TPL now one of the most sought after sports and entertainment properties
After having made a long standing impact in the film, OTT and television world, One Life Studios (OLS) is getting set to make a mark in premium sports entertainment as exclusive global media licencing and syndication partners for the 3rd season of India’s most anticipated tennis event : Tennis Premier League (TPL). What takes this to a whole other level is the fact that the league is meant to see some of the bigwigs of tennis supporting various teams starting with former Wimbledon champion and currently the coach of world No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic, Goran Ivanisevic and now Sania Mirza.
Both these biggies, along with others soon to be announced, will be seen supporting and mentoring their respective teams – Sania Mirza for the Bengaluru Spartans and Goran Ivanisevic for the Rajasthan Tigers. Both are expected to be seen on the courts as well when their teams compete in this never seen before 20 point team sport format of the game.
Speaking about supporting the Bengaluru team, Sania Mirza says, “I am very happy to be associated with tennis premier league and my team Bengaluru Spartans has my full support and guidance. What truly attracted me to this league is its unique 20 point format and how interestingly they have made tennis a team sport. I am always happy to build, promote and strengthen tennis as a sport in our country as it is the need of the hour. Tennis has given me everything and I thought tpl is a wonderful opportunity for me to give back to the sport and all the talented budding players of our country. We have some great upcoming talent in our country and it’s great that tpl is giving a platform to these players to rub shoulders with professional national and international players”.
Talking about the league becoming one of this year’s most lucrative properties to market, OLS’s head honcho Siddharth Kumar Tewary says, “TPL’s new, fast paced 20 point format and Kunal and MrunalтАЩs unending efforts over the last couple of seasons have already brought TPL into the sporting zeitgeist. With support from tennis legends like Goran, Leander and now Sania, TPL has become one of most sought after properties amidst potential media partners. We have already received a terrific response from numerous media platforms who would like to give the league’s effort a global audience footprint. TPL will not just be a treat for avid tennis lovers like me but, with the right syndication partners, will also give birth to a whole new segment of audiences who will tune in and enjoy the new 20 points team format.”
9X MediaтАЩs Chief Business Officer Punit Pandey has taken additional charge of revenue for the Network. An industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in Business development, Punit will now guide and mentor the sales team at 9X Media. Being part of 9X MediaтАЩs Executive Team, Punit will continue to work closely with the Board of Directors to drive the next phase of growth for the Network.
PunitтАЩs deep understanding of the world of media and technology, his robust experience in cross- and multi-platform marketing and advertising, will prove extremely crucial in putting the Network on the growth trajectory. Before getting into the Business Role at 9X Media, Punit successfully lead the National Sales team at 9XM for over two years when the Channel was launched in 2007. Punit has also worked with some of the most iconic media brands like MTV, Zee TV, Rediff.com, Radio Mirchi, Mid-day and the Reliance Enterprise Business, among others.
Commenting on his additional charge as Revenue Head, Punit Pandey Chief Business Officer, 9X Media said, тАЬI am extremely proud to be a part of 9X Media since the NetworkтАЩs inception in 2007. From a single music television channel, 9X Media has evolved into IndiaтАЩs largest music television network comprising of platforms both television and digital. I am excited to take charge of Ad Sales in these challenging times. I am also delighted to take our NetworkтАЩs large tribe of happy young music and entertainment consumers across screens, to the market place! My priority as revenue head is to steer the Network towards the next phase of growth.тАЭ
The 4th Moonwhite Films International Film Fest – MWFIFF 2021 Presented by SBI in Association with Shri Anup Jalota was heldlive online, Jury – Anup Jalota, Singer Jaspinder Narula, Dr. Yogesh Lakhani, Actor Gufi Paintal, Pt. Suvashit Raj along with Founder & Director Devashish Sargam ( Raj ) Presented the most Prestigious Award of MWFIFF – тАШDecade AwardтАЩ to singer Udit Narayan and тАШLifetime Achievement AwardтАЩ to Singer Anuradha Paudwal . As the Film Screening and Award Ceremony was live online this year both of the Celebrities were present to receive the award online.
