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Chingari and Hungama – ArtistAloud Collaborate to Share Heartfelt Stories of Struggle and Accomplishments

India, 13th May 2022: Chingari, India’s renowned short video app and Hungama Artist Aloud, India’s premier talent and independent content platform have come together to showcase some of the most inspiring and motivational stories with the world. Chingari has collaborated with Artist Aloud to promote its segment Getting Intimate where influencers and artists share their struggle stories. The segment will also have Chingari influencers speaking on their stories of hard work, dedication and strength.

Speaking on this collaboration Sumit Ghosh, CEO & Co-Founder, Chingari, said, “We are a platform that was built with the objective of creating an ecosystem of growth for the artists and content creators, and no growth comes without struggles. With this collaboration we aim at becoming the voice of Chingari influencers and other artists/content creators across the country who can inspire thousands of others into starting their journey as an artist or encouraging people to strive for the success beyond the failures.”

Launched in 2010, Hungama ArtistAloud is owned by Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Private Limited. Celebrating its 12th anniversary this year, the platform is celebrating the unique stories of success and failure both through its collaboration with Chingari. Artist Aloud provides independent content creators digital and on-ground avenues to showcase their content and manages an ecosystem that offers various services including acquisition, distribution, social amplification, influencer marketing, venue programming, talent management and digital & event IPs, all dedicated to the non-film space.

With the objective of becoming a part of thousands of amazing stories, Soumini Sridhara Paul, Senior Vice President, Hungama ArtistAloud says, “We are witnessing a new wave of independent artists and influencers who are making a name for themselves on the back of their caliber and talent. While we marvel at their creations and the story behind them, it is even more important to know about the making of these artists. There is an element of their identity, struggles, inspirations in their creations and we are delighted to share their stories with the world through the show. We look forward to fans getting to know about their favourite artists and the stories that have made them so cherished and revered.”

Both the brands are looking forward to a successful collaboration and hope to ignite the spirit of freedom of thoughts along with the freedom to showcase it through their platforms. Chingari has over the years adapted a 360-degree vision of growth through its many collaborations with brands from varied sectors. This way it has worked on not just the growth of the platform but also that of the artists associated with it. With the help of numerous collaborations in the past, Chingari has provided its creators and users with a wider exposure to not just Indian but International personalities and their work. Hence, Chingari is focused on creating an inclusive growth and entertainment ecosystem on its platform.

Punjabi singer B Praak to delight fans in his first-ever 10-city India tour at Supermoon ft. B Praak – King of Hearts Tour

National, May 2022: You know it’s a good time, when ZEE Live’s Supermoon comes to town! The much-loved platform continues to bring fans up-close and personal with some of the biggest stars from all around the world, that include Russell Peters, Raftaar, Prateek Kuhad, Divine, Yohani, and AP Dhillon to name a few. This summer, for the very first time ever, Supermoon is ecstatic to launch the Supermoon ft. B Praak – King of Hearts Tour spanning 10 cities across India.

Be it falling in or falling out of love, fans are set to witness the popular Punjabi singer ignite a symphony in their hearts with his popular tracks of romance and heartbreak. It’ll be a night filled with pure magic as the famed artist churns out popular chartbusters such as Mann Bharryaa, Ranjha, Teri Mitti, Dholna, Kaun Hoye Ga & Filhall, and many others.

The tour will kickstart in Mumbai on 28th May and will end with a bang with his fans left spellbound in July. With tickets for the event all set to sell like hotcakes, the multi city tour will be an experience that fans from across the nation will be enthralled. The tour that sees entertainment being served on a scale never witnessed before will adhere to the highest standards of safety and hygiene.

Commenting on being a part of Supermoon ft B Praak – King of Hearts Tour, B Praak, singer and composer, said, “I’m extremely excited to go on a live symphony tour with none other than the mavericks of live entertainment business – Supermoon, and touring as many as 10 cities across India. Knowing that your music is appreciated across all corners of the country is everything that I could have ever asked for. My fans have made me the star that I am today and, it’s now time for me to give them an unforgettable symphony concert that they’ll cherish. I can’t wait to get started and give them an experience to remember for a long time.”

