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.
In what may be called a revolution in the consumption of digital content, ZEEL has come up with ZEE5, a one stop destination for the consumption of entertainment on digital platforms. The app is now available for download for Android and iOS users. Additionally, ZEE5 will also be available across Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast and on www.zee5.com. The new OTT platform is currently available in India and will roll out in global markets over the next three months.
With the medium of consumption changing rapidly from Television to mobile screens, ZEE 5 has some important features which makes it the next-big-thing in consumption of digital entertainment.
The launch event took place on Wednesday at 5 pm in Mumbai in the presence of Amit Goenka, Zee International and Z5 Global and Punit Goenka, MD and CEO ZEEL. ZEE5 launch began with a bang with a band of ladies singing songs in 12 different languages, truly reflecting the most significant feature of ZEE5.
This was followed by Amit Goenka, CEO ZEE International and Z5 Global taking us through the journey of evolution of Zee which has completed 25 years of creating content for a pan-India audience. He also introduced ZEE5, the latest OTT platform, targeted at catering to the demands of the current generation which is becoming increasingly tech savvy and more and more aware of what's happening across the globe.
The brand logo and brand anthem too was launched after Punit Goenka, MD and CEO ZEEL, joined Amit Goenka on stage. The brand anthem too highlights the fact that when you watch content in your own language, the feel is different.
Composed by Amit Trivedi and directed by Dangal fame Nitesh Tiwari, the brand anthem Apni Bhasha Mein Feel Hai also has a rap by Badshah. Two versions of the same have been created, one catering to the North region and the second one catering to the South region. The lyrics have been penned by noted lyricist Amitabh Bahattacharya.
Punit Goenka took the audience through a journey of the content created by Zee through its various platforms in the past 25 years. He said, "We aim to be the destination for Entertainment in all over India and across the world. We believe that there's huge opportunity to create digital content not only in English or Hindi, but other Indian languages.
This was followed by Amit Goenka showing the audience the key features of ZEE5 live.
Here are some of them:
* In addition to Android and IOS users, ZEE5 will be available across Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast and also on www.zee5.com
* ZEE5 will present a huge lineup of originals, Indian and International TV shows and movies, LIVE TV and content on Health and Lifestyle
* Viewers can watch content in 12 languages. They can choose from English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Oriya and Punjabi
Viewers can also select the display language from 11 options to a language of their choice. The display language can be selected from English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bhojpuri and Punjabi
There's also a voice search option using which the viewers can search and find the movies, shows etc of their choice easily.
Users will also get the option to save the content on their phones in their external memory card. This can be done over wifi, to save consumption of mobile data.
The launch event was graced by Bollywood celebs like Swara Bhasker, Badshah, Naveen Kasturia and others who're a part of the ZEE5 originals.
Source: DNA
Infinix Mobile has shared that their latest selfie centric offering, HOT S3 stands sold out in the first 2 minutes of its first sale at Flipkart. Following the successful launch of Infinix in India in August 2017 through an online-only model with Note 4 and Hot Pro 4 & later the launch of its flagship Zero5 in November, Infinix portfolio in India continues to be well received by the consumers and the response has been great in terms of feedback making it the highest rated Smartphone brand on Flipkart in India with an average rating of 4 or above.
Announced through an ‘India first’ launch on 6th February in Mumbai, the power-packed Hot S3 was made available through an exclusive sale on Flipkart today at 12:00 noon and within 2 minutes, it sold out. While this will make a lot of Infinix fans wait a little longer to get their hands on HOT S3, they should not fret as the next sale is scheduled for February 19th, 12:00 noon at Flipkart
Mr. Anish Kapoor, CEO Infinix India said, “We are deeply delighted with the overwhelming response to the first sale of Infinix Hot S3. Stock out in under 2 minutes proves that Infinix is here to change the game. I am thankful to the Indian consumers for lapping up the amazingly loaded Infinix HOT S3 with phenomenal selfie camera capabilities and specifications that have set the benchmark for the 10K segment. The incredible response only strengthens our commitment and vision to become a preferred choice for young online consumers by designing products that complement their lifestyle and make technology innovation within reach. We are kicked to have started 2018 on this high note and are pumped to sustain the momentum with many more game changing offerings this year.”
