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Applause Entertainment joins hands with BBC Studios to adapt the enthralling British mystery drama series ‘Guilt’ for India
British mystery thriller Guilt will be produced by Aditya Birla Group’s Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the partners announced today. The Indian version of Guilt, which is yet to be titled, will be directed by Shaad Ali with Jaideep Ahlawat and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub playing the lead roles. Applause Entertainment, the content studio from the Aditya Birla Group, led by media veteran Sameer Nair has been at the forefront of presenting the most captivating narratives to the Indian audi | Click Here...
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has become a constant companion of the audience and actors: Dilip Joshi
World’s longest-running family comedy serial- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) enters into the 12th year, and to mark the joyous occasion a cake cutting ceremony was organized on the 28th at the sets of TMKOC. Alongside, a special audio-visual presentation reminiscing the show’s beginnings and its journey through the years was screened for its fans, crew and the cast. The show’s cast and crew participated in the celebrations, and the evening became doubly special with Mr. NP Singh, CEO, Sony Pictures Networks and Mr. Neeraj Vyas, | Click Here...
Responsibility has become a huge focus for YouTube: CEO Susan Wojcicki to Prajakta Koli
In India to attend the launch of YouTube Music as well as their annual event Brandcast last week, YouTube's CEO Susan Wojcicki collaborated with India's biggest female creator Prajakta Koli a.k.a MostlySane for a candid video chat slated to go live on Prajakta's YouTube channel this Tuesday, 16th April 2019. The two feisty women discussed everything from the inception of the Google Headquartres in the basement of Susan's apartment to the journey of YouTube so far and the plans ahead for the creators and the audiences alike. This ren | Click Here...
ZEE5 Originals’ Famous Biopic of this Bollywood Actress to be back with Season 3
The ZEE5 Originals series, Karenjit Kaur – The Untold Story of Sunny Leone has depicted the life and journey of the former porn-star turned actor Sunny Leone really well. The series has seen huge response coming in from all quarters, and the two seasons that have been streamed have gotten a rousing response. Now, news is that the third season of Karenjit Kaur has been put for implementation and the cast and crew will yet again travel to Capetown, South Africa to film Season 3 in January 2019. | Click Here...
Goldie Behl’s discovery, Anuja Joshi – An actor to look forward to
Filmmaker Goldie Behl has discovered a talented debutante Anuja Joshi for his web series The Stranger Trilogy with Applause Entertainment. The first part of the trilogy - Marry Me, Stranger completed shoot recently. According to Behl, Anuja was the perfect pick for the character of Rivanah. “She’s a trained actor from NYC. Her performance style and body language is westernised which is very fresh and unique for us,” he adds. Anuja Joshi is super excited to be playing this character. "Rivanah is a character that I know many young people can relate to. Although her journey | Click Here...
Using motion capture technology on a daily basis for Vighnaharta Ganesha has been a great challenge: Producer Abhimanyu Singh
Extensively winning hearts of audiences across the country, bringing alive the incredible story of the deity Ganesha, today marks a special day for Contiloe Pictures’ Vighnaharta Ganesha. Achieving a true milestone, the show, airing on Sony Pictures Entertainment, completes one year of being telecast and marks a landmark completion of 262 episodes today! 'Vighnaharta Ganesha' showcases the journey of the deity Ganesha and presents a magical visual extravaganza with impeccable production design, costumes and ingenious audio-visual experience through Motion Capture technology. This t | Click Here...
Digital rights of films are becoming an important slice of the revenue pie: Pinakin Thakkar, Nirvana Digital CEO
At a time when everybody is talking about the boom in producing and distributing web video content, there is a requirement for a new category of profession – Digital Rights Managers, who ensure that content makers and rights holders monetize their efforts. Nirvana Digital is the leader in the digital and rights management space, not only in India but also in the subcontinent. CEO Pinakin Thakkar says, “We sell several billion minutes of content. Our YouTube network reaches 150 million viewers every month (we recorded nearly 90% growth in views in the last one year). Our su | Click Here...