MWFIFF, Jury Shri Anup Jalota also announced that this year one new set of Award Category i.e. Non – Competitive Award was added & under this, the jury members chose the best film, actor, director, etc for the award from films, music video, web – series etc, from all over the world. This year under this category, the jury announced & has been honoured for the тАШBest Actor Supporting RoleтАЩ to Mr. Enrique Arce of the Web series Money Heist whose series is trending on Netflix. Mr. Enrique could not attend the film festival online due to his busy schedule but has shared the video byte thanking the Jury, Devashish Sargam ( Raj ) and the media .He also added that this is his first Award in Mumbai, and promised that next time he will be with MWFIFF.
Devashish Sargam Raj said that I want to congratulate all the winners and nominees of MWFIFF. Hundreds of films have come to us, out of which more than 40 national and international films have been selected Few name of the winners in MWFIFF 2021:- Feature Film , Covid 19 Ground Zero, Directed by Mustafa Ozgun Country France, Best Actress – Winner Laura Weissbecker, Best Actor Winner – Cyril Durel, тАШRuinsтАЩ Directed by Jay Mohan, Country USA, has been Awarded for the Best film feature International Winner, Best Director Winner Jay Mohan & Best Actress Winner Gracie Piper.
Short Film тАШBinocularтАЩ Directed By Krishnan Unni, Country India has been Awarded – Best Film Winner, Short Film тАШJustusтАЩ Directed by Anandhu Ullas, Country India has been Awarded Best Actor Winner Muhammad Ashar Sha, Short Film тАШSitaтАЩ Directed by Abhinav Singh, Country India, Awarded for Best Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar , Best Director Abhinav Singh , Best Actor Supporting Role Lilliput , Best Child Artist Om Kanojia , Short Film – Antarvasna , Directed By Abhinav Singh Country India, Awards -Best Awarded for Best Actress Shivani Tanksale , Short Film тАШLove BirdsтАЩ Directed by Kushal Srivastava Country India Awarded for Best Director Kushal Srivastava , Best Actor Adhyayan Suman , Best Actor Supporting Role RJ Harshit , Short Film тАШTaashe A Musical InstrumentтАЩ Directed By Prakhar Shrivastava, Country India Awarded for Best Film , Best Actor – Dr. E (R) Azad Jain , Special Festival Mention : Pari Chourasia, & Swastik Sharma (Child Artists)
Film Short International тАШNil difficile VolentiтАЩ – Directed By – Fabio d’Avino, Country – Italy, Awards – Best Film – , Best Actor – Fabio DтАЩAvino , Best Actor Supporting Role Franco Nero , Best Actress Supporting Role – Maria Paola Tedesco ,
Web -Series International – Whisper Naked Shadow – Season 2 – Directed By Nora K, Country Czech Republic, Awarded for Best Actor Daniel Mavrov , Best Actress Anna Lucie Schollerova , Best Actress Andrea Hodikova ,
Animation Short – тАШVR The WorldтАЩ, Directed By – Pravin J, Country India received Best Animation Film Animation Short International – тАШOn / OffтАЩ Directed By – Nicolas P. Villarreal Country Argentina received Award for Best Animation Short International .
Music Video, тАШHeerтАЩ, Directed by Rahul Bala Country India, Awarded for Best Singer Jasbir Jassi, Music Video- тАШIk SufnaтАЩ Directed by Mukesh Chhabra, Country India has been Awarded for Best Actress Navneet Kaur Dhillon , Best Music Video Director Mukesh Chhabra , Music Video тАШIntehaтАЩ Directed by Nikki Sharma, Country India, Awarded for Best Music Video (Ghazal) Of The Year , Best Singer Jazim Sharma . Music Video International : тАШBut YouтАЩ Award for Best Singer – Lela.
