<p>OTT has been slowly and steadily serving the same food with different dressings and presentations. But does that really make it taste different, right? Over the years, several lighthearted shows have been released that follow the chaos of daily life, life lessons, struggles, and much more, all served with a generous dose of sweetness.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The latest sweet addition to that menu is Kay Kay Menon’s Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya. What’s ironic is the timing of its release. The 7-part series drops at a time when the entire country is rocked by student protests over the NEET paper leak. Set in a part of New Delhi, the series feels like a mix of several OTT shows we have seen before. And yet, in parts, it’s different.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It touches upon several problems in society, and argues that the only real solution is education. While watching, there are several moments and scenes where both children and teachers are finding solutions to everyday problems. As the two or even three generations continue to find solutions to the same problem, but it's threads, not connected, but runs parallel to what we are seeing happening right now, in the same city, where the show is set.</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3>

Still of Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya

<h3>What is the story of Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya?</h3><p>The seven-episode series is set in Delhi's Tinki Toli area and revolves around the government school, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya. Every decision, even the one regarding studies, is based on the budget that they have to spend. The head of this series is Gyanseshwar Tripathi (Kay Kay Menon), the principal and the history teacher of ABV. In the list of do's to be done for the student, the last thing that comes is the student, and then the education. While with no resources and money, they have to take, or basically snatch from the PA (Archana Puran Singh) of a local politician. With his laid-back approach, he's running the school. But he gets active when he learns about the government-sponsored training programme in Cambridge. But there's a catch to achieve this. So for this, he gets on a mission to get the 10th class batch to get the best marks in the session. While making the students study is a hard job, and to achieve all this, he had to go through several hardships.</p><h2>In education, what's strange is how hard it all is</h2><p>Directed by Himank Gaur and written by Biswapati Sarkar, Akshay Asthana, Nupur Pai, Tatsat Pandey, and Meghna Srivastava, the best thing about this show is the length of each episode; each one lasts only half an hour. This is the show’s biggest asset. The short runtime works in its favour, helping cover up its faults and shortcomings.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With Menon as the lead, the series has a light tone. It doesn’t have a lot to discuss, but it’s rather a humorous commentary on the problems that we ought to discuss.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>While education and young children are the focus, the show also briefly explores the lives of the teachers. The characters feel familiar.They give you a déjà vu of several other characters we have seen before, but they’re still enjoyable.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the show, Prasanna Bisht plays the new teacher, Kanchan, who deals with students peacefully, a surprising and challenging path to take. Then there’s the strict teacher, Hansraj Meena (Abhimanyu Singh). But behind his tough image is a man who loves putting mehendi designs on hands. So every teacher is different, every student is different. And when all these ingredients come together, the dish we get is enjoyable and delicious. But with that, I’m also not saying that the show is all and all perfect. There isn’t much time, and it’s not explored enough to expect much commentary. Yes, it comically tackles several serious issues, whether it’s how education is handled, how non-progressive parents address education, how government teachers function, and how everything is run under the orders of MLA Goldy (Deven Bhojani). &nbsp;But all it boils down to is one thing: education, and where it is concerned, the odd part is the struggle.</p>

<p>With the light tone, the series is short enough that it doesn't bore you out. And all this, with the pack of actors who have given a worthy performance, which is enough to entertain. While the show, as I said earlier, doen't offer anything new or surprising. Its commentary is something that you will laugh at, but it is the issue that has been addressed again and again, but remains unaddressed to a very extent. That said, a few scenes do feel a bit overdone and feel like that social cause. The short runtime helps here; even when something drags, it’s over quickly, and the show moves on.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With a promising cast, this seven-episode show is light-hearted, humorous, and an easy watch, perfect for a weekend or any casual day when you have nothing to watch. Ironically, even if Jantar Mantar news has you overloaded, this show will have you talking about protests and the education system anyway.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya is streaming on Prime Video.&nbsp;</p>

Kay Kay Menon's show is all about the education system and raises serious questions on the topic, but with laughs. Directed by Himank Gaur, the series is light-hearted and funny, and will keep you thinking about why student protests are happening at Jantar Mantar.

OTT has been slowly and steadily serving the same food with different dressings and presentations. But does that really make it taste different, right? Over the years, several lighthearted shows have been released that follow the chaos of daily life, life lessons, struggles, and much more, all served with a generous dose of sweetness. The latest sweet addition to that menu is Kay Kay Menon’s Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya. What’s ironic is the timing of its release. The 7-part series drops at a time when the entire country is rocked by student protests over the NEET paper leak. Set in a part of New Delhi, the series feels like a mix of several OTT shows we have seen before. And yet, in parts, it’s different. It touches upon several problems in society, and argues that the only real solution is education. While watching, there are several moments and scenes where both children and teachers are finding solutions to everyday problems. As the two or even three generations continue to find solutions to the same problem, but it's threads, not connected, but runs parallel to what we are seeing happening right now, in the same city, where the show is set.

<p>Kay Kay Menon's show is all about the education system and raises serious questions on the topic, but with laughs. Directed by Himank Gaur, the series is light-hearted and funny, and will keep you thinking about why student protests are happening at Jantar Mantar.</p>

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya review: Kay Menon teaches, trolls, and questions our education system

<p>Phoolan, a film by filmmaker Richie Mehta and based on dread Chambal dacoit-turned-politician Phoolan Devi, is all set to premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September this year. The film is a Prime Original and will get a direct OTT release on Prime Video. A release date has not been announced so far.</p><h2>Phoolan to premiere at TIFF</h2><p>According to a press release shared by Prime Video, the Hindi-language movie will be screened at the festival on September 16 at the Princess of Wales Theatre as part of the Special Presentations section at this year’s edition of the festival.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Written and directed by Mehta, the film is produced by Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishor Arora, Kanwal Kohli and Mehta under the banner of Namah Pictures.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Inspired by the 1997 book I, Phoolan - The Autobiography of India's Bandit Queen, the film chronicles a defining chapter in the life of Phoolan Devi, when thousands of armed men surrounded a village in an attempt to kill her.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Set in the heartland of India, the film follows the journey of an impoverished 17-year-old girl who went on to become one of the country's most infamous bandits. According to the makers, the story centres on a brutal 48-hour siege mounted by more than 2,000 armed men.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Phoolan features Sneha Kumari in the title role. Actors Anurag Thakur, Vikram Pratap Singh, Aakash Dahiya, Prateek Pachori and Dev Dutt Budholiya also feature in pivotal roles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Toronto International Film Festival, one of the world's leading film events, is regarded as a major platform for international cinema. The festival will run from September 10 to 20.</p><h2>Previous film based on Phoolan Devi</h2><p>Mehta’s film Phoolan is not the first film on the bandit. A popular figure in the 1980s and early 1990s, Phoolan Devi inspired Shekhar Kapur to make the film Bandit Queen. The film starred Seema Biswas as Phoolan, with Nirmal Pandey, Aditya Srivastava, Gajraj Rao, Saurabh Shukla, Manoj Bajpayee, and Raghuvir Yadav in supporting roles. The film won three National Film Awards, including Best Actress for Seema Biswas and the Best Hindi Feature Film. However, its release was not without controversy. Phoolan herself opposed the film, threatening self-immolation if the film was released.</p>

Phoolan, a biopic on the dreaded Chambal dacoit Phoolan Devi, will premiere at the upcoming 2026 Toronto International Film Festival in September this year. The film has been backed by Prime Video. 

Phoolan, a film by filmmaker Richie Mehta and based on dread Chambal dacoit-turned-politician Phoolan Devi, is all set to premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September this year. The film is a Prime Original and will get a direct OTT release on Prime Video. A release date has not been announced so far. Phoolan to premiere at TIFF According to a press release shared by Prime Video, the Hindi-language movie will be screened at the festival on September 16 at the Princess of Wales Theatre as part of the Special Presentations section at this year’s edition of the festival. Written and directed by Mehta, the film is produced by Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishor Arora, Kanwal Kohli and Mehta under the banner of Namah Pictures. Inspired by the 1997 book I, Phoolan - The Autobiography of India's Bandit Queen, the film chronicles a defining chapter in the life of Phoolan Devi, when thousands of armed men surrounded a village in an attempt to kill her. Set in the heartland of India, the film follows the journey of an impoverished 17-year-old girl who went on to become one of the country's most infamous bandits. According to the makers, the story centres on a brutal 48-hour siege mounted by more than 2,000 armed men. Phoolan features Sneha Kumari in the title role. Actors Anurag Thakur, Vikram Pratap Singh, Aakash Dahiya, Prateek Pachori and Dev Dutt Budholiya also feature in pivotal roles. The Toronto International Film Festival, one of the world's leading film events, is regarded as a major platform for international cinema. The festival will run from September 10 to 20. Previous film based on Phoolan Devi Mehta’s film Phoolan is not the first film on the bandit. A popular figure in the 1980s and early 1990s, Phoolan Devi inspired Shekhar Kapur to make the film Bandit Queen. The film starred Seema Biswas as Phoolan, with Nirmal Pandey, Aditya Srivastava, Gajraj Rao, Saurabh Shukla, Manoj Bajpayee, and Raghuvir Yadav in supporting roles. The film won three National Film Awards, including Best Actress for Seema Biswas and the Best Hindi Feature Film. However, its release was not without controversy. Phoolan herself opposed the film, threatening self-immolation if the film was released.

<p>Phoolan, a biopic on the dreaded Chambal dacoit Phoolan Devi, will premiere at the upcoming 2026 Toronto International Film Festival in September this year. The film has been backed by Prime Video.&nbsp;</p>

Phoolan, Richie Mehta’s film based on Phoolan Devi, to premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival

<p>When Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan tied the knot at 61 earlier this month, it didn't just dominate the news cycle—it ignited a massive national conversation about age, companionship, and the freedom to start over. While Indian pop culture has historically sold romance as a young person’s game that strictly ends at the wedding mandap, the real world is proving to be far more nuanced.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Coincidentally, catching this exact cultural wave, DocuBay dropped its highly anticipated new release yesterday, Love After 60 in India, a profound documentary following everyday urban seniors reclaiming their right to love. &nbsp;Beyond the cinematic fairy tales, a new wave of documentary filmmaking is pulling back the curtain on how modern India actually navigates partnership.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>1. Love After 60 in India (DocuBay)</h2><h3><br>The Focus: Love and Companionship After 60</h3><p><br>What happens when you're over 60 and living alone in India's fast-paced cities? For a generation experiencing longer lives but empty nests, the silence can be overwhelming. This heartwarming and defiant documentary follows urban seniors who are challenging rigid societal expectations. Shaking off the ageist taboo that romance belongs only to the young, they boldly step out in search of love, companionship, and the freedom to define relationships entirely on their own terms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p> </p><h2>2. In Transit (Prime Video)</h2><h3>The Focus: The Trans and Third Gender Experience</h3><p><br>Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, and directed by Ayesha Sood, this ground-breaking four-part docuseries follows the lived realities of nine transgender individuals across India. The series sensitively navigates how gender identity intersects with class, tradition, and the deep human desire for genuine personal connection. It’s a vital, eye-opening look at what it means to seek love, acceptance, and a place in a society that is still learning to look past binary definitions.</p><p> </p><h2>3. Going Poly: Love Beyond Monogamy (DocuBay)</h2><h3>The Focus: Challenging Traditional Marriage Boundaries</h3><p><br>Can you truly love more than one person at the same time? While traditional Indian society views monogamy as the absolute foundation of marriage, an emerging subculture is questioning those exact boundaries. Going Poly dives deep into the practice of polyamory within the Indian social construct, exploring the personal lives of individuals navigating multiple romantic relationships simultaneously. It asks the tough question: Is this alternative view of love a threat to traditional marriage, or simply the next step in relationship evolution?</p><p> </p><h2>4. Love Storiyaan (Prime Video)</h2><h3>The Focus: Real-Life Stories of Radical, Boundary-Breaking Love</h3><p><br>Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, this six-part docuseries follows real couples across India who overcame immense cultural, religious, and societal barriers to be together. A standout chapter, Love Beyond Labels, focuses on a trans couple whose relationship beautifully redefines love beyond traditional gender binaries. The series is a tender, highly visual testament to the resilience of human connection and the lengths people will go to protect it.</p><p> </p>

<p> </p><h2>5. Fifty Rupees Only (DocuBay)</h2><h3>The Focus: The Realities of the Indian Matchmaker and Engagement Taboos</h3><p><br>Directed by Nagore Eceiza, this award-winning documentary pulls back the curtain on the harsh realities behind the glossy promises of Bollywood romance. The film dives into the strict tradition of the Sagai (the formal engagement ceremony)—examining how it operates less like a fairytale and more like a legally binding community contract. By following young people whose life partners are chosen by middlemen and family expectations, it serves as a stark look at how breaking an engagement doesn't just end a relationship, but invites the unforgiving wrath of an entire community.</p>

From seniors boldly shattering ageist taboos to couples redefining the very concepts of gender and monogamy, these five essential documentaries break down the real, raw human need for connection on one's own terms.

When Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan tied the knot at 61 earlier this month, it didn't just dominate the news cycle—it ignited a massive national conversation about age, companionship, and the freedom to start over. While Indian pop culture has historically sold romance as a young person’s game that strictly ends at the wedding mandap, the real world is proving to be far more nuanced. Coincidentally, catching this exact cultural wave, DocuBay dropped its highly anticipated new release yesterday, Love After 60 in India, a profound documentary following everyday urban seniors reclaiming their right to love. Beyond the cinematic fairy tales, a new wave of documentary filmmaking is pulling back the curtain on how modern India actually navigates partnership. 1. Love After 60 in India (DocuBay) The Focus: Love and Companionship After 60 What happens when you're over 60 and living alone in India's fast-paced cities? For a generation experiencing longer lives but empty nests, the silence can be overwhelming. This heartwarming and defiant documentary follows urban seniors who are challenging rigid societal expectations. Shaking off the ageist taboo that romance belongs only to the young, they boldly step out in search of love, companionship, and the freedom to define relationships entirely on their own terms.

<p>From seniors boldly shattering ageist taboos to couples redefining the very concepts of gender and monogamy, these five essential documentaries break down the real, raw human need for connection on one's own terms.</p>

Silver Screen to Silver Age: 5 Documentaries rewriting the rules of love and marriage in India

Stars of Prime Video web series Every Year After, actresses Abigail Cowen, Sadie Soverall, Aurora Perrineau chat up with Shomini Sen of WION about their new show, the pressure of adapting a bestseller like Every Summer After for the screen and their favourite romance drama of all time.

Every Year After cast on pressures of adapting a best-selling book, favourite love story and more

Looking for something sorted for the upcoming weekend? Check the list of movies that are under 90 minutes. From Shiva Baby to Loche, these movies have proven that the source of entertainment cannot always be long or lengthy. Let's take a look. 

<p>Looking for something sorted for the upcoming weekend? Check the list of movies that are under 90 minutes. From Shiva Baby to Loche, these movies have proven that the source of entertainment cannot always be long or lengthy.&nbsp;</p>

Shiva Baby, Locke, The Guilty: Watch these 7 best movies under 90 minutes on Netflix, Prime Video, and other OTT platforms

<p>The winners of the sixth edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards are here, recognising the OTT shows that have everyone glued to their screens throughout the year with their outstanding performances. The event was held in Mumbai on Dec 15, and celebrities such as Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, among several renowned OTT stars, attended the ceremony.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Critically acclaimed Netflix's series Black Warrant won big at the ceremony as the show won the Best OTT series, and the director &nbsp;Vikramaditya Motwane bagged the Best Director Award (Series) for the show. Actor Jaideep Ahlawat was honoured with the Best Actor trophy for his prolific performance in Paatal Lok season 2. &nbsp;Meanwhile, &nbsp;actress Ananya Panday won the Best Actress award in the comedy OTT series for her performance in <i>Call Me Bae.</i> Monika Panwar won the Best Actress award in the drama category for her performance in the series Khauf.</p>

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<p>For OTT original films, Mrs and Stolen, Sanya Malhotra and Abhishek Banerjee won the Best Actress and Actor award, respectively.</p><h2>Key Winners of Filmfare OTT Awards 2025</h2><p><strong>Best Series</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Black Warrant<br>Vikramaditya Motwane, Satyanshu Singh, Arkesh Ajay, Ambiecka Pandit, Rohin Raveendran<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Director, Series</strong><br>Black Warrant</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Actor, Series (Male): Drama</strong><br>Jaideep Ahlawat</p><p>Paatal Lok Season 2</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Actor, Series (Female): Drama</strong></p><p>Monika Panwar</p><p>Khauf</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Actor, Series (Male): Comedy</strong><br>Barun Sobti</p><p>Raat Jawaan Hai<br>Sparsh Shrivastava<br>Dupahiya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Actor, Series (Female): Comedy</strong><br>Ananya Panday<br>Call Me Bae</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Comedy</strong><br>Vinay Pathak</p><p>Gram Chikitsalay<br><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama</strong><br>Rahul Bhat<br>Black Warrant</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female): Comedy</strong><br>Renuka Shahane<br>Dupahiya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female): Drama</strong><br>Tillotama Shome<br>Paatal Lok Season 2</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Original Story, Series</strong><br>Sudip Sharma<br>Paatal Lok Season 2</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Original Story, Series</strong><br>Smita Singh<br>Khauf<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Comedy (Series/Specials)</strong><br>Raat Jawaan Hai</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Supporting Actor, Web Original Film (Male)</strong><br>Deepak Dobriyal<br>Sector 36<br><br><strong>Best Supporting Actor, Web Original Film (Female)</strong></p><p>Kani Kusruti<br>Girls Will Be Girls</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Series, Critics</strong><br>Paatal Lok Season 2<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Actor, Series (Male), Critics: Drama</strong></p><p>Zahan Kapoor</p><p>Black Warrant<br><br><strong>Best Adapted Screenplay, Series</strong><br>Black Warrant</p><p><br><strong>Best Film, Web Original</strong><br>The Mehta Boys<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Film, Web Original</strong><br>Girls Will Be Girls</p>

<p><br><strong>Best Actor, Web Original Film (Female)</strong><br>Sanya Malhotra<br>Mrs</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Actor, Web Original Film (Male)</strong><br>Abhishek Banerjee<br>Stolen<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best (Non-Fiction) Original (Series/Special)</strong><br>Angry Young Men<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Comedy (Series/Specials</strong>)<br>Raat Jawaan Hai<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Breakthrough performance by newcomer (Female), web original film</strong></p><p>Despatch<br>Anurag Thakur<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Breakthrough performance by a newcomer (Male), web original film</strong></p><p>Black Warrant</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Actor (Female), Critics' Web Original Film</strong><br>Preeti Panigrahi<br>Girls Will Be Girls</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Best Actor (Male), Critics' Web Original Film</strong><br>Vikrant Massey<br>Sector 36<br>&nbsp;</p>

Netflix's series Black Warrant secured the top honour of Best OTT series, followed by actress Ananya Panday, who won Best Actress award in the comedy OTT series for her performance in 'Call Me Bae'.

The winners of the sixth edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards are here, recognising the OTT shows that have everyone glued to their screens throughout the year with their outstanding performances. The event was held in Mumbai on Dec 15, and celebrities such as Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, among several renowned OTT stars, attended the ceremony. Critically acclaimed Netflix's series Black Warrant won big at the ceremony as the show won the Best OTT series, and the director Vikramaditya Motwane bagged the Best Director Award (Series) for the show. Actor Jaideep Ahlawat was honoured with the Best Actor trophy for his prolific performance in Paatal Lok season 2. Meanwhile, actress Ananya Panday won the Best Actress award in the comedy OTT series for her performance in Call Me Bae. Monika Panwar won the Best Actress award in the drama category for her performance in the series Khauf.

<p>The big winners of Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 were: Netflix's series Black Warrant, which won Best OTT series, actress Ananya Panday, who won Best Actress award in the comedy OTT series for her performance in Call Me Bae.</p>

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025: Black Warrant Ananya Panday win big - check full list

From real-time footage to survivor stories, these powerful 9/11 films and documentaries take you back to one of history’s most tragic days. Discover the most gripping titles to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, and more. Start watching now.

<p>From real-time footage to survivor stories, these powerful 9/11 films and documentaries take you back to one of history’s most tragic days. Discover the most gripping titles to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, and more. Start watching now.</p>

7 must-watch 9/11 movies and documentaries on Netflix, Prime video, and more

September is going to be the month of entertainment with a bunch of shows and movies that are set to release on different OTT platforms. Scroll to check the release date, streaming platforms and more. 

<p>September is going to be the month of entertainment with a bunch of shows and movies that are set to release on different OTT platforms. Scroll to check the release date, streaming platforms and more.&nbsp;</p>

What to watch on OTT in September: From The Ba***ds of Bollywood to Lilo & Stitch

7 best thrillers on Amazon Prime Video that you can't miss - The Family Man, Khauf and more

7 suspense thriller to watch on Amazon Prime Video - Holland, Contagion and more

<p>After impressing the audience with her meditative performance in Payal Kapadia's <em>All We Imagine As Light,</em> actress Kani Kusruti will next be seen in Shuchi Talati's critically acclaimed <em>Girls Will Be Girls. </em>The coming-of-age drama has been produced by Richa Chadha, Claire Chassagne, and Shuchi Talati, with Ali Fazal serving as executive producer.&nbsp;<br />
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After making rounds of various film festivals this past year, the film will be released on Prime Video. It features Kani, who plays mom&nbsp;to young actress Preeti Panigrahi.&nbsp;<br />
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Girls Will Be Girls delves into the complexities of adolescence and societal expectations, seen through the female gaze. The film follows 18-year-old Mira, as she navigates her rebellious awakening and emotional turmoil, intertwined with her mother’s own unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences.<br />
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<em>Girls Will Be Girls</em> had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and has captivated audiences worldwide with TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) and Cannes 2024 screenings. &nbsp;It won multiple awards at prestigious international festivals, and recently had its Indian premiere at MAMI Film Festival.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/all-we-imagine-as-light-wins-best-international-feature-at-gotham-awards-2024-781171">All We Imagine As Light wins Best International Feature at Gotham Awards 2024</a><br />
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Richa Chadha, the co-producer of the film, shared, “<em>Girls Will Be Girls </em>is a film that captures the raw and authentic experiences of young adults, reflecting the rebellious spirit of adolescence while exploring the challenges of adulting, where inter-generational conflicts and struggle for independence are common. We are thrilled that the universal theme of our dream project has resonated with audiences worldwide, earning international acclaim and recognition at some of the most prominent film festivals. With the film now set for an exclusive digital launch on Prime Video in India, we are excited for it to reach audiences across the country who may see echoes of their own journeys in Mira’s story.”<br />
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Ali Fazal, the executive producer of the film, added, “<em>Girls Will Be Girls</em> is incredibly special to Richa and me because it’s our first project as producers. A lot of heart, passion, and hard work have gone into bringing this vision to life, making it a journey of immense learning and growth. The phenomenal response from international audiences has been highly motivating, encouraging us to continue pursuing our passion for delivering distinctive narratives. Having this film release exclusively on Prime Video, which feels like a second home for both of us as actors, makes this project even more special.”<br />
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Director Shuchi Talati shared, “<em>Girls Will Be Girls</em> is a reflection of diverse perspectives on coming-of-age, uniquely told through the female gaze. Bringing this story to life with an incredible team has been nothing short of extraordinary, and the global recognition we’ve received has been deeply gratifying. I’m thrilled that Indian audiences will now have the opportunity to experience the film on Prime Video.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch the trailer of<em> Girls Will Be Girls</em> here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<strong>Accolades for <em>Girls Will Be Girls</em></strong><br />
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<em>Girls Will Be Girls </em>has garnered significant acclaim both nationally and globally, including at its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won two awards across, one of which was the top honour, The Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Category.</p>

<p>The film continued its victory lap, and the accolades include the special Jury Award for Acting at Sundance, the Grand Jury Prize at the Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles, Best Film at the Jakarta International Festival and Biarritz Film Festival, and the Transilvania Trophy for Best Film at the Transilvania International Film Festival. The film also received four awards at MAMI. Additionally, it has been screened at other renowned festivals worldwide, including Cannes, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and the Berlin International Film Festival, and made its India debut at the MAMI Film Festival.</p>

<p><em>Girls Will Be Girls </em>will&nbsp;release&nbsp;on Prime Video on December 14.&nbsp;</p>


After impressing the audience with her meditative performance in Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, actress Kani Kusruti will next be seen in Shuchi Talati's critically acclaimed Girls Will Be Girls.

