Category: Marketing & Advertising

  • Entertainment giants MTV India and T-Series strike ground-breaking industry-first global deal for MTV Hustle

    ~ The game-changing multi-platform distribution partnership entailing unique music rights will broaden MTV Hustle’s unique music to a world-wide viewers~

    13th September, 2023; Mumbai, India: The mega giants of music {industry} MTV India and T-Series be part of forces in first of its sort global deal for a genre-defining rap actuality tv present, MTV Hustle. Launched in 2019 by MTV India, this clutter-breaking present efficiently introduced India’s underground rap music to nation’s mainstream panorama. A primary-of-its-kind initiative by a non-fiction IP in India, this partnership will entail unique music rights for worldwide distribution, thereby serving the present’s imaginative and prescient of constructing industry-ready rap professionals and powering up their skilled journeys at an intensive global scale.

    As part of the 3-season deal, all unique music created from Seasons 1, 2, and 3 can be distributed globally by T-Series, offering unprecedented attain to the varied physique of labor by MTV Hustle. Championing desi hip-hop and rap tradition, the nation’s main youth leisure platform, MTV India created a music revolution which can be additional catalyzed globally by the biggest music label, T-Series via multi-platform distribution together with its YouTube channel that ranks primary with over 238 million subscribers throughout continents, music channels, audio streaming platforms and many extra.

    On partnering with T-Series, Anshul Ailawadi, Business Head – Youth, Music, and English Entertainment, mentioned, “MTV Hustle 2.0 has pioneered India’s hip-hop revolution. It’s cultural affect within the sub-continent has been multi-fold, making rap the selection of expression for modern youth voices. T-series is a pioneer on the planet of Indian music. This is a pure partnership that may catapult South Asian hip-hop onto the world stage.”

    Bhushan Kumar, Managing Director & Chairman, T-Series, mentioned, “The music that MTV Hustle has created resonates nicely with the audiences and certainly deserves to get its due credit score and recognition. Our partnership with the present is in keeping with our imaginative and prescient to develop the Indian music market and make it out there to global audiences. We are excited on this partnership as it’s the first of its sort for us too. We stay up for offering current and new content material and expertise the fitting stage and platform whereas serving to them of their musical journey.”

     

    With a deal with expertise, efficiency, meter, approach, musicality, and storytelling, MTV Hustle has launched recent voices from India’s evolving rap subculture and youth music. As the final word rap battleground in India, MTV Hustle has launched profitable performers together with King, EPR, and extra. Performers like MC Square, Srushti Tawde and Paradox have tasted extraordinary success via the launch pad, vaulting from restricted native recognition to multi-million fandom on social media inside just a few months and turning into the speak of the city with model partnerships, collaborations with eminent {industry} names and worldwide publicity. Their songs have turn out to be an electrical mode of self-expression and catharsis for followers, and a big commentary on socio-political-economic causes, private experiences and pop-culture. MTV Hustle 2.0 has produced 100+ unique compositions in below 10 weeks and has pushed inclusivity in music genres together with Bollywood, Sufi, Folk and Regional rap. MTV Hustle 2.0 songs have turn out to be trendsetting cultural mainstays, having garnered 1.3Bn natural views on Kaanphod Music channel, delivering over 9Bn impressions, with 30+ movies crossing 10Mn views. The partnership with T-Series guarantees to take desi, multi-cultural hip-hop to a common viewers.

  • AGENCY09 celebrates its 10-year anniversary

    AGENCY09 celebrates its 10-year anniversary

    ~ celebrates momentous #FirstDecadeof09 ~

    ~ actively prepares to develop its international presence ~

    Agency09, creative agency

    11th September 2023; Mumbai, India: Headquartered in Mumbai, an unbiased built-in advertising company, AGENCY09, celebrated its 10-year anniversary on ninth September 2023. With a steadfast dedication to progress, the company goals to strategically develop its worldwide presence, additional solidifying its international footprint.

     

    Founded by Tushar Khakhar, supported by Bipeen Nadgauda, and later joined by Gautam Anand, the company is now a robust workforce of 85 with its new central workplace at Turner Road, Bandra.

