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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image">Universal2 Fast 2 Furious is back.</div></div></div>As the holiday season comes to an end, what better way to wile away the time than by watching your favorite movies and shows on Netflix. In January, the streaming service will add dozens of new titles. From popular nature documentaries to classic movies and Netflix original content, the month is stacked with great additions. Unfortunately, the line up doesn't include anything as epic as all 10 seasons of "Friends," but it's a good list nonetheless.Here's what you should check out on Netflix in January:<h3>TV</h3>"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Season 10 (Available 1/5) The wacky gang in returns for another season of ridiculous scenarios and offbeat comedy."New Girl" Season 4 (Available 1/5) Zoey Deschanel spearheads this sitcom about four roommates in L.A. The fifth season premieres on Fox the same day Netflix will allow subscribers to catch up with season 4. <div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=768981819795139&amp;set=a.282681665091826.89779.222039131156080&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Fox / New Girl</a></div></div></div> "Parks and Recreation" Season 7 (Available 1/13) The final season of this beloved NBC series is making its way to Netflix. Beloved Amy Poehler and her stellar cast of costars get up to antics as they run the fictional town of Pawnee's local government.Netflix Original: "Degrassi: The Next Class" Season 1 (Available 1/15) This teen drama series was an iconic Canadian production hosted on TeenNick for years. Now Netlifx is taking the reins and producing their own version.<h3>Movies</h3>"2 Fast 2 Furious" (2003) (Available 1/1) The sequel to the original "The Fast and the Furious" will be available in the New Year. The franchise producers are currently working on the eighth installment. "Pride and Prejudice" (2005) (Available 1/1) The film adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel comes to life with the help of Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. <div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image">Focus Features</div></div></div>"Training Day" (2001) (Available 1/4) Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke both recieved Oscar nominations for their performance in this crime thriller. "Frozen Planet" (2011) (Available 1/28/16) This British nature document series narrated by the one and only David Attenborough was awarded an Emmy in 2012. The series focuses on life in both the Artic and Antarctica.<h3>Here's the full list of January releases:</h3>Available 1/1/16"2 Fast 2 Furious" (2003) "Along Came Polly" (2004) "American Girl: Grace Stirs up Success" (2015) "Angry Birds Toons: Season 1" "Bring It On: Fight to the Finish" (2009) "Bring It On: In It to Win It" (2007) "Catwoman" (2004) "The Celebrity Plastic Surgeons of Beverly Hills: Season 1" "Constantine" (2005) "Forensic Files: Collection 2" "Friday Night Tykes: Season 1-2" "The Good Road" (2013) "House of Wax" (2005) "How to Change the World" (2015) "Ice Age 2: The Meltdown" (2006) "Intolerable Cruelty" (2003) "Journey to Le Mans" (2014) "Loins of Punjab" (2007) "Meet the Fockers" (2004) "Meet the Parents" (2000) "Nanny McPhee" (2006) "Piku" (2015) "Pooh's Heffalump Movie" (2005) "Pride and Prejudice" (2005) "The Rundown" (2003) "Shout Gladi Gladi" (2015) "Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball" (2009) "Something New" (2006) "Stephen Fry Live: More Fool Me" (2014) "Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle: Season 3" "Swordfish" (2001) "The Tale of Despereaux" (2008) "Under Arrest: Season 1: Put Some Clothes On" "We Need to Talk About Kevin" (2011) "The Wedding Date" (2005) "The Whole Ten Yards" (2004) Available 1/2/16 "30 for 30: Four Falls of Buffalo" "I'll Have What Phil's Having: Season 1"Available 1/3/16 "Sofia the First: Season 2" Available 1/4/16 "Blunt Force Trauma" (2015) "Training Day" (2001)Available 1/5/16 "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 10" "New Girl: Season 4"Available 1/8/16 "Adult World" (2014) Netflix Original "Dragons: Race to the Edge: Season 2" Netflix Original "Tom Segura: Mostly Stories" (2015)Available 1/10/16 "Dos Hermanos" (2010) "El Hombre de al Lado" (2009) "Esperando La Carroza" (1985) "The Marziano Family" (2011) "Rosario Tijeras" (2005) "Un Oso Rojo" (2002)Available 1/11/16 "Littlest Pet Shop: Season 4"Available 1/12/16 "The Ladykillers" (2004)Available 1/13/16 "Parks and Recreation: Season 7"Available 1/14/16 "The Testimony" (2015) Available 1/15/16 Netflix Original "Degrassi: The Next Class: Season 1" "The Last Five Years" (2015) "Moonwalkers" (2015) "Occupied" (2015) "The Overnight" (2015) "Sirens: Season 2"Available 1/16/16 "Hyde Park on Hudson" (2012)Available 1/17/16 "Z Nation: Season 2"Available 1/19/16 "Curve" (2015)Available 1/20/16 "Drone" (2014)Available 1/21/16 "When Calls the Heart: Season 2"Available 1/22/16 "Sharknado 3" (2015)Available 1/23/16 Netlifx Original "Chelsea Does" (2016) Available 1/25/16 "From Dusk Till Dawn: Season 2" "Turbo Kid" (2015)Available 1/28/16 "Frozen Planet" (2011) "Frozen Planet: On Thin Ice" (2011) "Frozen Planet: The Epic Journey" (2011) "The Making of Frozen Plane" (2012) Available 1/29/16 Netflix Original "Ever After High: Dragon Games"Available 1/31/16 "Words and Pictures" (2013) <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/aziz-ansari-addresses-hollywoods-race-problem-in-master-of-none-2015-11">Aziz Ansari nails Hollywood's race problem in one great episode of his new Netflix show 'Master of None'</a></h3> <div> <div> <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="l2anNzeDqVV-G8W6hbOhtmPBm-SwS5Mj" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div> </div> </div> </div>