Commenting on the sale, Ayyappan Rajagopal, Head of Smartphones at Flipkart said, “Infinix Hot S3, a Flipkart exclusive, was sold out within 120 seconds of the sale opening! With this sale Infinix has set a new milestone and is one of the best selling brands on Flipkart. We hope to continue this momentum in all future sales of Infinix phones”
With Hot S3, Infinix introduced its fourth global product series ‘HOT S’ in India. The massive demand of Hot S3 can be attributed to its standout features which include 20MP Selfie camera with Full View display, latest Android Oreo Operating System out of box, 4000mAh battery & a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core processor.
HOT S3 is available in 2 variants, 3GB+32GB is priced at Rs 8,999 and 4GB+64GB storage, priced at Rs 10,999. Both variants are available in two attractive colours of Sandstone black & Brush Gold. The product is a perfect amalgamation of functionality and aesthetics, owing to its simple and sleek design that perfectly fits in the palms of a user, making the HOT S3 experience absolutely comfortable.
Featuring a 5.65inch HD+ full view display, the front part has 2.5D curved edges and a fingerprint scanner at the rear. Infinix Hot S3 has massive 4000mAh battery that provides great battery life for 2 days on normal usage. Armed with 3GB RAM and a 32 GB ROM it is a dual SIM smartphone with dedicated microSD card slot, which can support up to 128GB memory card.
On the camera optics, the HOT S3 ships with a 20-megapixel front camera with 4-in-1 low light selfie camera mode, dual soft LED flash, which helps in capturing the perfect selfies even in the low light condition. The HOT S3 comes with a unique feature called Full View selfie mode, which lets you capture selfies on full view screen. Whereas the 13-megapixel rear camera supports PDAF and F2.0 aperture with features like touch focus, HDR, panorama and professional camera setting for enhancing the overall photography experience.
COMIO India, an emerging smartphone brand focusing on the Indian youth market, has launched two new feature-loaded models today, namely- COMIO S1 Lite and C2 Lite. Designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind, these smartphones are aptly priced at Rs. 7499 for S1 lite and Rs. 5999 for C2 lite.
Following in the footsteps of the successful launch of the previous models, the all new COMIO S1 Lite and C2 Lite inherit the sophisticated design language of COMIO S1 and C2- COMIO's most popular smartphones and will be available at all the leading retail stores of North & West markets immediately. At the same time, the Lite range offers highly sought features such as an elegant design, COMIO UI based on stock android OS, powerful battery backup, OTG and a host of security features among others. All this indicates the new COMIO Lite range is not to be taken lightly.
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, CEO & Director, COMIO Smartphones further adds, “India is a growing market with huge potential and infinite possibilities. We are thrilled to bring to our customers our latest offerings - COMIO S1 Lite & C2 Lite. They boast not only of an elegant design and camera but also superior battery life. The Lite series will prove to be an all-rounder. COMIO believes in delivering unrivaled products with unbeatable value to all consumers”.
Shine Some More with the Splendid Design and Display of S1 Lite that comes equipped with a 13 MP rear and an 8 MP front camera and numerous features such as Beauty, Bokeh, Panorama, Watermark, HDR, Filter and Smile Capture effects.
The COMIO S1 Lite sports a unibody design with curved edges and is available in three color variants namely Ocean Blue, Royal Black and Sunrise Gold. The USP of the handset lies in its slim design and metallic finish which makes the phone easy to carry and visually appealing in equal measures. One may unleash one’s inner photographer with a 13-megapixel auto focus with flash rear camera and 8-megapixel selfie camera with flash that accentuates every intricate detail. The back of the COMIO S1 Lite showcases an exquisite back cover finish that reflects light stylishly. With a slick streamlined body that holds a 5.0-inch HD IPS display, the device features 2 + 32 GB RAM and a 3050mAh battery that makes COMIO S1 Lite a device worth buying.
Capture Your Uniqueness with the Fully Loaded C2 Lite that comes equipped with a powerful Li Polymer and 3900 mAh battery. The COMIO C2 Lite combines an array of superior features, including a powerful battery, amazing security features, 8 MP auto-focus rear camera with flash, 5 MP selfie-camera with flash, expandable 128GB memory and exceptional music quality. Special focus has been laid on design. The C2 lite comes in a 5-inch HD IPS Display and is available in Sunrise Gold, Royal Black and Metallic Grey. The camera’s beauty function is another highlight. It features COMIO UI based on Stock Android 7.0 Nougat. COMIO C2 Lite packs a 3,900mAh battery that stays charged for upto 2 days with upto 27 hours talk time and an impressive standby time of 270 hrs.