After impressing the audience with her meditative performance in Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, actress Kani Kusruti will next be seen in Shuchi Talati's critically acclaimed Girls Will Be Girls. The coming-of-age drama has been produced by Richa Chadha, Claire Chassagne, and Shuchi Talati, with Ali Fazal serving as executive producer. After making rounds of various film festivals this past year, the film will be released on Prime Video. It features Kani, who plays mom to young actress Preeti Panigrahi. Girls Will Be Girls delves into the complexities of adolescence and societal expectations, seen through the female gaze. The film follows 18-year-old Mira, as she navigates her rebellious awakening and emotional turmoil, intertwined with her mother’s own unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences. Girls Will Be Girls had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and has captivated audiences worldwide with TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) and Cannes 2024 screenings. It won multiple awards at prestigious international festivals, and recently had its Indian premiere at MAMI Film Festival. All We Imagine As Light wins Best International Feature at Gotham Awards 2024 Richa Chadha, the co-producer of the film, shared, “Girls Will Be Girls is a film that captures the raw and authentic experiences of young adults, reflecting the rebellious spirit of adolescence while exploring the challenges of adulting, where inter-generational conflicts and struggle for independence are common. We are thrilled that the universal theme of our dream project has resonated with audiences worldwide, earning international acclaim and recognition at some of the most prominent film festivals. With the film now set for an exclusive digital launch on Prime Video in India, we are excited for it to reach audiences across the country who may see echoes of their own journeys in Mira’s story.” Ali Fazal, the executive producer of the film, added, “Girls Will Be Girls is incredibly special to Richa and me because it’s our first project as producers. A lot of heart, passion, and hard work have gone into bringing this vision to life, making it a journey of immense learning and growth. The phenomenal response from international audiences has been highly motivating, encouraging us to continue pursuing our passion for delivering distinctive narratives. Having this film release exclusively on Prime Video, which feels like a second home for both of us as actors, makes this project even more special.” Director Shuchi Talati shared, “Girls Will Be Girls is a reflection of diverse perspectives on coming-of-age, uniquely told through the female gaze. Bringing this story to life with an incredible team has been nothing short of extraordinary, and the global recognition we’ve received has been deeply gratifying. I’m thrilled that Indian audiences will now have the opportunity to experience the film on Prime Video.” Watch the trailer of Girls Will Be Girls here: Accolades for Girls Will Be Girls Girls Will Be Girls has garnered significant acclaim both nationally and globally, including at its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won two awards across, one of which was the top honour, The Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Category. The film continued its victory lap, and the accolades include the special Jury Award for Acting at Sundance, the Grand Jury Prize at the Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles, Best Film at the Jakarta International Festival and Biarritz Film Festival, and the Transilvania Trophy for Best Film at the Transilvania International Film Festival. The film also received four awards at MAMI. Additionally, it has been screened at other renowned festivals worldwide, including Cannes, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and the Berlin International Film Festival, and made its India debut at the MAMI Film Festival. Girls Will Be Girls will release on Prime Video on December 14.

Girls Will Be Girls trailer: Kani Kusruti, Preeti Panigrahi feature in a heartwarming mother-daughter story

<p>Samantha is coming back to the OTT space with the highly anticipated show <em>Citadel: Honey Bunny</em>. The show will see Samantha reuniting with&nbsp;The Family Man directors, Raj &amp; DK, and will see her perform complicated action sequences without the help of any stunt double.&nbsp;<br />
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Recalling her days of shooting<em> Citadel: Honey Bunny, </em>Samantha recently revealed that she had even suffered a concussion during the shoot.&nbsp;While speaking to Galatta India, Samantha recalled how she injured herself while shooting.&nbsp;<br />
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“I had a concussion and I forgot the names after that. I completely blanked out. That was quite something."&nbsp;The actor jokingly added, "Now that I think of it, nobody took me to the hospital. Nobody asked me.”<br />
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The show's writer, Sita Menon, then added that they did have a doctor on call, which Samantha does not remember because of her concussion.</p>

<h3>Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/citadel-honey-bunny-trailer-varun-dhawan-and-samantha-are-out-all-guns-blazing-767641">Citadel: Honey Bunny trailer: Varun Dhawan and Samantha are out all guns blazing</a></h3>

<p>The actor added that even when concussed, she wanted to shoot as she knew they only had that location for a limited time but wasn't allowed to. She recalled, "I remember, during my concussion, hearing that we have the set only for less than a day, we need to finish the shoot. So in my concussion, I was like, ‘I am coming, people, I am coming.’ Then I remember the stunt guy was in front of me, and then I was like, ‘What am I doing?’ and they were like, ‘Okay, cut, not happening.'”</p>

<p><strong>About<em> Citadel: Honey Bunny</em></strong><br />
Citadel: Honey Bunny is a spinoff of the Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden-starrer Citadel, premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2023. The Indian version is a prequel set in the 90s and stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan as Priyanka's character's parents, who are both agents of the spy agency Citadel.<br />
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<em>Citadel: Honey Bunny,</em> which also stars Kay Kay Menon, Simran Bagga, and Emma Cannin, will be released on Prime Video on November 7.</p>


Samantha is coming back to the OTT space with the highly anticipated show Citadel: Honey Bunny. The show will see Samantha reuniting with The Family Man directors, Raj & DK, and will see her perform complicated action sequences without the help of any stunt double.

Samantha is coming back to the OTT space with the highly anticipated show Citadel: Honey Bunny. The show will see Samantha reuniting with The Family Man directors, Raj & DK, and will see her perform complicated action sequences without the help of any stunt double. Recalling her days of shooting Citadel: Honey Bunny, Samantha recently revealed that she had even suffered a concussion during the shoot. While speaking to Galatta India, Samantha recalled how she injured herself while shooting. “I had a concussion and I forgot the names after that. I completely blanked out. That was quite something." The actor jokingly added, "Now that I think of it, nobody took me to the hospital. Nobody asked me.” The show's writer, Sita Menon, then added that they did have a doctor on call, which Samantha does not remember because of her concussion. Watch: Citadel: Honey Bunny trailer: Varun Dhawan and Samantha are out all guns blazing The actor added that even when concussed, she wanted to shoot as she knew they only had that location for a limited time but wasn't allowed to. She recalled, "I remember, during my concussion, hearing that we have the set only for less than a day, we need to finish the shoot. So in my concussion, I was like, ‘I am coming, people, I am coming.’ Then I remember the stunt guy was in front of me, and then I was like, ‘What am I doing?’ and they were like, ‘Okay, cut, not happening.'” About Citadel: Honey Bunny Citadel: Honey Bunny is a spinoff of the Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden-starrer Citadel, premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2023. The Indian version is a prequel set in the 90s and stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan as Priyanka's character's parents, who are both agents of the spy agency Citadel. Citadel: Honey Bunny, which also stars Kay Kay Menon, Simran Bagga, and Emma Cannin, will be released on Prime Video on November 7.

Samantha reveals she suffered concussion on Citadel: Honey Bunny set: 'I blanked out'

<p>IDTV's BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning show<em> The Traitors</em> is coming to India. Prime Video India has announced that the Indian adaptation of the popular reality game show is currently in production in Jaisalmer's fort.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show is all about trust and deception. It tests the contestants' brains, humour, and strategic prowess as they fight for a hefty cash prize. In a game of brutal twists and turns, cold-hearted deception, and relentless manipulation, the traitors must eliminate the innocents from the game by completing various physical and psychological tasks.</p>

<p>Karan Johar will be hosting <em>The Traitors</em> for Prime Video. In a statement to the press, KJo said, "The Traitors is one of the most watched reality series, with its popularity growing all over the world as the audience laps up the riveting drama and entertainment. Having watched the UK and US versions, I have become an avid fan of the format and am in awe of Claudia Winkleman and Alan Cumming, who are so marvelous in the way they host their respective shows with poise yet suspenseful theatrics that leave you at the edge of your seat."</p>

<p>Karan Johar added, “Building on the very successful relationship with Prime Video, I am thrilled to take on the mantle as the host for the Indian adaptation of the show. And the 20 players on the show are in for an unforgettable and unpredictable journey, especially with me operating in the shadows.”</p>

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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pharrell-williams-gets-annoyed-by-celebs-who-talk-about-politics-shut-up-nobody-asked-you-759409">Pharrell Williams gets annoyed by celebs who talk about politics: 'Shut up. Nobody asked you'</a></strong><br />
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Nikhil Madhok, head of originals at Prime Video, India, opened up about Karan and the show. “In our journey of introducing highly compelling and bingeable unscripted content, ‘The Traitors’ marks a significant milestone for Prime Video. It is a unique reality format that has enthralled a global audience in various regions and languages. An exciting show like this requires an equally exciting host. We are thrilled to have Karan Johar host and commandeer the show. Who better than him to amp up the drama and entertainment,” he said.</p>

<p>Urfi Javed, Jasmin Bhasin, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair, Mukesh Chhabra, Karan Kundrra and Anshula Kapoor are expected to participate in the first season of <em>The Traitors</em>.</p>


IDTV's BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning show The Traitors is coming to India. Prime Video India has announced that the Indian adaptation of the popular reality game show is currently in production in Jaisalmer's fort.

IDTV's BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning show The Traitors is coming to India. Prime Video India has announced that the Indian adaptation of the popular reality game show is currently in production in Jaisalmer's fort. The show is all about trust and deception. It tests the contestants' brains, humour, and strategic prowess as they fight for a hefty cash prize. In a game of brutal twists and turns, cold-hearted deception, and relentless manipulation, the traitors must eliminate the innocents from the game by completing various physical and psychological tasks. Karan Johar will be hosting The Traitors for Prime Video. In a statement to the press, KJo said, "The Traitors is one of the most watched reality series, with its popularity growing all over the world as the audience laps up the riveting drama and entertainment. Having watched the UK and US versions, I have become an avid fan of the format and am in awe of Claudia Winkleman and Alan Cumming, who are so marvelous in the way they host their respective shows with poise yet suspenseful theatrics that leave you at the edge of your seat." Karan Johar added, “Building on the very successful relationship with Prime Video, I am thrilled to take on the mantle as the host for the Indian adaptation of the show. And the 20 players on the show are in for an unforgettable and unpredictable journey, especially with me operating in the shadows.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) Also read: Pharrell Williams gets annoyed by celebs who talk about politics: 'Shut up. Nobody asked you' Nikhil Madhok, head of originals at Prime Video, India, opened up about Karan and the show. “In our journey of introducing highly compelling and bingeable unscripted content, ‘The Traitors’ marks a significant milestone for Prime Video. It is a unique reality format that has enthralled a global audience in various regions and languages. An exciting show like this requires an equally exciting host. We are thrilled to have Karan Johar host and commandeer the show. Who better than him to amp up the drama and entertainment,” he said. Urfi Javed, Jasmin Bhasin, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair, Mukesh Chhabra, Karan Kundrra and Anshula Kapoor are expected to participate in the first season of The Traitors.

Karan Johar to host Indian adaptation of The Traitors, announces Prime Video

<p>Adarsh Gaurav turns an indie filmmaker&nbsp;in <em>Superboys Of Malegaon</em>. The trailer of the film was shared on Friday (Sep 6)&nbsp;and talks of love for cinema, friendships, and finding one's identity. Set in the small town of Malegaon, Maharashtra, the movie is said to draw from the real-life events of Nasir Sheikh.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Superboys of Malegaon</em> is backed by Amazon MGM Studios, along with Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, directed by Reema Kagti, and written by Varun Grover.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie also stars Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora along with Adarsh in the lead roles.&nbsp;<br />
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A statement from the makers said, “Packed with lighthearted and heart-warming moments, the trailer pulls you into the world of Nasir and his eclectic group of friends who are based in the small town of Malegaon where dreams are big, hearts are full, and anything feels possible. As you watch you will wonder if Nasir’s ambitious project will turn his dreams into reality, and if it will truly transform the lives of those around him. Superboys of Malegaon celebrates the essence of friendship, filmmaking, and perseverance, and highlights the creativity and relentless spirit of those who dare to dream and overcome challenges to bring their vision to life.”<br />
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The film is set to have an exclusive world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival on September 13. It will also be showcased at the BFI London Film Festival on October 10. The movie is slated to release in theatres in January 2025 before its streaming launch on Prime Video in India.<br />
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<strong>Watch the trailer of <em>Superboys of Malegaon </em>here:</strong></p>

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Adarsh Gaurav turns an indie filmmaker in Superboys Of Malegaon. The trailer of the film was shared on Friday (Sep 6) and talks of love for cinema, friendships, and finding one's identity.

Adarsh Gaurav turns an indie filmmaker in Superboys Of Malegaon. The trailer of the film was shared on Friday (Sep 6) and talks of love for cinema, friendships, and finding one's identity. Set in the small town of Malegaon, Maharashtra, the movie is said to draw from the real-life events of Nasir Sheikh. Superboys of Malegaon is backed by Amazon MGM Studios, along with Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, directed by Reema Kagti, and written by Varun Grover. The movie also stars Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora along with Adarsh in the lead roles. A statement from the makers said, “Packed with lighthearted and heart-warming moments, the trailer pulls you into the world of Nasir and his eclectic group of friends who are based in the small town of Malegaon where dreams are big, hearts are full, and anything feels possible. As you watch you will wonder if Nasir’s ambitious project will turn his dreams into reality, and if it will truly transform the lives of those around him. Superboys of Malegaon celebrates the essence of friendship, filmmaking, and perseverance, and highlights the creativity and relentless spirit of those who dare to dream and overcome challenges to bring their vision to life.” The film is set to have an exclusive world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival on September 13. It will also be showcased at the BFI London Film Festival on October 10. The movie is slated to release in theatres in January 2025 before its streaming launch on Prime Video in India. Watch the trailer of Superboys of Malegaon here:

Superboys of Malegaon trailer: Adarsh Gaurav, Vineet Kumar's film is all about the love for cinema

<p><em>The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,</em> set in the Second Age of Middle Earth, spans multiple storylines as the world moves closer to darkness. Season one introduced viewers to JRRTolkien’s mythical world of Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, and Harfoots, who come together – with their tribes – to not only survive but also end the tyranny of Dark Lord Sauron.&nbsp;<br />
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Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, here’s a quick recap of all that went down in season one, based on Tolkien’s masterpiece!</p>

