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New Delhi: One of the highly-anticipated series Four More Shots Please!, is all set to premiere soon. As audiences gear up for its return, Prime Video amps up the excitement with this announcement on the next chapter of the International Emmy-nominated series. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications and Created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, the globally-acclaimed show has resonated widely for its audacious and aspirational storytelling, striking visual style, and vibrant portrayal of the highs, lows, and messy middle ground of modern womanhood. Season 4 is the season of joy and this time, Damini, Anjana, Siddhi and Umang are going to discover that they can be their own number ones because joy is not a privilege, it's a way of life. The girls are back -- with more fun, more drama, more shots and a whole lot of sass. From messy beginnings to magnetic breakthroughs, the upcoming chapter will further explore themes of identity, independence, freedom, and intimacy -- all wrapped in their signature wit, glamour, and honesty. Throw in some exciting new cast members and the show's trademark girls trips that will make you want to pack your bags and join them half way around the world, and what you have is ten times the fun, chemistry and chaos. With a spirited narrative that celebrates unbreakable friendship, love and oneself, the show has struck a chord with audiences worldwide. It continues to be a beacon of ambitious, empowering and invigorating storytelling and holds the distinction of being one of Prime Video's most-watched Indian shows. Boasting a powerhouse ensemble cast featuring Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J and Maanvi Gagroo, along with Lisa Ray, Prateik Smita Patil, Rajeev Siddhartha, Ankur Rathee and Milind Soman, the new season is all set to raise the bar with its power-packed return. Written by Devika Bhagat with dialogue by Ishita Moitra and directed by Arunima Sharma and Neha Parti Matiyani, Four More Shots Please! Season 4 will premiere soon, exclusively on Prime Video. Stay tuned for more updates -- the shots are about to be poured in the finale.
Saba Azad, Soni Razdan in the film New Delhi: There was a time when women of Kashmir were not allowed to sing or dance. Being a professional singer was a distant dream in the land of paradise. But who can stop a woman who is bent on defying societal norms; how the society can mute a voice which is instrumental to usher in a change? Breaking Down The Trailer Saba Azad and Soni Razdan featured in the Amazon Prime film Songs Of Paradise, directed by Danish Renzu. The film is based on the life of ...Read More >
Sir OTT Release: The upcoming Tamil Action Drama 'Sir' is all set to premiere on 6th December in Prime Video. The film hit the theaters on 18th October 2024 and opened with positive response from the audience. The story of the film follows the life of a teacher who initiates a fight against the education system who want to turn the whole education system into a profit-making business. The Streaming platform shared the trailer of the film, the teaser begins with a man arriving in the village. The man is a teacher and has arrived in that village to guide the educate the students. However, as ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
The trailer of Rise & Fall, hosted by Ashneer Grover, showcases the clash between Rulers in luxury and Workers in hardship. Featuring 16 celebrities, the Banijay Asia show premieres Sept 6 on MX Player. Mumbai: The trailer of the upcoming streaming reality show Rise & Fall was unveiled on Monday. The video sets the tone for a brutal divide between two opposite worlds -- the Rulers and the Workers. The Rulers bask in luxury inside a lavish penthouse, while the Workers grind in a bare-basics base ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama 'Matka King', headlined by Vijay Varma, with the series set for a global premiere on April 17 across India and more than 240 countries and territories. Created and written by Abhay Koranne, and created, written, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, 'Matka King' is set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming Bombay in the 1960s. The series follows the journey of Brij Bhatti, played by Vijay Varma, a cotton trader whose ambition leads him to build a gambling empire ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Prime Video has announced the fourth and final season of its International Emmy-nominated series Four More Shots Please!. The popular show's central cast Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J and Maanvi Gagroo will return for one last chapter, which is set to premiere soon on the platform, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. Created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, the final season is described as a "joyful celebration of identity, independence and unbreakable friendship". ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama 'Matka King', headlined by Vijay Varma, with the series set for a global premiere on April 17 across India and more than 240 countries and territories. Created and written by Abhay Koranne, and created, written, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, 'Matka King' is set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming Bombay in the 1960s. Also Read | 'Bhooth Bangla' Trailer Trends at No 1: Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan Reunion Sets New YouTube Record Ahead of Release. The seri ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): The finale season of 'Four More Shots Please!' has been announced. The last season of the popular show will be released on Prime Video soon. Also Read | 'Border 2': Amid 'Sardaar Ji 3' Backlash, Is Diljit Dosanjh Still Part of Sunny Deol's Upcoming War Film? Here's What We Know. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications and created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, the show boasts an ensemble cast featuring Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J and Maanvi Gagroo, along with Lisa Ray, Prateik Smita Patil, Rajeev Siddhartha, Ankur Rath ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kajol took to social media to celebrate Zeenat Aman's timeless grace and charm on her 74th birthday. The actress paid a heartfelt tribute to the Bollywood icon with a post on social media. Taking to her Instagram stories, Kajol shared a stylish photo of Zeenat Aman, showcasing her in her sartorial best. She captioned the post, "Here's to 73 years of grace and charm. Happy birthday @zeenataman." In the photo, the veteran actress was seen wearing a chic outfit paired with a striking green necklace, along with matching rings and earrings. She completed the look w ...Read More >