Sharing his thoughts on the upcoming event, Swaroop Banerjee, Chief Business Officer, ZEE Live said, “Over the years the Supermoon brand has become synonymous with legendary touring artists. If it is a name trending in the fans’ mind from Sri Lanka, Canada, UK, or closer home; that artiste will tour with Supermoon. When we signed the national award-winning legend B Praak, it was the first time that he is putting together a full-blown Symphony based musical journey. The tour will travel 10 cities in India and see thousands of Supermoon fans experience it. The concert is performed in an outdoor arena format where a large part of the arena is seated and then there are standing enclosures. It is incredible to see B Praak paaji and our partners at EYP working so hard to compose and create the Supermoon King of Hearts Tour.”

Innovation, consumer-insight, and relevant music experiences: decoding Gaana’s success on launch of Music Experiences and more for its audience

New Delhi, May 2022: India’s most preferred music streaming app, Gaana recently, had launched two new music experiences, Gaana Live and Gaana Happy Hours, that allowed its user base to interact, engage and witness the performances of their favourite artists like never before.

Gaana Live, an exciting feature on the app designed to stream live performances of renowned and popular artists, managed to gather over 13 lakh eyeballs in just four live-streamed performances with time spent and views of 3.5 lakh minutes and 3.3 lakh, respectively. Some of the artists featured via Gaana Live are Dhwani Bhanushali, Jasleen Royal, Pankaj Udhas, and Sadhguru. Fans are on the lookout for the next new artist, which allows them the opportunity to attend their concerts from the comfort of their homes. Some of the upcoming Happy Hours episodes will have Salim Merchant, the Heropanti team, Darshan Raval, and Tulsi Kumar enthral audiences with spectacular shows. Singer Stebin Ben will headline the next Gaana Live event.

Happy Hours by Gaana, a new property by the brand, is a tete-a-tete with the country’s favourite music artists that unwind with the users in a never-seen-before candid manner. The show that has featured Meet Bros and Vishal Mishra has a unique format where guests are asked about the various lesser-known aspects of their lives merged seamlessly with their musical performances. This one-of-a-kind experience has resonated strongly with Gaana’s audience where 3 episodes released have gathered time spent and total views of 4.7 lakh minutes and 11K views respectively.

Inception and successful run of these properties are a further testament to the endeavour of the brand to build inclusive music communities that cater to audience and artists, making Gaana the ultimate destination for all things music.

Commenting on the resounding success of Gaana Live and Happy Hour, Sandeep Lodha, CEO of Gaana, said, “We at Gaana understand that our audience seeks more from their music, beyond playlists and extensive music libraries. This audience insight has been our constant source of motivation to curate novel musical experiences for them which are relevant and engaging enough to form a habit of listening to them. Audiences have showered their love on both the shows, which is a validation for our objectives in bringing these formats to the users and we will continue to explore them.”

Asia’s biggest open-air Comedy Festival returns to Pune with big comedy guns

After two years of a global pandemic and continuous on and off lockdowns, everybody deserves an unfiltered weekend full of laughter riots. To make the fullest of this opportunity, Asia’s biggest comedy festival – Pune Comedy Festival is back with a bang and ready to roll the city audience out of their chairs with laughter all over again. With its fourth edition this year, the festival is organized by Laughing Lion and will be held in Pune on May 14 and May 15, 2022, from 5 PM onwards at The Orchid Hotel, Balewadi.

Excited for this comeback, the co-organizer of Pune Comedy Festival, Vivek Desai, said “We are back with Pune Comedy Festival 4.0 – an event which promises to be even grander than the previous one. The line-up this time includes big guns like Tanmay Bhat, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kanan Gill, Sapan Verma, and even newer superstars like Samay Raina and Joel D’Souza.” Vivek is also the Co-founder of the Pune Comedy Festival and has been the lead artist programmer and curator of all four editions starting from 2017.

The Pune Comedy Festival tasted success and an overwhelming response during its previous editions. They saw a cracking line-up of 40 comedians and a jam-packed audience of 15,000 in 2018, making it Asia’s biggest comedy festival. But, when the country began issuing stay-at-home orders in March 2019, Pune Comedy Festival had to turn to track cancellations rather than promoting shows.