Here's everything coming to Netflix in January

<ul><li> Conceptualised by McCann World Group, <keyword id="307078" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="maaza" source="Orion">Maaza</keyword>'s new campaign intends to strike a chord with people who often go out of their way to help others with acts of magnanimity and kindness.</li><li>It features <keyword id="6357912" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan" source="Orion">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> and Pooja Hegde. </li></ul>Maaza, Coca-Cola India’s homegrown mango drink has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Dildaar Bana De’, featuring the veteran actor Amitabh <keyword id="6354348" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="bachchan" source="Orion">Bachchan</keyword>, along with Pooja Hegde. The TVC has been directed by celebrated filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who has previously showcased his talent with successful movies such as Vicky Donor, Piku, October, Sardar Udham, and many more. The new TVC will be amplified across TV, digital, and radio with a 360-degree approach. Maaza’s new ‘Dildaar Bana De’ campaign ties together the spirit of magnanimity with the king of fruits – the mango, also symbolic of prosperity and generosity. Conceptualised by McCann World Group, it intends to strike a chord with people who often go out of their way to help others with acts of magnanimity and kindness. The brand’s objective is also to contribute to the socio-economic development of Indian farmers. The homegrown brand Maaza is manufactured locally, using local ingredients, as part of the Company’s sustainable agriculture Initiative – ‘Fruit Circular Economy.’ Announcing the launch of the new campaign, Ajay Konale, Director Marketing, Nutrition Category, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia said, “Maaza is a heritage brand of our country - since 1976, it has been India’s most loved mango drink and a strong brand in the Company’s offerings in India. Maaza is known for its unparalleled taste of real, authentic mangoes and is a leading brand in the Mango segment. With this new positioning, we now aim to evolve the brand’s purpose, making it synonymous with Generosity &amp; ‘Dildaari’. We are extremely humbled to have Mr. Bachchan and Ms. Pooja Hegde onboard with us to bring alive Maaza’s new evolved philosophy.” The heartwarming TVC shows Pooja Hegde enjoying a game of cricket with the kids in her neighborhood, when she accidentally hits the ball outside the grounds, which ends up landing right inside Amitabh Bachchan’s home. Bachchan, who can be seen playing the role of a senior citizen and is infamous for never returning any balls that fall into his house – until he relishes a bottle of Maaza, which completely changes his mind and opens up his heart. The film ends with an unexpected act of ‘Dildaari’ from Bachchan, when he showers his collection of several balls that had ever fallen into his home, over the years. Director Shoojit Sircar added “Creating the Maaza TVC was an absolute delight and fun filled experience. Especially the character of Mr. Bachchan playing the role of a quirky senior citizen, who hoards all the balls being played by kids in his neighborhood. The scene, wherein Mr. Bachchan drinks Maaza, which brings about a sudden and positive shift in his attitude, is truly enjoyable and a pure testimony of his magnanimity. Pooja Hegde brings in her own exuberance and freshness to the film. Overall, I believe the film perfectly sums up to the values of ‘Dildaari’. Sambit Mohanty, Creative Head, McCann Worldgroup, said “Maaza is synonymous with ‘mango in a bottle’. Our new campaign for Maaza builds on the richness of this beverage and depicts the magnanimity that ensues upon drinking a Maaza. It was great fun working with Shoojit Sircar on this film and watching Mr. Bachchan turn-in yet another captivating performance.” Pooja Hegde, Indian actress and star of the new Maaza campaign, said, “Becoming the face of a brand that I have enjoyed drinking since my childhood, is an opportunity I could never have passed on. This campaign is very close to my heart, as it provided me with the special opportunity to co-star with my idol and inspiration - Mr. Bachchan, and also work with one of the greatest directors in Hindi cinema Mr. Shoojit Sarkar. I hope everyone watching the campaign film is inspired to spread positivity &amp; humanity with acts of generosity and magnanimity for those around them.” This New Year, Maaza is rejuvenating its purpose – to spread prosperity, and magnanimity among its consumers.

