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Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Viineet Kumar Siingh, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series 'Rangeen', feels that the society and relationships need regular updates just like the devices. The actor said that a lot has changed when it comes to interpersonal dynamics, and this change drives the society forward. Talking about the same, he said, "While we grow up learning life skills, we're never really taught how to communicate or emotionally connect with our partners, even though it's such a crucial part of life. So, when we find ourselves in relationships, we're often confused, unsure of how to navigate challenges. Instead of staying and working things out, we sometimes take the easier way out -- by walking away. Earlier, discussions around love, marriage, husband-wife, or boyfriend-girlfriend dynamics were often seen as taboo, and people rarely shared their insights or experiences openly. Rangeen reminds us that just like devices, we too need updates -- to grow, to adapt, and to evolve with the times". The series tells the story of Adarsh, a seemingly ordinary man who stumbles into an extraordinary journey of self-discovery after his stagnant marriage takes an unexpected turn. As Adarsh's pursuit of truth unravels, he is forced to confront uncomfortable questions about manhood, morality, and the fragile egos that shape our closest bonds. The series also stars Rajashri Deshpande, Taaruk Raina and Sheeba Chaddha in lead roles. The actor further mentioned, "'Rangeen' is a gentle reminder that understanding yourself and your partner as two complete individuals is the only way to truly function as a team. At its heart, the show is about two of life's most important pillars, knowing and accepting". Directed by Pranjal Dua and Kopal Naithani, 'Rangeen' is produced by Kabir Khan and Rajan Kapoor, and written by Amir Rizvi and Amardeep Galsin. The series is set to premiere on July 25 on Prime Video.
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at 15 places in Mumbai and Kochi in connection with the Mithi River desilting scam that caused a wrongful loss of more than Rs 65 crore to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), official sources said. The massive crackdown is underway at the premises across Mumbai and Kochi linked to the accused and suspects as part of an ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities. According to the sources, the searches are being carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at locat ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 25: Ahead of the release of 'Songs of Paradise' film, the makers on Monday treated fans to a captivating trailer of the film. Created by Danish Renzu, 'Songs of Paradise' is inspired by the music, life, and journey of Padma Shri awardee, Raj Begum. With this project, the makers have paid a tribute to the treasured voice of Kashmir and its first female playback singer, who paved the way for future generations of music artists from the valley. Presented by Excel Entertainment and produced by Apple Tree Pictures Production and Renzu Films Production, Songs of Paradise features Saba ...Read More >
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 >
Mumbai: The latest episode of the streaming chat show 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle' was laced with humour, pranks, and some confessions. Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar, who for a change graced the other side of the couch, shocked actress Janhvi Kapoor when he said that he had been intimately involved with one of her family members. However, KJo soon clarified that he said it in jest to draw a reaction from the actress whose film 'Homebound' has been sent as India's official entry to the upcoming edition of the Academy Awards. While playing 'truth or lie', Janhvi challenged Karan ...Read More >
While Diwali celebrations are lighting up the skies and houses are buzzing with chatter and laughter as families gather to celebrate the festival of lights, new shows and movies are making their way onto streaming giants for the fans to enjoy. From movies to shows, national as well as international, will be premiering on the over-the-top (OTT) platforms during the weekend. So grab your drinks, popcorn, and other favourite snacks to take a look at the long list of releases this weekend. They Call ...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 >
Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the tremendous success of the primary season of Amazon MX Player's show based on Chartered Accountants, "Half CA", the viewers are eagerly waiting for the release of season 2. Commemorating the National Chartered Accountants' Day on Tuesday, the streaming platform has released a new teaser from the show. The latest season will carry forward Archie Mehta's (played by Ahsaas Channa) CA journey as she commences her Articleship. We will get to see how she copes with the long hours, mounting responsibilities, and emotional burnout, along with the massive ...Read More >