<h2><strong>Galadriel's Pursuit of the Evil:</strong></h2>

<p>Season one opens with Galadriel's pursuit of Sauron. One of the bravest Elves, Galadriel sets out on a quest to find the evil, whom she believes shall return and destroy Middle Earth. On her journey, Halbrand saves Galadriel’s life, only for them to be saved by the Captain of the Seas, who takes them to Númenor. Thereafter, Galadriel convinces the queen of Númenor to lend her some of her army men in a bid to vanquish the evil that had once snatched their loved ones from them.</p>

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<h2><strong>Nori and the Stranger:</strong><strong> </strong></h2>

<p>In the world of darkness, creators Patrick McKay and John D&nbsp;Payne masterfully depict a beautiful relationship between Nori and the Stranger, a mysterious figure possessing incredible powers, who falls from the sky. Even though the Stranger knows nothing about himself, he saves the Harfoots in the face of danger. Not only does the trust between the young girl and the stranger strengthen, but the Harfoot tribe also decides to send Nori to take care of him as he sets out to save the world. However, the Stranger’s identity remains a mystery throughout the entire season.</p>

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<h2><strong>Who is Sauron?</strong></h2>

<p>Season one keeps the audience on tenterhooks by keeping Sauron’s identity under wraps until the very end. Is it Adar, who led the group of Orcs in creating Mordor, or is it the Stranger, who fell from the stars? As Galadriel begins to suspect Halbrand’s true identity, a nail-biting buildup culminates in the unmasking of Sauron towards the climax of the season.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Elrond's Friendship:</strong></h2>

<p>Elrond, a young Elfe, finds himself in a fix as he can neither let Lindon get destroyed nor break his vow to his dear friend, Durin. In his endeavour to unite the Elves and Dwarves, Elrond proves his friendship with Durin, who gifts him a stone, unknowingly of the powers it has, that can save Lindon from the growing darkness.</p>

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<h2><strong>Forging of The Rings of Power:</strong></h2>

<p>As the series nears its climax, Celebrimbor, the Elven smith, becomes influenced by Halbrand and begins crafting two rings. As Galadriel finds out that Sauron is none other than &nbsp;Halbrand, she gives up her sword, which contains an alloy of gold and silver from Valinor, as demanded by the smith, for the forging of a third ring. Now the question is: who will rule Middle Earth and possess the Rings Of Power?</p>

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In Season Two of <em>The Rings of Power,</em> Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without an army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle Earth to his sinister will. The second season of<em> The Lord of the</em> <em>Rings: The Rings of Power </em>is produced by showrunners and executive producers JD Payne and Patrick McKay. The series stars Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Cordova, and Charlie Vickers in the lead among others. This adventurous action drama will premiere worldwide on Prime Video only on August 29.&nbsp;</p>


The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, set in the Second Age of Middle Earth, spans multiple storylines as the world moves closer to darkness. Season one introduced viewers to JRRTolkien’s mythical world of Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, and Harfoots, who come together – with their tribes – to not only survive but also end the tyranny of Dark Lord Sauron.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, set in the Second Age of Middle Earth, spans multiple storylines as the world moves closer to darkness. Season one introduced viewers to JRRTolkien’s mythical world of Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, and Harfoots, who come together – with their tribes – to not only survive but also end the tyranny of Dark Lord Sauron. Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, here’s a quick recap of all that went down in season one, based on Tolkien’s masterpiece! Galadriel's Pursuit of the Evil: Season one opens with Galadriel's pursuit of Sauron. One of the bravest Elves, Galadriel sets out on a quest to find the evil, whom she believes shall return and destroy Middle Earth. On her journey, Halbrand saves Galadriel’s life, only for them to be saved by the Captain of the Seas, who takes them to Númenor. Thereafter, Galadriel convinces the queen of Númenor to lend her some of her army men in a bid to vanquish the evil that had once snatched their loved ones from them. Nori and the Stranger: In the world of darkness, creators Patrick McKay and John D Payne masterfully depict a beautiful relationship between Nori and the Stranger, a mysterious figure possessing incredible powers, who falls from the sky. Even though the Stranger knows nothing about himself, he saves the Harfoots in the face of danger. Not only does the trust between the young girl and the stranger strengthen, but the Harfoot tribe also decides to send Nori to take care of him as he sets out to save the world. However, the Stranger’s identity remains a mystery throughout the entire season. Who is Sauron? Season one keeps the audience on tenterhooks by keeping Sauron’s identity under wraps until the very end. Is it Adar, who led the group of Orcs in creating Mordor, or is it the Stranger, who fell from the stars? As Galadriel begins to suspect Halbrand’s true identity, a nail-biting buildup culminates in the unmasking of Sauron towards the climax of the season. Elrond's Friendship: Elrond, a young Elfe, finds himself in a fix as he can neither let Lindon get destroyed nor break his vow to his dear friend, Durin. In his endeavour to unite the Elves and Dwarves, Elrond proves his friendship with Durin, who gifts him a stone, unknowingly of the powers it has, that can save Lindon from the growing darkness. Forging of The Rings of Power: As the series nears its climax, Celebrimbor, the Elven smith, becomes influenced by Halbrand and begins crafting two rings. As Galadriel finds out that Sauron is none other than Halbrand, she gives up her sword, which contains an alloy of gold and silver from Valinor, as demanded by the smith, for the forging of a third ring. Now the question is: who will rule Middle Earth and possess the Rings Of Power? In Season Two of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without an army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle Earth to his sinister will. The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is produced by showrunners and executive producers JD Payne and Patrick McKay. The series stars Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Cordova, and Charlie Vickers in the lead among others. This adventurous action drama will premiere worldwide on Prime Video only on August 29.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Here's a recap of things ahead of Season 2

<p>Emilia Clarke who is best known for playing the Queen Mother of Dragons in <em>Game of Thrones</em> has now been cast in a crime drama. Titled <em>Criminal,</em> the show is based on a graphic novel series created by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the show that will premiere on Amazon Prime Video, Emilia Clarke will play a girl named Mallory who is described as&nbsp;“a slick and daring armed robber, as quick with a gun as she is with her wits. Part of a heist crew with Ricky Lawless (Gus Halper), who she’s in a passionate Bonnie-and-Clyde-like affair with. Mallory is a woman on the edge, living on the wrong side of the law and hiding secrets that will bring her and her entire crew into the danger zone.”</p>

<p><em>Criminal</em> will also feature actors Charlie Hunnam, Richard Jenkins, John Hawkes, Adria Arjona, Logan Browning, Kadeem Hardison, Pat Healy, Taylor Sele, Aliyah Camacho, Michael Mando, Marvin Jones III, Michael Xavier and Dominic Burgess.</p>

<p>The show will have showrunners, Brubaker and Jordan Harper.</p>

<h2><strong>Why was Emilia Clarke recently in news?</strong></h2>

<p>Emilia Clarke was recently trending on social media, especially Instagram and X as HBO show <em>House of the Dragon</em> dropped its most recent episode and featured a bloody war between the dragons of Westeros.</p>

<p>Emilia played Daenerys Targaryen, heir to the Iron Throne in <em>Game of Thrones. </em></p>

<p><em>Game of Thrones</em> is the original series and was a massive success. <em>House of the Dragon</em> is a spinoff of the show which predates the events of <em>Game of Thrones </em>by some 200 years.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-_-years-after-filing-for-divorce-angelina-jolie-and-brad-pitts-legal-battle-is-far-from-over-739777">Eight years after filing for divorce, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's legal battle is far from over</a></p>

<p>Emilia has also featured in <em>Marvel’s Secret Invasion, Disney’s Solo: A Star Wars Story </em>and<em> Terminator: Genisys.</em> In 2022, Clarke made her West End stage debut in Anya Reiss’ adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s <em>The Seagull.&nbsp;</em></p>


Emilia Clarke who is best known for playing the Queen Mother of Dragons in Game of Thrones has now been cast in a crime drama. Titled Criminal, the show is based on a graphic novel series created by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.

Emilia Clarke who is best known for playing the Queen Mother of Dragons in Game of Thrones has now been cast in a crime drama. Titled Criminal, the show is based on a graphic novel series created by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. In the show that will premiere on Amazon Prime Video, Emilia Clarke will play a girl named Mallory who is described as “a slick and daring armed robber, as quick with a gun as she is with her wits. Part of a heist crew with Ricky Lawless (Gus Halper), who she’s in a passionate Bonnie-and-Clyde-like affair with. Mallory is a woman on the edge, living on the wrong side of the law and hiding secrets that will bring her and her entire crew into the danger zone.” Criminal will also feature actors Charlie Hunnam, Richard Jenkins, John Hawkes, Adria Arjona, Logan Browning, Kadeem Hardison, Pat Healy, Taylor Sele, Aliyah Camacho, Michael Mando, Marvin Jones III, Michael Xavier and Dominic Burgess. The show will have showrunners, Brubaker and Jordan Harper. Why was Emilia Clarke recently in news? Emilia Clarke was recently trending on social media, especially Instagram and X as HBO show House of the Dragon dropped its most recent episode and featured a bloody war between the dragons of Westeros. Emilia played Daenerys Targaryen, heir to the Iron Throne in Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones is the original series and was a massive success. House of the Dragon is a spinoff of the show which predates the events of Game of Thrones by some 200 years. Also read: Eight years after filing for divorce, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's legal battle is far from over Emilia has also featured in Marvel’s Secret Invasion, Disney’s Solo: A Star Wars Story and Terminator: Genisys. In 2022, Clarke made her West End stage debut in Anya Reiss’ adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull.

GoT star Emilia Clarke roped in to lead Prime Video's crime drama

<p>Amazon has significantly disrupted Netflix’s advertising plans by converting its entire Prime Video subscriber base to an ad-supported version. This shift is providing customers the option to return to ad-free streaming for an additional $2.99 a month. This move has introduced a substantial amount of ad inventory into the market, impacting negotiations for ad placements across various platforms, including Netflix, YouTube, and traditional TV networks. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The introduction of Amazon Prime Video’s ad-supported tier has driven down ad prices across the board. Netflix, once charging $39 to $45 per 1,000 viewers, has had to reduce its rates to around $29 to $35 to stay competitive. This adjustment aligns more closely with Prime Video’s pricing, which is also under pressure from advertisers seeking even lower costs. &nbsp;</p>

<p>To maintain its competitive edge, Netflix has not only lowered its ad prices but also embraced new advertising strategies. One such approach is product placement within its shows, allowing advertisers to integrate their products and services directly into the content. An example of this is the upcoming drama series about bull riding featuring Tim McGraw, which will include such integrations. Additionally, Netflix is offering larger sponsorship deals for live events and in-person experiences tied to its programming, aiming to attract more premium ad dollars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Video’s ad-supported tier boasts an impressive reach of 115 million monthly viewers in the U.S., providing Amazon with a vast amount of ad inventory. In contrast, Netflix’s ad-supported tier reaches 40 million global monthly active users, a significant increase from the 23 million reported in January. Despite these numbers, Netflix’s programming is often more popular and generates more buzz, making it an attractive option for advertisers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amazon’s entry into the connected TV (CTV) advertising market has been described as a significant disruption. With premium content, live sports, and immense scale, Amazon offers advertisers the ability to target ads effectively and track whether viewers purchase the advertised products on the platform. This capability, combined with its large reach, positions Amazon as a formidable competitor in the ad market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ongoing upfront negotiations, where advertisers commit billions of dollars for commercial time for the upcoming TV season, are influenced by Amazon’s aggressive pricing strategy. Ad-holding companies, which manage large ad budgets, are currently vying for Amazon’s ad-buying account, often promising significant ad time commitments to win the contract. This situation is likely to further pressure ad prices downward.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the current price competition, the CTV advertising market is expected to continue the growth momentum. eMarketer predicts that CTV spending will reach $30 billion this year, with an annual growth rate exceeding 20 per cent in the coming years. This growth indicates that there remains substantial revenue potential in this sector, even as individual ad rates fluctuate.</p>


Amazon has significantly disrupted Netflix’s advertising plans by converting its entire Prime Video subscriber base to an ad-supported version. This shift is providing customers the option to return to ad-free streaming for an additional $2.

Amazon has significantly disrupted Netflix’s advertising plans by converting its entire Prime Video subscriber base to an ad-supported version. This shift is providing customers the option to return to ad-free streaming for an additional $2.99 a month. This move has introduced a substantial amount of ad inventory into the market, impacting negotiations for ad placements across various platforms, including Netflix, YouTube, and traditional TV networks. The introduction of Amazon Prime Video’s ad-supported tier has driven down ad prices across the board. Netflix, once charging $39 to $45 per 1,000 viewers, has had to reduce its rates to around $29 to $35 to stay competitive. This adjustment aligns more closely with Prime Video’s pricing, which is also under pressure from advertisers seeking even lower costs. To maintain its competitive edge, Netflix has not only lowered its ad prices but also embraced new advertising strategies. One such approach is product placement within its shows, allowing advertisers to integrate their products and services directly into the content. An example of this is the upcoming drama series about bull riding featuring Tim McGraw, which will include such integrations. Additionally, Netflix is offering larger sponsorship deals for live events and in-person experiences tied to its programming, aiming to attract more premium ad dollars. Prime Video’s ad-supported tier boasts an impressive reach of 115 million monthly viewers in the U.S., providing Amazon with a vast amount of ad inventory. In contrast, Netflix’s ad-supported tier reaches 40 million global monthly active users, a significant increase from the 23 million reported in January. Despite these numbers, Netflix’s programming is often more popular and generates more buzz, making it an attractive option for advertisers. Amazon’s entry into the connected TV (CTV) advertising market has been described as a significant disruption. With premium content, live sports, and immense scale, Amazon offers advertisers the ability to target ads effectively and track whether viewers purchase the advertised products on the platform. This capability, combined with its large reach, positions Amazon as a formidable competitor in the ad market. The ongoing upfront negotiations, where advertisers commit billions of dollars for commercial time for the upcoming TV season, are influenced by Amazon’s aggressive pricing strategy. Ad-holding companies, which manage large ad budgets, are currently vying for Amazon’s ad-buying account, often promising significant ad time commitments to win the contract. This situation is likely to further pressure ad prices downward. Despite the current price competition, the CTV advertising market is expected to continue the growth momentum. eMarketer predicts that CTV spending will reach $30 billion this year, with an annual growth rate exceeding 20 per cent in the coming years. This growth indicates that there remains substantial revenue potential in this sector, even as individual ad rates fluctuate.