Maaza brings together Amitabh Bachchan and Pooja Hegde to celebrate magnanimity in their new ad

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Tributes have been pouring in for the late actor <keyword id="16207" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Irrfan-Khan">Irrfan Khan</keyword>, <a href="https://www.insider.com/irrfan-khan-dead-life-of-pi-jurassic-world-actor-2020-4">who died in a Mumbai hospital after being admitted for a colon infection.</a></li><li>Khan was a Bollywood star but also made a mark on Hollywood thanks to key roles in "Slumdog Millionaire," "Jurassic World," "Life of Pi," and "The Amazing Spider-Man" amongst others.</li><li><keyword id="1655" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Priyanka-Chopra">Priyanka Chopra</keyword>, who starred with Khan in "7 Khoon Maaf," led the tributes, tweeting: "The charisma you brought to everything you did was pure magic."</li><li>Shoojit Sircar, who directed Khan in "Piku," tweeted: "My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you."</li><li>Ava DuVernay, Anushka Sharma, Vir Das, and Bhumi Pednekar also tweeted their love and admiration for Khan amongst hundreds of touching tributes.</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</li></ul><a href="https://www.insider.com/irrfan-khan-dead-life-of-pi-jurassic-world-actor-2020-4">Following the death of Irrfan Khan</a>, tributes have been pouring in for the actor, who starred in Bollywood films throughout his career as well as worldwide hits like "Jurassic World," "Life of Pi," and "Slumdog Millionaire."Amongst the tributes was a heartfelt tweet from <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/priyanka-chopra">Priyanka Chopra</a>, who starred with Khan in "7 Khoon Maaf" in 2011. Chopra wrote:"The charisma you brought to everything you did was pure magic. Your talent forged the way for so many in so many avenues.. You inspired so many of us. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrrfanKhan?src=hashtag_click">#IrrfanKhan</a> you will truly be missed. Condolences to the family."Director Shoojit Sircar, who directed Khan in "Piku," tweeted: "My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you."Bollywood star Anushka Sharma tweeted: "With a heavy heart I post this tweet . A phenomenal actor , such an inspiration his performances have been for me . He battled for his life but sadly leaves us today . RIP Irrfan Khan . OM Shanti."Indian comedian and actor Vir Das also tweeted his condolences, writing that "Irrfan Khan was a true artist, possibly the truest one we had."Das wrote that "everyone in this country and the world rooted for him," and thanked him for his art and advice."Selma" director Ava DuVernay also tweeted her love for Khan, calling herself a "grateful fan." DuVernay wrote: "When he is on screen, you can't take your eyes off of him. He lives on in his films."Prime Minister Narendra Modi called his <keyword id="6355784" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="death">death</keyword> "a loss to the world of cinema and theatre"."He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace," he tweeted.Others who also tweeted tributes to Khan were <a href="https://twitter.com/Mohanlal/status/1255404761387499521?s=20">actor Mohanlal</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/taapsee/status/1255385154165579777?s=20">actress Taapsee Pannu</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/bhumipednekar/status/1255387060652867584?s=20">actress Bhumi Pednekar</a>, who wrote: "Thank you for entertaining us and giving us such powerful performances. You were an institution &amp; an inspirational force."Read more:<a href="https://www.insider.com/irrfan-khan-dead-life-of-pi-jurassic-world-actor-2020-4">'Life of Pi' and 'Jurassic World' actor Irrfan Khan dies aged 53</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/priyanka-chopra-clapping-coronavirus-memes-reactions-twitter-video-2020-3">People are dragging Priyanka Chopra for clapping at nothing to support coronavirus first responders: 'Simply a comedic masterpiece'</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/priyanka-chopra-wanted-date-nick-jonas-close-music-video-2020-1">Priyanka Chopra reveals why she decided to date Nick Jonas after seeing his music video for 'Close'</a>Read the original article on <a href="https://www.insider.com/priyanka-chopra-bollywood-tributes-irrfan-khan-death-slumdog-millionaire-2020-4">Insider</a>

Priyanka Chopra led Bollywood tributes to the late 'Slumdog Millionaire' actor Irrfan Khan

<ul><li>The Brides of India 2021 campaign captures the excitement around the grand entry of bride.</li><li>The <keyword id="11835959" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="wedding-anthem">wedding anthem</keyword> video has been directed by Kookie Gulati, director of Bollywood movie The Big Bull.