The upcoming show is directed by Nagraj Manjule, known for films such as "Fandry", "Sairat", and "Jhund". It is created and written by Abhay Koranne and also stars Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover. It follows Brij Bhatti, a sharp-minded and enterprising cotton trader, Varma, who navigates the fast-changing landscape of 1960s Bombay in pursuit of legitimacy and respect. Set against a world of bustling markets, crowded chawls, and shifting powe ...Read More >
New Delhi: OTT giant Prime Video today announced December 16 as the exclusive global streaming premiere date for the supernatural horror-comedy movie Thamma, following its blockbuster theatrical run. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma is written by Niren Bhatt, Arun Fulara, and Suresh Mathew. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead, with Paresh Rawal and Faisal Malik playing pivotal roles, and special appearances by Varun Dhawan, Abhishek Banerjee, Nora Fatehi, and Malaika Arora. Starting today, the movie will stream exclusively on Prime Vide ...Read More >
Vijay Varma in Matka King ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Prime Video will premiere the series Matka King globally on April 17 * The show is set in 1960s Bombay and follows Brij Bhatti's gambling empire rise * Vijay Varma stars as Brij Bhatti, a cotton trader turned Matka kingpin Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai (Maharashtra): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama Matka King, headlined by V ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new Tamil film Madharaasi has created major buzz at the box office in its debut weekend - the Indian film ranked among top global scorers for the weekend ending September 7, according to Comscore. Directed by AR Murugadoss, Madharaasi earned $7.2 million at the ticket windows since its release on September 5, and is the ninth top-scoring film worldwide this weekend. The much-hyped Bollywood release - Baaghi 4 - scored just ...Read More >
Guwahati, Aug 3: Continuing his campaign trail for the second straight day in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his development pitch ahead of the upcoming September council polls, on Sunday. Reaffirming the BJP's development agenda at a public gathering in Kumarikata, Tamulpur, , the Chief Minister stated, "The BTR needs bridges, schools, and colleges. If candidates from all communities in Assam are getting government jobs in a free and transparent manner, the same must happen in BTR. The BJP will ensure inclusive growth and build a prospero ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 20 (ANI): The first promo of Kunal Kemmu and Manoj Pahwa's upcoming show 'Single Papa' was unveiled on Thursday. The clip shows Kunal's character introducing a baby to his family. Ayesha Raza, and Mismatched's Prajakta Koli are also part of the comedy drama. Sharing the video's link, Netflix on Instagram wrote, "Kya ye family of chaos bann payegi a family of five? Watch Single Papa, out 12 December, only on Netflix." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Kunal Kemmu as Gaurav Gehlot, is an "unlikely dad who's equal ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): On Tuesday, Netflix unveiled the teaser of its sports drama 'Glory'. Created by Karan Anshuman and Karmanya Ahuja, 'Glory' stars s Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat, Suvinder Vicky, Jannat Zubair, Ashutosh Rana, Sikandar Kher, Kunal Thakur, Sayani Gupta, Yashpal Sharma and Kashmira Pardeshi. The story, set in the heartland of Haryana, begins with the mysterious death of Nihal Singh, India's hope for an Olympic boxing medal. As ambition collides with rage and ...Read More >
Celebrating two decades of impact, Manoj Bajpayee reflects on the journey of 'Pinjar', a film that etched its legacy in cinematic history. While it may not have swept the mainstream awards, its poignant storytelling earned the film two National Awards, notably a Special Jury Award for Bajpayee himself.Actor Manoj Bajpayee admitted that the historical drama 'Pinjar' holds a special place in his cinematic journey, as the film clocked 22 years of release on Friday.Uploading some glimpses from the Ch ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Actor Vijay Varma on Tuesday said like his character in the upcoming series "Matka King", he landed in Mumbai with just one pair shoes, a suitcase and a bag full of books. "Matka King", directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule of "Sairat" and "Jhund" fame, is a new series on Prime Video. Set in the 1960s Mumbai, the series revolves around Varma's Brij Bhatti, an enterprising cotton trader, who starts a new gambling system called 'Matka', making it into a major sensation across the country. Varma said his character's journey is similar to what he went through when he came to th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 (ANI): Get ready to witness "too much" drama on the upcoming talk show 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle'. On Friday, an official teaser of the show was unveiled. The promo showed Twinkle Khanna and Kajol in their sassy avatars. Also Read | 77th Emmy Awards 2025 Ceremony Live Streaming: Date, Time, Hosts, When and Where To Watch Emmys 2025 Online and on TV in Your Country. The promo video opens with Kajol asking, "Sick of the same old celebrity gossip?" followed by Twinkle adding, "Tired of dull and lifeless chat shows?" https://www.instagram.com/p ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) Actor Mona Singh is on a roll and 2026 looks truly like her year. Flooded with exciting offers, Singh says she consciously filters her scripts to find challenging roles that give her sleepless nights. Over the past few months, Singh has displayed incredible range as an actor across films and OTT shows. After playing a protective mother in "The Ba***ds of Bollywood", she effortlessly pivoted to playing a quirky Goan gangster in "Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos", a devoted army wife of a soldier in "Border 2", a grieving cop hunting down criminals in "Kohrra 2", and a ruthles ...Read More >
