As the churn and changes in Zee Entertainment continues, an old company hand, Anil Malhotra, has been given charge of key areas of distribution and revenue at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), overseeing both cable and DTH operations. According to company sources, this transition comes in the wake of the departure of Atul Das, who had previously held the position and has now stepped down.
India’s Broadcast Engineering Society, an organisation of broadcast professionals, has suggested to regulator TRAI that the private sector should chip in to amplify dissemination of public service broadcast, apart from what national broadcaster Prasar Bharati is already doing. It also has proposed that funding through corporate social responsibility (CSR) be allowed in the country’s media sector to boost...
State-owned BSNL will start rolling out 4G services across the country in August, using completely indigenous technology in line with the government’s ‘Atmanirbhar’ policy, according to official sources. BSNL officials claimed to have recorded peak speed of 40-45 megabits per second on the 4G network which has been rolled out in the premium spectrum band of 700 megahertz (Mhz) as well as in 2,100 Mhz band during the pilot phase
Prime Video has taken a unique and inventive approach to announce the launch date of its highly anticipated Original series, ‘Panchayat’ S3. In a groundbreaking marketing campaign, the streaming giant has turned to the humble yet versatile vegetable, Lauki, as the centerpiece of its promotion strategy. The campaign, which commenced on April 29, features a week-long hybrid initiative spanning both digital and offline platforms.
ABP News, a prominent news network, has unveiled its latest initiative, the ‘Adarsh Voter’ campaign, aimed at promoting informed voting and active citizenship. Building on the success of its previous campaign, ‘Jeetna Aapka Zaroori Hai’, which encouraged voter participation in the 18th Lok Sabha Elections, the ‘Adarsh Voter’ campaign seeks to empower citizens with essential knowledge for making informed electoral decisions.
Telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have submitted their application to bid for Rs 96,317-crore spectrum auction, which is scheduled to start from June 6, according to sources. The last auction held in 2022 had the Adani Group firm as a surprise bidder but there is no new name for the upcoming auction.
‘Hum Do Humare Baraah’ has undergone a title change and will now hit the screens as ‘Humare Baarah.’ The decision comes following a directive from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Starring veteran actor Annu Kapoor alongside TV heartthrob Parth Samthaan, the movie is slated for a theatrical release on June 7, PTI reported from Mumbai.
Shooting for ‘Sangharsh’ was tough, said actor Preity Zinta on Monday, adding she would like her 1999 film to get a sequel. In a Q&A session on X, the actor was asked to name a film from her career whose story is further explored in a second part, PTI reported from New Delhi. “Sangharsh for sure. Rest can’t think of any right now,” Zinta said as part of the #PZChat.
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter (now known as X), has resigned from the board of Bluesky. Bluesky, a decentralized social media initiative aiming to offer an alternative to conventional platforms, confirmed Dorsey’s departure in a recent announcement, IANS reported. Bluesky expressed gratitude for Dorsey’s support in funding and launching the project, which has garnered significant attention..
Arjun Bijlani, renowned for his versatile roles in the entertainment industry, recently marked a significant milestone in his career as his show, ‘Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti,’ achieved the remarkable feat of 300 episodes. Produced by Prateek Sharma (Studio LSD), the series has captivated audiences with its compelling storyline and stellar performances.