</li></ul><keyword id="984733" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Malabar-Gold-Diamonds">Malabar Gold &amp; Diamonds</keyword> has kicked off the 9th edition of its Brides of India campaign with a special wedding theme song titled #<keyword id="11835960" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="MakeWayForTheBride">MakeWayForTheBride</keyword> which depicts the grand entry of brides, the hallmark of modern-day Indian weddings. The wedding anthem, released in an aesthetically shot 3-minute video that has already garnered two million views on social media platforms within the first fourty eight hours, features celebrity brand ambassadors of Malabar Gold &amp; Diamonds, <keyword id="6354700" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anil-Kapoor">Anil Kapoor</keyword> and Kareena Kapoor along with brides from diverse regions of the country. The Brides of India 2021 wedding anthem has been conceptualised by the creative agency <keyword id="188613" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dentsu-India">Dentsu India</keyword> and developed by some of the highly gifted and supremely talented professionals from the world of celluloid. Directed by Kookie Gulati, who has also directed movies such as the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer The Big Bull, the anthem also boasts of Amit Roy, who was Director of Photography (DoP) for Love Aaj Kal as DoP, Piku-fame Anupam Roy as music composer and Vicky Donor fame writer Juhi Chaturvedi as lyricist. The shorter versions of the wedding anthem will be played on television channels and OTT platforms as an advertisement. The full version of wedding anthem will be aired on select TV channels and streamed on digital platforms. The campaign will exclusively be streamed on digital platforms in the first week and will be aired on television and occupy print media space afterwards. The wedding anthem theme song video shows brides from various states such as Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh &amp; Telangana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Bengal, etc., entering the wedding arena in the grandest possible manner, thus breaking the stereotypes and conventional practices. This way, the new-age bride hopes to inspire other brides-to-be to express their true self at their wedding, too. <keyword id="1657948" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Malabar-Group">Malabar Group</keyword> Chairman MP Ahammed said, "The Brides of India Campaign is our tribute to the new-age brides and their awe-inspiring individuality. Over the last ten years, Brides of India has played a pivotal role in showcasing our versatility in catering to all bridal jewellery needs from all around the country. The theme of Brides of India 2021 encourages all to make way for the bride. Because this is her moment, it’s her big day, and she’s here to own it! She’s here to shine and make sure the world knows it. With the launch of Brides of India 2021 campaign, we celebrate the brides who choose to make the big day all about her. With designs that cater to varied sensibilities of new-age brides across regions, there is something unique for every bride to complement her unique entry." The campaign features 13 brides from various parts of the country in two distinctive looks. These 26 unique looks include the Bejewelled bride featuring polki jewellery, the Statement bride and the Shimmering bride featuring diamond jewellery, the Contemporary reception bride featuring handcrafted jewellery, the Classic Gold bride, the Kerala bride, the Karnataka bride, the Telugu bride, the Tamil bride, the Uttar Pradesh and Bihar bride, the Punjabi bride, the Bengali bride, the Odia bride, the Marathi bride and the Gujarati bride. All these looks are captured in an exquisite range of bridal jewellery shot by ace photographer Avinash Gowarikar. The campaign also features all the major jewellery sub brands of the Malabar Gold &amp; Diamonds including Mine, Era, Precia, Divine, Ethnix and Polki collection. As a part of the campaign, the jeweller will also showcase an especially curated range of bridal jewellery catering to the new-age brides at its showrooms. The curation of jewellery has been done with great care by keeping local community tastes and preferences in mind after an in-depth research., Along with the wedding anthem, the Brides of India 2021 campaign will involve a 360-degree marketing overdrive which includes print ads, hoardings, popular social media feeds like reels, bridal look-books, catalogues, product shots and videos and a dedicated microsite as part of the brand website. The on-ground activation of the campaign includes in-store launch events, specially designed visual merchandising elements such as bridal swings and grand entrance arches. With the launch of Brides of India campaign, Malabar Gold &amp; Diamonds has strengthened its position as a wedding jeweller of repute. Each year the campaign highlights the jeweller’s bridal jewellery offerings and brings to the fore its design leadership in the bridal jewellery category. To strengthen this edition of Brides of India, the brand has also announced a Wedding Advance Purchase scheme wherein gold rate protection is offered to customers by paying as little as 10% advance of the total purchase amount.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds launches a wedding anthem with Anil Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Bollywood actor <keyword id="16207" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Irrfan-Khan">Irrfan Khan</keyword> has died aged 53 after being admitted into a Mumbai hospital with a colon infection.</li><li>Khan was known worldwide for his performances in "Slumdog Millionaire," "Life of Pi," "<keyword id="1938227" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Jurassic-World">Jurassic World</keyword>," and "The Amazing Spider-Man."</li><li>Khan was diagnosed with an endocrine tumour in 2018, a rare illness affecting cells that release hormones into the bloodstream, and he openly spoke about the intense pain and uncertainty of life.