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Prime Video, India’s most-loved entertainment destination, today announced that Season Two of its gripping unscripted series The Traitors is officially in development. Adapted from the BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning global format by Idtv, and produced in collaboration with leading independent distributor All3Media International, The Traitors is one of the fastest-growing reality show formats worldwide, with over 35 local versions across 30+ countries. Since its premiere on June 12, with new episodes dropping every Thursday, The Traitors- Season One has captivated audiences across the country with its high-stakes gameplay, unpredictable twists, and edge-of-the-seat cliffhangers. The show has sparked a wave of fan reactions and theories across social media, quickly becoming a pop culture phenomenon. Strengthening Prime Video’s unscripted slate, The Traitors has been watched by viewers across 88% of India’s pin codes.

“It’s been incredibly rewarding to see The Traitors strike such a powerful chord with audiences across India,” said Nikhil Madhok,...

Amazon’s The Traitors is a show where glamorous celebrities who have nothing better to do, the idle rich, so to speak, get together in a ditzy mood at a lavish castle in the middle of the desert to play a game where the slinky contestants are divided into ‘Innocents’ and ‘Traitors’ with one contestant being ‘murdered’ in each episode.

I know what you are thinking. With so many shady crimes of passion happening all around us in real life, this sounds like a reality show licenced to kill,literally.

Banish those sordid thoughts. ‘Murder’ in The Traitor lingo is a euphemism for elimination. For the contestants on this ritzy show being asked to leave is worse than murder. I mean where do these semi-celebrities go after the game is over? How many manicures and tequilas can they take?

I have to confess I didn’t recognize most of the...

The trailer for Prime Video’s exciting upcoming unscripted Original series, The Traitors, an Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed thrilling reality series has dropped. Hosted by the Karan Johar, the series premieres on June 12, with new episodes dropping every Thursday at 8pm, leading to an epic grand finale.

Host Karan Johar said, “Characterized by lies, deceit, betrayal, and a whole lot of drama, The Traitors is a show to watch out for! You will see me enjoy myself to the hilt, as I not only orchestrate the gameplay but also get a front-row seat to all the chaos, conflicts, and conspiracies that transpire between the 20 players. The drama gets way too real, and the stakes even more so. While the players enter the palace ready to outsmart, outplay, and outlast everyone else, all their strategies go out the window the moment I choose the traitors from amongst them. So,...

The Traitors Trailer Review Ft. Karan Johar & 20 Contestants!

Just when we were facing a dearth of good celebrity reality shows, not because of the lack of reality shows, but because of the lack of celebs being interested in participating in such shows. But Karan Johar is bringing an entire galaxy of stars to one gaming reality show – The Traitors!

The trailer for this reality show has been dropped by Prime Video, which clearly sets the premise that 20 stars will align together to play a game called ‘Qaatil Kaun.’ While three have been chosen as the murderers, others have to decode and find out who that is. In the meantime, the three murderers will kill the seekers one by one!

As the game begins, there have to be obvious fights, groups, and betrayals! The spice level of all of these is definitely better than that of Panipuri. We see catfights between...

Trailer For ‘The Traitors India’

“This game is going to be played like chess. I want to be on the king’s side,” says rapper Raaftar, a contestant in the reveal trailer for India’s version of The Traitors. Ahead of its launch on Prime Video on June 12, The Traitors India has unveiled its look, with 20 players attempting to identify the betrayers among them at the stunning Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan. Taking its cues from the UK and U.S. versions, which are filmed at Scotland’s Ardross Castle, the contestants will experience the red cloaks, oversized tasks and star-centered roundtable. Host is Karan Johar, with famous Indian stars Purav Jha, Karan Kundrra, Harsh Gujral, Ashish G Vidyarthi, Apoorva aka Rebel Kid, Uorfi Javed, Jasmine Bhasin, Lakshmi Manchu, Raftaar, Elnaaz Norouzi, Nikita Luther, Anshula Kapoor, Raj Kundra, Janvi Gaur, Maheep Kapoor, Jannat Zubair, Mukesh Chhabra, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sahil Salathia and Sufi Motiwala competing.

