Dish TV, Asia’s largest DTH brand, has partnered with Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd., one of India’s leading filmed entertainment content house to launch Marathi regional value added services for its valued Marathi audience. A 24-hour Marathi service ‘Aapla Manoranjan’ is now available at Channel number 1232 on DishTV platform. With the launch of this new service, customers can now enjoy the complete Ad-Free and 24X7 Marathi Service packed with Movies, Plays and Songs.
‘Aapla Manoranjan’, DishTV’s new regional offering is now available to the subscriber on free preview of 15 days. The viewers can continue to enjoy amazing Marathi content with a nominal subscription price of Rs 38 + GST.
The full entertainment package includes Marathi Songs, legendry Plays and two Marathi movies every day. In addition to this, every Sunday there will be a world satellite TV premiere of a newly released movie which hasn’t been telecasted on any satellite channel like Bus Top, Paisa Paisa & Sugar, Salt aani Prem on this service.
Speaking on the initiative Mr. Sukhpreet Singh, Senior vice president-Marketing, DishTV said: "We’re committed to provide the best of entertainment to our viewers across all regions. With an overall bouquet of 600+channels & services and with this new regional service offering, we’re excited to bring the best content and excellent TV viewing experience to our Marathi audience. The addition of ‘Aapla Manoranjan’ will cater to the needs of our Marathi subscribers across India for complete entertainment in their preferred language."
Hiren Gada, Director - Shemaroo Entertainment Limited said, “We are pleased to associate with Dishtv and bring to the viewers Aapla Manorjan, a premium marathi content service that will air the finest of marathi films, songs and even theatre. It will be fueled by Shemaroo’s rich and exhaustive library of content and programming prowess. Marathi cinema with its thematic diversity, technical excellence and high production values has made a mark for itself in the industry and amongst cinema lovers. We are sure that this new offering will thoroughly be enjoyed by the viewers of Dishtv”.
Envisioned on the foundation of delivering certified, quality and innovative technology, one of India’s leading and most trusted television manufacturer ‐Vu Technologies today announces the launch of the Vu Official Android TV. The 4K Smart TV operates on the latest and licensed operating system of Android 7.0 Nougat.
The Vu Official Android TV unlocks official access to the Google Play Store, YouTube, Google Games, and the complete Google ecosystem. In addition to the company’s partnership with Google, Vu has also partnered with leading Video on Demand service providers like Netflix, Hotstar, and ALTBalaji, to provide certified VOD apps thus allowing users to access unlimited, diverse and latest content in an authorized manner.
A distinct feature of the Vu Official Android TV is its ActiVoice feature. The easy to use ActiVoice remote helps users to seamlessly search, browse and select in 88 languages. The ActiVoice Search intelligence is also enabled to search within apps and recommend results according to a user’s preference. Recognised for quality by its patrons Vuers, the Vu Official Android TV uses a premium A+ Grade IPS Panel developed in over 1000s of hours of testing to perfectly integrate hardware and
software components. Highest global standards have been meticulously followed within Vu’s very own NPD labs to ensure stunning 4K picture quality, and immersive sound from its built‐in sound bar with DTS TruSurround and Dolby Digital support. Additionally, integrated with Chromecast, the Vu Official Android TV supports mobile and desktop casting and is available in 43 inches, 49 inches, and 55 inches.
Speaking at the launch of the Vu Official Android TV, Devita Saraf, Founder and CEO, Vu Technologies said, “At Vu, it has always been our vision to create quality products that define the future of television technology. We are focussed on innovating and are determined to deliver products with industry first features. The Vu Official Android TV is built on our most advanced technology with the highest quality of hardware and software. It is a result of research and development that was undertaken for over a year followed by numerous hours of testing. We are excited to redefine and re‐invent a user’s experience by introducing a pioneering and revolutionary product that combines quality picture and sound with certified and high‐end technology.”
Trusted by over one million Indian families, Vu has been redefining luxury and technology and is recognized for introducing some of the most successful and award winning products like the Iconium 4K Smart Series, PixelightHDR 4K Smart Series, and the recently launched Quantum Pixelight HDR Supreme Series. Leading the way with the launch of the Vu Official Android TV, Vu continues to innovate and be the first to offer high‐tech, premium and luxury televisions in India.