</li><li>Tributes have been pouring in for the actor, with "Jurassic World" director Colin Trevorrow tweeting: "Deeply sad to have lost <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrrfanKhan?src=hashtag_click">#IrrfanKhan</a>. A thoughtful man who found beauty in the world around him, even in pain."</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</li></ul>Renowned Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, who was known worldwide for his roles in "Life of Pi" and "Jurassic World," has died at the age of 53.The "Slumdog Millionaire" actor was admitted to hospital with a colon infection and died in Mumbai.<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52468343">As the BBC reported</a>, a statement released by his representatives said: "Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven abode, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace."Khan had posted on Twitter in 2018 to confirm that he had been diagnosed with an endocrine tumour, a rare illness affecting cells that release hormones into the bloodstream.Shortly after this, <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/irrfan-on-battling-cancer-i-trust-ive-surrendered-irrespective-of-the-outcome/articleshow/64635045.cms">he released an open letter</a> detailing the "intensity" of his pain and his "uncertainty" of life during the treatment for this cancer.Khan rose to Western prominence for his role in "Slumdog Millionaire," a film which won eight Oscars including best picture. He also had key roles in "Jurassic World," "Inferno," "Life of Pi," and "The Amazing Spider-Man," and continued to make Bollywood films throughout his career.He was known for delivering understated, intelligent performances with nuance and was regarded as one of India's finest actors. Tributes have been pouring in for the actor."Jurassic World" director Colin Trevorrow tweeted: "Deeply sad to have lost <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrrfanKhan?src=hashtag_click">#IrrfanKhan</a>. A thoughtful man who found beauty in the world around him, even in pain. In our last correspondence, he asked me to remember 'the wonderful aspects of our existence' in the darkest of days. Here he is, laughing.""Piku" costar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted that Khan was "An incredible talent .. a gracious colleague .. a prolific contributor to the World of Cinema .. left us too soon .. creating a huge vacuum .."Khan's final completed film role was in "Angrezi Medium," while he had two films in pre-production: "Takadum" and "The Wicked Path."Read more:<a href="https://www.insider.com/jurassic-world-short-battle-at-big-rock-video-2019-9">The 'Jurassic World' director just released a short film that takes place a year after the last movie and it shows dinosaurs on the loose</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/britney-spears-toxic-deconstructed-indian-bollywood-sample-james-bond-guitar-2020-1">How Bollywood gave Britney Spears her greatest hit</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/jurassic-park-movies-dinosaur-accuracy-2019-11">The 'Jurassic Park' science advisor says a more accurate T rex could be pink and feathered. Here's what the films got wrong about the dinosaurs.</a>Read the original article on <a href="https://www.insider.com/irrfan-khan-dead-life-of-pi-jurassic-world-actor-2020-4">Insider</a>

'Life of Pi' and 'Jurassic World' actor Irrfan Khan dies aged 53

By Komal Panchamatia Mumbai, Apr 14 () The coronavirus led shutdown is going to change the way films are made or consumed, believes filmmaker Shoojit Sircar.The country is currently under the lockdown, which has been extended till May 3 to contain the spread of the virus that has affected many countries across the globe. "When a change of mindset happens, there is a change. I expect it around the world. It is definitely going to change the narrative of filmmaking style and also the narrative of story-telling. It will have an effect but what kind is difficult to say as India is huge in terms of consumption," the director told .Referring to the demand for good content from the audience, Shoojit said cinema was already undergoing a transformation in India but the lockdown may accelerate the process."There is a cinema that was changing in India but now it will take a deeper impact. I hope that we are able to see good cinema content."With all the shootings and releases on a standstill, streaming platforms are the only source of entertainment for many who are staying home, which has led to a boom in the digital content, the director said."Maybe in the lockdown period, people got into the habit of watching movies at home. Digital, may have a boom or is still booming when we get the real numbers. They must be doing well because that is the only consumption left at this moment. So all this impact will happen and the film industry will not get an excuse or will not escape from this kind of crisis that the world is going through."The director said it is difficult to gauge the exact impact of lockdown and the pandemic on cinegoers."Even if the lockdown is over by a month or two, it will take some time to gain the confidence of the audience back because people are watching (content) at home rather than going to a riskier place. It will be the general mindset."If you ask me, that will be my mindset too. If I am not able to go to theatres confidently and watch a film then I don't expect people to watch my film also."It doesn't seem logical that in the next three-four months at least things will be smooth