Best partners in town
As India gets ready to welcome its first-ever music league that will have six teams pitted against each other in a sports league format with Zee TV's Indian Pro Music League this month, all the stars associated with the show came together to shoot for the grand premiere of the reality show recently. For the uninitiated, the Indian Pro Music League will see six teams supported by Bollywood biggies — Shraddha Kapoor, Govinda, Rajkummar Rao, Riteish Deshmukh & Genelia, Bobby Deol and cricketer Suresh Raina battle it out for the mega trophy.
The teams that represent different regions of India have star singers like Asees Kaur, Mika, Akriti Kakar, Shaan, Neha Bhasin, Sajid Wajid, Shilpa Rao, Kailash Kher, Bhoomi Trivedi, Javed Ali, Payal Dev, and Ankit Tiwari as team captains. One rising reality star and a new voice will complete the team of four singers that will compete against the rest. In addition to the already star-studded list of ambassadors and team members, India's Biggest Superstar — Salman Khan will be seen as the IPML Brand Ambassador.
During the shoot of the grand premiere episode, all the celebrities took to the stage and gave some splendid performances. However, it was Salman Khan who stole the show. After getting a heroic welcome by all the team captains, who sang his popular tracks as he arrived, the superstar had a heartwarming reunion with Bengal Tigers' brand ambassador and his buddy, Govinda. The Partner duo not only caught up with one another at the Indian Pro Music League grand premiere, but they also set the stage on fire with a mega surprise. While on stage, they recreated the signature hook step of their popular song Do you want a partner as well as recited popular dialogues like Itni Khushi from their hit movie. Clearly, they left no stone unturned in proving why they are the best Partners in town.
While their reunion surely got everyone excited, Salman surprised one and all when he came on to the stage and danced during Bhoomi Trivedi's performance on Sanedo and Dholitaro Dhol Baje. But that's not it! Wait till you see all the popular Bollywood faces taking over the stage as they sing and dance to upbeat tunes. We are sure the opening ceremony night will be something to watch out for!
Don’t miss the ishara
IN10 Media Network that has been well recognised for its exceptional story telling brings its Hindi General Entertainment Channel, Ishara — Zindagi ka Nazara. The channel on February 12, 2021 announced its two shows Janani and Humkadam. Rooted in culture but told with a modern lens, Janani will see veteran actor Supriya Pilgaonkar essay the lead role while Humkadam will have Gurdeep Kohli and Bhumika Gurang portray the central characters.
Ishara, from the house of IN10 Media Network, promises to offer a wide array of fiction ranging from family dramas, to mythology to love stories. With the guiding sentiment of Zindagi Ka Nazara, the channel’s programming showcases the rich values and diverse traditions of India’s unique cultural fabric, and offers a panoramic view of the celebration of life through differentiated and immersive story-telling.
Speaking at the launch, Rajesh Sethi, Vice President of Content at Ishara, said: “Television audiences have changed and are evolving every day, they are now looking for stories that they can resonate with, those that make them truly feel – that is what we are creating. We are working with some of the most talented artists in the country, who have showcased their acting prowess time and again, which helps us move closer to our goal of satisfying the increasing appetite of our audiences with quality content. Ishara caters to all age groups of Hindi speaking audiences because it recognises the one common thread that connects us Indians — emotions and we hope it becomes the companion you need for great stories.”
Janani, starring Supriya Pilgaonkar, is the journey of a single mother, from being a dependent woman to an independent successful woman. The story sets a progressive example for the target audience as it portrays strength, courage and change. Renowned TV stars Supriya Pilgaonkar and Mahesh Thakur play the lead cast in Janani.
Supriya Pilgaonkar shared her experience of playing lead in Janani: “For me, it is very important to connect with the story to be able to portray it. The character of Savita has many layers to her and as the story unfolds, we learn so much about her personality. When I was approached for this show, I was instantly attracted simply by the name. It has been a very exciting journey for me and I couldn’t be happier!”
Journey to fame
Before making it big on-screen, Tollywood actors Shivangi Khedkar and Sai Ketan Rao are known to have found their passion for acting while perusing their engineering degree in computer science. The talented actors have certainly come a long way and are now all set to mark their debut in the Hindi television industry with Star Plus' upcoming show Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali. The two will soon be seen essaying lead roles on the small screen as Pallavi Deshmukh and Raghav Rao who take on second chances in their life in the show.
Talking about her journey so far, the engineer turned Actress, Shivangi Khedkar says: “My family strongly believes that education plays a vital role and hence I took up computer science engineering. As I was pursuing my degree in engineering, I began to realise that my passion lies in acting and decided to take it up. My family was my biggest support and by God's grace, I got my first opportunity in the Telugu industry. I feel privileged to now embark on a new journey in the Hindi Television industry with my upcoming show Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali.”
Versatile actor Sai Ketan Rao talks about his life-changing moment, from being an engineer to an Actor, he says: “As much as I loved to study, I always knew I had the craft of being an actor instilled in me. While I was pursuing my engineering degree, my passion for acting only grew and from that day onwards I just knew I had to give it a shot and in turn, it was successful. I began shooting for TV shows and films in Telugu and then went on to branch out. I always believe in experimenting as language was not a barrier for me. I hope and pray that the audience will love this new avatar of Raghav Rao in my upcoming Hindi TV show.”
Produced by ace TV producer Sandiip Sikcand, the show is all set to premiere on Monday, February 15 at 6:30 pm. The show also features popular actors like Milind Phatak, Asmita Khatkhate, Rutuja Sawant, Priyanka Dhavale, Sayli Salunkhe, Himanshu Bamezai, Karan Manocha, Ragini Shah, Tilakraj Joshi, Krishna Kaourav, and Sarika Raghawa in pivotal roles.