Pandit Suvashit Raj, a renowned astrologer and jury member who has been predicting for 35 years, said that this is the fourth year of the Moonwhite Films International Film Fest – MWFIFF and it is heading towards the heights. It is my prediction that this will go a long way. The reason for joining is that Devashish Sargam ( Raj ) is doing this festival without any selfishness. All the jury members watch the films sent by the producers very carefully and after that they are selected for the Awards and Nominees. We provide a great platform to talented filmmakers. We started it on a very small scale but big people got involved in it. Padma Shri Anup Jalota encouraged Devashish Sargam and gave him courage to take this film festival forward.
Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota said that in the fourth year this festival has become very big. So many films and entries have come that we have to increase our team. Celebrities like Anuradha Paudwal and Udit Narayan have joined our festival, so the whole world gets to know about the grandeur of this festival. This time there were many entries including films, short films, web series, music videos. We looked at all of them and chose the right one. Next year it is going to be a huge film festival because we will be travelling outside India as well. I assure everyone who submit their films, feature films, music videos etc in Moonwhite Films International Film Fest – MWFIFF creates prestige all over the world. That’s why people must send their creative films to it. The submission for the next year will open from 6th January 2022. http://www.mwfiff.com
Ranveer Singh and Govinda are confessed admirers of each other. Be it his wedding or any award function Ranveer Singh has always danced to GovindaтАЩs hit numbers. The two worked together in тАШKill DilтАЩ.
Govinda and family were the guests at тАШThe Big PictureтАЩ тАУ which Ranveer Singh hosts and the latter couldnтАЩt keep calm, his enthusiasm was worth watching. The duo danced on GovindaтАЩs latest single тАШTip Tip Pani BarsaтАЩ that was launched on his YouTube channel. It is important to note that Govinda has not only performed his killer dance steps on the song but also sung it himself. The song is inching towards the 1 million mark on YouTube with fans going crazy over it.
For the unversed, Ranveer Singh has referred to Govinda as his idol and the reason he decided to become an actor many a time across various platforms. He has been quoted as saying тАЬWhether it is emotion, comedy or dance, he is head and shoulders above everyone else in terms of sheer talent. Govindaji is a legend. I am probably one of his biggest fans. I have seen his films тАФ some of them more than 50 times. I love him. He is an icon.тАЭ
Ranveer SinghтАЩs Caller Tune is a song from ‘Raja Babu’ and his WhatsApp Display picture is that of Govinda. On an occasion, Govinda was quoted as saying тАЬRanveer is very natural, he comes, meets, and talks in a very personal way. Even his approach to acting is natural. He is a really good actor and I feel he works really hard. I believe he is blessed.тАЭ There are many instances of both the powerhouse performers sharing each otherтАЩs videos on Instagram.
India’s one and only master of soulful songs, Papon celebrated his 46th birthday jamming with his family. The Moh Moh Moh Ke Dhaage singer is a doting family man and likes nothing more than making memories with his children.
Most celebrities opt for huge celebrations, however Papon’s birthday was a low-key affair with lots of music and quality time being spent with his family. The multitalented singer thanked his fans and parents – the legendary duo Khagen and Archana Mahanta for showing him the gift of music.
Talking about the celebrations, Papon shared, тАЬThis day is all about being grateful for the blessings and love I’ve received so far. I thank all the listeners from the bottom of my heart for their warm wishes. Nothing beats celebrating birthdays with family and music. I remember my parents today and I thank them for the gift of music.тАЭ
Suraj Borana is a known actor and Bollywood singer. His upcoming project is piya pardesi which will be his one of the most recent and heart touching songs. Suraj has done multiple major projects with big banner production. Suraj Borana is not only a singer but he is also an mind blowing actor with versatile behaviour. Suraj says his upcoming song тАЬpiya pardesiтАЭ will give him a chance to prove himself in Bollywood. Suraj has a fascinating forecasting power for his career and thus is already working with multiple business opportunities. There are more than 25+ hits of his Rajasthani music albums. Suraj says he is a die heart fan of shahid Kapoor and will be too blissful to work with him. Suraj has lot more upcoming songs which will give a big unique picture to film industry. Suraj Borana hit named тАЬTeri meri yaariyanтАЭ is a pure genuine and a wonderful friendship song that will always give a beauty of friendship to the viewer. The song has achieved good number of viewers and a lot of love from Suraj borana followers. The song is penned by Dhanraj Dadhich starring Suraj himself as one of the friends amongs three. The song is crossing almost 2 lakh plus views and will be doing reaching 10 lakh. Suraj Borana has already done with more than 10+ music albums in film industry and is soon looking for new cast. The pleasant and heart touching voice of Suraj Borana is loved by all his followers. Suraj not only is catching his audience attention by his voice but also his act has made people satisfied. Suraj has worked with multiple big banner production houses one of which is. prime music production. Suraj borana has given his voice to channels like Jhankar music, DRG, Surana films and nice music. He has more pending projects to be done on major music platforms.
Seetimaar actress Bhumika Chawla doesn’t spend hours on consuming TV content, but Kaun Banega Crorepati hosted by Amitabh Bachchan is one show that she doesn’t miss.
“I hardly watch TV now. If I do then it’s KBC,” said the Tere Naam actress. Every year, November 21 is observed as World Television Day that emphasizes on how TV plays a vital role in presenting different issues that affect people.
“With the television, we see a lot, sometimes more than whatтАЩs needed. I was very small when TV came. It was the one with the doors,” she recalled. She remembers watching Chitrahaar, Ramayan, Mahabharata and DD news with her father. “Sundays used to be movie time. There were also serials like Udaan and cartoons such as Spider-Man,” she said about her childhood.
She feels that with an overload and overdose of programs and news, now itтАЩs not much fun. “It distracts families instead of binding them together. Also, news channels in India could be more subtle and real,” she said.
тАШSohel F Fidai : ┬а Youth icon and Bollywood star┬аAyushmann┬аKhurrana is a thought-leader who is aiming to bring constructive, positive changes in society with his progressive, conversation starting entertainers.┬аAyushmann, voted as one of the most influential people of the world by TIME Magazine,┬аhas been recently appointed as┬аUNICEFтАЩs Celebrity Advocate for their global campaign┬аEVAC┬а(Ending Violence Against Children). On World ChildrenтАЩs Day also knows as Child RightтАЩs Day, Ayushmann reveals that the┬аhealth crisis that happened during the pandemic has turned into an acute humanitarian and child rights crisis now. ┬а Ayushmann pledges to constantly work towards protecting child rights. He says, тАЬWe have seen that the pandemic that started as a health crisis has turned into an acute humanitarian and child rights crisis. Children are affected in many ways, directly and indirectly, such as losing out on their physical and mental well-being, learning, social interactions, nutrition. Many lost their parents as well. We have children not only living an emotional tragedy, they are also at high risk of neglect, abuse and exploitation.тАЭ ┬а He adds, тАЬLetтАЩs pledge this World ChildrenтАЩs Day to give back to all children their childhood and their future, impacted due to the pandemic. COVID-19 has changed the way many of us will live and work. LetтАЩs reimagine and take action so that all children are protected from all manner of abuse; that they can safely go back to school and learn and are mentally and physically healthy.тАЭ ┬а Having been the EVAC Celebrity Advocate for over a year now, Ayushmann has a few suggestions in this regard. He says, тАЬUNICEF advocates for the rights of every child, everywhere. These rights are interlinked – For example, only when children are healthy can they attend school regularly. And only when the child attends school, will he/she escape from child labour or child marriage. They are also indivisible: is not enough for a child to have the right to education but not of protection. Or having access to health care but not to nutrition.тАЭ ┬а The versatile star adds, тАЬThe Convention on the Rights of the Child that lays down these rights was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1989 on this day, which we observe as World ChildrenтАЩs Day.┬а While there is progress on many fronts, we know that many children are still deprived of their rights. We need to build awareness and reach hearts and minds of people to bring about change.тАЭ ┬а He further states, тАЬAs a UNICEF Celebrity Advocate, I would like to continue taking every opportunity to reach out to the widest audiences possible to create awareness on these rights, so that any single child, girl or boy, regardless caste, social background, economic situation can have access to their rights. Because it THEIR right.тАЭ
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