in terms of cinema watching," he added.Shoojit had two films lined up for release - "Gulabo Sitabo" set to arrive in cinema halls on April 17. The film reunites Ayushmann Khurrana with Shoojit, eighth years after their hit, "Vicky Donor" and also features megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Another release was Vicky Kaushal starrer "Sardar Udham Singh" for January 2021.Set in Lucknow, "Gulabo Sitabo" is billed as a quirky family comedy, penned by Sircar's longtime collaborator Juhi Chaturvedi. They have worked together on "Vicky Donor", "Piku" and "October"."I had a film 'Gulabo Sitabo' to be out this month (April) but it is definitely going to get postponed. While for another film ('Sardar Udham Singh') editing was going on, we have stopped it when the lockdown was announced. We are waiting whenever it opens and we will restart work on it."It is too early to say anything. The entire industry needs to come together and sit. It will be a bottle-neck jam."Shoojit, meanwhile, is keeping himself occupied by cooking in this lockdown period. "I am cooking. That is also the most creative work. I have developed this habit for a few years and I enjoy it. I am doing general household work, reading a bit and less of movie watching. I am watching a lot of documentaries of all kinds. Documentary films have always been my passion, I have done documentaries."The director said it is hard to accomplish something creative at a difficult time like this."I am taking it as it comes. I will have enough time to do that when the lockdown opens. My mindset is not there, it is around the world like what is happening."In this kind of situation sometimes your mind also doesn't work as freely as we can. So I am keeping it the way it is flowing with the world …the way the world is going through." Shoojit said it is not necessary that one has to always stay occupied with work. "I am trying… not me, a lot of people. We all have a habit of doing something or the other, first time I have got the chance of not doing something all the time. The one lesson that I am taking is you don't have to do everything or a lot of things or a lot of thinking, just let you mind be sometimes blank also." KKP BKBK

COVID-19 will change filmmaking and viewing experience, says Shoojit Sircar

<ul><li>"<keyword id="7633203" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="gulabo-sitabo">Gulabo Sitabo</keyword>" is a quirky tale of two slimy scheming foxes -- a landlord and tenant -- in a game of one upmanship.</li><li>A Rising Sun Films Production, the movie was ready for an April release but owing to the coronavirus-induced shutdown the filmmakers decided to take the digital route.</li><li>The film is the first direct digital release for Sircar.</li></ul>It's official. <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> and <keyword id="6354535" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="ayushmann-khurrana">Ayushmann Khurrana</keyword> starrer "Gulabo Sitabo" is heading for a direct digital release on Amazon Prime Video, the makers announced on Thursday. Directed by <keyword id="127321" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shoojit-Sircar">Shoojit Sircar</keyword>, the Lucknow-set satire will start streaming from June 12 worldwide. "Gulabo Sitabo" is a quirky tale of two slimy scheming foxes -- a landlord and tenant -- in a game of one upmanship. A Rising Sun Films Production, the movie was ready for an April release but owing to the coronavirus-induced shutdown the filmmakers decided to take the digital route. Sircar said he is happy that the film, penned by frequent collaborator Juhi Chaturvedi, will finally release. "I am happy that finally I can put forward my film as quickly as possible. As soon as the story was baked, I wanted to serve it. These are unforeseen circumstances, we all have to go through it," the director told PTI in an interview. The film is the first direct digital release for Sircar. "I have never experimented on a digital platform so this is the first time that we are releasing a film straight on a streamer. It's quite exciting as digital is going to be the future," he added. The director has previously directed Bachchan in "Piku" (2015), alongside Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan, and the megastar said the dramedy is a "must watch for families at home". "I had a wonderful time working with my very talented co-star Ayushmann Khurrana. Even though we are constantly bantering in the film, it has been a pleasure working with him for the first time. "This family entertainer has the power to cut across geographic boundaries and we are pleased to bring 'Gulabo Sitabo' to audiences across the globe," Bachchan said in a statement. "Gulabo Sitabo" also reunites Khurrana with Sircar after the 2012 hit "Vicky Donor", which was the actor's debut in Bollywood. Khurrana said this is a "special film" for him for many reasons. "It made me reunite with my mentor Shoojit da after 'Vicky Donor'. Whatever I'm today is because of him and I'm happy that he made me a part of his vision again. 