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Utsav Plus
Utsav Plus (formerly known as Star Plus UK) is a European Hindi general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and television films. Its programming is in Hindi and subtitled in English. History Star Plus launched in the United Kingdom in 2005. Star Plus HD was set to launch in both the United Kingdom and Ireland by the end of 2011, but it was delayed until 5 July 2012. Rebranding On 12 July 2010, it underwent a rebranding along with a change from the blue rectangular logo to a ruby red star with the tagline "Rishta Wahi, Soch Nayi" ("Same Relationship, New Thinking"). On 7 November 2016, it underwent a rebranding with the tagline "Nayi Soch" ("New Thinking"). On 4 June 2018, it underwent a rebranding with Alia Bhatt as the face of the campaign with the red crystal star with gold swoosh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney Star
Disney Star Private Limited is an Indian media conglomerate and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. It is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Disney Star network runs more than 70 TV channels in eight languages, reaching out to 9 out of 10 cable and satellite TV homes in India. The network reaches approximately 790 million viewers a month across India and more than 100 countries. Disney Star generates more than 30,000 hours of content every year. Disney Star is the largest television and entertainment network in India. History Founding Star TV (Satellite Television Asian Region) was founded in 1990 as a joint venture between Hutchison Whampoa and Li Ka-Shing. It launched Hollywood English-language entertainment channels for Asian audiences. 1990–2000 In 1990, Star TV started with the first 5 channels included Star World, Star Plus (then an English-language entertainment channel), Star Chinese Channel, STAR TV Chinese Channel, Fox Sports (Asi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pay Television
Pay television, also known as subscription television, premium television or, when referring to an individual service, a premium channel, refers to Subscription business model, subscription-based television services, usually provided by multichannel television providers, but also increasingly via Digital terrestrial television, digital terrestrial, and streaming television. In the United States, subscription television began in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the form of encrypted analog over-the-air broadcast television which could be decrypted with special equipment. The concept rapidly expanded through the multi-channel transition and into the post-network era. Other parts of the world beyond the United States, such as Television in France, France and Latin America have also offered encrypted analog terrestrial signals available for subscription. The term is most synonymous with premium entertainment services focused on films or general entertainment programming such as, in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin
''Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin'' () sometimes abbreviated as ''GHKKPM'' is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that premiered on 5 October 2020 on Star Plus. Digitally available on Disney+ Hotstar, it stars Ayesha Singh, Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma. Produced by Cockrow Entertainment and Shaika Films, it is a loose adaptation of ''Kusum Dola''. Plot Sai Joshi, a young and outspoken girl from Gadchiroli aspires to become a doctor and dreams to study MBBS at the Nagpur Medical College. In Nagpur, Virat Chavan becomes an officer and is posted at Gadchiroli. Sai stays with her father Inspector Kamal Joshi in Gadchiroli The local politician's son and goon, Jagtap, falls into a one-sided love with Sai and harasses her. Jagtap tries to kill Kamal in order to marry Sai. On topping 12th exam in Maharashtra state, Sai requests her father to take retirement and move to Nagpur. Virat joins his posting in Gadchiroli. Virat's car splashes mud on Sai which makes Sai dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anupamaa
''Anupamaa'' () is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that premiered on 13 July 2020 on Star Plus and streams digitally on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi under the banner of Director's Kut Productions, it stars Rupali Ganguly, Gaurav Khanna and Sudhanshu Pandey. It is based on Star Jalsha's Bengali series ''Sreemoyee''. Plot Cast Main *Rupali Ganguly as Anupamaa "Anu" Joshi Kapadia – Kanta's daughter; Bhavesh's sister; Vanraj's ex-wife; Anuj's wife; Paritosh, Samar and Pakhi's mother; Anu's foster mother; Aarya's grandmother (2020–present) *Gaurav Khanna as Anuj "AK" Kapadia – Gopichandra's adoptive son; Malvika's adoptive brother; Ankush's adoptive cousin; Anupamaa's husband; Anu's foster father (2021–present) **Naksh Dhaval Adhyaru as young Anuj (2022) *Sudhanshu Pandey as Vanraj "V" Shah – Leela and Hasmukh's son; Dolly's brother; Anupamaa's ex-husband; Kavya's husband; Paritosh, Samar and Pakhi's father; Aarya's grandfather ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is an Indian company that produces Indian soap operas, reality TV, comedy, game shows, entertainment, and factual programming in several Indian languages. Balaji Telefilms is promoted by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and is a public company listed at Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India. In the 2000s the company went on to produce some historic blockbusters which include, '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'', ''Kaahin Kissii Roz'', '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'', ''Kahiin to Hoga'', '' Kkusum'' and '' Kasamh Se'' amongst several others. In the 2010s the company went on to produce several hugely successful drama series which includes ''Pavitra Rishta'', '' Tere Liye'', ''Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani'', '' Bade Achhe Lagte Hain'', ''Jodha Akbar'', ''Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'', ''Kumkum Bhagya'', ''Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi'', ''Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki'', ''Kundali Bhagya'', ''Yeh Hai Chahatein'' and ''Bhagya Lakshmi''. Since 2015, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeh Hai Chahatein
''Yeh Hai Chahatein'' ( This is love) is an Indian Hindi-language drama television series produced by Ekta Kapoor for Star Plus. It is digitally available on Disney+ Hotstar. A spin-off to ''Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'', the show premiered on 19 December 2019 and stars Sargun Kaur Luthra and Abrar Qazi. Premise A passionate love story between a famous rockstar, Rudraksh Khurana and a gynaecologist, Dr Preesha Srinivasan who fall in love after raising their respective siblings' son together. Twenty years later Plot Cast Main *Sargun Kaur Luthra as ** Dr. Preesha Khurana: Gynaecologist; Vasudha and Gopal's younger daughter; Venky and Mahima's sister; Rudraksh's wife; Ruhi and Samrat's mother; Saransh's aunt and adoptive mother (2019–2022) ** Dr. Nayantara Iyer: Physiotherapist; Look-a-like of Preesha 20 years later ; Malti's elder daughter; Ishaani's sister.(2022–present) *Abrar Qazi as ** Rudraksh "Rudra" Khurana: Rockstar; Sulochana and Balraj's younger son; Sharda's step-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Director's Kut Productions
Director's Kut Productions is an Indian television production company based in Mumbai, which is owned by Rajan Shahi. Established in 2007, it produces television shows and web-series for various channels. Some of its notable works include: '' Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai'', ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'', '' Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke'', '' Aai Kuthe Kay Karte'' and ''Anupamaa''. History Rajan Shahi did his schooling from St Columbus, and got graduated from Hindu College, Delhi, and came to Mumbai. In 1993, Shahi started his career as an assistant director. In 1999, Shahi made his directorial debut with the series ''Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi''. He then went on to direct series like ''Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'', ''Hamare Tumhare'', ''Rishtey'', ''Kareena Kareena'', ''Reth'', ''Mamtaa'', ''Millee'', ''Virasaat'' and ''Saathi Re''. Thereafter he worked as a series director for '' Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar'', '' Ghar Ki Laxmi Betiyaan'' and ''Maayaka''. Eventually, he became a television p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), popularly known as ''YRKKH'' is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest running Indian television soap opera. Produced by Rajan Shahi under the banner of Director's Kut Productions, it formerly starred Hina Khan, Karan Mehra, Shivangi Joshi and Mohsin Khan. Since October 2021, it stars Pranali Rathod and Harshad Chopda. ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' emerged as the winner of the musical game show ''Ravivaar With Star Parivaar''. Plot Akshara and Naitik, both from large Marwari joint families based in Udaipur get married. Initially, they struggle to understand each other but gradually come to understand, support, and love each other. Soon, their son, Naksh is born. Naitik falls into a coma due to an accident. 4 years later Akshara starts working in the family business. Naitik recovers from the coma and strugg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Programming Block
Block programming is the arrangement of programs on radio or television so that those of a particular genre, theme, or target audience are united. Overview Block programming involves scheduling a series of related shows which are likely to attract and hold a given audience for a long period of time. Notable examples of overt block programming were NBC's Thursday evening "Must See TV" lineup, which included two hours of sitcoms and one hour of '' ER'', and Channel 4's " T4" program which often ran sitcoms back-to-back for an hour or more. Reruns on cable television are often assembled into similar blocks to fill several hours of generally little-watched daytime periods. A particularly long program block, especially one that does not air on a regular schedule, is known as a marathon. Block programming in radio also refers to programming content that appeals to various demographics in time blocks, usually corresponding to the top or bottom of the hour or the quarter-hour periods. Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt (; born 15 March 1993) is a British actress of Indian descent who predominantly works in Hindi films. She has received several accolades including four Filmfare Awards. One of India's highest-paid actresses, she has appeared in ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list since 2014 and was awarded the TIME100 Impact Award in 2022. Born into the Bhatt family, she is the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. After making her acting debut as a child in the 1999 thriller '' Sangharsh'', she played her first leading role in Karan Johar's teen film ''Student of the Year'' (2012). She won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for playing a kidnapping victim in the road drama ''Highway'' (2014), and went on to establish herself with starring roles in several films produced by Johar's studio Dharma Productions, including the romances '' 2 States'' (2014) and ''Badrinath Ki Dulhania'' (2017), and the coming-of-age drama '' Dear Zindagi'' (2016). Bhatt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Business Standard
''Business Standard'' is an Indian English-language daily edition newspaper published by Business Standard Private Limited, also available in Hindi. Founded in 1975, the newspaper covers the Indian economy, infrastructure, international business and trade, stock and currency markets, corporate governance, and a range of other financial news, opinions and insights. The main English-language edition comes from 12 regional centers, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Pune, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, and Kochi, and reaches readers in over 1,000 towns and cities across India. History The newspaper's initial owner had been the Kolkata-based ABP Group. Circulation was rising, but losses were rising, possibly to above Rs 50 crore, and ABP could not support it. ABP hoped that the government would allow Financial Times to take an equity stake in Business Standard Limited and bring in funds. In 1997, ''Business Times'' was purchas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subtitle (captioning)
Subtitles and captions are lines of dialogue or other text displayed at the bottom of the screen in films, television programs, video games or other visual media. They can be transcriptions of the screenplay, translations of it, or information to help viewers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing understand what is shown. Subtitles refer to a text translation of audio into a different language and are for people who can hear the audio, but may not be able to understand the dialogue. Captions are text in the language of the audio and are designed for anyone unable to hear the audio, they often also contain important sounds that would be unavailable for anyone unable to hear the audio. Open captions are "burnt" into the video and will therefore always be visible, while closed captions (CC) can be toggled on and off according to the preference of the viewer. Methods Subtitles can be rendered as part of the video or separately as graphics or text overlaid on the video. Sometimes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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