With a motto to entertain viewers with a variety of talent, this weekend Sony Entertainment Television’s talent reality show, India’s Got Talent will witness Bharat Boys from Bhopal performing the ancient sport Mallakhamba. Practicing the art for approximately 7 years, the group has been honing their skill at a stadium in their hometown. The group’s intricate feats of contortion, strength, and death-defying gymnastics leave the judges Kirron Kher, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Badshah and Manoj Muntashir thrilled.
From Badshah saying, “Act mein bahaut khoobsurati thi.” To Kirron Kher saying, “Fantastic! Kamaal ka mallakhamba kiya aapne. I personally enjoy the act of mallakhamba as it’s an Indian sport that has originated on our land and you guys performed brilliantly,” the group earned mighty praises and applauses from the judges.
Not only this, their act impressed Shilpa Shetty Kundra so much that she will be seen giving them a ‘Hunar Salam!’
Speaking about the experience on the show, Rahul from Bharat Boys group shares, “We are very happy and elated to have received such an opportunity to perform on a show like India’s Got Talent. Receiving wonderful praises from the judges was overwhelming and I hope, the viewers to enjoy our act and support us.”
Will this power-packed act land Bharat Boys get the Golden Buzzer?
To know more, be sure to tune in to India’s Got Talent this Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television!
Here to make your weekend exciting Sony Entertainment Television’s talent reality show, India’s Got Talent will witness some spectacular performances this Saturday and Sunday. Judges Kirron Kher, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Badshah and Manoj Muntashir have already bestowed Golden Buzzer for some performances and to surprise everyone with their unimaginable talent this weekend will see performances from aerobatics, aerial act, and sand art to dancing and creating new world records leaving everyone stunned.
The delightful performance by Ismail Langha group’s cultural fusion act on ‘Slow Motion Angreza’ will make you groove to their tunes. Judge Kirron Kher also seemed to like their act so much that she said, “Jo aap logo Ka traditional music hai, aap log gaate hai bajate hai..Wah kya baat hai, baitha nai jaata dil karta hai dance karne ko lag jau ussi waqt.” Also, Badshah’s generous act towards Ismail to help him repay his loan amount that he undertook during his daughter’s wedding will surely melt your heart.
Nitish Bharti’s sand art depicting a mother-son relationship will make you speechless and emotional while Bengal Tigers acrobatic act that include some edge of the seat stunts will see leaving the judges Kirron Kher, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Badshah and Manoj Muntashir impressed so much that Shilpa Shetty will be seen climbing on the panel and give them a ‘Hunar Salam!’
Not only this but Gaglina Ashrayan’s scintillating aerial flips and dance moves with so much ease and confidence at the height of 50 feet in an open ground will take the bar of dancing a notch higher whereas Delhi’s Workout Warriors act that focuses on body balancing was so sharp that it made judge Kirron Kher say, “Iss manch par, jitne bhi aaiye the, un sab mein se aap best hein.”
Tune in to watch India’s Got Talent, every Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television!
MX Player’s recently launched series Bhaukaal 2, which is inspired by the life of IPS officer Navniet Sekera, has taken the nation by storm with its gripping narrative and splendid performances. It’s successful opening has not only won over audiences but in a unique initiative, MX Player has associated with the Delhi Police from the historic Sadar Bazaar Police Station, one of the oldest police stations in India that was established in Delhi in 1861 and was also assessed as the best police station in the country in 2021. Lead actor, Mohit Raina, who enacts the role of the real-life Singham – Navniet Sekera, salutes the tireless efforts of the men in khaki who have been selflessly serving the nation, especially during this global pandemic.
Bhaukaal 2’s portrayal of real-life crime incidents and the struggles and sacrifices of a police officer has made it one of the best shows in the crime-thriller genre. MX Player has recently delivered several record-breaking shows across genres like Aashram, Matsya Kaand, High, Samantar and Campus Diaries that dominate the Indian and global OTT platforms and this series has already ranked amongst the top three shows on the platform. This is a testament to the brands commitment of understanding the entertainment needs and bringing quality content to its viewers.
We rarely acknowledge the sacrifices that police officers make for us. Whether it’s working planned shifts or being called into duty for emergency responses, they do it all so humbly and place their duty above all else for the safety of others and to work towards ensuring a crime free city where its citizens feel secure. As an ode to the officers in the line of duty and as an industry first initiative, MX Player organized an engaging and interactive Virtual Meet & Greet event with Mohit Raina and 75 officers across ranks from the Sadar Bazaar Police Station in New Delhi and others who joined in from various cities across India.
Mohit Raina, who was been lauded for his role as S.S.P Naveen Sikhera, spoke about his character in the series as he enacted the efforts of the police to control the lawlessness in Muzaffarnagar in 2003. He bowled over the officers with his humble tribute that spoke about understanding the sacrifice and efforts that the officers make to keep us and the country safe. This unique and momentous event was also streamed LIVE for numerous other officers and media across nearly 20 cities in India and it was a truly memorable day for the heroes of our nation as they received the much-deserved respect and honor on behalf of the entire country.
