ShemarooMe, the video streaming app of Shemaroo Entertainment has become one of the fastest-growing OTT players to offer new content every week. The brand has already been an intrinsic part of Gujarati entertainment and has been entertaining Gujarati audiences for over 15 years now. ShemarooMe Gujarati with this big announcement embarks on a journey of making every Gujarati fall in love with Gujarati Entertainment once again.

ShemarooMe Gujarati will be launching it’s first direct to digital Gujarati film ‘Swagatam’ before its theatrical release. The film will see superstars of Gujarati cinema Malhar Thakar and Katha Patel in the lead roles. The recent popular hit film ‘Chashni’ will also be released on the platform along with many more super hit movies

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The TV broadcasting sector is bracing for another round of disruption in entertainment programming with the Maharashtra government closing down shootings of films/serials/ads as part of strict measures to contain the rising Covid-19 cases in the state.

The broadcasters were hit hard in 2020 when the country went through a strict national lockdown. For months, GECs had to air re-runs of existing and old shows even as the TV viewership reached stratospheric heights. Even after the government started easing restrictions, GEC programming took some time to return to normalcy.

Mumbai is the hub of all TV production activities with almost all the leading Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) and production houses based here. Therefore, the restrictions placed by the Maharashtra government on shootings will have a huge impact on the industry.

New Delhi: K Madhavan has been named president, the Walt Disney Company India and Star India, effective immediately. He takes on the mantle from Uday Shankar, who stepped down in October and exited the mouse house at the end of 2020.

The announcement was made by The Walt Disney Company chairman international operations and direct-to-consumer Rebecca Campbell early on Wednesday.

In this role, Madhavan will drive the strategy and growth of the company in India, with responsibility for the vast Disney, Star and Hotstar businesses and operations spanning across entertainment, sports and regional channels, and direct-to-consumer. This includes oversight of channel distribution and advertising sales, as well as a thriving local content production business which currently is responsible for the creation of 18,000 hours of original content across fiction, non-fiction, sports, and movies in eight languages.

New Delhi: With no slowdown in sight in the surge of Covid2019 cases, the Maharashtra government has decided to shut down all ongoing television and film shooting from 8 pm on Wednesday. The restrictions will remain in effect till 7 am on 1 May.

The state is grappling with an alarming rise in the number of Covid2019 infections and has the maximum caseloads, more than any other state, amidst the second wave tearing through the country. Chief minister Udhav Thackeray said the current situation was “scary”, with hospitals across the state battling with acute shortage of beds, oxygen cylinders and lifesaving drugs.

Thackeray stopped short of using the term ‘lockdown’, but said only essential activities and services will be permitted to operate for the next two weeks. The government has announced closure of all schools, colleges, restaurants, hotels, cinema halls, theatres, multiplexes, gyms, sports complex, amusement parks and all religious places. E-commerce will be allowed for the delivery of goods. Section 144 will be imposed across the state from 8 pm Wednesday till 7 am on 1 May.

K Madhavan has been named president, The Walt Disney Company India and Star India, effective immediately. It was announced today by Rebecca Campbell, chairman, International Operations and Direct-to-Consumer, The Walt Disney Company.

In this role, Madhavan will drive the strategy and growth of the Company in India, with responsibility for the vast Disney, Star and Hotstar businesses and operations spanning across entertainment, sports and regional channels, and direct-to-consumer. This includes oversight of channel distribution and advertising sales, as well as a thriving local content production business which currently is responsible for the creation of 18,000 hours of original content across fiction, non-fiction, sports, and movies in eight languages.

Kannada general entertainment channel Zee Kannada went on a festive mode ahead of this year’s Ugadi. This Kannada new year witnessed Zee Kannada teasing the audience with a glimpse of what’s in store within their favourite shows and characters as part of a content refresh exercise. It was done with style and grandeur during the Zee Kutumba Utsava event, which saw all the Zee Kannada characters come together to celebrate Ugadi.

Staying true to the brand philosophy, 'Bayasid'dha Bāgilu Tegiyōṇa', which translates to ‘Open Doors to Possibilities’, inspires viewers, especially women, to take initiatives and rise above circumstances to craft their own destiny. The content refresh exercise will see Zee characters surging ahead in quest of their goals which the audience has been curiously looking forward to over 100s of episodes. The channel also announced the launch of two new fictions whose lead characters reflect the channel’s brand philosophy. The Zee Kutumba Utasava also saw the powerful Naari Shakti of Zee Kannada unveil the specially crafted promos, which gave the audience a glimpse of the ‘high points’ that are coming their way.

Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN), the exclusive home of WWE in India, has announced the broadcast destination for WrestleMania 37, a global pop-culture extravaganza featuring WWE superstars from across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT divisions. Touted as ‘The Showcase of the Immortals’, WrestleMania 37 is the ultimate destination to watch your favourite WWE Superstars battle for supremacy. This year fans across Indian sub-continent can watch the WWE Dhamaal action that unfolded live from April 11 and will continue on April 12, on Sony Ten 1 (English) and Sony Ten 3 (Hindi) channels from 4.30 am IST. WrestleMania 37 will have WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan and Tampa's own WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil host the two-night event emanating from the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida.

The assembly elections in Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have come as a major revenue booster for news channels, especially at the regional level, and digital platforms.

The TV news genre is already experiencing a 15-25% increase in revenues due to the elections, according to Mansi Datta, Chief Client Officer and Head, North and East, Wavemaker India.

“TV news channels benefited at an overall national plus regional level, experiencing an increase of about 15%-25%,” she said.

After almost a month of increased ad volumes due to political advertising, news channels and digital platforms may see a hike in ad rates with counting day approaching in a fortnight on May 2. Experts say the platforms will be in the position to hike rates in the period between the exit polls and final results as viewer interest would be heightened.

Trivandrum: Asianet has come up with an array of movies and special programs for Vishu on 14 April.

Afternoon special programmes include Vishu special episode of Star Singer Season 8 at 1 PM and re-edited version of Comedy Stars Season 2 grand finale at 3 PM.The day begins with the world television premiere of the superhit comedy family entertainer movie “Tsunami“ starring Balu Varghese, Mukesh, Aju Varghese, Lal,  Innocent, and Aaradhya at 9 AM, followed by “Vishu Dhamakka“ featuring games, dance, cooking and vishu celebrations of leading television artistes and film actor Aju Varghese at 11.30 PM.

Chennai: Star Vijay is all set to air the Grand Finale of  its popular nonfiction show ‘Cook with Comali Season 2’ on 14th April 2021 Wednesday at 2 PM

The present contestants are now the most popular faces amongst television celebrities and each one of them have got big opportunities to act with top-notch stars of the Tamil film industry.Cook with Comali season 2 was launched last year in November which has a rousing response from the viewers as the season one had become the most favorite show amongst viewers already.  Cook with Comali season 2 was receiving even more great response and has never missed out an opportunity to trend on the social media as well by the ardent fans of the show.