Owing to the immense popularity of the animated series, Baahubali: The Lost Legends – S04, Tata Sky brings another thrilling and adventurous season for its subscribers. For the first time on Indian Television, Tata Sky Fun Learn is premiering Baahubali: The Lost Legends S05 produced by Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks. Based on the blockbuster movie Baahubali, this animated series earned millions of fans across the globe. The 16 episodes series is available in both English and Hindi.

Proving his worth to the kingdom of Mahishmati and fighting his enemies, Baahubali begins his expedition to Japan (Nippon) with Kattapa and Bhallaladeva. The new season uncovers hidden mysteries of the land while fighting some of the deadliest samurai and ninja warriors. Baahubali brings peace and unite the country by giving the legendary sword to its righteous owner who will rule the country.

From fighting a war in Nippon to saving the innocent or uncovering the sinister plans of Bijjaladeva to get rid of his nephew, Baahubali stands strong throughout the season that further shapes him as a legendary Hero.

New Delhi: With an objective to expand its content portfolio to meet the growing entertainment requirements across age groups, Dish TV India Limited, India’s leading DTH Company, today announced its partnership with Hungama Play, a leading video on demand platform owned by Hungama Digital Media. Through this partnership, Dish TV India has further strengthened its portfolio by adding one more app in the app zone on its Android set-top boxes, namely D2H Stream and DishSMRT Hub.  

With this strategic partnership, Dish TV users will now be able to explore and consume Hungama Play’s premium, multilingual, and multi-genre content library. It will enable them to have access to an exciting slate of multiple Hungama Originals, 5000+ films in Hindi, English, and regional languages, 1500+ short films, over 7500 hours of kids and television content, and more than 150,000 short-format videos across several categories.  

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Anil Dua, Executive Director & Group CEO, Dish TV India Ltd, said, “We at Dish TV always believe in providing the best of choices to our subscribers in terms of new content offerings. Therefore, we continuously work towards providing bespoke content for varied consumer taste clusters across India. As part of this journey, partnering with Hungama Play reinforces our commitment to providing quality content. We are happy to extend our partnership with Hungama Play, and we are certain that the app will make content viewing an enriching and engaging experience for our subscribers.”  

Speaking on its association with Dish TV India, Siddhartha Roy, COO, Hungama Digital Media said, “Our distribution strategy has allowed us to build a robust presence that transcends geographies and device ecosystems. Users across the world are able to access our premium services and content more easily than ever. We are glad to partner with Dish TV India and welcome both their DishTV and D2H brands’ subscribers on Hungama Play. We intend to continue strengthening our reach and expect our distribution network to help increase consumption on our platform by 2.5x over the next 12 months.” 

Existing d2h Stream and Dish SMRT Hub users can download the Hungama Play app on their devices and start enjoying its video library by purchasing the subscription plans directly through their set-top boxes. There are four plans for them to choose from – Weekly, Monthly, quarterly, and yearly priced at Rs.29, Rs.99, Rs.249, and Rs.799/- respectively.  

In addition to Hungama Play, DishTV and D2H Android boxes offer a host of features including built-in Google Assistant, Chromecast, Google Play, and access to all popular featured OTT platforms like YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Watcho, Voot, Eros Now, ALT Balaji, and many more including their own streaming app ‘WATCHO’. Coupled with the ease of using voice commands via Google Assistant, the Android-based set-top boxes are compatible with any television set. ‘Dish SMRT Hub’ and ‘d2h stream’ are internet-enabled Android-based HD set-top boxes, available for INR 3,999 for new subscribers & INR 2,499 for existing subscribers. 

Times Music presents a brand new single, ‘Taarifein’ by Ankit Tiwari. It’s a beautiful catchy, romantic track featuring Kunwar Arora and Tanuja Chauhan. The song is composed by Sanjeev Chaturvedi and Ajay Keswani (Sanjeev- Ajay) and lyrics are written by Sanjeev Chaturvedi, who is known for his work in films like ‘Baaghi’ and ‘Housefull 3’. Bollywood playback singer, Ankit Tiwari needs no introduction, he has given countless hits in films like ‘Aashiqui 2’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’, ‘Airlift’ and many more. 