Amazon's ad-supported prime video disrupts streaming ad market and challenges Netflix

<p>Fahadh Faasil's latest Malayalam film <em>Aavesham</em> has been lauded by critics and fans alike. The latest to join the film's large fan base is Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan. Varun took to Instagram stories to share his review of the film and heaped praises on the film.&nbsp;<br />
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Varin shared a reel of Fahadh from<em> Aavesham,</em> which states, ‘Ranga bro always keeps his word’. The video shows a key scene from the film, in which Fahadh’s character stands up for three college students he has taken under his wings.<br />
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Sharing it, he wrote, “#aaveshamonprime. This movie is such a ride every cinema lover with love it dekho dekho!!! #primebae @primevideoin.”</p>

<p><strong>About <em>Aavesham</em></strong><br />
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Directed by Jithu Madhavan, <em>Aavesham</em> tells the story of three college students Aju (Hipzster), Bibi (Mithun Jai Shankar) and Shanthan (Roshan Shahnavaz) who seek the help of a local rowdy called Ranga (Fahadh) when they’re horribly bullied by Kutty (Midhutty) and his friends. In a bid to gain Ranga’s loyalty and take revenge against Kutty, they go too far and find themselves in situations they didn’t sign up for.<br />
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While the audience has loved the film, it has courted controversy as well. The film was criticised by a Catholic priest from Kerala for ‘promoting violence and alcohol use’ and the song Illuminati for ‘destroying values.'<br />
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Bishop Joseph Kariyil also criticised the hit films Premalu and Manjummel Boys for showing similar scenes involving smoking and drinking while speaking at a children’s event in Kerala.</p>

<p><strong>Upcoming work</strong><br />
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Varun was last seen in the 2023 film Bawaal with Janhvi Kapoor. It told the story of a couple that struggles to make their marriage work. He will soon be seen in Kalees’ Baby John, which is a Hindi remake of Atlee’s 2016 film Theri. The film stars Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi also. Varun will make his web series debut with Raj &amp; DK’s Citadel: Honey Bunny on Prime Video with Samantha Ruth Prabhu.</p>


Fahadh Faasil's latest Malayalam film Aavesham has been lauded by critics and fans alike. The latest to join the film's large fan base is Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan.

Fahadh Faasil's latest Malayalam film Aavesham has been lauded by critics and fans alike. The latest to join the film's large fan base is Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan. Varun took to Instagram stories to share his review of the film and heaped praises on the film. Varin shared a reel of Fahadh from Aavesham, which states, ‘Ranga bro always keeps his word’. The video shows a key scene from the film, in which Fahadh’s character stands up for three college students he has taken under his wings. Sharing it, he wrote, “#aaveshamonprime. This movie is such a ride every cinema lover with love it dekho dekho!!! #primebae @primevideoin.” About Aavesham Directed by Jithu Madhavan, Aavesham tells the story of three college students Aju (Hipzster), Bibi (Mithun Jai Shankar) and Shanthan (Roshan Shahnavaz) who seek the help of a local rowdy called Ranga (Fahadh) when they’re horribly bullied by Kutty (Midhutty) and his friends. In a bid to gain Ranga’s loyalty and take revenge against Kutty, they go too far and find themselves in situations they didn’t sign up for. While the audience has loved the film, it has courted controversy as well. The film was criticised by a Catholic priest from Kerala for ‘promoting violence and alcohol use’ and the song Illuminati for ‘destroying values.' Bishop Joseph Kariyil also criticised the hit films Premalu and Manjummel Boys for showing similar scenes involving smoking and drinking while speaking at a children’s event in Kerala. Upcoming work Varun was last seen in the 2023 film Bawaal with Janhvi Kapoor. It told the story of a couple that struggles to make their marriage work. He will soon be seen in Kalees’ Baby John, which is a Hindi remake of Atlee’s 2016 film Theri. The film stars Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi also. Varun will make his web series debut with Raj & DK’s Citadel: Honey Bunny on Prime Video with Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

Varun Dhawan reviews Fahadh Faasil’s Aavesham: The movie is such a ride

<p>It is finally happening! Fans have been eagerly waiting for the third season of the immensely successful <em>The Family Man.</em> On Monday, the team announced the commencement of filming for the third season of its much-loved and highly-anticipated original series.<br />
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Created by the maverick duo Raj &amp; DK, under their banner D2R Films, the critically acclaimed action thriller riveted audiences across the world since the Season 2 finale, garnering a massive fan following. Season 3, currently in production, will be available on Prime Video upon its release.</p>

<p>Manoj Bajpayee will once again portray the iconic character of Srikant Tiwari who is a ‘middle-class guy and a world-class spy’! Srikant will expertly confront the looming threat to national security, while balancing the demands of family life and desperately working to mend his relationship with his wife, in the forthcoming season. As Srikant races against time, the stakes escalate as he needs to manoeuvre a formidable adversary and protect his country and its sovereignty.<br />
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Created and directed by Raj &amp; DK, written by Suman Kumar and Raj &amp; DK, the eagerly awaited third season will bring back many of the original cast members, including Priyamani (Suchitra Tiwari), Sharib Hashmi (JK Talpade), Ashlesha Thakur (Dhriti Tiwari), Vedant Sinha (Atharv Tiwari), amongst others.</p>

<p>Fans can also expect an additional star cast to join the show, promising intriguing surprises.&nbsp;</p>


It is finally happening! Fans have been eagerly waiting for the third season of the immensely successful The Family Man. On Monday, the team announced the commencement of filming for the third season of its much-loved and highly-anticipated original series.

It is finally happening! Fans have been eagerly waiting for the third season of the immensely successful The Family Man. On Monday, the team announced the commencement of filming for the third season of its much-loved and highly-anticipated original series. Created by the maverick duo Raj & DK, under their banner D2R Films, the critically acclaimed action thriller riveted audiences across the world since the Season 2 finale, garnering a massive fan following. Season 3, currently in production, will be available on Prime Video upon its release. Manoj Bajpayee will once again portray the iconic character of Srikant Tiwari who is a ‘middle-class guy and a world-class spy’! Srikant will expertly confront the looming threat to national security, while balancing the demands of family life and desperately working to mend his relationship with his wife, in the forthcoming season. As Srikant races against time, the stakes escalate as he needs to manoeuvre a formidable adversary and protect his country and its sovereignty. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) × Created and directed by Raj & DK, written by Suman Kumar and Raj & DK, the eagerly awaited third season will bring back many of the original cast members, including Priyamani (Suchitra Tiwari), Sharib Hashmi (JK Talpade), Ashlesha Thakur (Dhriti Tiwari), Vedant Sinha (Atharv Tiwari), amongst others. Fans can also expect an additional star cast to join the show, promising intriguing surprises.

The Family Man is back! Manoj Bajpayee and team begin shoot of season 3

<p>The fatigue of watching the historical biopic <em>Ae Watan Mere Watan</em> stays longer than the film itself. Helmed by Kannan Iyer and featuring Sara Ali Khan, Emraan Hashmi, Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma and Sparsh Srivastav in pivotal roles, the pre-independence drama is based on a real-life incident. A biopic on Usha Mehta, an unsung hero of the Indian freedom struggle, the film perhaps held a lot of potential on paper. After all, it narrates the story of a young girl in Mumbai whose efforts led to the transmission of Congress underground radio in 1942, just before the Quit India movement. &nbsp;The film's story is important, yet the interesting plot lines seem to be dumbed down by makers at the implementation level- making the film a very tedious watch.&nbsp;<br />
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Usha Mehta, played by Sara, is a feisty-spirited 20-something woman who is a Gandhian by principle and wants to be an active participant in the Indian freedom struggle. Her father (Sachin Khedekar) is a Winston Churchill fan, a British Loyalist and a renowned lawyer in Bombay city. Much to his displeasure and discomfort, Usha joins the struggle and becomes an active member of the Congress Party along with college friends Fahad (Srivastav) and Kaushik (Verma). The three are not very clear as to how their contribution can make a difference.&nbsp;<br />
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It is the time of World War II and the British Indian government has banned all private radio channels. The Congress party has also gone underground and there is&nbsp;a sense of uncertainty over the future among people. Then, with the help of a friendly Parsi musician, Usha and her friends start radio broadcasting from an undisclosed location. The idea is to motivate Indians to freedom struggle and take up action against British atrocities. Soon veteran activist Ram Manohar Lohia (Hashmi) joins Usha and her team and they begin broadcasting Gandhi's speeches, patriotic songs and more- daily to scores of Indians nationwide. The British of course get to know and want to nip it in the bud but do they succeed?<br />
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Films based on the theme of patriotism usually make the viewer think, they evoke strong emotions among viewers. But <em>Ae Watan Mere Watan</em> dumbs down a theme so strong. The censorship of radio in 1942 with the British government using the medium for its propaganda resonates even now. At a time when social media is used as an important agent to share public discourse, the film's plot could have made so much impact. Unfortunately, it oversimplifies, does tokenism, dramatises scenes and dialogues unnecessarily and makes it look like a school play that has been staged on the occasion of Independence Day.&nbsp;<br />
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The film's lead, Sara Ali Khan gives an earnest performance even though the poor writing fails her. She is restrained in parts yet brings out the feisty and spirited nature of Usha well. Young actors Sparsh Srivastav and Abhay Verma also deliver to their parts and complement Sara well on screen. I wish the writing was not so poor- it makes everything look like child's play.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Ae Watan Mere Watan </em>ultimately tries too hard to be taken seriously but ends&nbsp;making the viewer impatient and tired. The story is great but the implementation is shoddy. It does not evoke any emotions towards the protagonist let alone the country, making it look like a caricature.&nbsp;<br />
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Should you be watching the film? It took me two sittings to finish the film, just letting you all know.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Ae Watan Mere Watan</em> is streaming on Prime Video.&nbsp;</p>


The fatigue of watching the historical biopic Ae Watan Mere Watan stays longer than the film itself. Helmed by Kannan Iyer and featuring Sara Ali Khan, Emraan Hashmi, Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma and Sparsh Srivastav in pivotal roles, the pre-independence drama is based on a real-life incident.

The fatigue of watching the historical biopic Ae Watan Mere Watan stays longer than the film itself. Helmed by Kannan Iyer and featuring Sara Ali Khan, Emraan Hashmi, Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma and Sparsh Srivastav in pivotal roles, the pre-independence drama is based on a real-life incident. A biopic on Usha Mehta, an unsung hero of the Indian freedom struggle, the film perhaps held a lot of potential on paper. After all, it narrates the story of a young girl in Mumbai whose efforts led to the transmission of Congress underground radio in 1942, just before the Quit India movement. The film's story is important, yet the interesting plot lines seem to be dumbed down by makers at the implementation level- making the film a very tedious watch. Usha Mehta, played by Sara, is a feisty-spirited 20-something woman who is a Gandhian by principle and wants to be an active participant in the Indian freedom struggle. Her father (Sachin Khedekar) is a Winston Churchill fan, a British Loyalist and a renowned lawyer in Bombay city. Much to his displeasure and discomfort, Usha joins the struggle and becomes an active member of the Congress Party along with college friends Fahad (Srivastav) and Kaushik (Verma). The three are not very clear as to how their contribution can make a difference. It is the time of World War II and the British Indian government has banned all private radio channels. The Congress party has also gone underground and there is a sense of uncertainty over the future among people. Then, with the help of a friendly Parsi musician, Usha and her friends start radio broadcasting from an undisclosed location. The idea is to motivate Indians to freedom struggle and take up action against British atrocities. Soon veteran activist Ram Manohar Lohia (Hashmi) joins Usha and her team and they begin broadcasting Gandhi's speeches, patriotic songs and more- daily to scores of Indians nationwide. The British of course get to know and want to nip it in the bud but do they succeed? Films based on the theme of patriotism usually make the viewer think, they evoke strong emotions among viewers. But Ae Watan Mere Watan dumbs down a theme so strong. The censorship of radio in 1942 with the British government using the medium for its propaganda resonates even now. At a time when social media is used as an important agent to share public discourse, the film's plot could have made so much impact. Unfortunately, it oversimplifies, does tokenism, dramatises scenes and dialogues unnecessarily and makes it look like a school play that has been staged on the occasion of Independence Day. The film's lead, Sara Ali Khan gives an earnest performance even though the poor writing fails her. She is restrained in parts yet brings out the feisty and spirited nature of Usha well. Young actors Sparsh Srivastav and Abhay Verma also deliver to their parts and complement Sara well on screen. I wish the writing was not so poor- it makes everything look like child's play. Ae Watan Mere Watan ultimately tries too hard to be taken seriously but ends making the viewer impatient and tired. The story is great but the implementation is shoddy. It does not evoke any emotions towards the protagonist let alone the country, making it look like a caricature. Should you be watching the film? It took me two sittings to finish the film, just letting you all know. Ae Watan Mere Watan is streaming on Prime Video.