    Over the years, AGENCY09 has remodeled from being a digital promoting company to an built-in advertising company. In 2016, they expanded the tech workforce delivering tasks globally, particularly ERPs, multi-website CMSes, fashionable UI/UX, and e-commerce. They have devoted departments for Brand, Design, and Production.

     

    Today, AGENCY09 consults manufacturers and organizations to develop and foray right into a borderless financial system. They scale companies with concepts for Technology, Content, Design, and Data. The company is at the moment working with notable manufacturers like Tata Motors, Aditya Birla Capital, Reliance General Insurance, Bits Pilani, Ryan Group of Institutions, Lokmat Media, Godrej L’Affaire, Jupiter Hospital, Mahindra Solarize, iGCB (Intellect Design), Parag Milk Foods, Senvion, Chinese Wok, Würth Car-Haus, Groupsoft and BARC, to call a number of.

    Known for being a people-first group, AGENCY09 deeply believes in bringing constructive change via artistic communication and expertise.

    Speaking on the event, Tushar Khakhar, Founder, AGENCY09, mentioned, “It’s been a momentous #FirstDecadeOf09, constructing a close-knit core workforce and the suitable infrastructure for progress. We are grateful to the trade for giving us the area to develop and contribute.”

    In the hunt to construct a extremely artistic ecosystem, the founders have launched a design-led merchandise retailer known as A09 Store, a journey firm known as Insta Holidays as an outlet for exploring. They additionally constructed a classroom to nurture artistic expertise named academyzeronine, and are constructing a brand new class with Octarine Organics, a well-being mushroom firm.

    The company celebrated this milestone with workers and their households in a meet-up.


  • Godrej Industries’ Owned Media Properties Celebrate Rakhi with #RespectAllBandhans

    Godrej Industries’ Owned Media Properties Celebrate Rakhi with #RespectAllBandhans

    August 29th, 2023, Mumbai: Taking its #RespectAllBandhans campaign to newer heights, Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies (GILAC), through its owned media platforms of Godrej L’Affaire and Godrej Vikhroli Cucina unveils two digital films. This heartwarming campaign serves as a reminder to respect and protect every bond while being cognizant of the biases and stereotypes, paving the way for a united world. Both films beautifully depict that every bond deserves to be cherished, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or any other factor that may otherwise lead to discrimination.

    Godrej L’Affaire

    Respect transcends labels, genders, and relationships. Godrej L’Affaire, the experiential owned media lifestyle platform by Godrej Industries portrayed it elegantly in the #RespectAllBandhans digital film. It illustrates how practicing kindness fosters a world of mutual respect. The video questions- Just as we turn on Goodknight Gold Flash for peaceful sleep, what if we could also turn off stereotypes that easily. Just as we can now make restaurant-style food at home with Godrej Yummiez, what if we could extend family-style unity to the world outside. Just as removing greys is so easy with Godrej Expert Rich Crème, what if we could remove our mental biases too. Just as a simple bar of Cinthol Lime soap can make us feel alive and awesome, what if we could make each other feel the same too. Just as loans with Godrej Capital go beyond the load of gender and offer same-sex loans, what if we could also let go of the load of gender differences. Just as products at Godrej Agrovet through its offerings ensure the health and wellness of cattle, what if we treated animals just as kindly. And finally, just as we don’t let any negativity reach our homes, what if we treated our nation as our home too.

    Godrej Cucina

    Similarly, boosting this campaign with an interesting and tasty twist, Godrej Vikhroli Cucina, the owned media platform by Godrej Industries dedicated to food and culinary space, collaborated with Chef Vicky Ratnani to cook an interesting Respect All Bandhan recipe titled ‘Chatpata Humanity Millet Chat’. This recipe is made with Godrej Yummiez Millet Patty and a few other ingredients. Every step in the recipe not only guides the viewer through the cooking process but also weaves in profound messages about shattering biases and stereotypes. Beyond a mere recipe, it’s a thoughtful exploration of inclusivity and kindness.  

    Link of the Godrej L’Affaire digital film: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwfG-0RtvKQ/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Link of the Godrej Vikhroli Cucina digital film: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cweld94oT80/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Speaking on the campaign, Sujit Patil, Vice President and Head- Corporate Brand and Communication, Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies, said, “The #RespectAllBandhans campaign was launched to communicate a higher purpose of nurturing kindness and empathy towards all relations. It represents a viewpoint, suggesting that compassion, kindness, protection, and understanding should be demonstrated across all relationships and not just between a brother and sister. The digital films released in the second edition of the #RespectAllBandhans by Godrej L’Affaire and Godrej Vikhroli Cucina, attempt to break biases and we hope these films encourage everyone to break free from preconceived notions and embrace a culture of acceptance across relationships. #RespectAllBandhans is a call to action for a more inclusive world.”

    These digital films provoke thoughtful questions with beautiful visuals for our audience to ponder and open their minds to inclusiveness. Because, when we #RespectAllBandhans, the world becomes a home for all.

    About Godrej L’Affaire

    Godrej L’Affaire was founded to celebrate the goodness of life every day, and to help India live better. It’s a unifier that bonds consumers, content creators, leading brands, and the world of Godrej effortlessly. And together, it redefines the future of lifestyle, beauty, travel, wellness, fashion, and food.

    Each piece engaging, every theme contextual, every take unique, the platform connects the roots of India to modern living flawlessly. “Conversations. Communities. Collaboration.” A simple mantra that makes Godrej L’Affaire unique, entertaining, and resourceful. Where people from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds, and different regions share the latest trends through interactive, entertaining, and inspiring interviews, features and portraits, discoveries, trends, stories, and performances. And take away ways to make the most of their lives.

    With Godrej L’Affaire by your side, you’ll always be in the know of the ever-evolving landscape of lifestyle. Come, hop in to live it up.

  • JioCinema’s Sushmita Sen starrer ‘Taali’ for becoming a resounding success with 25 million viewers in 2 weeks.

    29th August 2023, National: Following the grand parade of hit shows including Asur 2KaalkootBigg Boss OTT 2, amongst others, JioCinema has delivered yet another monumental success with its recently released series – Taali. With exceptional performances, the Sushmita Sen starrer biopic-drama on the life of transgender activist, Shreegauri Sawant, has struck a chord with audiences across the nation, within just two weeks of its release. With a staggering 25 million/2.5 crore viewers, Taali reaffirms JioCinema’s position as a clear frontrunner in the digital entertainment landscape.

    JioCinema Shows

    Boasting an impressive IMDb rating of 8.6, with a prominent position on the Ormax charts as one of the leading originals in the launch weeks, Taali continues to be hailed by the audience as one of the most loved series, since its launch. The show’s success is a testament to its quality and the positive reception it has received from both critics and viewers. Created by Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar, directed by National award-winning director Ravi Jadhav, written by Kshitij Patwardhan, and produced by Arjun Singgh BaranKartk D Nishandar (GSEAMS Production) and Afeefa Nadiadwala, the empowering biopic-series unfolds over six episodes, showcasing the revolutionary story of Shreegauri Sawant, and her iconic fight for the recognition of the third gender in India.

    With a slew of successful shows under its belt and a growing viewer base, JioCinema continues to demonstrate its prowess in creating content that not only entertains but also leaves a lasting impact on its audience.

  • QYOU Media India’s Q TV Launches New Original Series ‘Viral Hua Re’, Deploys an AI Anchor

    QYOU Media India’s Q TV Launches New Original Series ‘Viral Hua Re’, Deploys an AI Anchor

    25th August, Mumbai, India:

    Qtv

    Recognizing the burgeoning want for progressive and compelling content material, QYOU Media India’s main Hindi General Entertainment Channel, Q TV, continues to efficiently ring a bell with its audiences. Further bolstering its ‘Zara Hatke’ proposition, Q TV, in a first-of-its-kind initiative, pronounces a brand new unique collection, ‘Viral Hua Re’, pushed by synthetic intelligence (AI) that launched on 20th August 2023.