The Vu Official Android TV is available in 43 inches, 49 inches, and 55 inches and is priced at Rs. 36,999, Rs. 46,999, and Rs. 55,999 respectively. The TV will be available for sale via Vu’s exclusive online distribution partner Flipkart.com and Vu’s flagship stores starting 16th March, 2018.
The stage is set for Indian audiences to experience the spectacular Broadway-style musical, Disney’s Aladdin. BookMyShow is the producer with exclusive rights for the Indian production of this Disney smash hit and will bring to life the magic of this fable for the first time on the Indian stage. The spectacular musical will premiere at Mumbai’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in April 2018.
In 2015 & 2016, Indian audiences were mesmerized with India’s first-ever Broadway-style musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. With astounding local talent, stunning sets and breathtaking performances, the musical had registered sold out shows in both its seasons.
Disney’s Aladdin, the classic fantasy production, has already enchanted audiences in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Japan. And now, the incredible spectacle will be reimagined and developed by the best of Indian talent to make it locally relevant, without losing the original essence of the Broadway show. This time, India will locally produce a completely original, non-replica version of Aladdin The musical which promises to set new standards for live entertainment in our country! The show, sponsored by PayPal, will also travel to Delhi and Hyderabad. PayPal will be the preferred payments partner for the musical, allowing people to buy tickets through it’s seamless and secure payments system.
Given the high anticipation among audiences for Disney’s Aladdin, Ashish Hemrajani from BookMyShow, Abhishek Maheshwari & Vikrant Pawar from Disney India unveiled the first look of the musical today.
“The live entertainment standards in India are rapidly catching up with the rest of the world and BookMyShow is proud to have been continuously playing its part in this transformative journey. We are absolutely excited to produce the Indian stage version of Disney’s Aladdin which will open its doors to the audiences in just a few months from now. It promises to be an extravagant visual feast, filled with music, joy, and loads of theatrical magic,” said Ashish Hemrajani, CEO and Founder, BookMyShow.
“Disney stories are timeless and have a special meaning for everyone in the family. Stories like Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast are universal and can engage fans everywhere. In India, we are committed to developing world-class entertainment that families can relate to and become a part of their everyday lives. We partnered with BookMyShow, given their deep understanding of the local audience and their quality of consumer engagement,” said Abhishek Maheshwari, Country Head – Disney India.
The Indian production boasts of extravagant sets, lavish costumes, beautifully choreographed sequences, mesmerizing special effects and the flying magic carpet, which will instantly transport the audiences into the magical world of Agrabah. Over 50 performers will weave the enchanting story on stage, taking the viewers on the fun-filled adventures of Aladdin and making this musical a unique experience.
“Disney’s Aladdin will be reimagined locally with an all Indian cast and creative talent. The story of Aladdin has universal appeal and is highly popular with the Indian audiences. The musical is an entertaining celebration of Aladdin’s love for Jasmine and his friendship with Genie. This thrilling new production filled with magic, humour and breathtaking spectacle will transport fans to a whole new world,” said Vikranth Pawar, Head - Live Entertainment & Local Content Studio, Disney India.
Anupam Pahuja, Managing Director, PayPal India said, “We are proud to be associated with Disney’s Aladdin and BookMyShow. This iconic production promises to be an enchanting experience for everyone, and we look forward to making the experience even more enjoyable by providing a easy and safe way to purchase tickets online. PayPal is a global leader in digital payments and we are committed to offering a safer and more secure payment experience to Indian consumers domestically and globally.”
Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, the show features music by Tony Award and eight time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Sister Act, Little Shop of Horrors), lyrics by two-time Oscar winner Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid) and three-time Tony Award and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice (Evita, Aida).
At the helm of the Indian production are Shruti Sharma (Director), Shampa Gopikrishna and Bertwin D’Souza (Choreographers), Varsha Jain (Production Designer), Gaviin Miguel (Costume Designer), Dhruv Ghanekar (Music Director) and Suzane D’Mello (Vocal Coach)
The talented actors who will bring to life this iconic tale on stage include Siddharth Menon (Aladdin), Taaruk Raina (Aladdin), Kira Narayanan (Jasmine), Mantra (Genie), Roshan Abbas (Jafar) and Vikrant Chaturvedi (Jafar).
The registrations for the Disney’s Aladdin musical is live on BookMyShow. The registered users will be able to buy their tickets during an exclusive pre-sale window through PayPal.