The event was also attended by esteemed members of the Delhi Police such as Commissioner of Delhi Police – Shri Rakesh Asthana, Special Commissioner of Police Law and Order (Zone 1) – Shri Deependra Pathak, Additional Commissioner of Police (Central Range) Madam Suman Goyal, Deputy Commissioner of Police – North – Shri Sagar Singh Kalsi, Additional DCP North – Ms Anita Roy, Additional DCP South West – Mr Amit Goyal, Additional DCP (2) North – Mr Chandra Kumar, ACP Sadar Bazaar – Ms Pragya Anand and the innumerable brave hearts of Delhi Police, across ranks.
Speaking about this event that honors the IPS brave hearts, Mohit Raina said, “I am proud to be a part of one of the finest and most successful crime series on the web. I’m truly overwhelmed by the love that the audiences are showering on us. Being given an opportunity to work closely with IPS officer Navniet Sekera for this role, I realised the amount of effort that goes behind the scenes to keep us and our country safe. Through this first of a kind virtual event, we wanted to thank our officers for their selfless services and acknowledge how they work relentlessly for the nation and the sacrifices they make in the line of duty. They’re the true superheroes of the country and the entire team of Bhaukaal salutes their bravery.”
Speaking on the same, Shri Sagar Singh Kalsi – DCP North of Delhi Police said, “We feel truly honoured on receiving such respect and warmth. We’re delighted to co-host the launch at PS Sadar Bazaar, one of the oldest PS of India that was judged the Best Police Station in the country. This virtual launch is ideally located to honour our real heroes who toil on the ground. We are associating with MX Player for this event and the interaction with actor Mohit Raina who has so convincingly portrayed the role of one of our very own true soldiers has been rewarding. Shows like Bhaukaal go a long way in inspiring the youth to join the police forces while highlighting the hard work we put in along the line of duty. We stay committed to work for the welfare of the public, putting our service before ourselves always.”
Bhaukaal 2 is a 10-episodic-web-series inspired by the life of IPS officer Navniet Sekera that sees Mohit Raina as the heroic S.S.P Naveen Sikhera, who puts service before self and brings alive the story of Muzaffarnagar, UP and its saga of lawlessness in 2003. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Baweja Studios Production, MX Original Series Bhaukaal 2 is directed by Jatin Wagle and also stars Bidita Bag, Siddhanth Kapoor, Pradeep Nagar, Gulki Joshi, Ajay Chaudhary, Rashmi Rajput and Late Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal in pivotal roles.
Now stream all episodes of MX Original Series Bhaukaal 2 for free, exclusively on MX Player here: https://bit.ly/Bhaukaal2
The influx of OTT platforms has changed the narrative over the last few years. While the audience binge-watched some of the most compelling dramas online, there was an undercurrent to have the industry’s biggest names on the platforms. And the wait seems to be finally over!
Well, 2022 will be bigger and better because the leading men of the Indian Film Industry are all set to make a splash with their digital ventures. Here’s a look at four actors who will make their OTT debut this year.
1) Aditya Roy Kapur
Off late, the handsome hero Aditya Roy Kapur is making noise with the news of him joining forces with The Night Manager remake. The brilliant actor will step into Hrithik Roshan’s shoes to headline and play the title character in the acclaimed British miniseries.
2) Varun Dhawan
Following the lead, Varun Dhawan will also star in the remake of an international project, Citadel. The show, helmed by Anthony and Joe Russo, starred Priyanka Chopra. The Hindi adaptation will have Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK as creators.
3) Ajay Devgn
Touted as one of the most terrific actors in our industry, Ajay Devgn will mark his OTT debut with Rudra-The Edge of Darkness. The actor will star alongside Esha Deol. Even though the actor has essayed a cop character several times, the show will feature him in an unusually dark and gritty role.
4) Shahid Kapoor
Another name on the list is the ever-so-charming actor Shahid Kapoor. The actor will star in an untitled project, helmed by Raj and DK. The powerhouse duo created quite a stir with their series, The Family Man, starring Manoj Bajpayee.
Voot Select to host the Exclusive World Digital Premier of recent Super – Hit Kannada film ‘Badava Rascal’ on 26th January, 2022!
~ Created by Daali pictures, the Kannada film headlined by Daali Dhananjay, Amrutha Iyengar and Rangayana Raghu in significant roles releases on 26th January, 2022 ~After the recent success of its first-ever Kannada original web series Humble Politician, India’s leading premium video on demand OTT service ‘Voot Select’ is all set be the destination for the World Digital Premiere of the Kannada super hit – Badava Rascal on 26th January, 2022.