'Gulabo Sitabo' also sees me share the screen space with Mr Amitabh Bachchan for the first time and it's a huge moment, it's a dream come true for me," he said. Sircar said while some films may take the "same route" of streamers during the COVID-19 pandemic, theatrical experience is here to stay. Both cinema halls and digital platforms will continue to coexist, he added. "Experience of watching 'Gulabo Sitabo' on Amazon will be no less than watching the film in theatres. I saw 'Roma', which directly released on a streamer in 2018, and then watched 'The Bicycle Thief' and 'Pather Panchali', and that gave me that much a cinematic kick when I saw these films on a digital platform." Producer Ronnie Lahiri said the film was earlier scheduled to be released last year, but was postponed as they wanted to go on floors with Sircar's next directorial, "Sardar Udham Singh" biopic with actor Vicky Kaushal. As the team focuses on one project at a time, "Gulabo Sitabo" had to wait for a release window, he said. "We were ready now but unfortunately this whole situation happened. With any difficult scenario, there is always another route forward that one has to find. The idea is to adapt to the situation. There is always a matter of preference but there are situations that go beyond our control," Lahiri said. The producer said what matters is that the viewers will get to see the film, regardless of the platform. "For us, it's exciting that at least the film is ready and a lot of people will see it. And what better platform than Amazon which is going to go across 200 territories worldwide. It's like a world premiere, so more people will watch it. For us, the bigger love is when people see the film," Lahiri said. Calling "Gulabo Sitabo" as "one of my most important" films, Sircar said releasing the movie straight on digital was motivated "purely by choice". "When I was offered and asked by Ronnie for the digital release, it was purely by choice (that we went for it) at this moment. I have a fresh novelty to the film. I have lived with the story for two-three years. When I make a film, I always feel it should reach to the audience as soon as possible," he explained. Vijay Subramaniam, director and head, content, Amazon Prime Video, India, said they are are happy to exclusively premiere one of the most anticipated films of the year "Gulabo Sitabo" on the streamer. "The global release of 'Gulabo Sitabo' on Prime Video, in over 200 countries and territories, will ensure maximum reach and visibility for the film not just in India but around the world," added Gaurav Gandhi, director and country general manager, Amazon Prime Video India.

Bollywood gives in -- Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Gulabo Sitabo won't wait for theatres, will release on Amazon Prime

<ul><li><keyword id="17942" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sony-Entertainment-Television">Sony Entertainment Television</keyword> was launched on October 8, 1995.</li><li>From one channel, they have became a 24-channel network with a digital OTT service SonyLIV, a film production arm, <keyword id="10077323" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="spn-productions">SPN Productions</keyword>, and a content creation studio, Studio NEXT.</li><li><keyword id="305969" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="NP-Singh">NP Singh</keyword>, MD &amp; CEO, SPN writes a letter celebrating SPN's important milestone in the last 25 years.</li></ul>SPN@25: <keyword id="10077324" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="creating-impact-with-purpose">Creating Impact with Purpose</keyword> NP Singh, MD &amp; CEO, SPN In the early 1990’s the Indian broadcast industry was in its infancy. When the government opened the country’s airwaves in 1991, a few visionaries seized the opportunity. One of these was Sony, known mainly for its massive consumer electronics business and Hollywood studios. They entered the Indian market on October 8, 1995, with the launch of a Hindi entertainment channel, Sony Entertainment Television. From one channel, bit by bit, we became a 24-channel network with a digital OTT service SonyLIV, a film production arm, SPN Productions, and a content creation studio, Studio NEXT. The company has steadily grown over the years to an employee count of around 1200, with its services available across 167 countries and reaching over 700 million viewers. Today, Sony Pictures Networks (SPN), with aggressive growth demonstrated in the last few years, is among the top entertainment and sports networks in the country, recognized as an employer of choice within and outside the media fraternity. Thinking back, the strategy from the start has not only revolved around running a successful business but also creating impact for all stakeholders coupled with the intent of building a brand known for innovative content. It is my firm belief, doing things only for the sake of doing, inevitably leads to stagnancy than success. Impact is a true measure of organizational vision. When one talks about creating impact there is no better example than the bold bet on the IPL. This was uncharted territory in 2007 when cricket leagues were unheard of. We invested in it when there were hardly any believers and molded it into one of the most valuable <keyword id="5666248" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sports-Entertainment">sports entertainment</keyword> properties in the country. Rest, as they say, is history. Creating category firsts over the years stands out when I look back. After the launch of SET in 1995 came the launch of Sony MAX in 1999. It was a one of its kind channel that offered to our viewers blockbuster Hindi movies, cricket and special events. This created a unique and unparalleled three-pronged channel identity which has not been replicated since. Challenging the status quo has always been in SPN’s DNA. Some of the India’s most iconic entertainment