Upcoming Romantic OTT Releases In December: The end of 2024 will definitely end on a romantic note as some of the most popular romantic movies and shows are going to be released. These OTT releases are much awaited which is soon going to hit the digital space. From shows like Mismatched Season 3 to Kannada movies such as Murphy, everything to watch this month on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney + Hotstar, Zee5 and other streaming platforms. Bandish Bandit Season 2 (Prime Video) ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur are the new nemesis of Manoj Bajpayee's spy Srikant Tiwary in the upcoming third season of "The Family", streaming service Prime Video has announced. The OTT platform on Friday shared the first glimpse of the new season of the series, which will see Bajpayee reprise his character of Tiwari, a middle-class guy and a world-class spy. "The wait is over. New season. New mission. #TheFamilyManOnPrime, coming soon in 2025," Prime Video posted on its official social media handles along with the teaser. Created and directed by Raj Nidim ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): A new show Rangeen, which stars Viineet Kumar in the lead role, was announced on Tuesday afternoon. Produced by Kabir Khan and Rajan Kapoor, Rangeen is touted to be a humorous and poignant exploration of love, loyalty and self-discovery, brought to life. It is created and written by Amardeep Galsin and Amir Rizvi, and directed by Kopal Naithani and Pranjal Dua. As per the makers, Rangeen follows the story of Adarsh, a simple man whose world is turned upside down after he discovers his wife Naina betrayal. What unfolds is a wildly entertaining ride ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: For 50 years, Sholay has stood as the most celebrated landmark of Indian cinema. This Independence Day, NH Studioz -- one of India largest and most influential custodians of film rights -- will unite the country in a shared moment of nostalgia and pride by bringing the restored Sholay to audiences nationwide and beyond. - Restored version of the iconic film to air on Doordarshan and NH Studioz FAST channels this Independence Day as Sholay celebrates 50 years. The golden jubilee celebration will span multiple platforms: * Doordarshan - 1:00 PM telecas ...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 >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Producers and distributors say it is too early to assess the exact implication of US president Donald Trump's announcement of a 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made films but if it applies to Indian films releasing in America, then the ticket rates will go up. On Monday, Trump reiterated his comments in May by announcing that he will be imposing a "100 per cent tariff" on any and all movies that are "made outside of the United States". Asked about Trump's latest announcement, Shibasish Sarkar, president of the Producers Guild of India, said he is taking a wait and watc ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 6 (PTI) Kajol on Wednesday announced her return as Noyonika Sengupta on the second season of "The Trial: Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha", which will start streaming on JioHotstar on September 19. Directed by Umesh Bist and produced by Banijay Asia, the series also stars Jisshu Sengupta, Sonali Kulkarni, Sheeba Chadha, Alyy Khan, Kubbra Sait, Gaurav Pandey, and Karanvir Sharma. In the new season, Kajol's Noyonika has now found her footing in the ruthless world of law as she battles new challenges, impossible choices and shocking betrayals. "Professionally, it has been an incredibly enrichin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Streaming platform Prime Video and Excel Entertainment have teamed up for their next supernatural horror series "Andhera". The eight-episode drama is written by Gaurav Desai, Raaghav Dar, Chintan Sarda, and Karan Anshuman, and directed by Raaghav Dar. Starring Priya Bapat, Karanvir Malhotra, Prajakta Koli, and Surveen Chawla, the chilling investigative drama with supernatural elements will be set in Mumbai where a fearless cop and a haunted medical student must take on this living darkness to avert impending doom, according to the official logline. Nikhil Madhok, dire ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Critically acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' is set to feature a song which will mark the collaboration of Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman and singer Diljit Dosanjh for a song penned by Irshad Kamil. According to the press note, the new track is titled 'Kya Kamaal Hai'. The makers call this a "song of hope" amidst the noise, violence and displacement that surrounds us today. Also Read | Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya Celebrate Baby Shower, 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' Cast Joins Ahead of June Due Date (View Post). ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his belt, hasn't featured for India since the Champions Trophy, which concluded in March earlier this year ...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 >
Bhubaneswar: The second season of the acclaimed documentary series 'An Optimist's Guide to the Planet', hosted by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador and 'Game of Thrones' star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, premiered Wednesday. It featured the mangrove restoration work under the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India's Coastal Communities (ECRICC) initiative in Odisha. ECRICC is a collaborative effort of the Green Climate Fund under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, and the state Forest, Environment and Climate Change dep ...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 >