Applause Entertainment has Swara Bhasker headline in a ‘Rasbhari’ tale
Sameer Nair led Applause Entertainment has added yet another feather to their cap with their upcoming digital series ‘Rasbhari’ - starring the critically acclaimed actress, Swara Bhasker. ‘Rasbhari’ is a coming of age love story, set in the Hindi heartland of small-town Meerut, with a very finely crafted script and brilliant dialogues. The captivating narrative traces the story of a class 11th student Nand and his growing infatuation for the new English teacher ‘Shanoo-madam’. Swara Bhasker, who is fresh off | Click Here...
Applause Entertainment and Sudhir Mishra hold Ronit Roy, Tisca Chopra and Parvin Dabas, ‘Hostages’
Applause Entertainment, the content studio from the Aditya Birla Group brings its audiences a premium drama series that will be a bolt from the blue. ‘Hostages’ is a potent conspiracy thriller fueled by several twists, strong performances and sharp direction. ‘Hostages’ brings together a stellar star cast of Ronit Roy, Tisca Chopra, Parvin Dabas and Dalip Tahil playing key roles. Acclaimed widely by audiences around the world, the Indian remake of this Israeli high stakes thriller from Armoza Formats, will be produced by Banijay Asia. | Click Here...
Review of Arre’s Official CEOgiri: A fascinating ride made unique by the story and stellar cast!!
‘There’s something about Vyas’. And it is what elevates ‘Official CEOgiri’, the latest chartbusting, original web series from the stables of Arré, into a fascinating, gripping view. Official CEOgiri is purported to be the sequel to its impressive predecessor– the much-celebrated, runaway hit, Official Chukyagiri. Yes guys, it is the Season 2 of the well-loved series. Sumeet Vyas was revealed as ‘The Voice’, the boss-drone called D, in the finale of that one. However, that time, the focus was more on Sunny Kaushal as | Click Here...
Tenali Rama reaches the benchmark of 100 episodes
Its celebration times on the set of Sony SAB much popular show Tenali Rama. The folklore series which has touched the hearts of its viewers have achieved yet another benchmark. The show completes its 100th episode. The occasion was celebrated with a cake cutting with the entire cast on the set. The cast which includes Krishna Bhardwaj, Manav Gohil, Pankaj Berry, Nimisha Vakhariya and Priyamvada Kant were all in a jovial mood. The character of Tenali Rama has become one of the favorites among the viewers in no time. With his wit and intelligence Rama has not only managed to win his Ki | Click Here...
Sameer Nair QUITS as Group CEO, Balaji Telefilms
It’s the end of an era is what we can say!! Sameer Nair, the visionary who had been at the helm of Balaji Telefilms as the Group CEO for three long years, has now called it a day!! This announcement will be effective from 15 July. He will however, continue to help the company on an advisory capacity. In an official statement released to media, Sameer Nair said, “It has been an amazing experience working with Ekta, Shobhaji and other team mates at Balaji. With the company being in gre | Click Here...
What A Qtiyapa…
It’s quite saddening and alarming too…the flippant world of media & entertainment is a constant see-saw scenario. Little off balance, or a wrong step and the mighty Humpty Dumpty has a big fall. The case in point is ‘The’ Arunabh Kumar, a beacon or an absolute icon in the genre of independent web content creation. Founder and CEO of The Viral Fever (TVF Qtiyapa), his rise story is inspirational and epic. The big daddy of web content, the guy was rejected by MTV. He went on to create his own niche in a dream like David vs Goliath tale. However, he hit a rough patch | Click Here...
The Raj Nayak Interview
The sun kissed the horizon yet the air carried beads of sweat. On a humid Mumbai evening, Indianwikimedia entered the plush corridors of a suburban hotel which opened to a resplendent view of the magnificent Arabian Sea. The scene was a succor to the body and the soul. The occasion was the launch press conference of Colors’ innovative non-fiction (reality) show, India Banega Manch. As the event flipped through its chapters, talent from across the country performed against the scenic sea gifting us the glimpse of the impending superb on screen journey called Indian Banega Man | Click Here...