Today, the immediate future of events and festivals is strongly dependent on how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. Talking about this, the Co-organizer of the Pune Comedy Festival, Ishan Vaishampayan feels the comic scene in Pune is increasing. “This is the biggest comedy platform for an artist that is available in the country. The show is a huge opportunity for budding artists who wish to make a career in the field,” he says.

Each year, the Pune Comedy Festival features a diverse lineup of rising comedians and established greats. A unique gathering of performers from all reaches of entertainment, the Pune Comedy Festival 4.0 will host a lineup of acclaimed comedians and entertainers. This year, the two-day artist lineup includes big Comedy guns like Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kenny Sebastian, Samay Raina, Sapan Verma, Tanmay Bhat, Kanan Gill, Atul Khatri, and many more.

About Laughing Lion:

Laughing Lion is a dynamic event agency, headed by Ishan Vaishampayan, steering Talent & Brands towards contemporary, intelligent, and relevant IP creation integrated into seamless Concept and Performance-oriented properties. They are the minds behind several well-known events such as Good Vibes: Craft Beer and Food Festival. They are also the organizers of the Pune Comedy Festival 4.0.

Artist Line up:

Day 1 –
Biswa Kalyan Rath
Kenny Sebastian
Samay Raina
Sumukhi Suresh
Urooj Ashfaq
Azeem Banatwalla
Vaibhav Sethia
Sumaira Shaikh
Shreeja Chaturvedi
Nishant Tanwar
Sahil Shah
Joel Dsouza
Daniel Fernandes
Angad Singh
Day 2 –
Tanmay Bhat
Kanan Gill
Atul Khatri
Harsh Gujral
Karunesh Talwar
Suhani Shah
Sonali Thakker
Sapan Verma
Punit Pania
Kajol Srinivasan
Vivek Desai
& More

Details of Pune Comedy Festival:

Date of Event: 14th and 15th May 2022, 5 PM onwards.

Venue: The Lawn, Orchid Hotel, Mahalunge, Pune.

Ticket Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/pune-comedy-festival-4-0/ET00326520

Contact Details: + 91 9960247247

Aditi Rao Hydari to make her debut at Festival de Cannes with vivo India

New Delhi, May 2022: A true-blue superstar in her own right, Aditi Rao Hydari will walk the Red Carpet at the 75th edition of the Festival de Cannes with vivo India. An undisputed creative livewire, a singer, actor and a dancer par excellence, Aditi Rao Hydari will represent the innovative global smartphone brand vivo India in a one-of-a-kind association at Cannes.

vivo India, will partner with Aditi Rao Hydari to bring to life their cinematic vision through their #Mylifeisamovie campaign. The brand will bring to light this idea by being a part of the globally recognized film festival happening from 17th May-28th May 2022.

Speaking on her partnership with vivo, actress Aditi Rao Hydari said, “Vivo India represents innovation and creativity, and it is something I resonate with as an actress. I am excited and thrilled to walk the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival to represent the brand and India on the global stage. As an artist myself, being a part of a prestigious institution that celebrates cinema is an exhilarating feeling.”

“At vivo, everything we do stems from a place of joy and optimism. And the smartphone plays a pivotal role in capturing this joy and making it last forever. It is a significant moment for both vivo and Aditi Rao Hydari as we make our debut at Cannes 2022. We look forward to capturing her maiden journey to Cannes 2022 on our flagship X80 series’ cinematic style video mode and make it a moment to remember said Yogendra Sriramula, Director Brand Strategy, vivo India. 

A joint effort between Fetch India — a new-age digital-first Indian agency to curate unique experiences at Cannes and Mixed Route Juice a creative agency creating unique digital experiences for vivo India.

This Friday, get ready to rock with Anand Bhaskar Collective on Gaana Live

This Friday evening, get ready to crank up the volume on your phone as Gaana, India’s favourite music app, is back with another spectacular and exclusive Gaana Live event featuring the staple diet for independent rock and Hindi-rock consumers in the country, Anand Bhaskar Collective! The indie band, known for its high octane performances of rock and Carnatic-infused music, is set to thrill fans with tracks such as Main Hoon Zameen and Faasle. Enjoy a power-packed Gaana Live performance, the performance is sure to give you an adrenaline rush.