Ae Watan Mere Watan review: An important chapter of Indian history oversimplified for beginners 

New seasons of popular shows Mirzapur, Paatal Lok and Panchayat were announced on Tuesday at the Prime Video Presents event in Mumbai. Prime Video announced a whopping 70 titles- both movies and series- across genres and languages on Tuesday at a star-studded event in the city.

New seasons of popular shows Mirzapur, Paatal Lok and Panchayat were announced on Tuesday at the Prime Video Presents event in Mumbai. Prime Video announced a whopping 70 titles- both movies and series- across genres and languages on Tuesday at a star-studded event in the city. While some new shows, including Citadel Honey Bunny starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Rana Connection, were launched at the event, the announcement of the sequel of some popular Prime Video titles like Paatal Lok, Panchayat and Mirzapur got fans excited. Paatal Lok Season 2 Hathi Ram is going to be back. Jaideep Ahlawat and Ishwaak Singh will be back to reprise their roles in the second season of Paatal Lok. Tilottama Shome also joins the cast this season. "Two seemingly disconnected cases get Hathiram and Ansari to work together again, sending them down the track of a nebulous conspiracy," says the synopsis of the show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) × Bandish Bandits Season 2 The musical drama Bandish Bandits has been renewed for a second season. Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry will reprise their role as Radhe and Tamanna. The second season will see former lovers and bandmates pitted against each other in a nationwide band competition, their tumultuous relationship intersecting like pieces on a chessboard. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) × Suzhal - The Vortex Season 2 (Tamil) "Small Town Big Crime! When a senior activist lawyer, Chellappa, who defended Nandini, is found murdered, Sakkarai is called in to help the family. Set against the backdrop of the massive Ashtakaali Festival in the small town of Kaalipattanam, the case unravels deeds from the past that cast long shadows on the present," reads the synopsis of the highly acclaimed show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) × Panchayat Season 3 One of TVF's most loved Prime Video shows, Panchayat returns for a third season. Starring Jeetendra Kumar, Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav in the lead, season 3 will pick from where the second season ended. "As the Panchayat elections approach, both Pradhan and Bhushan camps engage in a fierce battle to uplift their public image. Navigating the murky waters of Phulera politics, Abhishek does his best to maintain his objectivity," reads the synopsis of the show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) × Mirzapur Season 3 One of the most popular shows of Prime Video, Mirzapur is going to be back for the third season this year. Mirzapur 3 will have Guddu Bhaiya and Golu pitted against each other even as they try to outmatch Kaleen Bhaiyaa. Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi, Vijay Verma and others will reprise their roles in this intense thriller-drama. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) ×

Paatal Lok 2 to Mirzapur 3: New seasons coming up of these popular shows

<p>Alia Bhatt has come on board as the executive producer for Prime Video's new original series <em>Poacher.</em> An investigative crime series based on true events; <em>Poacher </em>unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. A first-of-its-kind project,<em> Poacher</em> brings the world of environmental conservation and entertainment together with the intent of highlighting a key global concern – illegal poaching.<br />
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The series has been created by Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta, who has earlier directed <em>Delhi Crimes</em>.</p>

<p>Mehta has also directed <em>Poacher</em> which boasts of a diverse and talented cast comprising Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles.<br />
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<em>Poacher</em> which unfolds primarily in Malayalam, Hindi and English, is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries on February 23 in multiple languages.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Alia is also known as a champion of nature and has actively lent her voice towards conservation and sustainability.</p>

<p>Her association with <em>Poacher</em> as an Executive Producer with her production company Eternal Sunshine Productions underscores her belief in the story and her commitment to bringing important and relevant stories alive and be a voice for the voiceless.&nbsp;<br />
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Talking about coming on board as the Executive Producer for Poacher, Alia Bhatt shared, “Being part of this incredibly significant project is an honor, for both the entire team and me at Eternal Sunshine Productions. The impact of Poacher was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team. The storytelling genuinely moved me, especially knowing it's based on true events, that shed light on brutal crimes occurring in our forests. I am confident that <em>Poacher </em>will serve as an eye-opener, delivering a powerful message to be more compassionate and considerate towards all living beings. It's a call to embrace coexistence and I am genuinely thrilled to be collaborating with Richie, QC and Prime Video and to contribute to this narrative.”<br />
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Alia has helped raise awareness about causes such as environmental sustainability, animal welfare and mitigating human-animal conflict through her platform, Coexist.</p>

<p>She also promotes sustainable fashion through her initiative, Mi Wardrobe is Su Wardrobe.</p>


Alia Bhatt has come on board as the executive producer for Prime Video's new original series Poacher. An investigative crime series based on true events; Poacher unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history.

Alia Bhatt has come on board as the executive producer for Prime Video's new original series Poacher. An investigative crime series based on true events; Poacher unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. A first-of-its-kind project, Poacher brings the world of environmental conservation and entertainment together with the intent of highlighting a key global concern – illegal poaching. The series has been created by Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta, who has earlier directed Delhi Crimes. Mehta has also directed Poacher which boasts of a diverse and talented cast comprising Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles. Poacher which unfolds primarily in Malayalam, Hindi and English, is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries on February 23 in multiple languages. beneath the silence, the forest reveals a deadly conspiracy... and the hunt for the Poacher begins! Alia Bhatt comes on board as #ExecutiveProducer on #PoacherOnPrime, a new Amazon Original Crime series, Feb 23@aliaa08 #RichieMehta @_QCEnt @NimishaSajayan @roshanmathew22… pic.twitter.com/B8RmMPMtRK — prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) February 6, 2024 × Alia is also known as a champion of nature and has actively lent her voice towards conservation and sustainability. Her association with Poacher as an Executive Producer with her production company Eternal Sunshine Productions underscores her belief in the story and her commitment to bringing important and relevant stories alive and be a voice for the voiceless. Talking about coming on board as the Executive Producer for Poacher, Alia Bhatt shared, “Being part of this incredibly significant project is an honor, for both the entire team and me at Eternal Sunshine Productions. The impact of Poacher was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team. The storytelling genuinely moved me, especially knowing it's based on true events, that shed light on brutal crimes occurring in our forests. I am confident that Poacher will serve as an eye-opener, delivering a powerful message to be more compassionate and considerate towards all living beings. It's a call to embrace coexistence and I am genuinely thrilled to be collaborating with Richie, QC and Prime Video and to contribute to this narrative.” Alia has helped raise awareness about causes such as environmental sustainability, animal welfare and mitigating human-animal conflict through her platform, Coexist. She also promotes sustainable fashion through her initiative, Mi Wardrobe is Su Wardrobe.

Alia Bhatt turns executive producer from Emmy award winning filmmaker's new project Poacher

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></b><span lang="EN-GB">Amazon.com has revealed plans to lay off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations, extending the trend of significant job cuts witnessed across industries over the past two years into 2024. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">According to a Reuters report, employment notifications for affected employees at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios in the Americas are set for Wednesday, with the majority of other areas receiving notice by the end of the week.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Reuters cited Mike Hopkins, the Senior Vice President of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, who conveyed the company's decision in an internal note, stating, "We've identified opportunities to reduce or discontinue investments in certain areas while increasing our investment and focus on content and product initiatives that deliver the most impact." <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">This move comes after Amazon's workforce reduction of over 27,000 jobs last year, aligning with a broader wave of tech layoffs in the US following a period of extensive hiring during the pandemic.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Amazon has been actively investing in its media business, including the acquisition of MGM for $8.5 billion and a hefty expenditure of around $465 million on the first season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" on Prime Video in 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">However, the company is now making strategic shifts, prioritising content and product initiatives that promise the highest impact. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">In addition to the job cuts in the streaming and studio divisions, Amazon is set to introduce changes to its Prime Video offerings. This includes the rollout of advertisements on Prime Video and the introduction of a more expensive, ad-free subscription tier in select markets, mirroring moves made by competitors like Netflix and Walt Disney.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB">(With inputs from Reuters)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>

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Amazon.com has revealed plans to lay off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations, extending the trend of significant job cuts witnessed across industries over the past two years into 2024.

Amazon.com has revealed plans to lay off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations, extending the trend of significant job cuts witnessed across industries over the past two years into 2024. According to a Reuters report, employment notifications for affected employees at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios in the Americas are set for Wednesday, with the majority of other areas receiving notice by the end of the week. Reuters cited Mike Hopkins, the Senior Vice President of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, who conveyed the company's decision in an internal note, stating, "We've identified opportunities to reduce or discontinue investments in certain areas while increasing our investment and focus on content and product initiatives that deliver the most impact." This move comes after Amazon's workforce reduction of over 27,000 jobs last year, aligning with a broader wave of tech layoffs in the US following a period of extensive hiring during the pandemic. Amazon has been actively investing in its media business, including the acquisition of MGM for $8.5 billion and a hefty expenditure of around $465 million on the first season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" on Prime Video in 2022. However, the company is now making strategic shifts, prioritising content and product initiatives that promise the highest impact. In addition to the job cuts in the streaming and studio divisions, Amazon is set to introduce changes to its Prime Video offerings. This includes the rollout of advertisements on Prime Video and the introduction of a more expensive, ad-free subscription tier in select markets, mirroring moves made by competitors like Netflix and Walt Disney. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Amazon Initiates Restructuring: Job Cuts in Prime Video and Studios

<p>OTT Prime Video recently announced the global premiere of their upcoming original Tamil horror series, <em>The Village.</em> Inspired by Asvin Srivatsangam, Vivek Rangachari, and Shamik Dasgupta’s graphic horror novel of the same name, this horror thriller narrates the story of a man, who is on a quest to unravel the mystery behind his family's disappearance. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Arya will make his impending OTT debut with this show,&nbsp;making his long-format streaming debut with this horror series. Arya will be seen playing the role of a man named Gautam, who is on a rescue mission to find his family, along with some locals in the village of Kattiyal. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about his exciting project, Jamshad Cethirakath, aka Arya, shared, “My OTT debut with The Village has definitely been a different kind of experience. The show's concept, which is the horror-thriller element with a lot of gore, and a very rooted story was also never experienced in the Indian OTT market. I found that particularly enticing, which led me to pursue it further. The horror series is a class apart from all other horror genres seen on the Indian OTT platforms. A lot of times, the horror that we see in movies too is very restricted and one cannot go beyond a certain point while creating it, but here Milind (Rau - the director) has gone all out. I think this is a way for creators to believe in making this kind of content because people really want to watch these types of genres.”</p>

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<p>Along with Arya, <em>The Village</em> features Divya Pillai, Aazhiya, Aadukalam Naren, George Mayan, PN Sunny, Muthukumar K., Kalairaani S.S., John Kokken, Pooja, V Jayaprakash, Arjun Chidambaram, and Thalaivasal Vijay in pivotal roles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Tamil horror series is directed by Milind Rau and produced by B.S.Radhakrishnan under the banner of Studio Shakthi Productions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>The Village </em>will stream on Prime Video in Tamil, dubbed in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, with subtitles in English from 24 November.</p>


OTT Prime Video recently announced the global premiere of their upcoming original Tamil horror series, The Village. Inspired by Asvin Srivatsangam, Vivek Rangachari, and Shamik Dasgupta’s graphic horror novel of the same name, this horror thriller narrates the story of a man, who is on a quest to unravel the mystery behind his family's disappearance.

OTT Prime Video recently announced the global premiere of their upcoming original Tamil horror series, The Village. Inspired by Asvin Srivatsangam, Vivek Rangachari, and Shamik Dasgupta’s graphic horror novel of the same name, this horror thriller narrates the story of a man, who is on a quest to unravel the mystery behind his family's disappearance. Arya will make his impending OTT debut with this show, making his long-format streaming debut with this horror series. Arya will be seen playing the role of a man named Gautam, who is on a rescue mission to find his family, along with some locals in the village of Kattiyal. Speaking about his exciting project, Jamshad Cethirakath, aka Arya, shared, “My OTT debut with The Village has definitely been a different kind of experience. The show's concept, which is the horror-thriller element with a lot of gore, and a very rooted story was also never experienced in the Indian OTT market. I found that particularly enticing, which led me to pursue it further. The horror series is a class apart from all other horror genres seen on the Indian OTT platforms. A lot of times, the horror that we see in movies too is very restricted and one cannot go beyond a certain point while creating it, but here Milind (Rau - the director) has gone all out. I think this is a way for creators to believe in making this kind of content because people really want to watch these types of genres.” Also read: Cardi B is dropping support for Joe Biden over sending aid money to Israel, Ukraine for their wars Along with Arya, The Village features Divya Pillai, Aazhiya, Aadukalam Naren, George Mayan, PN Sunny, Muthukumar K., Kalairaani S.S., John Kokken, Pooja, V Jayaprakash, Arjun Chidambaram, and Thalaivasal Vijay in pivotal roles. Also read: After Taylor Swift fan death, woman dies due to fall at Robbie Williams' concert The Tamil horror series is directed by Milind Rau and produced by B.S.Radhakrishnan under the banner of Studio Shakthi Productions. The Village will stream on Prime Video in Tamil, dubbed in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, with subtitles in English from 24 November.