    In a pioneering transfer that unleashes a totally new method to content material creation, ‘Viral Hua Re’ goals to move the ever present cell phone expertise of scrolling by a number of quick format movies, onto the lounge tv set, by an partaking and hilarious lineup of quick movies. Led by a sassy animated AI anchor, ‘Viral Bhabhi’ together with her witty one-liners and anecdotes, the present options viral movies sourced from social platforms spanning numerous sub-genres together with comedy, pranks, gags, falls and fails. Combining creativity with cutting-edge know-how, the channel goals to revolutionize the best way audiences interact with content material with the introduction of an AI anchor.

    Speaking on the launch, Simran Hoon, CEO, QYOU Media India, stated, At QYOU Media India, we’ve got all the time been on the forefront of delivering distinctive and healthful leisure to our viewers. We imagine within the energy of innovation and thus the introduction of the brand new AI-driven present provides a revolutionary dimension to our programming. ‘Viral Hua Re’ exemplifies our dedication to curating content material that resonates with our cherished viewers. With the launch of the brand new AI-driven present, we stay steadfast in the direction of harnessing the facility of know-how to redefine leisure experiences. We look ahead to embracing the way forward for tv, the place creativity meets know-how and storytelling transcends typical narratives.”

    Ashutosh Barve, Senior Vice President – Programming and Strategy, QYOU Media India, additional added, “At Q TV, we imagine in pushing the boundaries of leisure, and our new present displays that dedication. The unconventional ‘Viral Hua Re’ actually embodies the spirit of being ‘Zara Hatke.’ In a first-of-its-kind initiative, with the AI anchor-driven present, we goal to take our viewers on an thrilling journey of leisure that challenges conventions and sparks creativity. The present is exclusive and operates on the cusp of user-generated content material, and can certainly seize the hearts of our viewers. We look ahead to innovating and creating extra such content material that connects and resonates with our loyal viewer base whereas attracting new viewers to the channel.”

    Q TV’s newest content material line-up underscores its dedication to embracing user-generated content material and harnessing the facility of AI to ship contemporary and fascinating leisure to viewers throughout India.

    About QYOU Media India:

    QYOU Media operates in India and the United States producing and distributing content material created by social media and digital content material stars and creators. In India, through our flagship model, Q TV and on linked TV, The Q Kahaniyan, Q GameX, Q Marathi, Sadhguru TV, we curate, produce and distribute premium content material together with tv networks and VOD for cable and satellite tv for pc tv, OTT, cell phones, good TV’s and app-based platforms. Our India-based influencer advertising and marketing division, Chtrbox, is amongst India’s main influencer advertising and marketing platforms connecting manufacturers and social media influencers. In the United States, we create and handle influencer advertising and marketing campaigns for main movie studios, recreation publishers and types. Founded and created by trade veterans from Lionsgate, MTV, Disney and Sony, QYOU Media’s millennial and Gen Z-focused content material reaches a couple of billion customers all over the world each month. Experience our work at www.qyoumedia.com and www.theq.tv

    About Q TV:

    Q TV is an advertiser and influencer-marketing supported Hindi language content material model, Linear TV channel and VOD supplier, delivering standard digital content material from social media stars and main digital video creators concentrating on Young Indian audiences. With a rising library of over 850 packages, the channel has reached over 122 million Television houses with companions together with DD Free Dish (34), TATA PLAY (175), AIRTEL DTH (137), DISH TV (128), D2H (153), GTPL (16), Hathway (20), DEN (120/118) and Siti Cable Network; 676 million customers on Mobile and Digital platforms together with Snap, JioTV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus, MI TV, Chingari, Mzaalo, MX Player and Watcho.

  • Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia Unfurls Indian Flag Using Garuda Aerospace Drones in Gwalior

    Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia Unfurls Indian Flag Using Garuda Aerospace Drones in Gwalior

    August 16, 2023, India 

    In a outstanding show of patriotism and innovation, the Bharat Drone Association and Garuda Aerospace joined arms to pay a heartfelt tribute to the Honorable Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia. The digital occasion, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ was organized to commemorate 77 years of Independence in India. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia just about unfurled the Tricolor in Gwalior utilizing a fleet of Garuda Aerospace drones by urgent the Drona Button. The groundbreaking occasion featured drones flying over main growing websites for a period of quarter-hour highlighting a glimpse into Gwalior’s ongoing transformation.  