Gaana’s continuous endeavor is to bring audiences closer to artists and Gaana Live has successfully created a bridge for fans to listen to live performances of their favourite musicians from anywhere. So hop on to the Gaana app and witness the blending of violin notes and electric guitar riffs as the week draw to a rocking close! Click on the link below to live stream the event.

Date: 6th May, 2022

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Place: Gaana App

Watch Rajneesh & Indu turn detectives on their Wedding night in WATCHO’s new original – “Bauchaar-e-Ishq”

New Delhi, 05 May 2022: What happens when an unwilling partner (one of the partners in the live-in relationship) is compelled to marry her boyfriend because the families were adamant? She would be judged for her choices and even mocked for her naivety. But quite certainly, under no circumstance can it be imagined that someone will prank her and her partner by placing a used condom on their bed and ruin the wedding night altogether. However, WATCHO is no stranger to strange plots with tickling comic timings. Dish TV’s in-house OTT platform has this time released a playful whodunnit “Bauchaar-e-Ishq”, set in a span of one night filled with twists & turns, weird revelations, and hilarious misunderstandings.

Rajneesh and Indu are a young couple in UP, hailing from neighbouring cities of Kanpur and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. Their romance started back in their college days and withstood all hurdles to make it to their present-day lives. When their orthodox families learned of their live-in relationship, drama ensues and they are compelled to marry. Indu was against the wedding since she did not want to have kids and was condemned by the families for her choice. She was even condemned especially for expressing her thoughts on sex being an appropriate deed before marriage. On her wedding night, she gets enraged on discovering a used condom put over their bed and presumes that it was done on purpose by their families. At her will, the couple spends the entire night probing several suspects, only to unravel people’s myopic outlook on sex and the taboo associated with it, followed by a significant plot twist with meaningful messaging.

Through the protagonists, the writer has asked sincere and serious questions about love, marriage, sex, and family. Through the narrative, the series provides answers to a few of the difficult emotional tangles that common people face in their daily lives. It is a roller coaster ride of laughter, emotion, and drama, and by the end of it, the viewers get to learn about their very nature and immature momentary takes on sensitive issues. The show carries some interesting dialogue exchanges amongst family members adding spice to the entire plot which is a slice of life adding humor to the situation making it a fun-filled ride to watch.

Written by Ishan Bajpai, Anshuman Sinha, and Trupti Kangane, under the impactful production of Percent Purple, the show also traverses upon the intimate feelings of a couple and how personal subjects like intimacy and sex are subjected to societal judgments even today. The star cast includes Ankit Sharma and Arsha Goswami who have played the protagonists – Rajneesh Sinha and Indu Bharadwaj.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sukhpreet Singh, Corporate Head – Marketing, DishTV & WATCHO, Dish TV India Ltd. said, “Through Bauchaar-e-Ishq, we have produced yet another entertaining series for our viewers. Shot in Bhopal, the rush and the natural ambiance of the city feels strangely synonymous with the busy lanes of Lucknow and Kanpur. Being our debut in the whodunnit genre, our team got to encounter some of the catchiest cinematic moments during the shoot. The entire cast does justice to their respective characters through a blunt and plain-spoken portrayal of a north Indian inhabitant that speaks in a sarcastic tone with weird innuendos. We intend to focus on purposeful humor and modern but rooted family themes for our target viewers who watch our content as an escape from their occasional blues.”

Bringing in a unique assortment of snackable content cutting across all genres, WATCHO offers many original shows including web series like Happy, Gupta Niwas, Jaunpur, Papa Ka Scooter, Aghaat, Cheaters – The Vacation, Sarhad, Mystery Dad, JaalSaazi, Dark Destinations, It’s My Pleasure, 4 Thieves, Love Crisis, Ardhsatya, Chhoriyan, and Rakhta Chandana. There are also original influencer shows like Look I Can Cook and Bikhare hain Alfaaz. Available across screens (Android & iOS devices, Dish SMRT devices, D2H Magic devices, and Fire TV Stick) and at www.WATCHO.com, WATCHO presently provides over 35 plus original shows, 300 plus exclusive plays, and 100 plus live channels in Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu.