Tamil actor Arya on OTT debut with Prime Video show The Village

<p>One of India's earliest web shows, <em>Permanent Roommates</em> is coming back for a third season. The show which highlighted the life of a young couple as they tackled job, family, and relationship was one of the first shows that was successful on the internet. The third season of the show featuring the original lead cast Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh will be back on Prime Video.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Produced by The Viral Fever (TVF) and directed by Shreyansh Pandey, Season 3 of <em>Permanent Roommates </em>will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across 240+ countries and territories from 18 October.&nbsp;<br />
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“We are excited to bring back the much-loved relationship drama to our viewers. It manifests our commitment to serving audiences worldwide with content that is not only entertaining but also highly relatable. The characters Mikesh and Tanya and their bittersweet companionship while working through their personal ambitions, and how it has a bearing on their relationship has resonated well with the audience. The latest season is poised to bring back that quintessential world of <em>Permanent Roommates</em> and also elevate the show’s fandom further.” said Manish Menghani, director of content licensing, at Prime Video India.</p>

<p>“Our collaboration with TVF has been truly incredible. We are thrilled to have joined forces once again and exclusively premiere the latest season on Prime Video starting 18 October.”</p>

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<p>“We are thrilled to announce the latest season of <em>Permanent Roommates.</em> As creators, this series has always held a special place in our hearts. Being our passion project, it heralded a web revolution of sorts back in 2014. We couldn't be happier to share this next chapter with you after the incredible love and support we have received for Mikesh and Tanya. As we introduce this series to our viewers we are not only bringing back the series but also rekindling the special connection we have with them. The exclusive launch of the latest season on Prime Video is a proud moment to celebrate as it will reach a wider audience across 240+ countries and territories.” said Shreyansh Pandey, head of TVF Originals and director of the show.&nbsp;</p>

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One of India's earliest web shows, Permanent Roommates is coming back for a third season. The show which highlighted the life of a young couple as they tackled job, family, and relationship was one of the first shows that was successful on the internet.

One of India's earliest web shows, Permanent Roommates is coming back for a third season. The show which highlighted the life of a young couple as they tackled job, family, and relationship was one of the first shows that was successful on the internet. The third season of the show featuring the original lead cast Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh will be back on Prime Video. Produced by The Viral Fever (TVF) and directed by Shreyansh Pandey, Season 3 of Permanent Roommates will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across 240+ countries and territories from 18 October. “We are excited to bring back the much-loved relationship drama to our viewers. It manifests our commitment to serving audiences worldwide with content that is not only entertaining but also highly relatable. The characters Mikesh and Tanya and their bittersweet companionship while working through their personal ambitions, and how it has a bearing on their relationship has resonated well with the audience. The latest season is poised to bring back that quintessential world of Permanent Roommates and also elevate the show’s fandom further.” said Manish Menghani, director of content licensing, at Prime Video India. “Our collaboration with TVF has been truly incredible. We are thrilled to have joined forces once again and exclusively premiere the latest season on Prime Video starting 18 October.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) × “We are thrilled to announce the latest season of Permanent Roommates. As creators, this series has always held a special place in our hearts. Being our passion project, it heralded a web revolution of sorts back in 2014. We couldn't be happier to share this next chapter with you after the incredible love and support we have received for Mikesh and Tanya. As we introduce this series to our viewers we are not only bringing back the series but also rekindling the special connection we have with them. The exclusive launch of the latest season on Prime Video is a proud moment to celebrate as it will reach a wider audience across 240+ countries and territories.” said Shreyansh Pandey, head of TVF Originals and director of the show. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The brides are here! On Sunday, Prime Video shared a glimpse of all the brides we will see this year in the second season of <em>Made in Heaven.</em> The brides include Mrunal Thakur, Radhika Apte, Shibani Dandekar and Sarah Jane Dias among others.&nbsp;<br />
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All the brides are dressed differently and look stunning. <em>Made In Heaven</em> features Sobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur as wedding planners. The first season was released in 2019.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>The brides of <em>Made In Heaven</em></strong><br />
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In the photos shared on social media, the brides represent different backgrounds and communities. Mrunal is seen in a red lehenga and a pretty gold necklace. Radhika looks like the perfect Maharashtrian bride, wearing a garland and golden jewellery. Shibani dressed in gold and black can be seen riding a horse. Sarah Jane is in a pristine white gown with a veil over her face. Also decked up as brides are Zayn Marie, Elnaaz Nourouz and Kallirroi Tziafeta.</p>

<p>Apart from Dhulipala and Mathur, the show's principal cast also returns in season 2 which includes Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Vijay Raaz. This season will also feature Mona Singh, Ishwak Singh and Trinetra Haldar.</p>

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<p>Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, Neeraj Ghaywan, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Media &amp; Entertainment and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby Films, the 7-episode series will be stream on Prime Video India from August 10.&nbsp;</p>


The brides are here! On Sunday, Prime Video shared a glimpse of all the brides we will see this year in the second season of Made in Heaven. The brides include Mrunal Thakur, Radhika Apte, Shibani Dandekar and Sarah Jane Dias among others.

The brides are here! On Sunday, Prime Video shared a glimpse of all the brides we will see this year in the second season of Made in Heaven. The brides include Mrunal Thakur, Radhika Apte, Shibani Dandekar and Sarah Jane Dias among others. All the brides are dressed differently and look stunning. Made In Heaven features Sobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur as wedding planners. The first season was released in 2019. The brides of Made In Heaven In the photos shared on social media, the brides represent different backgrounds and communities. Mrunal is seen in a red lehenga and a pretty gold necklace. Radhika looks like the perfect Maharashtrian bride, wearing a garland and golden jewellery. Shibani dressed in gold and black can be seen riding a horse. Sarah Jane is in a pristine white gown with a veil over her face. Also decked up as brides are Zayn Marie, Elnaaz Nourouz and Kallirroi Tziafeta. Apart from Dhulipala and Mathur, the show's principal cast also returns in season 2 which includes Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Vijay Raaz. This season will also feature Mona Singh, Ishwak Singh and Trinetra Haldar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) × Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, Neeraj Ghaywan, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Media & Entertainment and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby Films, the 7-episode series will be stream on Prime Video India from August 10.

Made In Heaven Season 2: Meet the brides of this season

<p>Launched in 2018, <em>Jack Ryan</em> created a global stir with its phenomenal storyline, stellar star cast, and mind-blowing action sequences. The series received appreciation from critics and audiences from all around the world and instantly created&nbsp;a fan following for the series which is based on Tom Clancy’s novel. While the fandom was left heartbroken upon realising that Season 4 would be the finale, they are equally excited to see the talented John Krasinski as Jack Ryan for one last time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about his experience working with the franchise for 5 years and 4 seasons, the actor said, "The whole experience, to be really honest, has been surreal. As a kid, Jack Ryan was my favourite character in the books and the movies, and the fact that I got to play him for five minutes let alone five years is amazing."</p>

<p>Getting a bit overwhelmed and speaking about the JR team, he added, "It really is true when everybody says it takes a huge group of people to make anything, but to make something good it takes a huge group of talented people. So we had the most amazing crew, writers, producers, and then this cast! We really did create a family on this show. I think that it's the culmination of these characters' relationships and bringing it home.”</p>

<p>The final mission commences on June 30 on Prime Video, with two episodes premiering each Friday, leading up to the epic series finale on July 14. The six-episode season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.</p>

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Launched in 2018, Jack Ryan created a global stir with its phenomenal storyline, stellar star cast, and mind-blowing action sequences. The series received appreciation from critics and audiences from all around the world and instantly created a fan following for the series which is based on Tom Clancy’s novel.

Launched in 2018, Jack Ryan created a global stir with its phenomenal storyline, stellar star cast, and mind-blowing action sequences. The series received appreciation from critics and audiences from all around the world and instantly created a fan following for the series which is based on Tom Clancy’s novel. While the fandom was left heartbroken upon realising that Season 4 would be the finale, they are equally excited to see the talented John Krasinski as Jack Ryan for one last time. Speaking about his experience working with the franchise for 5 years and 4 seasons, the actor said, "The whole experience, to be really honest, has been surreal. As a kid, Jack Ryan was my favourite character in the books and the movies, and the fact that I got to play him for five minutes let alone five years is amazing." Getting a bit overwhelmed and speaking about the JR team, he added, "It really is true when everybody says it takes a huge group of people to make anything, but to make something good it takes a huge group of talented people. So we had the most amazing crew, writers, producers, and then this cast! We really did create a family on this show. I think that it's the culmination of these characters' relationships and bringing it home.” The final mission commences on June 30 on Prime Video, with two episodes premiering each Friday, leading up to the epic series finale on July 14. The six-episode season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

John Krasinski is filled with emotions as Jack Ryan comes to an end

<p>First, there was the UK’s David Brent, then came the US’ Michael Scott. Now, middle management has a new archetype in Aussie Hannah Howard. On Wednesday, Prime Video, BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, and Bunya Entertainment announced <em>The Office Australia</em>, a new Australian comedy series from the global hit juggernaut franchise <em>The Office</em>. This time the franchise will have its first-ever female lead in the iconic role. Comedian Felicity Ward (<em>Wakefield, The Inbetweeners 2</em>) will play Hannah Howard in the new series.<em> The Office Australia</em> will exclusively launch in 2024 on Prime Video globally (excluding the US) in more than 240 countries and territories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In <em>The Office Australia</em>, Hannah Howard is the managing director of the packaging company Flinley Craddick. When she gets news from Head Office that they will be shutting down her branch and making everyone work from home, she goes into survival mode, making promises she can’t keep in order to keep her “work family” together. The staff of Flinley Craddick indulge her and must endure Hannah’s outlandish plots as they work toward the impossible targets that have been set for them.</p>

<p>It's been 20 years since the world was introduced to the wonderfully bleak mockumentary world of <em>The Office</em>, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. While many aspects of the workplace have changed since then, especially post-2020, the physical office is a timeless precinct for comedy and one that will never tire an audience as long as the characters are authentic, familiar, faced with relatable dilemmas, and, most importantly, entertaining and hilarious. This universal appeal has seen the BAFTA- and Golden Globe-winning cult comedy remade for audiences around the world, including France, Canada, Chile, Israel, India, the Middle East, and Poland, where a third series has just been announced. This Australian version will be its 13th adaptation.</p>

<p>Ricky Gervais, co-creator, co-writer, and star of <em>The Office,</em> said, "I’m very excited about Australia remaking my little show from the turn of the century. Office politics have changed a bit in 20 years, so can’t wait to see how they navigate a modern-day David Brent.”</p>

<p>Production on the eight-part Australian Amazon Original series will commence in Sydney, Australia in June, with filming to take place over eight weeks. In addition to Felicity Ward’s Hannah Howard, <em>The Office Australia </em>stars Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, Jonny Brugh, Pallavi Sharda, Susan Ling Young, Raj Labade, Lucy Schmit, and &nbsp;Firass Dirani.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>The Office Australia</em> is co-produced by BBC Studios ANZ, Bunya Entertainment, and Amazon Studios, and is based on a BBC Studios format.&nbsp;</p>

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First, there was the UK’s David Brent, then came the US’ Michael Scott. Now, middle management has a new archetype in Aussie Hannah Howard. On Wednesday, Prime Video, BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, and Bunya Entertainment announced The Office Australia, a new Australian comedy series from the global hit juggernaut franchise The Office.