    Jyotiraditya Scindia Minister of Civil Aviation

    The occasion witnessed the presence of representatives from the workplace of the Honorable Minister of Civil Aviation and members of the press. The Garuda drones showcased a fowl’s-eye view of the Rs 1300 crore elevated street spanning the Subarnarekha River, the long-lasting Gwalior theme street, the bold multi-level automotive parking venture, and the Rs 300 crore endeavor designed to boost the town’s aesthetic enchantment and comfort for its residents. Furthermore, this system showcased different pivotal developmental tasks, together with the development of 4 metropolis entrances, the Morar River beautification venture, the lately inaugurated 1000-bed hospital and one other multi-specialty hospital. 

    “On this auspicious event, we’re very grateful to witness an progressive drone-based initiative that our Honorable Union Minister of Civil Aviation paid tribute to by unfurling our nationwide flag remotely utilizing a Garuda Aerospace drone in Gwalior. I might additionally wish to take this chance to specific my honest gratitude to the Honorable Minister and all of the silent warriors on the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the DGCA for a number of drone-related schemes launched by the federal government that make occasions like right now attainable. Precise selections and coverage implementations by the Ministry of Civil Aviation give causes for firms like Garuda Aerospace to develop. The authorities’s constant help to the drone sector is why organizations like Bharat Drone Association have been conceptualized to help 1000’s of Indian drone producers, service suppliers, and drone pilots. Gwalior is a big metropolis for Garuda Aerospace and we affirm our relentless dedication to our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s imaginative and prescient to rework India into a worldwide drone hub by 2030” mentioned, Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO , Garuda Aerospace. 

    Jyotiraditya Scindia – Union Minister of Civil Aviation

    Speaking on just about unfurling the tri-color in Gwalior utilizing drones, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, mentioned, “Yesterday, on August fifteenth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a complete imaginative and prescient for India’s forthcoming centuries to its residents. The essence lies in ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas’ – collective help, common improvement based on mutual belief, and joint efforts. The unanimous willpower of India’s 1.4 billion inhabitants embarks on a journey spanning generations, with an aspiration to raise India to the stature of a worldwide mentor. Our job is to contribute wholeheartedly to this dedication. Gwalior has traditionally been a big contributor to the huge tapestry of India, and as Gwalior transforms, it turns into an integral half of India’s evolution. I lengthen my gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, Chief Minister Shivraj Singhji, and all people concerned. Together, we’re devoted to reinvigorating Gwalior’s prominence. On this auspicious event, I supply my heartfelt needs for the belief of our collective targets. The pledge that the Prime Minister shared with all of us yesterday is a testomony to his dedication, and I belief that over the forthcoming 20-25 years, we’ll steadfastly work in direction of reshaping India in a brand new paradigm, fueled by unwavering dedication. I lengthen my sincerest congratulations for the continued efforts and lengthen my well-wishes to all. Thank you. Jai Hind. Jai Bharat.”

    The occasion is an affidavit of Garuda Aerospace’s contribution to a $5 Trillion financial system. Previously Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji launched the drone yatra the place 100 drones have been flagged off concurrently throughout 100 villages in India. Garuda Aerospace has additionally supported the Navy, Airforce, NDRF, DRDO throughout numerous initiatives. Committed to impacting 1 billion lives positively, Garuda Aerospace will proceed to help the private and non-private sector with inexpensive precision Drone Technology. Recognizing the corporate’s progress and contribution, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has additionally invested in the corporate and is the Brand Ambassador. 

  • Flipkart goes into the popular shopping streets of Tamil Nadu to be part of the Aadi Shopping craze

    Flipkart goes into the popular shopping streets of Tamil Nadu to be part of the Aadi Shopping craze

    ~ Flipkart brings Aadi presents house to shoppers in an modern fashion

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    19th August, 2023; National: Strengthening its presence in the South, India’s homegrown e-commerce market, Flipkart captures the true essence of the Aadi shopping extravaganza in Tamil Nadu. Once thought of an inauspicious interval for shopping, Aadi has been remodeled into a month-long celebration of reductions and promotions by offline retailers. With innovation at its core, Flipkart, for the first time, celebrated the Aadi Sale by ‘Bringing Aadi presents house to shoppers’ by means of numerous offers.