In India - the world's largest film-producing country, only 31% of films and series meet key gender equality metrics. The fact that women hold just 12% of the analyzed leadership roles in top 25 entertainment firms is a real eye-opener. These numbers are from the O Womaniya!2024 Report - the most definitive study on female representation in Indian entertainment, championed by Prime Video, researched by Ormax Media, and produced by Film Companion Studios. The report reveals a harsh truth about Indian entertainment: the industry is known for shaping narratives and influencing societal norms, ye ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's latest comedy drama film "Bhool Chuk Maaf" is finally premiering digitally from June 6 on Prime Video. "What drew me to Bhool Chuk Maaf was the delightfully unpredictable nature of Ranjan's journey," said Rajkummar. He added: "He is a simple man with big dreams, whose life turns completely upside down because of one forgotten promise -- leading to the most entertaining chaos. My character is uniquely layered, making it both challenging and rewarding to portray." The film also features Dhanashree Verma, Sanjay Mishra, an ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) Streaming service Prime Video on Friday unveiled its latest docuseries "In Transit", a four-part exploration of the lives of trans and non-binary individuals navigating identity, love, and belonging in India. Directed by Ayesha Sood and produced by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti through their Tiger Baby banner, "In Transit" will premiere on the streamer's platform on June 13. Through the stories of nine individuals from different parts of India -- including a classical musician from Bengaluru, a school educator from Tripura, and a corporate professional in Mumbai -- the serie ...Read More >
Sivakarthikeyan's psychological thriller Madharaasi hits OTT this October, offering fans a second chance to catch the action-packed drama from home. Set in Tamil Nadu, the film explores a dark world of crime and chaos with gripping intensity. Madharaasi, the Tamil psychological thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan, is finally coming to OTT this October. It is a perfect news for anyone who missed it in theatres or just wants to watch it again from home. Sivakarthikeyan plays a compelling lead role ...Read More >
* Panchayat Season 5 filming has officially begun, announced on Instagram * The series debuted in 2020 and has become one of India's most beloved shows * Season 4 ended with a cliffhanger involving Sachiv Ji, Manju Devi, and Pradhan Ji Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai: The makers of the streaming series Panchayat have started filming for Season 5. On Friday, the makers took to their Instagram, and celebrated the show's 6th anniversary, and officially announ ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has revealed one of her favourite traditions that keeps her grounded amidst her busy schedule. In a candid conversation with People magazine, Priyanka shared that every Sunday morning, she and her family make time for a ritual that she describes as "mandatory." "Sunday morning snuggles in bed," the 'Heads of State' actress told People magazine, adding, "They have to happen. It's mandatory." Despite her demanding work commitments, the actress ensures that this intimate family time is never missed. "Seven am, but we go ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 14 (UNI) The first look of the forthcoming period drama series "The Revolutionaries", helmed by filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, has been officially released. An adaptation of Sanjeev Sanyal's celebrated book 'Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom', the show stars a fresh and compelling cast including Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta and Gurfateh Pirzada. Backed by producers Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani under the Emmay Entertainment banner, the film is slated for a global premiere next year, streaming across 240 plus countries and territories includi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Soni Razdan, who essays the role of legendary Kashmiri singer Raj Begum in the recently released streaming film 'Songs of Paradise', has said that there was no major departure from what her younger counterpart Saba Azad had done for the same role in the film. 'Songs of Paradise' is inspired by the life of Padma Shri awardee, Raj Begum, and the lead character is portrayed by Saba Azad and Soni Razdan across two time periods. The veteran actress recently spoke with IANS during the promotional campaign of the film, and deconstructed her process. She said t ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Actor Saqib Saleem has come up with a new show titled 'Kaptaan'. In Kaptaan, he takes on the role of a police officer and undergoes a striking transformation for the part, shedding approximately 6-7 kg to perfectly embody the physique required for his character. "I had to go through a massive weight loss.The work I was doing before this, I didn't have to fit much. I had to wear a uniform in this, and that too a tight one. So, I started working out... ...Read More >