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 Sports biopic Chakda Express to premiere on Netflix soon By Rajesh Ahuja After the inspirational story of India’s most successful woman cricketer Mithali Raj in Shabaash Mithu ,  the story of the highest wicket taker in the history of women’s cricket will be streamed on Netflix soon. Chakda Express, the inspirational story of Jhulan Goswami who, against all odds, rose above misogyny, politics and a million discriminations, to become the highest wicket taker in the history of women’s cricket, will premiere on Netflix soon. Sports biopic Chakda Express to premiere on Netflix soon  Chakda Express is among the slate of upcoming films on Netflix this year, unveiled by the streaming platform on Tuesday. Produced by Kamesh Ssharma and directed by Prosit Roy,  Chakda Express stars Anushka Sharma, Renuka Shahane, Anshul Chauhan, Koushik Sen and Mahesh Thakur. In key roles. Chakda Express tells the story  of Jhulan Goswami who, against all odds, rose above misogyny, politics and a mil

Sony SAB’s Dharm Yoddha Garud narrates story of how Garud came to be the mighty  vahak  of Lord Vishnu By Rajesh Ahuja Sony SAB’s mythological drama Dharm Yoddha Garud , which has been fascinating viewers with the opulent tales of the mighty Garud and his brave deeds, will now unveil  the story of how Garud was chosen to be the  vahak  of Lord Vishnu. The upcoming episodes will be a massive highlight for audiences as they witness the story of how Garud was chosen to be the mighty   vahak  of Lord Vishnu. Dharm Yoddha Garud narrates story of how Garud came to be the mighty vahak of Lord Vishnu  It is held that Garuda earned the privilege of an eternal service to the Lord through his devotion, humility, and prowess. Irked by the slavery of Kadru and wanting to free his mother from the shackles of this oppression, Garud proceeds to claim the  amrit  (holy nectar) from the celestials. A fierce battle ensues with the devtas and Garud and he finally obtains the  amrit . On his way back to

Journey in creating something refreshing in Alibaba Dastaan-E Kabul is rewarding: Sayantani Ghosh By Rajesh Ahuja After entertaining audiences with her sweet love story in Tera Yaar Hoon Main on Sony SAB,  actress Sayantani Ghosh is back on the small screen in an extraordinary role in the magnum opus Alibaba Dastaan-E Kabul,  being telecast on the channel. Sayantani Ghosh will be adding another gem to the cast of the adventure mystery, essaying the role of television’s first Sim Sim, thus personifying the charm of the mystical tale. As she gets ready to hook viewers with her charm in Alibaba Dastaan-E Kabul ,  touted as India’s biggest family entertainer,  Sayantani Ghosh said that her Journey in creating something so refreshing has been rewarding. Sayantani Ghosh to assay the role of television’s first Sim Sim in Alibaba Dastaan-E Kabul  Excited at playing the role of Sim Sim, Sayantani Ghosh said , “ I cannot wait for our beloved fans to explore Sim Sim’s identity, which is d

  Comedy drama Petromax to premiere Voot Select on August 26 Written & directed by Vijaya Prasad, Petromax  stars Sathish Ninasam, Hariprriya, Nagabhushan in lead roles By Rajesh Ahuja Kannada comedy drama Petromax, the story of four orphans and their quest to find unconditional love from parents, will premiere on Voot Select on August 26. Written and directed by Vijaya Prasad, the highly  anticipated comedy drama is produced by Sudhir KM and Rajashekar KG, and stars renowned actors Sathish Ninasam, Hariprriya, Nagabhushan, Karunya Ram, Achyut Kumar, Suman Ranganathan and Arun kumar in lead roles. Kannada comedy drama Petromax to premiere on Voot Select on August 26 An adult comedy, the film perfectly blends the aspects of family values and relationships to create an entertaining potboiler, that reflects the pun intended in the movie’s title, a metaphor for “light and life”. Petromax revolves around the lives of four orphans, Oodbatti Shivappa, Agarbatti Madappa, Krishnamurt

Lots of drama & twists in store in Pushpa Impossible as Damini fights Pushpa’s case on her wrongful eviction by Bapudra By Rajesh Ahuja Slice of life show Pushpa Impossible,  which has kept viewers entertained with its riveting storyline and realistic insights into everyday life of a woman in her quest for a life of respect and dignity,  will witness several twists and drama in its upcoming episodes as the fiery lawyer Damini fights Pushpa’s case on being wrongfully evicted by Bapudra. Twists and drama in store in Pushpa Impossible as lawyer Damini fights Pushpa’s case on her wrongful eviction by Bapudra  As Damini fights Pushpa’s case on being wrongfully evicted by Bapudra, she simultaneously sheds light on the entire society’s woes caused by deceitful men like him. Revealing the dark underbelly of Bapudra’s scheming past against Chawl tenants, Damini proceeds to build a strong case against him. Be it his history of harassing innocent people or evading taxes, it is high time