The video of the song, directed by Deepak Tagger is just as beautiful as the song. It tracks the story of a sweet, innocent, and love-struck couple played by, the very handsome Kunwar Arora and extremely gorgeous, Tanuja Chauhan. 

“My new single ‘Taarifein’ is a melodious, romantic love song and it’s such a beautiful composition by Sanjeev-Ajay. I am really happy with how the song and the video have turned out. Hope the audience really enjoys the vibe of the song and loves it as much as I do,” said singer/performer, Ankit Tiwari.

Like most of his love songs, ‘Taarifein’ is also a track that will a long-lasting impression on the listeners’ hearts!

‘Taarifein’ is a Times Music exclusive release and it’s available to watch/listen on Times Music’s YouTube channel. It’s also available on all streaming platforms for you to enjoy.

Homegrown short video-sharing app Chingari announces its global partnership with Thrace Music, an international record label company that boasts of a playlist by globally-famed artists like Brianna, Kate Linn, Monoir, Ehna, Qupra, Starla, Dharia, Iarina, Esotique, and many more. With this strategic pact, Chingari will provide a large catalog of international music for its content creators and will have a new library of songs to choose from for their creator base. This association will foster better engagement on the app and garner more talent from all parts of India.

This invaluable partnership between Chingari and Thrace Music is part of the marketing strategy developed by Adventure Global India, Thrace Music’s exclusive licensing and distribution partner in India. The deal not only brings all talents and their upcoming songs to Chingari library, but is also in talks for more interesting collaboration with international talent to reach Indian audiences and bring-in new music experiences.

Mr Sumit Ghosh, Co-founder and CEO of Chingari App, said, “Chingari has always been a step ahead in empowering our content creators. In the last few months, we have associated with a number of platforms to ensure that our content creators have countless options to make their videos more amazing. Our pact with Thrace Music is another step to engage our audience. We are very confident that the tracks by Thrace Music will enjoy immense popularity on the platform as they have a universal appeal and there are songs for every mood.”

Mr Deepak Salvi, Co-founder and COO of Chingari App, said, music is meant for everyone, no matter who you are, or where you come from, everyone listens to music in some way. With such a vast pool of creators on Chingari we constantly work on source to provide new opportunities to create interesting and engaging videos. And that’s how Chingari has always been on top of its game. This association with Thrace Music having its music on the app is giving a global platform to our creators.

Mr Chris aka Monoir, Founder, said, “We are very excited to partner with India’s most loved short video app Chingari. Our music has been immensely popular in India and we have received so much love from music lovers here. The association with Chingari is like music finding its way to a larger audience, which will help both the platforms reach newer heights and engage more people.

Earlier, the Chingari App collaborated with hoichoi, the leading OTT platform for Bangla content. Prior to it, Chingari joined hands with Dance With Madhuri, providing users with a chance to access dance lessons and latest videos especially by legendary Madhuri Dixit-Nene .Chingari also teamed up with content house NH Studioz to distribute Indian cinema around the globe. For movie lovers, the platform screened blockbuster films through this association.

Recently, Chingari has surpassed the average engagement time of platforms like SnapChat and Facebook. With this, the Chingari family is now 40-million plus strong . The latest company data has also revealed that more than 95 million videos are viewed on the platform every day.

Chingari allows its users to download and upload videos, chat with friends, interact with new people, share content, browse through feed, and much more. The app awards points to its content creators on the basis of the popularity of their videos and these can be redeemed for money.

The platform is available in 10 vernacular languages — Hindi, Bangla, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Odia, and Telugu — and also two international languages — English and Spanish.

If you were an avid cinephile during the 90s or are one of the many kids who have a fine taste in movies of that decade, there’s a good chance that Govinda and Karisma Kapoor were the reason why. Be it Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Saajan Chale Sasural, the duo has given us iconic movies and songs that we can watch any day and anytime. While one can’t stop raving about their legacy, one is starting to see the dawn of a new jodi that could be the second coming of this evergreen couple. Yes, we’re talking about none other than Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan who’re all set to rock in the remake of Coolie No. 1 that’s set to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video this Christmas. While this marks the very first time that the two are starring alongside each other, we sure hope that Coolie No.1 isn’t the last. Here’s why reasons why we think Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan could be the next Govinda-Karisma jodi in Bollywood

1)     Both of them can dance. And how!

If you’re going to match up to Govinda and Karisma Kapoor, it goes without saying that you don’t just need to shake a leg, but need to do it like no one’s watching. That’s exactly what the legendary pair did and going by Varun and Sara’s dancing skills, we’re pretty sure that they’ll set the stage and pretty much every other location on fire.

2)     Stylistas who can carry off outfits no one can

When you saw Govinda and Karisma on screen, you weren’t just seeing a film, you were watching two stars wearing possibly every colour under the sun and rock that outfit. Everyone can sink into their character and pack a punch. But here were two fashionistas who could sink into their costumes. While we’re wondering where did they get their clothes from, we can relive the good old days in a new avatar as we see Varun and Sara ooze all things style and panache as they sizzle on screen. Going by their insta-savvy looks that are always the talk of the town, we’re pretty sure that these two will give us fashion goals like they always do.

3)     Their comic timing is top notch

All it took were seconds for Govinda and Karisma to make us laugh out loud like idiots. One didn’t realize how time flew as the audience left their brains at home and watched these two on the big screen. If one had to look for them in a new pair, Varun and Sara are the two whose face can lighten up your mood in no time. It’ll be slapstick comedy at its very best as the duo bring their comedy A-game and leave us in splits.

4)     Both have a screen presence for a superhit masala entertainer

When you’re catering to the masses, it’s best that you do and say things that the people adore. Playing to the gallery made Govinda and Karisma the legends that they are today. While following in their footsteps, let alone stepping in their shoes is a herculean task, Varun and Sara, with their charisma and on-screen persona can surely make any film an instant 100 crore box office success. We’re pretty sure the seetis will be heard right from the front row to the last the moment one sees their ‘entry scene’.

5)     A chemistry that will make you believe the ridiculous

The winning formula that they were, it didn’t take time for one to realize that the movies that Govinda and Karisma acted in didn’t make a lot of sense. But what the audience got was entertainment at its best that was paisa vasool. The two just came on screen and you were teleported to their world where anything was possible. Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan, are themselves capable enough to carry an entire film on their shoulders and make it a blockbuster at the box office. Could you possibly imagine the fireworks when the two get together?

Mumbai: Budding lyricist and YouTube sensation Deepak Jeswal has reached another milestone in his career. His debut ghazal Tere Qareeb, which used all live instruments during recording, has become an instant hit among the netizens and garnered 1,323 326 views within a day of its online launch. The romantic rendition and its endearing video reminisces the excitement of falling in love.

For the song, the lyricist, who has written many songs for other platforms besides YouTube,  has collaborated with his frequent collaborator Archita Dinanath Bhattacharya and Arnab Chatterjee. Their poignant voices and the music of real instruments just added the right feel and emotion to the song.

“Arnabda (Arnab Chatterjee) and I go back a few years, wherein he had done music arrangements for a set of our songs. The music was fantabulous and we have remained in touch since then. One day he asked me to write a light romantic ghazal and he’d compose it. Well, that sparked an idea in me. I referenced Jagjit Singh ghazals like Tumko dekha toh yeh khayal aaya (Arth) and came up with my original thought in similar flavor. Officially, this is my first recorded ghazal. So, it’s a moment of excitement for me. Second, we have gone and used all live instruments in the song. It was such a huge fun to interact with such talented musicians and hear their anecdotes, as they gave life to our thoughts and songs ,” said an elated Jeswal.