properties that have stood the test of time have been from the SPN stable. We have pioneered many a trend in the market and are immensely proud of it. I am also gratified that SPN has always observed fiscal discipline. This has been a key reason for our success in a highly competitive space. We have invested where we expected a strong strategic and economic value and exited from properties which appeared unviable over the longer term. In the last 25 years, we have only invested where we knew there was a clear ROI. Acquiring SAB took our entertainment business to another level, giving us a strong market share of <keyword id="9473540" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="hindi-general-entertainment">Hindi general entertainment</keyword>. We acquired TEN Sports to further strengthen our place in sports entertainment and that too worked well for us. Another acquisition that has worked really well is Sony Aath. We took our time to launch a kid’s channel, Sony YAY! The new channel had to come up with a unique proposition in a cluttered category, and it did so through homegrown content; again, a category first. Our foray into the regional language space with the recent launch of Sony Marathi shows great promise. We have had a fair share of challenges but have always taken them head-on. Through rigorous focus, our flagship channel SET has been turned around and now, is a torchbearer for relevant, progressive content. Presently, our footprint pervades the categories and genres of English, regional and factual entertainment besides Hindi entertainment, sports and movies. Societal reflections have been delicately portrayed in our movies; be it the story of a legendary mathematician (Shakuntala) or an inspirational hockey star (Soorma) or the fun side of arranged marriages (Mubarakan) and father-daughter relationships (Piku).Truly, film productions under our banner have left lasting impressions. We realised early on that digital needed to be the cornerstone of our strategy. In 2013, SPN became the first broadcaster in the country to launch an OTT platform. For all practical purposes, SonyLIV was like a start-up in an established organization and this came with its own set of challenges. But today, SonyLIV in its refreshed avatar, with its emphasis on premium original web series, live sports, global content, movies in multiple languages and popular entertainment content from our linear business, is among the most watched OTT platforms in India. I am very confident of its bright future. What also served SPN well has been valuing its partnerships with content creators, top talent, distribution platforms, advertisers and advertising agencies, media, vendors, employees and other stakeholders. Whether distribution or advertising, our partnership approach has been fortified by our “Solutions at any cost” philosophy. We have forged a strong partnership with BBC Worldwide to launch a very successful premium factual entertainment channel, Sony BBC Earth. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the biggest names in the world of sport including WWE, NBA, Cricket Australia, ECB and Sri Lanka Cricket, bring live content to our viewers in India. One can go on and on about SPN’s achievements. But it is more important to understand that at the end of the day, an organisation is only as good as its people. It is a matter of pride that we have cultivated an empowering workplace culture, standing tall on the tenets of consumer centricity, innovation, collaboration and diversity; recognised by the industry as one of India’s Great Places to Work. Our workplace ethos encourages larger participation of women at all levels of the organisation and we are considered one of the best places to work for women. Through our D&amp;l vision – Bring Your Own Self (BYOS), we seek for everyone to lead with humility and bring their individuality, their uniqueness, to work every single day. Focused on inclusive workplace practices, we envision a company where in the next five years, 50% of our workforce will be women, people with disabilities or from the LGBT+ community. Our social programmes under the aegis of ‘Ek India Happywala’ have given a purpose to many in society. Rooted in the pillars of education, environment and empowerment, we are working across sectors to create societal impact. From educating the girl child, supporting rural communities, teaching music at prisons, encouraging and arranging sports for the blind and the homeless to providing relief to the daily wage earners of our industry during the ongoing pandemic, SPN continuously endeavours to enable a happier India. It’s been an eventful journey of 25 years and we have come a long way. We will continue to go all out and live up to our corporate ethos of ‘Go-Beyond’, not just in name but in action and spirit. Only time will tell the shape and form the forward journey might take, be it through entering new categories, exploring new markets, innovating through new content formats, etc. One thing I am certain of, now and in years to come, when people close their eyes and think of India’s media and entertainment industry, Sony Pictures Networks will always be among the first names to come to mind. In closing, I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for being a guiding ally in our journey. You have had an important role to play in the success of SPN and I fold my hands in gratitude. Thank You! #BondsThatGoBeyond NP Singh

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