Prime Video’s popular ‘Panchayat’ starts shooting for S4

The fourth season of Prime Video’s critically-acclaimed series ‘Panchayat’ has commenced shooting, the streamer announced yesterday. It shared the news on Instagram where it posted stills from the upcoming chapter, which is being directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Akshat Vijaywargiya. “Aye Butkun, 4 cup chai bol diya jaaye. #PanchayatOnPrime.....

Govt refers D2M broadcast issue to senior officials’ panel

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has referred the direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcasting proposal to a committee of secretaries, Storyboard18 has reported. Citing unnamed sources, the report stated that the committee includes representatives from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)....

ZEE5 names Manish Kalra as CBO Global

ZEE5, India’s home-grown streaming platform, has expanded Manish Kalra’s responsibilities, appointing him as Chief Business Officer, Global, with oversight now extending to ZEE5’s business operations in international markets. In his expanded role, Kalra will focus on growing ZEE5’s global footprint...

Disney Star celebrates 5 wins at Digital Studios Awards 2024

Disney Star’s Broadcast Technology and Operations (BTO) team achieved remarkable success at the Digital Studios Awards 2024, securing five prestigious awards that highlight their excellence in broadcast technology and operational innovation. This recognition underscores Disney Star’s vital role in elevating broadcast standards and enhancing viewer....

OTTplay Premium ups content portfolio with JioCinema collab

OTTplay Premium, an OTT aggregator based on AI, has announced a strategic partnership with JioCinema, significantly enhancing its content portfolio and elevating the streaming experience for its subscribers. With this collaboration, OTTplay Premium subscribers will gain access to JioCinema’s extensive premium content library. This includes popular shows like Bigg Boss...

‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ gets 23 brand partnerships across Zee TV, ZEE5

Continuing its nearly three-decade legacy, Zee TV’s renowned music reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ has made a triumphant return this season, introducing a fresh panel of mentors—Sachin-Jigar, Sachet-Parampara, and Guru Randhawa—whose popular hits have significantly shaped India’s musical landscape....

Bikram Duggal steps down as Disney Star’s Head of Studios

Bikram Duggal, the head of studios at Disney Star (formerly Fox Studios), has stepped down from his role and will not transition to the merged Disney-Reliance entity, according to sources confirmed by ET BrandEquity. Duggal is likely to shift focus towards brand management for Disney India. During his tenure, Duggal played an integral role in managing the studios business...

Mihir Rale steps down as chief regional counsel at Disney Star

In a significant leadership change at Disney Star, Mihir Rale, the Chief Regional Counsel overseeing legal and regulatory affairs, has officially stepped down, according to sources confirmed by ET BrandEquity. Rale joined Star India in 2009 as a manager, advancing to lead India operations in 2019...

Netflix launches ‘Har Parivaar Ke Liye’ campaign for Diwali

As Diwali approaches, Netflix India has rolled out its latest campaign, ‘Har Parivaar Ke Liye,’ highlighting how stories can bring people closer. This initiative, a brand film crafted in collaboration with creative agency Toaster, illustrates Netflix’s unique ability to foster connections, creating shared moments through its broad library of emotionally resonant content....

Maddock Films unveils ‘Thama’

Maddock Films has revealed its latest venture, ‘Thama’, a horror-comedy that twists the classic love story into a dark, bloody narrative. The announcement follows the record-breaking successes of ‘Stree 2’ and ‘Munjya’, two of Bollywood’s biggest hits this year, as Maddock continues to push boundaries in its distinct cinematic universe....