Bhavik Rathod and Prajakta Savarkar Shinde, winners of the 4th edition of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt to launch their single – Le Chala Jaan

India, May 2022: Bhavik Rathod (Pune) and Prajakta Savarkar Shinde (Jabalpur), winners of the 4th edition of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt, India’s first and only talent hunt for Ghazal singers are all set to launch their single – Le Chala Jaan on April 28. Composed by renowned ghazal singer and composer, Sudeep Banerji and written by famous Urdu poet Dagh Dehlavi, the soulful ghazal perfectly emotes the feeling one goes through when they lose someone special. With Bhavik and Prajakta proving to be the most versatile after multiple rounds of judging in the 4th edition, held virtually last year, members of the jury and Artist Aloud offer the duo a platform to showcase their talent by launching this single, thereby charming ghazal lovers all across the world.

As Le Chala Jaan sees Bhavik and Prajakta making their presence felt in the world of ghazals, budding ghazal singers would look to emulate their feat/success at the upcoming 5th edition of Khazana Artist Aloud that begins May 4. Celebrating the art of ghazals, the talent hunt by Hungama Artist Aloud, a platform that supports and promotes independent content, and Khazana – an annual fundraising concert, that celebrates the art of ghazals, will feature singers from across the world. They will be judged by ghazal legends such as Pankaj Udhas, Talat Aziz, Anup Jalota, Rekha Bhardwaj, and Sudeep Banerji.

In order to participate in the fifth edition of the talent hunt, aspiring singers will need to upload videos of them singing ghazals on https://www.artistaloud.com/khazana2022/ between 4th May 2022 to 31st May 2022. Based on the entries, 20 candidates will be shortlisted and will be asked to upload a fresh audition clip on https://www.artistaloud.com/khazana2022/

Hereafter, the jury will announce two winners who will get a chance to perform at ‘Khazana – A Festival of Ghazals’ later this year, alongside some of the most prolific Ghazal singers in India.

Speaking about the talent hunt, Soumini Sridhara Paul, Senior Vice President, Hungama Artist Aloud said, “Sung with all their heart, Bhavik and Prajakta, with Le Chala Jaan have proved exactly why they’re deserved to win the last edition of the talent hunt. With last year’s edition being held virtually, we, at Artist Aloud, and members of the jury aimed to encourage these two singers by giving them a platform to let the world of ghazal know just how good they are. I congratulate the duo and wish them all the very best for the future. Having received an overwhelming number of talented ghazal singers, like Bhavik and Prajakta, in the previous edition, we look forward to the upcoming 5th edition beingimmensely successful. We’re confident that it will, like always, see ghazal lovers across the globe come forward and inspire an entire community as they showcase their talent and love for Ghazals.”

Sharing his thoughts about the talent hunt, Pankaj Udhas said, “My heartfelt congratulations to Bhavik and Prajakta for winning the competition as well as giving the world of ghazals such a beautiful song like Le Chala Jaan. It’s my pleasure to be a part of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt for its 5th edition. With each passing year, the number, and the quality of talent on display, keeps getting better. As India’s first and only talent hunt for Ghazal singers, we once again look to enable budding ghazal singers from around the world to reach their true potential.”

Khazana – A Festival of Ghazals was founded by legendary ghazal singer and President, Parents Association Thalassemic Unit Trust, Pankaj Udhas, and Y.K. Sapru, Chairman and CEO, Founder Director, Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) with the support of ghazal maestros, Talat Aziz and Anup Jalota.

11th Comic Con India: 2022

With double the fun and excitement, Comic Con India (CCI) is back and kickstarting its 11th year as India’s greatest pop-culture experience. After a wait of over 2 years and at the request of fans, the dates for Bengaluru and Delhi have been announced. The best weekend of the year will be back with the best of comics, merch, toys, cosplay, tv, movies and gaming.

Passes for Bengaluru and Delhi Comic Con India 2022 will be soon available on the Comic Con Website.

Bengaluru Event Details: 

Date: 19th November to 20th November 2022

Time: 11 am – 8 pm

Location: KTPO Trade Center, Whitefield, Bengaluru

New Delhi Event Details:

Date: 9th December to 11th December 2022

Time: 11 am – 8 pm

Location: NSIC Exhibition Ground, Okhla Phase III, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi