Entertainment roundup: Alan Walker & Virat Kohli launch RCB song; Murder Mubarak trends at No. 3; TV actors on Day of Happiness

Alan Walker with Virat Kohli launched the RCB song ahead of IPL 2024.

International Day of Happiness - Made In Heaven actress Namita Lal says first show gave pure joy: On International Day of Happiness, observed on March 20, a banker turned actress Namita Lal, whose body of work spans from Lihaaf to Made In Heaven and Country of Blind, says both happiness and unhappiness are needed in life. Morning coffee, sunrise, and some soothing music, it is things like these that make actress-producer Namita Lal feel happy and content. She says that happiness does not need to be a far fetched goal, one can find happiness in the little things in life. Read More

Atrangii senior VP Nivedita Basu upbeat on next six months and an exciting slate for Atrangii OTT: Atrangii OTT's alliance with Star Bharat has been fruitful with such shows as Baghin and Parshuram doing extremely well. Nivedita Basu, Senior VP at Atrangii Group, is very excited for the next six months for her channel. Atrangii TV went live in June 2022, however, a year later, they shifted entirely to OTT because of more acceptance and increased viewership. She emphasised that they have covered mostly all genres, from mythological shows like Parshuram, Hara Sindhur, to humour with Shitty Ideas Trending, crime shows like Jaghnya Apradh, to a show on LGBTQ and inclusion titled Nishabd, Atrangii had it all. Read More

IPL 2024 - Alan Walker Meets With Virat Kohli At RCB Unbox: Ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, critically acclaimed Norwegian DJ and music producer Alan Walker made his live debut at an Indian cricket league with #RCBUnbox at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium last night. The 26-year-old global star delivered an eclectic performance that lasted over 30 minutes and entertained a full house of over 25,000 attendees. Taking audiences by surprise and incorporating a crossover element to his set, he sampled an impromptu remix of ‘Salaam Rocky Bhai’ from the blockbuster film, KGF, which was well received by attendees. Read More

Murder Mubarak trends at No. 3 on Netflix's global non-English films list, here's why you should watch it: Seven Suspects, 1 Cop, a Murder and a whole lot of intrigue is what audiences are currently raving about in Netflix’s film Murder Mubarak. The film stars Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Vijay Varma, Dimple Kapadia, Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, Suhail Nayyar, and Aashim Gulati. After the weekend launch on 15th of March on Netflix, the film has already climbed the global charts by trending on the Non-English Global films list at the No. #3 position. Here are 5 reasons why we think you’ll love the film... Read More

TV actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee unveils her new 'Mahadev' tattoo: Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee best known for playing the role of ‘Gopi’ in long-running popular show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, and seen in Dil Diyaan Gallaan, Bigg Boss, En Kanavan En Thozhan, Sweet Lie, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Sawaare Sabke Sapne... Preeto, Gangs of Filmistaan, Choti Sarrdaarni, among others, has recently added a spiritual touch to her identity with a striking 'Mahadev' tattoo on her forearm  by celebrity tattoo artist Vikas Malani. Inspired by her profound connection with Lord Shiva, the tattoo features elements such as the trishul, the third eye, the damru adorned with the Om symbol. Read More

Puru Chibber on being part of Udne Ki Aasha - 'The USP of the show is its simplicity': Actor Puru Chibber, who plays the role of Tejas Deshmukh in Rahul Kumar Tewary’s Udne Ki Aasha, and has appeared in such TV serials as Sab Satrangi, Naamkarann, Khotey Sikkey, Adaalat and Pavitra Rishta, loves the fact that people can relate to the show. He adds that the storyline, and the way it is shown on screen is simple incredible. “The role was pretty exciting and the story was brilliant! I had heard a lot about Rahul Sir and that is why I chose to work in Udne Ki Aasha. The USP of the show and the one thing that I love the most is the simplicity of the story. The show is a story of a simple family and how they react to situations and relationships between the members of the family,” he says. Read More

Yashashri Masurkar: OTT has its own set of actors who are repeated in every show: While on the face of it, multiple platforms seem to have opened for budding actors, not many get a chance on OTT, says Dabangii – Mulgii Aayi Re Aayi actress Yashashri Masurkar. She says that the same people keep getting opportunities on OTT, the same faces are rotating in several web-series and very few new faces are being seen. TV actress Yashashri Masurkar who has appeared in such serials as Rang Badalti Odhani, Dabangii – Mulgii Aayi Re Aayi, Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se, Chandragupta Maurya, Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki, Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, among others, says, “Very few new actors are getting chance in OTT. They have their set of actors that they keep on repeating. Sometimes, knowing the right people is what matters. All film actors are doing OTT’s these days.” Read More

Kiran Khoje - I feel immense joy when I get a challenging character that pushes me beyond my limits: Actress Kiran Khoje, whom we have seen in films like Talvar, Hindi Medium and Super 30, and who recently made her OTT debut with Dry Day, speaks about her idea of happiness on the occasion of International Day Of Happiness. She says, "My happiness comes from finding inner peace, seeing smiles on people's faces because of me, feeling confident and joyful, and sharing that joy with others. When I can help someone in need, it fills me with happiness. While there are many definitions of happiness, for me it's not about one particular thing but rather about having a smile on my face and laughing a lot. Helping myself and others, especially when they need it most, brings me the most joy. When I can help myself, I can also help others, and that's what happiness means to me.” Read More

What to watch on Netflix this April: From gripping thrillers to heartwarming dramas, the April 2024 releases on Netflix OTT are poised to captivate audiences, offering unforgettable journeys into immersive storytelling from diverse storytellers worldwide. Whether you crave pulse-pounding suspense or side-splitting comedy, April 2024 has something to delight every viewer. From George Clooney and Julia Roberts-starrer Ticket to Paradise to Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra-starrer Amar Singh Chamkila. Read More