  Abhishek Awasthi to make entry in Wagle Ki Duniya as Rinku Mama By Rajesh Ahuja Sony SAB’s Wagle Ki Duniya, which is winning hearts with its slice of life content and its socially relevant messages,  will this week witness entry of Abhishek Awasthi in a key role. The upcoming episodes of Wagle Ki Duniya,  which has made a special place in  hearts of audiences with the relatable narrative and heartwarming social messages through every story, will see a new guest in the Wagle house who will bring in lots of love and emotion. Abhishek Awasthi to make entry on Wagle ki Duniya as Rinku Mama  Vandana’s distant brother Rinku (Abhishek Awasthi) has come all the way from his village to meet his sister and her family, but most of all his beloved little Atharva whom he is incredibly fond of. Rinku is a hardworking farmer back home, and his lifestyle is that of a typical villager who does not quite know the workings of a city life. Rinku adores Atharva and takes him as his own son. He is e

Shruti Seth & culinary expert Manu Chandra feature in Discovery’s new show Roots of My Platter focusing on conscious living Shruti Seth, alongside Manu Chandra take you through their signature cooking experience that is healthy and sustainable By Rajesh Ahuja Shruti Seth, who is popularly known for her extraordinary storytelling skills, will feature in Discovery Network’s new show ‘ Roots of My Platter ’ that   taps into the roots of indigenous dishes, their cookware & ingredients that add to the nutritional value of the food we consume. In the show, Shruti Seth, along with celebrity chef Manu Chandra, reveals some interesting nuggets about how one can eat consciously, balance taste and health, and cook in certain utensils to enhance flavours, etc.   Presented by Big Basket, Powered by Prestige and Partnered by Wake Fit, the show ‘ Roots of My Platter ’ premiered on TLC on August 22 at 6.15 pm and  also  on Discovery Channel the same  day. Discovery Network’s new show Roo

 Shamshera now streaming on Amazon Prime Video By Rajesh Ahuja After entertaining in cinemas,  the action thriller Shamshera is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Shamshera , which released in cinemas last month,  began streaming on Amazon Prime Video from August 19. Shamshera now streaming on Amazon Prime Video  Produced by Aditya Chopra  and directed by Karan Malhotra, Shamshera follows a dacoit tribe and their fight for independence against the British rule. Shamshera stars Ranbir Kapoor in a double role, his first  double-role.  Sanjay Dutt plays the antagonist in the film which also stars Vaani Kapoor, Ronit Roy, and Saurabh Shukla in key roles. Theatrically released on July 22 in Hindi,  Tamil and Telugu,  Shamshera ,  which was released amid much hype,  however,  failed to draw crowds to the theatres. The film also evoked mixed to negative reviews. Made on a mammoth budget,  Shamshera managed a worldwide gross collection of just Rs 63.58 crore till the second week o

 Date to Remember to return with a new season on MTV By Rajesh Ahuja Date to Remember ,  a reality show where y oung couples from across India are judged on the basis of tasks, sense of adventure and bonding between them, is set to return for a second season soon on MTV. Announcement of the second season,  being presented by sports news channel, Sky247.net as its Title Sponsor, has created a lot of buzz among viewers. Date to Remember to return with a new season on MTV  Date to Remember season 1 had evoked a lot of craze . The show has been produced by SNS Via Production, owned by Mr. Santosh Kumar Gupta and Mr. Sarabjeet Anand. Mr. Santosh Gupta is a well-established producer who has produced a number of popular web series like Raktanchal Season 2 and Qubool Hai 2.0 . He is an entrepreneur and owns Pinnacle Celebrity Management, the biggest television artist management company, and is the owner of a production firm called Made In India Pictures. Delhi-born Mr. Sarabjeet Anand wh

Abhinav Shukla and Yuvika Choudhary to make  entry on ‘Cyber Vaar – Har Screen Crime Scene’ on Voot Cyber Vaar - Har Screen Crime Scene will see Abhinav Shukla as Vikram and Yuvika Choudhary as Gauri By Rajesh Ahuja One of Voot's most popular web series, ‘Cyber Vaar - Har Screen Crime Scene’, produced by Tanveer Bookwala and directed by Ankush Bhatt, has recently announced two new entries to the show. Abhinav Shukla will be playing the character of Vikram as Akash's (Mohit Malik’s) only friend who was a Special Ops Commando, while Yuvika Choudhary has been roped into the show to play Ananya's (Sanaya Irani’s) sister who is a reputed journalist. Abhinav Shukla and Yuvika Choudhary to make entry on Cyber Vaar- Har Screen Crime Scene on Voot  Abhinav’s character follows the story of a special ops commando, who is wrongfully put in jail for being accused of a girl’s murder who he had met. Aakash was the only person who believed that he was not behind that murder. Ananya