    Flipkart Aadi Bags

    Recognizing the cultural significance, and to actually carry the Aadi presents house to shoppers, Flipkart goes into the offline markets in Tamil Nadu and distributed hundreds of custom-made Flipkart Kattapais. The e-commerce participant additionally executed an impactful digital marketing marketing campaign focused particularly at shoppers in Tamil Nadu.

    Link: Flipkart’s Innovative Aadi Sale Activation in Tamil Nadu! – YouTube

    The distinctive Flipkart luggage not solely served as a reminder of the unbeatable Aadi presents from Flipkart but in addition showcased the model’s dedication to changing into an integral part of their shopping journey.

  • JioCinema breaks digital viewership records with 10 crore viewers on Bigg Boss OTT 

    JioCinema breaks digital viewership records with 10 crore viewers on Bigg Boss OTT 

    ~ Highest viewership for a Live streamed event in India. Finale on JioCinema clocks record over 2 crore viewers with concurrent viewership peaking at 72 Lakh ~

    ~ Season garners 3000 crore minutes of Watch Time & 245 crore views ~

    Big Boss OTT, Jio Cinemas

    August 17, 2023; National: Breaking records at every step of the way, JioCinema’s Bigg Boss OTT has emerged as India’s biggest digital entertainment property. The high-octane season hosted by Salman Khan was viewed by over 10 crore Unique Viewers and clocked close to 3000 crore minutes of Watch Time, making it the most streamed entertainment property, next only to the IPL. The season finale on August 14, set new records for the most streamed Live entertainment event in India and in the Top 5 globally with 2.3 crore viewers, and 72 lakh peak concurrency.

    A season of many ‘firsts’ including a wild card entry emerging as the winner, Bigg Boss OTT concluded its season by setting unprecedented records in terms of viewership, engagement and popularity.

    540 crore votes and 245 crore video views across the 8 week season are also a testament to Bigg Boss OTT’s phenomenal success on JioCinema, reaffirming the season’s commitment of placing power in the hands of viewers or Janta, the ‘Asli Boss’. Redefining digital engagement in the OTT ecosystem with 24-hour Live streaming, over 5.5 crore users engaged with breakthrough interactive features such as Multi camera feeds, audience takeovers in Hype mode, Meme The Moment, Live Chats and more.

    JioCinema Big Boss

    Bigg Boss OTT concluded its season with an array of sponsors across categories including Vimal Elaichi, Too Yumm, Vicco, Chings, Paytm, Silver Coin and Lenskart. Advertisers spanning categories including FMCG, technology, lifestyle among others also leveraged JioCinema’s ad-tech suite to propel reach and engage the massive viewer base.

    Shedding light on the association with Bigg Boss OTT, the spokesperson for Vimal Elaichi said, “Vimal Elaichi as a brand stands for the emotion of apnapan and Bigg Boss OTT is one show that brings the entire nation together. Bigg Boss has evolved into a ubiquitous phenomenon in Indian households, and our partnership with Bigg Boss OTT stands as a testament to the remarkable achievements we have accomplished. The collaboration has helped us to create a powerful and impact-driven narrative across various touch points, thus building a lasting connection with the audience.

    Commenting on the association Mr. Yogesh Tewari, Vice President of Marketing at Guiltfree Industries, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group said, “Too Yumm! as a brand is known for its Masaledaar offerings across various snacking formats. As a brand strategy, we are always scoping for associations with big, entertaining, and new-age properties to showcase the versatility of our product portfolio. And thus, partnering with Bigg Boss OTT proved to be an ideal choice for us as it is one of the most enthralling entertainment shows. The partnership has proven instrumental in broadening our horizons beyond advertising, enabling us to delve into purposeful partnerships that effectively convey our brand narrative and connect with a more extensive and diverse set of audience.”

    Jio Cinema OTT Show

    Reaffirming the show’s universal appeal, Bigg Boss OTT’s popularity extends across India with Maharashtra, UP/Uttarakhand, Bihar, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh, contributing significantly to the viewership.