Actor Raghuvir Yadav, who plays Brij Bhushan Dubey in "Panchayat", has decoded the real reason behind "Panchayat" being so loved. He said it's India, in its truest form as it showcases everyday stories of small towns, told with so much heart. Raghubir said: "It's incredible how Panchayat has resonated with everyone -- children, young adults, elders -- across villages, cities, and even overseas. When I was in Australia for a play, people of all ages came up to talk about the show." "At first, I ...Read More >
Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh joins Amazon MX Player's Rise & Fall, promising "full energy, full swag" and raising the stakes in India's boldest reality show yet. The wait is finally over! Amazon MX Player's much-anticipated unscripted reality blockbuster Rise & Fall has unveiled its biggest contestant yet -- Bhojpuri sensation Pawan Singh. Known as the powerhouse of Bhojpuri music and cinema, Singh's fiery entry promises to elevate the show's drama, intensity, and entertainment to an all-new h ...Read More >
Parvathy Thiruvothu is known for her powerful performances in films like Bangalore Days, Ennu Ninte Moideen and Take Off, which earned her the prestigious National Award in 2017. The critically acclaimed actor is all set to team up for the first time with director Don Palathara in her next. Palathara had made films like 1956, Central Travancore, Joyful Mystery and Family. Filmmaker and actor Dileesh Pothan, too, will be seen alongside Parvathy in the film. The collaboration between Parvathy, Don ...Read More >
Prime Video has set Dec. 19 as the global premiere date for the final season of its International Emmy-nominated original series "Four More Shots Please!" The Indian series, which has become one of the streamer's most-watched originals, will close out its run with a fourth and final season launching just ahead of the holidays. The finale brings back the core quartet of Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J and Maanvi Gagroo, who return alongside Prateik Smita Patil, Milind Soman, Rajeev Siddhartha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Traitors, the Indian reality show hosted by Karan Johar, has become one of the most gripping and talked-about series of the year. The show, streaming on Prime Video, brought together 20 celebrity contestants from various walks of life, including actors, influencers, and sports personalities. Among them were names like Karan Kundrra, Uorfi Javed, Raj Kundra, Jasmine Bhasin, Raftaar, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Sudhanshu Pandey. The format of The Traitors is based on the Dutch show De Verraders. In this game of strategy, mind games, and deception, contestants are secretly assigned as e ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 (ANI): Get ready to witness "too much" drama on the upcoming talk show 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle'. On Friday, an official teaser of the show was unveiled. The promo showed Twinkle Khanna and Kajol in their sassy avatars. The promo video opens with Kajol asking, "Sick of the same old celebrity gossip?" followed by Twinkle adding, "Tired of dull and lifeless chat shows?" https://www.instagram.com/p/DOfZz8WgKaX/ As the video progresses, both actresses offer a sneak peek of what viewers can expect from the show. https://www.instagram.com/p/DOf ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 30 (PTI) Actor Sayani Gupta on Monday announced the launch of her production house, Sayani Gupta Movies (SGM) and her directorial debut with short film "Aasmani". Known for her films "Article 15", "Margarita With a Straw" and the hit show "Four More Shots Please!", Gupta has worked across films and streaming for over a decade. "It (production) has been a long dream. I've been wanting tell a certain kind of stories and the idea is to be able to create an enabling space for collaboration. We will go slowly but steadily, concentrating on one film at a time. For us the quality of wri ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the makers of Matka King unveiled the trailer of the intense drama on Tuesday, it's lead actor Vijay Varma shared that the at its heart, the series is a story of ambition, power, and the price one pays for success. Vijay, who plays the titular character Brij Bhatti in the series, said in a statement: "Working in Matka King has been an exhilarating journey. Bringing this world and this character to life was both challenging and deeply fulfilling, especially in the backdrop of a different era altogether that I had never explored before. Also, returning to a P ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (PTI) Neeraj Ghaywan's much acclaimed "Homebound" is among the 15 films shortlisted in the best international feature category at the Oscars, moving a step close to the final five nominations and maybe a win. The movie, inspired by a true story that became the basis of a news article during the pandemic, has been creating a global buzz since its debut in the Un Certain Regard category at the Cannes Film Festival this May. Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese is a fan and has come onboard as an executive producer ahead of the award season. Produced by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawal ...Read More >