First, there was the UK’s David Brent, then came the US’ Michael Scott. Now, middle management has a new archetype in Aussie Hannah Howard. On Wednesday, Prime Video, BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, and Bunya Entertainment announced The Office Australia, a new Australian comedy series from the global hit juggernaut franchise The Office. This time the franchise will have its first-ever female lead in the iconic role. Comedian Felicity Ward (Wakefield, The Inbetweeners 2) will play Hannah Howard in the new series. The Office Australia will exclusively launch in 2024 on Prime Video globally (excluding the US) in more than 240 countries and territories. In The Office Australia, Hannah Howard is the managing director of the packaging company Flinley Craddick. When she gets news from Head Office that they will be shutting down her branch and making everyone work from home, she goes into survival mode, making promises she can’t keep in order to keep her “work family” together. The staff of Flinley Craddick indulge her and must endure Hannah’s outlandish plots as they work toward the impossible targets that have been set for them. It's been 20 years since the world was introduced to the wonderfully bleak mockumentary world of The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. While many aspects of the workplace have changed since then, especially post-2020, the physical office is a timeless precinct for comedy and one that will never tire an audience as long as the characters are authentic, familiar, faced with relatable dilemmas, and, most importantly, entertaining and hilarious. This universal appeal has seen the BAFTA- and Golden Globe-winning cult comedy remade for audiences around the world, including France, Canada, Chile, Israel, India, the Middle East, and Poland, where a third series has just been announced. This Australian version will be its 13th adaptation. Ricky Gervais, co-creator, co-writer, and star of The Office, said, "I’m very excited about Australia remaking my little show from the turn of the century. Office politics have changed a bit in 20 years, so can’t wait to see how they navigate a modern-day David Brent.” Production on the eight-part Australian Amazon Original series will commence in Sydney, Australia in June, with filming to take place over eight weeks. In addition to Felicity Ward’s Hannah Howard, The Office Australia stars Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, Jonny Brugh, Pallavi Sharda, Susan Ling Young, Raj Labade, Lucy Schmit, and Firass Dirani. The Office Australia is co-produced by BBC Studios ANZ, Bunya Entertainment, and Amazon Studios, and is based on a BBC Studios format. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

The Office goes down under! New series to feature Hannah Howard in the lead, co-stars Pallavi Sharda

<p>For those who loved Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden's spy thriller series <em>Citadel,</em> there is good news. On Thursday, Prime Video announced that it had renewed the global hit series for a second season. The new season will be directed by Joe Russo and David Weil will return as showrunner.&nbsp;<br />
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The spy thriller—starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and featuring Lesley Manville and Stanley Tucci—continues to enjoy breakout success in countries around the world, including India, Italy, Brazil, South Africa, the UK, and the US.&nbsp;It is Prime Video’s second most-watched new original series outside the US, and fourth most-watched worldwide. All episodes of Citadel’s premiere season are available on Prime Video.&nbsp;<br />
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“<em>Citadel</em> is a truly global phenomenon,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon and MGM Studios. “Our goal was always to create a new franchise rooted in original IP that would grow Prime Video’s international audience. This show has drawn an outsize number of new international customers to Prime Video. Its massive worldwide debut audience is a testament to Joe and Anthony Russo’s remarkable vision, the incredible talents of Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lesley Manville and Stanley Tucci, and the tireless work of the creative teams, cast, and crew. Given the overwhelming number of our customers who have embraced this show, we are not only thrilled to share the premiere episode of Citadel globally without membership, but also confirm that the series will return for a second season.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“AGBO is thrilled to embark on this next phase of the spyverse with Jen, Vernon, and the entire team at Amazon,” said executive producers Anthony and Joe Russo. “The innovative storytelling of Citadel has paved the way for an incredible, worldwide collaboration with creatives in front of and behind the camera.”</p>

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<p><strong>About Citadel</strong></p>

<p>Eight years ago, Citadel fell. The independent global spy agency—tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people—was destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel’s fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. They’ve remained hidden ever since, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts. Until one&nbsp;night, when Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. Mason seeks out his former partner, Nadia, and the two spies embark on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, all while contending with a relationship built on secrets, lies, and a dangerous-yet-undying love.&nbsp;<br />
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For those who loved Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden's spy thriller series Citadel, there is good news. On Thursday, Prime Video announced that it had renewed the global hit series for a second season.

For those who loved Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden's spy thriller series Citadel, there is good news. On Thursday, Prime Video announced that it had renewed the global hit series for a second season. The new season will be directed by Joe Russo and David Weil will return as showrunner. The spy thriller—starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and featuring Lesley Manville and Stanley Tucci—continues to enjoy breakout success in countries around the world, including India, Italy, Brazil, South Africa, the UK, and the US. It is Prime Video’s second most-watched new original series outside the US, and fourth most-watched worldwide. All episodes of Citadel’s premiere season are available on Prime Video. “Citadel is a truly global phenomenon,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon and MGM Studios. “Our goal was always to create a new franchise rooted in original IP that would grow Prime Video’s international audience. This show has drawn an outsize number of new international customers to Prime Video. Its massive worldwide debut audience is a testament to Joe and Anthony Russo’s remarkable vision, the incredible talents of Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lesley Manville and Stanley Tucci, and the tireless work of the creative teams, cast, and crew. Given the overwhelming number of our customers who have embraced this show, we are not only thrilled to share the premiere episode of Citadel globally without membership, but also confirm that the series will return for a second season.” “AGBO is thrilled to embark on this next phase of the spyverse with Jen, Vernon, and the entire team at Amazon,” said executive producers Anthony and Joe Russo. “The innovative storytelling of Citadel has paved the way for an incredible, worldwide collaboration with creatives in front of and behind the camera.” Also read: Citadel early review: A $300 million letdown? Priyanka Chopra's spy-thriller series fails to impress About Citadel Eight years ago, Citadel fell. The independent global spy agency—tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people—was destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel’s fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. They’ve remained hidden ever since, building new lives under new identities, unaware of their pasts. Until one night, when Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. Mason seeks out his former partner, Nadia, and the two spies embark on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, all while contending with a relationship built on secrets, lies, and a dangerous-yet-undying love. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi team up for their first-ever digital web series 'Farzi'. The makers dropped the trailer of the show on Friday days after teasing fans with posters of the show. Created by Raj and DK- who created the hugely successful 'Family Man' web series- 'Farzi' marks both Kapoor and Sethupathi's digital debut.&nbsp;<br />
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The trailer gives us a glimpse into the life of a small-time con artist Sunny (Shahid), who finds himself drawn into the dark while creating a perfect con. However, a fiery and unconventional task force officer (Vijay) has made it his mission to rid the nation of the threat he poses. Spanning eight episodes, 'Farzi' is a fast-paced, edgy, one-of-a-kind crime thriller, with the director duo’s trademark humour, stiched around a clever underdog street artist’s pursuit to con the system that favours the rich.<br />
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The series also stars Kay Kay Menon, Raashii Khanna, Amol Palekar, Regina Cassandra, and Bhuvan Arora in pivotal roles, and will stream on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories starting February 10. Along with Raj &amp; DK, 'Farzi' is written by Sita R Menon and Suman Kumar.</p>

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<p>Speaking about the series on the trailer launch day, Shahid Kapoor said, “This Amazon Original Series, Farzi has a special corner in my heart. Kehne ko toh this is my digital debut, but working with Raj &amp; DK, felt like home. And working with such brilliant co-actors like Vijay Sethupathi, Nanu (Amolji), Kay Kay Menon, Raashii had its own charm. Playing Artist aka Sunny wasn't simple, the character is quite complex, his situations and his greed for a better life makes him take some decisions, which he has not necessarily thought through. I am quite sure, that the audience will love the show, they will enjoy the humour, the grit and the overall story, it will keep them at the edge of their seats. "</p>

<p>"It has been an absolute pleasure working with the dynamic duo Raj and DK and alongside Shahid Kapoor, who is both a talented actor and a wonderful person. It was incredible to work with such a brilliant team and create something as mind blowing as Farzi. I can't think of a better digital debut, and I'm excited for the series' global release." said Vijay Sethupathi.</p>


Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi team up for their first-ever digital web series 'Farzi'. The makers dropped the trailer of the show on Friday days after teasing fans with posters of the show.

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi team up for their first-ever digital web series 'Farzi'. The makers dropped the trailer of the show on Friday days after teasing fans with posters of the show. Created by Raj and DK- who created the hugely successful 'Family Man' web series- 'Farzi' marks both Kapoor and Sethupathi's digital debut. The trailer gives us a glimpse into the life of a small-time con artist Sunny (Shahid), who finds himself drawn into the dark while creating a perfect con. However, a fiery and unconventional task force officer (Vijay) has made it his mission to rid the nation of the threat he poses. Spanning eight episodes, 'Farzi' is a fast-paced, edgy, one-of-a-kind crime thriller, with the director duo’s trademark humour, stiched around a clever underdog street artist’s pursuit to con the system that favours the rich. The series also stars Kay Kay Menon, Raashii Khanna, Amol Palekar, Regina Cassandra, and Bhuvan Arora in pivotal roles, and will stream on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories starting February 10. Along with Raj & DK, 'Farzi' is written by Sita R Menon and Suman Kumar. after this point, we don't know con real hai & con Farzi 🤯#Farzi #FarziOnPrime, Feb 10 pic.twitter.com/AijbYNPd2A — prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) January 13, 2023 × Speaking about the series on the trailer launch day, Shahid Kapoor said, “This Amazon Original Series, Farzi has a special corner in my heart. Kehne ko toh this is my digital debut, but working with Raj & DK, felt like home. And working with such brilliant co-actors like Vijay Sethupathi, Nanu (Amolji), Kay Kay Menon, Raashii had its own charm. Playing Artist aka Sunny wasn't simple, the character is quite complex, his situations and his greed for a better life makes him take some decisions, which he has not necessarily thought through. I am quite sure, that the audience will love the show, they will enjoy the humour, the grit and the overall story, it will keep them at the edge of their seats. " "It has been an absolute pleasure working with the dynamic duo Raj and DK and alongside Shahid Kapoor, who is both a talented actor and a wonderful person. It was incredible to work with such a brilliant team and create something as mind blowing as Farzi. I can't think of a better digital debut, and I'm excited for the series' global release." said Vijay Sethupathi.

Farzi trailer: Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi to have a face-off in Raj & DK's new web series

<p>The trailer of 'Hunters' season 2 was unveiled on Wednesday and it promises to up the intrigue level. After an accident derails their exploits in Europe, the Hunters must band back together to hunt down history's most infamous Nazi, Adolf Hitler, who's hiding in South America. Meanwhile, a look to the past reveals Meyer Offerman (Al Pacino) encountering a dangerous threat that could unravel his secret and expose his true identity, with explosive reverberations for our Hunters.<br />
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Al Pacino returns for the epic series conclusion of 'Hunters', alongside previously announced new series regular Jennifer Jason Leigh and returning series regulars Logan Lerman, Jerrika Hinton, Lena Olin, Josh Radnor, Tiffany Boone, Carol Kane, Louis Ozawa, Kate Mulvany, and Greg Austin.</p>

<p>In celebration of the farewell season, 'Hunters' also released an official six-episode companion podcast series, 'Chutzpah: Hunters Presents True Stories of Resistance', on December 13. The second installment of three episodes debuted today. The new podcast profiles the extraordinary true stories of heroism, resistance, and sacrifice during the Holocaust. From Prime Video, Monkeypaw Productions, and Story Mill Media, the podcast is executive produced by Jordan Peele and will be hosted by series creator David Weil.</p>

<p>Watch the trailer of 'Hunters Season 2':</p>

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<p>'Hunters' is produced by Amazon Studios, Monkeypaw Productions, and Halcyon Studios. The series is created and executive produced by David Weil, who also serves as showrunner, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld from Monkeypaw Productions, Phil Abraham, David J. Rosen, Jerry Kupfer, and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. David Ellender and Matt Loze from Halcyon Studios also serve as executive producers.</p>

<p>All episodes of the final season of Hunters will premiere on January 13 on Prime Video.&nbsp;<br />
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The trailer of 'Hunters' season 2 was unveiled on Wednesday and it promises to up the intrigue level. After an accident derails their exploits in Europe, the Hunters must band back together to hunt down history's most infamous Nazi, Adolf Hitler, who's hiding in South America.

The trailer of 'Hunters' season 2 was unveiled on Wednesday and it promises to up the intrigue level. After an accident derails their exploits in Europe, the Hunters must band back together to hunt down history's most infamous Nazi, Adolf Hitler, who's hiding in South America. Meanwhile, a look to the past reveals Meyer Offerman (Al Pacino) encountering a dangerous threat that could unravel his secret and expose his true identity, with explosive reverberations for our Hunters. Al Pacino returns for the epic series conclusion of 'Hunters', alongside previously announced new series regular Jennifer Jason Leigh and returning series regulars Logan Lerman, Jerrika Hinton, Lena Olin, Josh Radnor, Tiffany Boone, Carol Kane, Louis Ozawa, Kate Mulvany, and Greg Austin. In celebration of the farewell season, 'Hunters' also released an official six-episode companion podcast series, 'Chutzpah: Hunters Presents True Stories of Resistance', on December 13. The second installment of three episodes debuted today. The new podcast profiles the extraordinary true stories of heroism, resistance, and sacrifice during the Holocaust. From Prime Video, Monkeypaw Productions, and Story Mill Media, the podcast is executive produced by Jordan Peele and will be hosted by series creator David Weil. Watch the trailer of 'Hunters Season 2': 'Hunters' is produced by Amazon Studios, Monkeypaw Productions, and Halcyon Studios. The series is created and executive produced by David Weil, who also serves as showrunner, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld from Monkeypaw Productions, Phil Abraham, David J. Rosen, Jerry Kupfer, and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. David Ellender and Matt Loze from Halcyon Studios also serve as executive producers. All episodes of the final season of Hunters will premiere on January 13 on Prime Video.

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