    Propelling the platform to set benchmarks in India’s entertainment ecosystem, JioCinema’s ‘Dekhta Ja India’ ushers a new era of streaming.

  • Prime Video Commences a Unique Masterclass Series Across Key Film Institutes in India

    Prime Video Commences a Unique Masterclass Series Across Key Film Institutes in India

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    Announced earlier this 12 months as a a part of a Letter of Engagement signed between Amazon India and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, these masterclasses will serve to boost the talents of scholars, and assist them work together with and study from distinguished personalities from Indian leisure

    The maiden masterclass was held in the distinguished Film and Television Institute of India, Pune with National Award-winning director Nitesh Tiwari, common actor Janhvi Kapoor, famend movie editor Antara Lahiri, in addition to Shri Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

    Watch excerpts from the session right here: https://youtu.be/qQlMudKtI20

    MUMBAI, India— August 11, 2023— Prime Video immediately introduced the graduation of a collection of masterclasses to be held throughout key movie and tv institutes in India. These masterclasses are a a part of the Letter of Engagement (LoE), signed between Amazon India and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) earlier this 12 months. The collaboration between Amazon and MIB seeks to advertise artistic expertise, start capability constructing measures and showcase Made in India artistic content material, globally. The maiden masterclass in this collection was held on the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, and was attended by National Award-winning director Nitesh Tiwari, gifted and common actor Janhvi Kapoor, famend movie editor Antara Lahiri, together with Shri Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary, MIB, with Sushant Sreeram, Country Director, Prime Video, India, internet hosting the session.

    Titled “Crafting Stories that Resonate”, the masterclass traversed a number of matters of curiosity to the scholars, starting from discovering the fitting tales, infusing them with relatability, the importance of writing to the function of improvisation in appearing, and the modifications introduced forth by streaming. Watch excerpts from the session right here: https://youtu.be/qQlMudKtI20

    Nitesh Tiwari, who is thought for guiding movies like Bawaal, Dangal, Chhichhore, Chillar Party, in addition to writing and producing a number of others, spoke concerning the strategy of casting in a movie. “It’s a rule which me and my writers usually comply with; we don’t hold any actor in thoughts when writing the story,” he stated. “All of us have sure perceptions about varied actors – somebody does a explicit sort of function effectively, somebody is nice in motion or emotional scenes – you might have these perceptions, and as soon as you retain an actor in thoughts, you’ll begin writing to their strengths and begin avoiding what you understand are their weaknesses. You won’t ever get any surprises then. And our cinema has suffered due to that, as a result of we carry on seeing actors doing the identical issues over and over, and that’s as a result of the roles had been written for particular actors solely.” When requested about his opinion on the ultimate movie being totally different from the preliminary imaginative and prescient, he confused on the necessity for administrators to be receptive to alter saying, “It’s at all times considerably totally different. If it isn’t then perhaps someplace I’m failing as a director as a result of I’ve in all probability gotten into a tunnel imaginative and prescient as a author and I’ve solely managed to ship that. So, I personally put a lot of stress on myself, and make a lot of effort in lifting the imaginative and prescient that I had as a author, together with my co-writers, to ship one thing which is cinematically a lot better than what was initially anticipated.”

    Talking concerning the strategy of appearing and the function of improvisation in appearing, Janhvi Kapoor who’s performed the lead in movies like Bawaal, Dhadak, Mili, Roohi, amongst others, stated, “As actors we have now a very distinctive accountability to provide delivery to a full human being. And every human being is so particular in their baggage, reminiscences, hopes, and wishes that no two individuals, even when they have been introduced up collectively in the identical family, can ever have the identical outlook on issues. So, the factor is to know your character in addition to attainable, after which even for those who’re not improvising dialogues, typically in the center of doing a scene, you may uncover a feeling that feels very trustworthy to who your character is, and even that may depend as an improvisation.” Talking additional about figuring out when an actor ought to pivot in their profession, Janhvi stated, “When you establish that as a performer you have developed crutches that you simply go to simply, issues that you understand come naturally to you, are handy and shall be preferred by each director, then you need to establish that you simply’re solely impressing your self or the individuals in the second. But as an actor it’s good to hold pushing your self, breaking these crutches, difficult your self, going into unchartered territories. For a whereas now, I’ve performed barely extra susceptible characters, even perhaps barely backfooted characters with a lot of sincerity. I feel that I’ve developed my go to routine to what somebody like that may be like, and only for my sake, and for what I really feel like doing as an artist, I really feel I need to go away from it, pivot and problem myself. Soon hopefully!”