The video was shot in locations in and around Mumbai. Directed by Vinay Niranjan, the video features TV actor Michael Rajput and Shruti Puranik in the lead.  Live instruments are the USP of the song. It’s rare for a newer release to have every aspect of the song recorded live via played music. Not even a minor sound is programmed. Even the slightest sound of the shaker is created live.

When asked how it was working with Arnab again in this song, “Arnab da and I worked closely for about 7-8 songs in the past. We both love live instruments. Our discussion is usually centered around which instrument to use and how. Arnab da is very talented and has a superb music sense and Depth of clarity in his arrangements.”

The song is also streaming on major streaming platforms such as jiosavvn, apple music, amazon music, spotify besides his YouTube channel Deepak Jeswal Official

Mumbai: After impressing the audiences with the intriguing trailer of the upcoming Amazon Original Anthology film Unpaused, Amazon Prime Video today unveiled a mesmerizing and soothing music video from the film titled ‘Nayi Dhoop’. Created by Tanishk Bagchi, the melodious song instils positivity while hinting at new beginnings, just like the theme of the film. ‘Nayi Dhoop’ is a seamless combination of a comforting tune and stimulating lyrics and takes its inspiration from the theme of the film, which is all about new beginnings.

‘Unpaused’ is an anthology of 5 films, bringing together 5 of the most prolific directors in Hindi cinema.Directors of popular Amazon original ‘The Family Man’ Raj and DK have directed the short film ‘Glitch’ based on the theme of ‘love’ and ‘Mumbai Diaries’ director Nikkhil Advani directed ‘Apartment’ based on a story of hope. Tannishtha Chatterjee’s ‘Rat-a-Tat’ is a saga of happiness, Aviansh Arun’s ‘Vishaanu’ tells a tale of dreams and ‘Made in Heaven’ director Nitya Mehra’s ‘Chaand Mubarak’ celebrates friendship. The 5 stories are kneaded together to highlight new beginnings in these challenging times. Along with a brilliant combination of directors, ‘Unpaused’ also explores a talented mix of actors Ratna Pathak Shah, Richa Chaddha, Sumeet Vyas, Saiyami Kher, Rinku Rajguru, Gulshan Devaiah, Ishwak Singh, Lillete Dubey, Abhishek Banerjee, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan and Shardul Bharadwaj.

Kochi: Committed to providing content of choice to subscribers, Tata Sky, India’s leading content distribution and Pay TV platform has further strengthened its regional slate with the launch of Tata Sky Malayalam Cinema. For this launch, Tata Sky has joined forces with Asianet, the leading Malayalam GEC in Kerala. Tata Sky now completes its regional cinema offerings in all four major South Indian languages with Tata Sky Telugu Cinema, Tata Sky Tamil Cinema, Tata Sky Kannada Cinema, and now Tata Sky Malayalam Cinema.

Bringing the flavour and legacy of Malayalam cinema on a single curated platform, Tata Sky Malayalam Cinema offers an uninterrupted movie-viewing experience to movie enthusiasts, capturing the spectrum of genres – action, romance, drama, and comedy on television. The service will showcase the biggest blockbusters of Mollywood with exclusive movie premieres before television. The library boasts of blockbusters like Maniyarayile Ashokan, Kilometers & Kilometers, Ambili, Drishyam, Keralavarma Pazhassiraja, Premam and Kali among others, featuring the biggest stars such as Mammootty, Mohanlal, Dulquer Salmaan, Soubin Shahir, Sai Pallavi, etc. Tata Sky Malayalam Cinema is now available to all subscribers on #1805 (SD) at a minimal cost of Rs. 1.5 per day.

Commenting on the launch, Pallavi Puri, Chief Commercial and Content Officer said, “Movies contribute more than 20% to the overall TV viewership in Kerala and that itself indicates the tremendous affinity Malayalam speaking audiences have for their cinema. With regional content becoming the key driver of viewership, the launch of Malayalam Cinema is an extension of this trend. Our new service will deliver an uninterrupted flow of the best movies to ensure an enjoyable TV viewing experience for the subscribers. We are delighted to collaborate with Asianet to make this service come alive for our subscribers.”

“Over the years, Asianet has forged a special place in the hearts of Malayalam-speaking audiences. We always strive to identify new ways to take our rich and engaging content offering to newer viewers and are delighted to work with Tata Sky to launch this new service.” said Kevin Vaz, CEO – Infotainment, Kids & Regional Entertainment Channels, Star & Disney India.

To further spread the word on the launch of this platform service, Tata Sky collaborated with South India’s popular rock fusion band, Masala Coffee. Known for their folk fusion mixes and compositions for films like Uriyadi and Dulquer Salmaan-starrer Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, Masala Coffee’s original composition for Tata Sky Malayalam Cinema is a Nadan Pattu folk style peppy and upbeat number that is bright and cheery and brings out the perfect essence of the offering. 

Commenting on their association with Tata Sky, the band said “We are thrilled to have teamed up with Tata Sky for the launch of their new service Malayalam Cinema. We had a great time creating the track which is a unique type of a local folklore known as Nadan Pattu which celebrates the spirit of Kerala. The service offers some exciting set of titles and we are eagerly looking forward to it.”

Tata Sky Malayalam Cinema strengthens the bouquet of regional cinema services for Tata Sky that offer uninterrupted and high-quality entertainment, thereby catering to the growing demand for regional movie content. As a part of this endeavour, the regional bouquet already includes 8 services – Tata Sky Kannada Cinema, Tata Sky Gujarati Cinema, Tata Sky Telugu Cinema, Tata Sky Tamil Cinema, Tata Sky Bhojpuri Sanima, Tata Sky Bangla Cinema, Tata Sky Punjab De Rang and Tata Sky Marathi Cinema.

New Delhi: National Geographic India has achieved a new milestone and bagged Asia’s Best Infotainment Programme in 2020 for its made-from-home documentary – ‘Lockdown: India Fights Coronavirus’ at the prestigious Asian Academy Creative Awards, held recently in Singapore. Competing against the best of films from Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan, the official entry from India won the award that recognises the best of the best works in content creation and media production from Asian countries.

With Lockdown: India Fight Coronavirus, National Geographic India took its authentic and immersive storytelling style a notch higher and stood in solidarity to salute the brave hearts by capturing their unique and inspiring stories. Directed without a single member of the crew stepping out of their houses, the team stitched together self-shot sequences and archival footage from the protagonists themselves to showcase an unseen and moving narrative of their daily battles.  From the first line of defence to the unsung heroes, the documentary brought to life the pandemic from the eyes of India’s frontline soldiers and attempted to paint a complete picture as various Government and Non-Government Agencies came together to fight this deadly virus.

“For more than 132 years, National Geographic, has used the power of storytelling and technology to bring to you stories that enlighten and inspire. The film, is especially close to our heart as it acknowledges the heroic efforts adopted by the Coronavirus warriors to navigate through the pandemic. It’s enormously gratifying to have our work acknowledged at such a prestigious platform and we could not be more proud of this well- deserved recognition for our team,” said a National Geographic India spokesperson

Hotstar Specials recently announced the highly-anticipated next chapter of the popular franchise Criminal Justice titled Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors. Pankaj Tripathi is returning to portray the role of lawyer Madhav Mishra, who is fighting the toughest case of his career. The prime accused Anu Chandra, portrayed by Kirti Kulhari, has confessed to stabbing her husband, an eminent lawyer – Bikram Chandra and is guilty in the eyes of law. While many believe it to be an open-and-shut case, Anu’s subsequent silence and unwillingness to defend herself begs the question – is there more to the case than what meets the eye? 

Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios, this 8-part courtroom drama series has been directed by Bollywood’s Rohan Sippy, Arjun Mukerjee and written by Apurva Asrani; and is set to launch on 24^th December 2020 in 7 languages on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is one of the few stories in India to showcase the life and ordeal of women in prison. 

Revealing what went into making Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors,  Rohan Sippy and Arjun Mukerjee shared their experiences. 

On continuing Madhav Mishra’s character played by Pankaj Tripathi 

Rohan Sippy said “I think that the cast is perfect. One of the great creative decisions was to continue the character that Pankaj Tripathi is playing which is not the case in the original British show. But here, we decided to continue that, and I think it’s one of the strengths of the show to have him at the heart of it.” 

Speaking to real-life lawyers for research 

Rohan Sippy added “The research was done speaking to lawyers – both before we set out to write the show and even once we had started writing. Dialogues were also run by lawyers to make sure that we get the nuances right and also explore the legal side so we can maximize the drama in the show. This was also very important because the original show was set in the British legal system which had a jury and that had to be changed a lot because we don’t have that system here, so that was a very challenging part of the process which Apurva and the creative team handled well.”

Recreating women’s prison on screen

Arjun Mukerjee: “Designing the prison set was a little difficult because it is almost impossible to get references and actual footage or shots of a prison. So, some of the production crew members went to a women’s prison and tried to get in some areas, spoke to the warden, etc. It was a difficult job and our team did really well to create a very atmospheric and large space for us to work in. The realness of the prison also helped me and Rohan, and obviously the actors, to get into the skin of the role, feel the atmosphere and the darkness in the hard conditions, so that was fun.”

Entire season was shot in 2 months 

Rohan Sippy: “Total number of days for the season’s shoot was somewhere close to about 60-70 days. We shot at three different locations, the women prison, police station which is always a central part of any crime show and the last one being Anu Chandra’s house where she and her family are living. But, while filming this series, our sole idea was to showcase how a woman from her beautiful and sophisticated world is thrown into the prison, something completely hostile and alien to her. While there were other locations too, these three locations are the heart of the show and will create the mood.”

Catch the drama unfold in Hotstar Specials presents Criminal Justice:  Behind Closed Doors, launching 24^th December 2020 only on Disney+ Hotstar VIP

Hyderabad: Users can now easily enjoy the vast multilingual and multi-genre library of Hungama Music, one of the leading music streaming services in the country, on Google Assistant. Accessible through simple voice commands on Google Assistant on supported smartphones and on Google Nest smart speakers, the feature will enable consumers to ask their Google Assistant to play individual tracks, playlists, albums, songs of specific artists, from genres or for occasions and festivals. Using voice commands to play music gives users the freedom to continue with their work without having the need to manually select or change their music on their devices.

Users can explore Hungama Music’s library of over 15 million songs in 20+ Indian and international languages by linking their Hungama Music account from the Google Home app. They can also make Hungama Music their default music streaming service, eliminating the need to specify the music service name when asking Google Assistant. Once activated, listeners can use commands like “Okay Google, play Diwali songs on Hungama Music” or “Okay Google, play Channa Mereya on Hungama Music”, or “Okay Google, play Bollywood Top 40 on Hungama Music”, and so on to listen to their preferred music.

Speaking about the integration, Siddhartha Roy, COO, Hungama Digital Media said, “AI enabled devices have seen rapid adoption over the last two years. An increase in the number of people working from home over the last 6 months has only propelled their popularity further. We expect music consumption through such devices to grow by almost 2.5x in the next 12 months. We have been actively working towards building a robust presence in the AI device ecosystem and are glad to collaborate with Google. We are certain that their users will appreciate the vast choice of music that they can now easily access through Hungama Music.”

Saurabh Arya, Hardware Business Development Lead (IN & South Asia), Google, added, “Nest Audio and Nest Mini enable hands-free help from the Google Assistant in any room in your home. We’re pleased to be working with Hungama Digital Media on this integration, and look forward to extending more engaging and useful user experiences across our smart devices.”