COMIO keeps the youth at the center of its brand ethos. Each of its phones is designed for the youth and by the youth. With them as the brand ambassadors, the brand continues to pay attention to what the young have to say about its products. In fact, the S1 Lite and C2 lite have been designed according to the Indian youth’s feedback.
Mr. Sumit Sehgal, Chief Marketing Officer, COMIO Smartphones quotes, “Our new models are inspired by the Indian Republic which is ‘For the People, Of the People and By the People.’ We understand the youth of India and believe that they have the power and might to guide consumer preferences. COMIO has conducted research and designed its new products taking their needs into account. S1 Lite and C2 Lite are dedicated to India’s Youth.” Designed to deliver, COMIO smartphones are a perfect balance of powerful performance, fast connectivity and better battery life.
The devices are also embedded with the Freezer Application. The Freezer app allows you to use as many applications as you wish without worrying about RAM constraints.
An interesting feature that these phones offer is the Venus Browser. This offers a light weight web platform for smartphone users with advanced functionalities like browsing, app store and services. Users can do many things with this app like shopping, playing games, browsing, listening to music and watching movies etc. Venus is first Indian browser solution providing hyper-regional content covering major Indian states. The browser also supports 22 regional Indian languages.
COMIO smartphones come with the valuable anti-theft feature preloaded in all handsets. In case of any suspicious activity, SIM based alerts are shared with the registered mobile number. One of the interesting feature of anti-theft is the ‘intruder selfie’. In other words, when someone tries to unlock the device by trying to break the pattern or PIN, the device will automatically capture the image of the unauthorized person. Other options include the lock and unlock feature, shutdown blocker, data back up and SIM related functions.
COMIO Smartphones has partnered with Reliance Jio to provide unbeatable packages and cashback offers for the youth. Within a reduced-price bracket, customers can now enjoy unlimited data and talk time offers using a COMIO smartphone. Cashback vouchers will be credited to the customer account and will be visible under “My Vouchers” in MyJio app which can be redeemed, one at a time, against recharges of Rs. 198/299 plans, via MyJio app. Customer to get Rs. 2200 cashback (Rs.44*50 vouchers) at the time of 1th successful recharge of Rs. 198/299 monthly plans, which can be redeemed from 2nd recharge onwards. Rs.50 each will be credited in MyJio app which can be redeemed, one at a time per recharge, against subsequent recharges of Jio plan of Rs.198/299.
Panasonic India today moved a step further in the video recording space with the introduction of its LUMIX GH5S - the world’s first high precision cinema 4K recording camera designed specifically for low light scenarios.
As a camera that excels in low-light shooting, the LUMIX GH5S features 5EV luminance detection performance with Low Light AF that aids in higher sensitivity and optimized tuning of the sensor. It is further powered with a LiveView Boost feature that makes it possible to check the composition even in total darkness by boosting the sensitivity just for Live view. The camera has been designed specifically for professional filmmakers such as cinematographers, documentary makers, wedding users and YouTubers.
Packed with astounding features to satisfy the evolving needs of videographers, the newly developed 10.2-megapixel Digital MOS Sensor with Dual Native ISO Technology and Venus Engine 10 faithfully reproduces even dark parts of the image, allowing ISO 51200 high sensitivity recording when the use of supplemental lighting may not be possible as well as an extended ISO of up to 204,800.
To further elevate the video expression, GH5S also comes with a Variable Frame Rate Effect (VFR) which allows users to record slow motions and time lapse videos seamlessly in 60 FPS and 240 FPS format, alike. The camera also comes pre-installed with a V logL feature, so users don’t have to purchase a software upgrade key separately.
Keeping in mind the outdoor needs of our consumers, the GH5S has been composed of a magnesium alloy full die-cast front, rear and top frame that is not only splash-proof and dust-proof but also freeze-proof down to -10 degrees Celsius which is tough enough to withstand heavy field use.
With these immense capabilities complimented by a sturdy body, the GH5S is an extremely imperative tool for videography professionals who demand high end low light video quality. The camera will be available at all Panasonic stores across the country at a price of INR 184,990/-.