    Film editor Antara Lahiri, who has labored on movies and collection like Shakuntala Devi, Four More Shots Please! S2, Modern Love Mumbai, and extra, spoke concerning the intertwined relationship between route and enhancing. “Editing and filmmaking, in basic, could be very collaborative. It doesn’t actually belong to at least one particular person as a course of,” she stated. “It works greatest whenever you’re working with a director who’s extraordinarily safe and open to concepts. I feel, typically, it really works towards the story if the director could be very fixated on his or her approach of telling the story, and never significantly eager to collaborate. You must be given the house to discover, and if a director is keen to provide you that house, that’s actually a very attention-grabbing collaboration.”

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  • Godrej L’Affaire hosts a ‘content creators’ day out’ at the release of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’

    Godrej L’Affaire hosts a ‘content creators’ day out’ at the release of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’

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    Mumbai, 31st July 2023: Godrej L’Affaire, the experiential owned media lifestyle platform by Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies (GILAC), hosted a unique Content Creators Day Out event to celebrate the highly anticipated release of Karan Johar’s latest directorial film, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.’ The event was held to celebrate creativity, the magic of storytelling and provide a memorable experience for 50+ content creators who attended the exclusive screening of the movie. This year also marks Karan Johar’s 25th year in the film industry. ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ marks Karan Johar’s triumphant return to the director’s chair after a long hiatus, and cinema lovers across the nation were eagerly waiting for the film’s release in theaters.

    Content Creators Day Out

    The Content Creators Day Out took place at INOX located in R-City Mall (Ghatkopar) and celebrated the film along with key names from the content creators community in Mumbai viz. Akash Choudhary, Vivek Dhadha, Prabhat Chaudhary, Thomson Sequeira, Aanam Chashmawala, and Riaan George to name a few.

    Commenting on the initiative, Sujit Patil, Vice President & Head – Corporate Brand and Communications, Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies (GILAC), said “Godrej L’Affaire is our owned media platform in the lifestyle space. It aims at bringing together consumers, content creators, leading brands, and the world of Godrej in a seamless manner. The authentic content on Godrej L’Affaire aims to celebrate and define the future of lifestyle, beauty, travel, wellness, fashion, and food. ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ is an interesting film that demonstrates the fine art of storytelling and artistry, and we wanted to provide content creators with the right opportunity to experience and appreciate nuances of storytelling. Our Creators Day Out is a gesture of appreciation towards the content creator’s community, whose creative expressions have a profound impact on society just like good films from Bollywood.”

    Content Creators Day Out event

    In addition to the film screening, the event featured engaging activities and delightful culinary experiences. Godrej Yummiez, a brand of frozen veg and non-veg products, showcased its recent offerings such as the yummy, crunchy snack – Yummiez Crispy Potato Starz and Yummiez Millet Patty that is made from jowar and bajra.

    Godrej L’Affaire’s Creators Day Out was a one-of-a-kind event that left an indelible mark on the attendees and showcased the brand’s commitment to fostering artistic excellence and providing memorable experiences.

    About Godrej L’Affaire:

    Godrej L’Affaire was founded to celebrate the goodness of life every day, and to help India live better. It’s a unifier that bonds consumers, content creators, leading brands, and the world of Godrej effortlessly. And together, it redefines the future of lifestyle, beauty, travel, wellness, fashion, and food.

    Each piece engaging, every theme contextual, every take unique, the platform connects the roots of India to modern living flawlessly. “Conversations. Communities. Collaboration.” A simple mantra that makes Godrej L’Affaire unique, entertaining, and resourceful. Where people from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds, and different regions share the latest trends through interactive, entertaining, and inspiring interviews, features and portraits, discoveries, trends, stories, and performances. And take away ways to make the most of their lives.

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