Actor Sahil Salathia, known for his roles in series such as ‘Everest’, ‘P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke’, and ‘Paurashpur’, recently met American personality Kris Jenner at the Daily Front Row Fashion Awards 2024 in Los Angeles.

The actor shared that the two discussed the importance of correct representation of different ethnicities in the US and also shared an anecdote from their meetup.

Sahil told an entertainment portal: “Firstly, I feel honoured to represent my country at the global level. Kris was such a pleasure to interact with. I have always adored her for the businesswoman that she is, and I am saying that with all the love in my heart.”

“We discussed at length the correct representation of different ethnicities in the US at such a prestigious platform,” he added.

Sahil further revealed that Kris, who is fondly called the “momager,” an amalgamation of mom and manager, shared that she was surprised...

Los Angeles, March 10 (Ians) Priyanka Chopra Jonas was the star at a special screening of ‘To Kill A Tiger’, a soul-searing documentary feature by the Indian-Canadian Emmy-winning director Nisha Pahuja in the race for an Oscar, but the spotlight was on Ranjit, a Jharkhand farmer who’s the ‘hero’ of the film.

In the words of TV actor Sahil Salathia, who attended the exclusive screening on Saturday night at the Netflix headquarters in Los Angeles and Instagrammed about it: “Ranjit ji is an Indian farmer who supported his daughter (right till the end!) who was traumatised by life and the society. We need more role models like him in India.”

Highlighting what Ranjit, who is all set to attend the Oscars gala at LA’s Dolby Theater, was up against, Sahil wrote: “It is not easy knowing that three men in Jharkhand gang raped your 13-year-old daughter and the village...

Actress Rasika Dugal, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her streaming show ‘Adhura’, feels that bullying, which is a prevalent issue in different societal settings, is difficult to identify and as a result it’s difficult to overcome for those who have experienced it.

‘Adhura’ captures the varying degrees of bullying to its traumatic and lasting impact. The horrors of bullying showcased in the series have led to a dialogue in the society around the subject of bullying. It starts from a school reunion which goes wrong only to unravel the deeper layers of the narrative.

Rasika Dugal, who portrays a school counsellor and helps the 10-year-old troubled Vedant Malik, found the themes extremely appealing.

She said, “I feel situations of bullying are hard to identify and hence very difficult to overcome. Very often people being bullied tend to internalise the problem. So it becomes even more important to talk about it.

Praising child actor Shrenik Arora, who has won hearts with his portrayal of Vedant Malik in horror series ‘Adhura’, director Gauravv Chawla called him ‘phenomenal’ and said he displayed a depth in his acting that surpassed expectations.

Shrenik plays a troubled 10-year old in a boarding school. His character barely has friends, and is seldom seen talking to his batchmates. Shrenik finds solace in his counsellor, Supriya Ma’am (Rasika Dugal), who is always around to protect him; and he also has an unexplained bond with Adhiraj Jaisingh (Ishwak Singh), a student from the batch of 2007, whom he’s never met before.

The series unfolds through two timelines, in 2022 and 2007, as secrets and chilling events plague the students and staff of a prestigious boarding school.

Amidst an interesting ensemble cast – Rasika Dugal, Ishwak Singh, Poojan Chhabra, Rijul Ray, Zoa Morani, Sahil Salathia, Aru Krishansh Verma, Rahul Dev, and Jamini Pathak,...

We have reached a stage when genres such as horror and suspense thrillers have to be no-holds-barred. Or else, movie and Ott watchers couldn’t care less. Thankfully, though, the streaming platforms don’t seem to be following any diktat regarding self-control or moderation.

Not all of them are watchable, but it feels good to know that to an audience exposed to the best from around the world, at least some bold filmmakers are making all-out efforts to experiment with newer tactics in horror and suspense movies. In this case, web series.

Using state-of-the-art technology for graphics and storylines getting quirkier, many directors no longer follow the staid whodunit formula that made the Ramsays (in)famous in the 1970s.

Also, a series has enough time to develop and follow up on sub-plots, and add an extra dimension to characters for them to look believable.

Produced by Nikkhil Advani’s Emmay Entertainment,...

Mumbai, July 7 (Ians) Ott platforms have lined up a must-watch array of multi-genre content, from a thriller to a chilling horror drama, to a slice-of-life story, and more, giving you an opportunity to immerse yourself in captivating narratives.

From Sonam Kapoor’s unusual crime drama ‘Blind’ to the biopic on renowned cookbook writer Tarla Dalal, played by Huma Qureshi, Ott platforms are all delivering raw, resonant and moving content.

Here’s a list of this week’s unmissable titles:

‘Blind’ (July 7): Riveting Tale of Secrets

An intense drama headlined by Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, ‘Blind’ promises a perfect combination of suspense and drama, backed by an engrossing and nuanced storyline.

With an ensemble cast featuring Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, Lilette Dubey and Shubham Saraf, directed by Shome Makhija, ‘Blind’ is a captivating story of a visually impaired yet resilient woman (played by Sonam) who becomes a key witness to a crime.

Mumbai, July 3 (Ians) Actress Rasika Dugal, who is gearing up for her upcoming horror series ‘Adhura’, has shared that she used to get spooked out every time she headed back to her room after the shoot, given the eerie atmosphere on the sets of the show.

The series also stars Ishwak Singh, Shrenik Arora and Poojan Chabra and presents story of a reunion gone wrong.

haring her experience, the actress said: “The eerie atmosphere on set was unlike anything I’ve experienced before which spooked me every time I got back to the room after shooting. The suspenseful storyline and the immersive production design had a profound effect on me. As an actor, I pride myself on immersing myself into my characters, but Adhura took it to another level.”

She further mentioned: “There were moments when the line between fiction and reality blurred, leaving me with a lingering sense of...

Prime Video recently dropped the spine-chilling trailer of its first Hindi horror series ‘Adhura’, and it has managed to send shivers down the spine. The series stars Ishwak Singh, Shrenik Arora, Poojan Chabra and Rasika Dugal in pivotal roles. Interestingly, with Adhura, the Mirzapur fame actress Rasika too ventures into the realm of horror and suspense.

Ahead of the premiere of the Amazon Original, Rasika revealed that she used to get spooked every time she would go back to her room post the shoot of Adhura.

“The eerie atmosphere on set was unlike anything I’ve experienced before which spooked me every time I got back to the room after shooting. The suspenseful storyline and the immersive production design had a profound effect on me,” shared Rasika.

The actor further added, “As an actor, I pride myself on immersing myself into my characters, but Adhura took it to another level.

Prime Video today unveiled the trailer of the upcoming Amazon Original series, ‘Adhura’. The series marks Prime Video’s foray into the Hindi horror genre. Produced by Nikkhil Advani’s Emmay Entertainment and directed by Ananya Banerjee and Gauravv K Chawla, the series features Ishwak Singh, Poojan Chhabra, Rijul Ray, Zoa Morani, Sahil Salathia, and Aru Krishansh Verma as high school friends alongside Rasika Dugal, Shrenik Arora and Rahul Dev playing pivotal roles.

The trailer of Adhura takes us on a chilling journey revolving around a prestigious boarding school in Ooty, set in two timelines – 2022 and 2007. Secrets, disappearances, and eerie occurrences connect a guilt-ridden alumnus Adhiraj (Ishwak Singh)and a troubled student Vedant (Shrenik Arora), blurring the lines between the past and present. As the shocking truth threatens to unravel, the batch of 2007 is forced to confront their inner demons, as the school’s core is threatened, forever changing the lives of those involved.

Mumbai, June 27 (Ians) The upcoming streaming show ‘Adhura’ will tell the story of a nostalgic reunion which turns sinister, touching upon the themes of guilt, remorse and revenge. The motion poster of the show was unveiled on Tuesday and it features a spine-chilling image of a school boy as the animation gives an impression of him being possessed.

The show stars Rasika Dugal, Ishwak Singh, Shrenik Arora, and Poojan Chhabra, Rahul Dev, Zoa Morani, Rijul Ray, Sahil Salathia, Aru Krishansh Verma, Kc Shankar and Jaimini Pathak.

The story unfolds through two timelines, in 2022 and 2007, as secrets and chilling events plague the students and staff of a prestigious boarding school when Adhiraj Jaisingh (Ishwak Singh) encounters Vedant Malik (Shrenik Arora), a troubled 10-year-old student. As the past and present collide, a dark secret threatens to emerge, linking Adhiraj to Vedant.

Nikkhil Advani, producer, Emmay Entertainment, said, “With ‘Adhura’, we are exploring the horror,...

Prime Video announced the global premiere of its first Hindi horror series, ‘Adhura’, starting 7 July. Featuring Rasika Dugal, Ishwak Singh, Shrenik Arora, and Poojan Chhabra, the series also stars Rahul Dev, Zoa Morani, Rijul Ray, Sahil Salathia, Aru Krishansh Verma, Kc Shankar and Jaimini Pathak. Directed by Ananya Banerjee and Gauravv K Chawla, and written by Banerjee, the series is produced by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani, of Emmay Entertainment.

Adhura delves into the deep-rooted fears and inner demons of its characters, promising a gripping and suspenseful journey into the supernatural realm. It follows the theme of guilt, remorse and revenge.

The story unfolds through two timelines, in 2022 and 2007, as secrets and chilling events plague the students and staff of a prestigious boarding school.

What starts as a nostalgic reunion turns sinister when Adhiraj Jaisingh (Ishwak Singh) encounters Vedant Malik (Shrenik Arora), a troubled 10-year-old student. As the past and present collide,...

Given the scale, grandeur, and stellar cast of Indian Ott's first epic fictional drama 'Paurashpur', it's hard to fathom how the makers – ALTBalaji, ZEE5, and director Shachindra Vats managed to wrap up the shoot of the magnum opus in just 22 days!

To shoot a period costume drama mounted on such a lavish scale, with heavy VFX, the stellar cast and editing performances were undoubtedly a big challenge for the makers. But as they say, 'all that begins well, ends well', the makers with utmost focus, dedication, and round-the-clock shifts, managed to wrap up the show's shooting schedule in mere 22 days.

The intriguing trailer featuring opulent sets, magnificent backdrop, and vibrant colours, 'Paurashpur' is appreciated to be Indian Ott's first web show featuring heavy VFX, adding up to its popularity.

Director Shachindra Vats explains, "Shooting Paurashpur was certainly a big challenge, especially because we shot the entire show during the lockdown.

In his prolific film career spanning over three decades, Milind Soman has portrayed memorable roles, especially the ones that he thought would allow him to push the envelope as an actor. Similarly, for ALTBalaji and ZEE5's forthcoming magnum opus 'Paurashpur', the talented actor was initially offered the role of the King, which he refused. He eventually agreed to essay the role of a unique character Boris, as seen in the poster and trailer of the epic fictional drama.

For someone who doesn't get convinced easily over a project or a role, Milind informs why exactly he chose to portray a challenging role like Boris, something that an actor would be apprehensive of considering it's look in the show.

Milind informs, "I am a fan of medieval fantasy, and this is the first time that streaming platforms like ALTBalaji and ZEE5 are attempting a medieval fantasy, so I...

One of the most striking and challenging tasks to create period dramas, and that too a fictional one like ALTBalaji and ZEE5's magnum opus, Paurashpur is opulent sets and grand costumes to resemble the narrative. The larger-than-life costumes not only complement the larger-than-life narrative, they tell a story of their own – an account of the robust heritage of Indian crafts and textiles.

The magnificent trailer and intriguing character posters of the epic fictional drama Paurashpur left the viewers spellbound. Back were the lavish sets, colourful frames, and drop-dead gorgeous characters. Only this time, the stakes seem to be higher.

Among several aspects of Paurashpur that make it seem loyal to the social and cultural bearings of its narrative are the costumes. Elaborate and intricate, each costume not only harks back to the prevalent crafts but also journeys with the characters themselves. Opulence may characterize every frame, but it is...

The trailer of AltBalaji and ZEE5 show Paurashpur is out. The trailer starts with the introduction of Annu Kapoor’s character Raja Bhadrapratap Singh, a misogynist king who treats women as objects. He marries several women for lust and thinks of them as lesser beings.

We also meet Shilpa Shinde as Queen Meerwati, Milind Soman as transgender Boris and Shaheer Sheikh as Veer Singh in the trailer.

Paurashpur seems to be a bold story, dealing with love, lust, revenge and gender politics. Set against the backdrop of 16th century India, it narrates the story of a kingdom where women have no freedom to make decisions.

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Pauarashpur also stars Anant Joshi, Poulomi Das and Sahil Salathia.

Paurashpur will start streaming on December 29 on ALTBalaji and ZEE5.

We have awesome dialogues from the trailer of Paurashpur starring Shaheer Sheikh, Annu Kapoor,...

Ever since ALTBalaji & ZEE5 Club, the Indian hub for Ott platform announced the launch of their magnum opus 'Paurashpur', fans have been eagerly waiting for the first look of this larger-than-life show. With a stellar star cast and a talented crew on-board, we know the magnitude of the series is going to be a grand treat for its fans.

Keeping the spirits high of the audience, the makers have revealed the first look of Shilpa Shinde today, where the diva is seen adorning the role of Queen Meerawati.

It certainly is a treat for her fans as the actress makes her Ott debut in grand style along with making a return to mainstream acting after a long time.

Looking fearsome, yet graceful as ever, Queen Meerawati is one of the leads in the show, where she plays a devoted wife. The first wife of the King, she carries the power...

Panipat movie review is here. Based on the third battle of Panipat, the movie is titled Panipat: The Great Betrayal and stars Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Kriti Sanon in main leads. Helmed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, the war epic releases on 6 December 2019. Does it fulfills the expectations?, Let?s find out in the movie review of Panipat aka Panipat: The Great Betrayal.

Immediate reaction when the end credits roll

The prolific Ashutosh Gowarikar finds back his roots as he salutes the great Maratha pride in this magnificently mounted, incredible tale of valor

The Story of Panipat: The Great Betrayal

It?s circa 18th century India; The Maratha Empire is ruling almost the whole of India. A dangerous threat from the Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali ( Sanjay Dutt) tests the courage of Maratha?s and the unity and integrity of India. Nana Saheb Peshwa (Mohnish Bahl) orders Sadashiv Rao Bhau ( Arjun...

Known for his acting debut on Ashtuosh Gowariker’s TV show, Everest along with being the baddie in Nikkhil Advani’s Pow – Bandhi Yudh Ke, now Sahil Salathia is making a Bollywood debut on a grand scale with Gowariker’s directorial, Panipat. In the epic period drama in which he plays Shamsher Bahadur, Bajirao and Mastani’s son.

The actor also takes getting into character when he takes on a role for his Halloween looks.

Last year, Sahil became ‘A Walking Dead Man’ and went all out to get the look right with prosthetics that took him three hours in that make up chair. He wanted to get the look supremely authentic and spooky.

Continuing the tradition this year too, while the world was channeling their inner Joker, he gave a unique twist to it by giving the Joker look a tribal spin. And with this, he made sure that...

Director Ashutosh Gowariker?s magnum opus ? Panipat has been constantly making headlines ever since its announcement. The film, which is mounted on a grand scale, has already secured a host of Bollywood actors for its large ensemble cast and now there is another addition to its stellar team ? Indian supermodel-turned-actor ? Sahil Salathia.

Sahil, who made his acting debut as the main lead in Ashutosh Gowariker?s telenovela Everest, has been roped in to play Shamsher Bahadur in the historical drama Panipat. Shamsher Bahadur was the son of Bajirao I and Mastani and a formidable warrior, who played an important part in the Third Battle of Panipat.

Speaking about the latest addition to Panipat, producer Sunita Gowariker said, ?Sahil had left an impression on us ever since he did Everest with Agppl. We had been wanting to work with him again and this role was a perfect fit for him. Sahil...

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