Badava Rascal has already received tremendous love and acclaim from its viewers and critics alike. The hit film with the digital premiere on Voot Select will now soon be available for all Kannada film lovers to enjoy in the safety of their homes. Directed by Shankar Guru, the romantic drama will see Daali Dhanajay, Amrutha Iyengar and Rangayana Raghu in significant roles. The film also stars Tara, Sparsha Rekha, Nagabhushan, Poornachandra and Maasthi Manju in the secondary roles.
The hit film Badava Rascal is a reality-based love story of a small-town boy Shankar (Dhananjay) who falls in love with rich politician’s daughter Sangeetha (Amrutha). Despite the hardships, son of an auto-driver Shankar manages to crack MBA and has greater ambitions. A tragic incident separates him from his love interest Sangeetha and life takes a drastic turn. The film peppered with love, emotions, comedy, and grittiness displays the raw yet hard-hitting imagery of the middle-class segment. Will Shankar and Sangeetha be able to live happily ever after?
Commenting about the film, actor Daali Dhananjay said, “Badava Rascal will always stay close to my heart for two mere reasons, one being my home production and second the terrific team I got to work with. It is a story of love and survival which also highlights sensitive issues like poverty faced by the nation. A character like Shankar, changed my perspective towards life. His ambitions were limitless, despite the adversities in his life. His willingness and grit to chase his dreams without giving up on love is inspiring. This film has a strong message for all the youngsters out there that “Do not quit’’ even if the path gets difficult. As Badava Rascal was a lockdown release, we experienced a slight drop in the audience as people were cautious to step in the theatres. With Voot on board, the viewership will proliferate’’
Amrutha Iyengar added, “Playing Sangeetha, the girl who hails from rich elite politician family was a different experience altogether. She was narrow-minded and traditional. I had to develop that mind-set to step into her shoes. To convincingly play such a character requires a deep understanding of the script which our director did in a mind-blowing way. It made the entire process easy. I cannot wait for the digital audience to watch it. I am glad Voot is platforming it, there is an assurance it will reach to every length and breadth of the country”
Rangayana Raghu further added, “This film has deep learnings and morals for 1everyone. A story which traces friendship, emotions and life with the perfect combination of humor and melodious music. I thoroughly enjoyed filming for it. Each character has a subtle flavour I am sure families will have a delightful time watching it on Voot, which has a variety of content”
Topping the IMDB rating of 9.4, Badava Rascal has captivating performances and light-hearted storyline. Vasuki Vaibhav’s, Udupi Hotel compliments the narrative, making it a family entertainer.
National Geographic in India has been at the forefront in bringing locally relevant stories and experiences that help viewers see, engage with and care about the world through an optimistic, energetic and hopeful voice. Keeping with this philosophy, the channel is launching an adventure series focusing on the rescue efforts of two Indian wildlife activists – Benhail Antao and Louise Remedios on 10th January 2021 at 8.00 pm. The show will follow the exciting lives of Ben and Louise, who are luxurious wedding planners by profession and wildlife rescuers by passion, taking the viewers on an immersive and sympathetic journey through the city of Goa.
Bringing in a spirit of adventure, thrill and immense love for wild animals, the power couple will be seen racing across Goa to face and rescue some of the wildest snake species in the most unusual of situations. The 10-part series promises to take viewers on a remarkable journey, showcasing the duo in action and giving an up-close and personal experience of their techniques and contributions in rescuing the varied snake species and other undomesticated animals through the city of Goa. In addition to showcasing the rescue efforts of an Indian spectacled cobra trapped deep in a well to save a gigantic Indian rock python strangled in a fisherman’s net among others, the series also focuses on informing and enhancing the knowledge of viewers on the rich and diverse wildlife present in Goa the city and breaking the myths and misconceptions that people have come to believe about snakes in particular.
“At National Geographic in India, we believe in showcasing purpose-driven narratives to help deepen engagement and drive meaningful conversations among our viewers. With adventure and entertainment as a backdrop, we wanted to bring a local narrative of two very inspiring individuals and challenge the myths and pre-established beliefs around snakes and reptiles. We hope that our efforts inspire viewers to care about the magnificent wildlife we have in our country and encourage them play their part in preserving and protecting it,” said Kevin Vaz, Head of Network Entertainment Channels, Star and Disney India
“We both have been extremelypassionate about wildlife and love the beautiful fauna that our country has to offer. Every day presents us with a new adventure and we have truly been enjoying the process of rescuing snakes; sometimes in the most unexpected circumstances. But more importantly, we have managed to rescue people from the perceptions they carry about these beautiful creatures. We are absolutely thrilled to have National Geographic bring our story to a large base of audiences in their true authentic and unique style of storytelling and hope that our stories inspire more people to change their attitude towards snakes; by highlighting and showcasing how important they are to our ecosystem,” said Ben and Louise
‘Snakes SOS: Goa’s Wildest’ will premiere on National Geographic Channel in India at 8.00 pm on 10th January 2021
The episodes will be aired every Monday and Tuesday and will be available across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Kannada
