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From Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey to Little Singham, Bollywood characters gain traction in kids' content

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From Salman Khan's Chulbul Pandey to Little Singham, Bollywood characters gain traction in kids' content

Animation company Cosmos Maya recently announced a two-season series based on the character Chulbul Pandey.

In pics | Check out the most watched films and web series on smartphones

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In pics | Check out the most watched films and web series on smartphones

According to latest data by Nielsen, viewership for movies and originals on smartphone continued to grow in May.

Film industry says difficult to get back on track without senior artistes like Amitabh Bachchan

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Film industry says difficult to get back on track without senior artistes like Amitabh Bachchan

The industry is in a fix over new protocols for shooting in Maharashtra which also bars persons above 65 years of age.

Coronavirus impact on mental health: This helpline got 45,000 calls in 60 days

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Coronavirus impact on mental health: This helpline got 45,000 calls in 60 days

Experts at Mpower said this could be the tip of the iceberg as India stares at a mental health crisis post- COVID-19.

Coronavirus impact: Bollywood to resume shoots, here are the guidelines

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Coronavirus impact: Bollywood to resume shoots, here are the guidelines

Artistes will be encouraged and supported to carry out most of their get-up at their residence and visit the premises with minimal staff.

Coronavirus lockdown | Reopening after months, will exhibitors be able to bear the cost of restarting business?

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Coronavirus lockdown | Reopening after months, will exhibitors be able to bear the cost of restarting business?

From safety precautions, maintenance, programming to manpower, theatres will have to look at a lot of aspects before restarting and all of this will have cost implications as well

Resumption of TV shoots in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu to bring back jobs, revive ad spends

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Resumption of TV shoots in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu to bring back jobs, revive ad spends

New content on TV will result in further increase in TV viewership which, in turn, will also attract more advertisers.

Karan Johar's birthday celebration and the art of shooting advertisements during a pandemic

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Karan Johar's birthday celebration and the art of shooting advertisements during a pandemic

From writing to direction, all aspects of producing an advertisement are being worked on from home.

Lockdown 5.0 | Cinemas to reopen in third phase of unlock, date of restart will be decided after assessment

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Lockdown 5.0 | Cinemas to reopen in third phase of unlock, date of restart will be decided after assessment

For over two months, the box office business is running dry and theatres have incurred huge losses.

Shri Krishna, Mahabharat most-watched TV shows; mythological genre sees strong traction in COVID-19 times

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Shri Krishna, Mahabharat most-watched TV shows; mythological genre sees strong traction in COVID-19 times

With the increase in viewership, channels are also increasing their programming for the genre.

TV sees uptick in ad volumes; advertisers like Byju's and Netflix increase ad spends

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TV sees uptick in ad volumes; advertisers like Byju's and Netflix increase ad spends

New advertisers like Vivo, Cadbury, Kia Motors, Faasos , Bajaj, Sharp India, Hoichoi , Apple advertised on TV in week 20.

Hoichoi is upbeat even in times of COVID-19, thanks to exclusive content, new customers

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Hoichoi is upbeat even in times of COVID-19, thanks to exclusive content, new customers

With new and exclusive content on offer, Hoichoi has seen significant jump in traffic in the lockdown period.

TikTok's made-in-India rivals Mitron, Bolo Indya gaining steam as Indians get 'vocal for local'

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TikTok's made-in-India rivals Mitron, Bolo Indya gaining steam as Indians get 'vocal for local'

Many TikTok users are switching to other short video sharing platforms, especially those made in India

COVID-19 impact| Radio industry sees 85% revenue decline Y-o-Y: Elara Capital

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COVID-19 impact| Radio industry sees 85% revenue decline Y-o-Y: Elara Capital

Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI) had written to the government urging for an economic survival package for FM radio.

Coronavirus lockdown: JSW Sports, owners of IPL and PKL teams, see 30% impact on business in 2020

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Coronavirus lockdown: JSW Sports, owners of IPL and PKL teams, see 30% impact on business in 2020

The impact of not having IPL this year will be big as the league is a massive P&L (profit and loss statement) for the company, said the JSW Sports CEO

COVID-19 impact | Moviegoers missing theatres; PVR, INOX score on brand trust: Survey

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COVID-19 impact | Moviegoers missing theatres; PVR, INOX score on brand trust: Survey

Mumbaikars are missing the theatrical experience most. In Mumbai, 93 percent audience said that they miss going to theatres. Yet, 70 percent expressed safety concerns.

Salman Khan's Frsh to Shah Rukh Khan's KKR, stars are thinking beyond Bollywood

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Salman Khan's Frsh to Shah Rukh Khan's KKR, stars are thinking beyond Bollywood

There are many Bollywood celebrities who have invested in various businesses from clothing line to hotel chains and startups

COVID-19: Film industry workers seek to restart production, write to Uddhav Thackeray on guidelines

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COVID-19: Film industry workers seek to restart production, write to Uddhav Thackeray on guidelines

In the letter, FWICE has mentioned that daily wage workers should be paid on a daily basis.

Overseas collections become more important for Indian films amid COVID-19 crisis

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Overseas collections become more important for Indian films amid COVID-19 crisis

Makers of 'Sooryavanshi' and '83' are hoping to release the films in around 80 international markets.

COVID-19 impact | Fans to miss out on a Salman Khan Eid release for first time since 2013

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COVID-19 impact | Fans to miss out on a Salman Khan Eid release for first time since 2013

The second half of the year which is loaded with festivals and holiday period can pump up the entertainment business.

ZEE Entertainment lines up fresh content despite lockdown hurdles

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ZEE Entertainment lines up fresh content despite lockdown hurdles

From new shows, movies to songs, Zee is producing content remotely over mobile phones and professional cameras.

COVID-19 impact | Tamil Nadu allows indoor shooting for TV serials

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COVID-19 impact | Tamil Nadu allows indoor shooting for TV serials

A shooting set cannot have more than 20 people including artistes and technicians, the Tamil Nadu government May 21 order said.

Here's how Pocket Aces is offering fresh content even in times of COVID-19

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Here's how Pocket Aces is offering fresh content even in times of COVID-19

Pocket Aces, more commonly known as creators of the series Little Things, has managed to get around disruptions caused by COVID-19 by improvising and producing shows using indoor facilities.

Tiktok's app rating is falling; but will brands shy away too?

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Tiktok's app rating is falling; but will brands shy away too?

When it comes to brands, experts do not think there will be an impact due to the ongoing controversy around TikTok.

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