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15 Jul

Tamannaah Bhatia joins VLCC as Brand Ambassador

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VLCC has roped in Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia to be the brand ambassador for its latest range of facial kits, the brand announced on Friday. The brand operates in beauty and personal care categories such as facial kits, face moisturizers, sun-care, face washes, serums and more. “Our expertise in providing world-class facials is reflected in our range of facial kits that customers love including gold, diamond, anti-tan and more. Facials provide what everyday skin care can't and that's what inspired our new Gold Facial Kit campaign with Tamannaah,” said Puneet Gulati, Group Chief Marketing Officer, VLCC. Bhatia is featured in…

13 Jul

Salman Khan showers praise on Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ prevue

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Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' 'prevue' has left a significant mark on the Indian digital landscape and now Salman Khan too has termed it as 'Outstanding'. The overwhelming response to the video reflects the huge fan base the film has garnered even before its theatrical release.The pre-release video of SRK's 'Jawaan' has easily surpassed all previous records set by teasers and trailers in the Indian film industry in terms of 24-hour view count.Bollywood's 'Bhaijaan' Salman shared the teaser on social media and said that it is a film that should be seen only in theatres. Salman Khan Tweeted, “Pathan…

12 Jul

Kapil Sharma’s Zwigato gets a spot at Academy of Motion Picture library

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Kapil Sharma's latest film Zwigato won the actress praise for her performance but failed to perform well at the box office. However, now the film's screenplay has been invited to reside in the permanent original collection of the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Written by Nandita Das and Samir Patil, the script of Zwigato starring Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami explores the impact of the food app service industry and its impact on the working class. The movie was released worldwide in March and premiered at the first Toronto International Film Festival and the Busan…

12 Jul

Disney explores strategic options for its business in India

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Walt Disney is exploring various strategic options for its Star India business, including a joint venture or potential sale, according to sources familiar with the topic cited by The Wall Street Journal.The company has engaged in discussions with at least one bank to identify growth opportunities for its India business and share some of the associated costs. Although the talks are still at an early stage, it is not yet clear what specific options Disney may pursue for its Indian operations. The conglomerate's India business includes the popular Disney+ Hotstar streaming service and Star India, which came under Disney ownership…

10 Jul

Odisha TV launches state’s 1st AI news anchor ‘Lisa’

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Odisha TV, an Odisha-based private news channel, launched an AI-generated news anchor named 'Lisa' on Sunday. A prosthetic woman wearing a saree woven from Odisha will present news in both Odia and English for OTV Network's television and digital platforms, a company release said. According to a company statement, OTV is giving Odia television journalism its first artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor Lisa, it said. https://twitter.com/otvnews/status/1678022423017586688?s=20 Although Lisa can speak many languages, for now, she will present news only in Oriya and English for the network's television and digital platforms. According to the release, “Efforts are on to make Lisa…

10 Jul

Oswaal Books onboards Jitendra Kumar as brand ambassador

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The two-year partnership between Oswal Books and Jitendra Kumar aims to inspire and empower students by making education an engaging and enjoyable journey. Jeetu Bhaiya's association with Oswaal Books will further strengthen the brand's commitment to providing high-quality educational resources to meet the growing needs of students. Talking about the collaboration, Naresh Jain, MD, Oswal Books, said, "We are delighted to welcome Jitendra Kumar as the brand ambassador of Oswaal Books. Jitendra's versatility, authenticity and deep connection with the youth are perfectly aligned with us. Vision to transform the way students perceive and approach their educational journey. Through this association,…

08 Jul

Zouk announces Sara Ali Khan as Brand Ambassador

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Zouk, a 100% vegetarian lifestyle brand dedicated to bringing India-inspired designs into modern use, is thrilled to announce Sara Ali Khan as their first brand ambassador and their first brand film. She followed a very Indian but modern approach in her real and reel life and was perfect for the brand in this gesture. The news came after Zouk entered the offline store in Mumbai. "Sarah's energy, authenticity and passion for fashion make her a perfect fit for our brand. We believe that Sarah's impact and dedication to living will inspire our customers to adopt a traditional yet functional lifestyle…

07 Jul

Mithun Chakraborty lost his mother on Friday in Mumbai

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Mithun Chakraborty's mother Shantirani Chakraborty passed away. She breathed her last on Friday. She was currently living in Mumbai with her megastar son, and Shantirani Devi breathed her last there. At one time she lived with her husband and 5 children in Jorabagan house in Kolkata. They spent a lot of hard time in Kolkata and Mumbai. With time the boy got success. Then he lived with his son.

07 Jul

Motorola signs Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador

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Smartphone brand Motorola has signed actress Kriti Shannon as its brand ambassador. The company said he was brought on board to announce its 'Motorola Razer 40 Ultra' and 'Razor 40' products. Shannon will appear in two television commercials. To kick off their collaboration with Kriti Sanon, Motorola worked on two television commercials (TVCs), focusing on the 'Flip the Script' offering for the newly launched range. The campaign showcases Kriti Sanon teaming up with Motorola to explore the many possibilities of the latest Motorola razr phone while showcasing its flip side. Speaking about the partnership, Shivam Ranjan, Marketing Head, APAC, Motorola,…

06 Jul

সিনেমা হলে আসার আগেই বাজিমাত, ৫০০ কোটি আয় করল শাহরুখের দুই ছবি

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এবার 'জওয়ান'-এর পালা। দক্ষিণী পরিচালক অ্যাটলির এই সিনেমার মাধ্যমে প্যান ইন্ডিয়ান সিনেমার জগতে পা রাখতে চলেছেন শাহরুখ। দীর্ঘ জল্পনা-কল্পনার পর অবশেষে ৭ সেপ্টেম্বর মুক্তি পেতে চলেছে জওয়ান। এরপর আসবে 'ডাঙ্কি'। রাজকুমার হিরানি পরিচালিত এই সিনেমায় তাপসী পান্নুর সঙ্গে জুটি বেঁধেছেন শাহরুখ। চলতি বছরের শেষ দিকে ছবিটি মুক্তি পাওয়ার কথা রয়েছে। কিন্তু তার আগেই এই দুটি সিনেমা থেকে প্রায় ৫০০ কোটি রুপি আয় করেছেন শাহরুখ। কিন্তু কিভাবে? হিন্দুস্তান টাইমসের এক প্রতিবেদনে বলা হয়েছে, জওয়ানের গানের স্বত্ব বিক্রি হয়েছে রেকর্ড দামে। শুধু গানের স্বত্বই নয়, স্যাটেলাইট, ডিজিটাল ও গানের স্বত্ব মিলিয়ে প্রায় আড়াইশ কোটি টাকা পকেটে গেছে প্রযোজকদের। রাজকুমার হিরানির ডানকিও একই…