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Digital premiere of the Telugu blockbuster 'Gaami.'
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UGADI SPECIAL: VISHWAK SEN’S GAAMI PREMIERES IN TELUGU ALONG WITH TAMIL AND KANNADA DUBS ONLY ON ZEE5 GLOBAL, STARTING APRIL 12!

ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, is thrilled to announce the digital premiere of the Telugu blockbuster ‘Gaami.’ Following its theatrical success, this visually stunning Telugu film is all set to entertain audiences starting April 12 in Telugu along with Tamil and Kannada dubs only on ZEE5 Global.

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Bollywood April 2024
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BOLLYWOOD MOVIES COMING TO SCREEN IN APRIL 2024

Entering April, various movie industries are gearing up to unveil a diverse array of films set for this month’s release. Audiences are buzzing with anticipation for titles like “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,” “Maidaan,” “Amar Singh Chamkila,” and “Mr and Mrs Maahi,” to name a few.

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KOREAN DRAMAS APRIL
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KOREAN DRAMAS TO WATCH OUT FOR THIS APRIL 2024

April 2024 is set to be an exhilarating month for Korean drama enthusiasts, as a diverse lineup of eagerly anticipated series is ready to grace the screen. From the thrilling adaptation of a beloved manga in “Parasyte: The Grey” to the heartwarming romance of “Lovely Runner,” and the gripping narratives of “Blood Free” and “Chief Detective 1958,” there’s a rich palette of genres for every viewer. Not to forget “Goodbye Earth,” which explores a dramatic end-of-the-world scenario, adding to the variety of storytelling that K-dramas are celebrated for. Each drama, boasting an impressive cast and unique plots, promises to captivate audiences worldwide. Stay tuned for a month packed with unforgettable stories, emotional depth, and top-tier entertainment

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THE OSCARS ARE HERE! A LIST OF ALL THE WINS

The 96th Academy Awards are upon us! Unfolding today, March 10, in Los Angeles, this prestigious event will see the crème de la crème of Hollywood congregate to honor the past year’s cinematic triumphs.

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EMPOWERING NARRATIVES: THE IMPACT OF WOMEN CREATORS ON INDIAN STORYTELLING

For decades, Bollywood’s narratives were predominantly crafted and visualized through a male lens, often sidelining the complexity and richness of female experiences and perspectives. However, the years 2023 and 2024 have seen a paradigm shift, with women not only claiming their space in front of the camera but also asserting their influence behind the scenes. This change heralds a new era of filmmaking in India, characterized by a broader range of stories that include, celebrate, and empower female voices and experiences.

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CELEBRATE THIS WOMEN’S DAY WITH STORIES OF STRENGTH AND SUCCESS ON ZEE5 GLOBAL

This Women’s Day, ZEE5 Global presents a handpicked selection of empowering films celebrating women’s strength and resilience. From the courageous Tejas to the inspiring Rashmi Rocket, these movies entertain and honor the determined spirit of women who defy odds and emerge victorious. Join us in paying tribute to the incredible women who inspire, overcome, and conquer.

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PARK HYUNG-SIK AND PARK SHIN-HYE GOING TO DUBAI END OF MARCH

Beyond the borders of South Korea, ‘Doctor Slump’ has also garnered significant international acclaim, owing in part to its availability on Netflix. The overwhelming popularity of Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye extends to regions such as the Arab world, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Consequently, their invitation to serve as Dubai Friends reflects their global appeal.

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RIHANNA RETURNS TO THE MIC FOR A DAY

Despite Rihanna’s staggering net worth of $1.4 billion, her involvement in such events might be attributed to her business ventures, particularly her association with Fenty.

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AMEEN SAYANI PASSES AWAY AT 91

Ameen Sayani, a legendary figure in Indian radio, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 91 after suffering a heart attack, as confirmed by his son, Rajil Sayani.

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The concert film is described a "special cinematic cut, re-edited and remixed for the big screen," featuring new close-ups and a "whole new view" of the entire show. BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas opens in theaters Feb. 1, 2023, in more than 100 countries and territories. The Feb. 4 screenings will feature a special event where fans can use light sticks.
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BTS’ YET TO COME TO ARRIVE IN THEATERS FEB1

The concert film is described a “special cinematic cut, re-edited and remixed for the big screen,” featuring new close-ups and a “whole new view” of the entire show.

BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas opens in theaters Feb. 1, 2023, in more than 100 countries and territories. The Feb. 4 screenings will feature a special event where fans can use light sticks.

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At last year’s DGA television awards, “Succession” dominated the drama series category with all five of the nominees. This year, with that HBO series on hiatus, the nominees went to Jason Bateman (“Ozark”), Vince Gilligan (“Better Call Saul”), Sam Levinson (“Euphoria”), and Aoiff McArdle and Ben Stiller for two separate episodes of “Severanc
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SHAUNAK SEN MAKES IT TO THE DGA SHORTLIST

At last year’s DGA television awards, “Succession” dominated the drama series category with all five of the nominees. This year, with that HBO series on hiatus, the nominees went to Jason Bateman (“Ozark”), Vince Gilligan (“Better Call Saul”), Sam Levinson (“Euphoria”), and Aoiff McArdle and Ben Stiller for two separate episodes of “Severanc

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The production house will premiere the second season of Rocket Boys, about Indian scientists Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai played by Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh; Pippa, a historical war drama set during the Bangladesh Liberation War starring Ishaan Khatter and directed by Raja Krishna Menon; Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan? a comedy with Taapsee Pannu and Pratik Gandhi in the lead and co-produced by Junglee Pictures; Bas Karo Aunty, a comedy-drama directed by debutant director Abhishek Sinha
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ROY KAPUR FILMS ANNOUNCE 2023 SLATE

The production house will premiere the second season of Rocket Boys, about Indian scientists Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai played by Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh; Pippa, a historical war drama set during the Bangladesh Liberation War starring Ishaan Khatter and directed by Raja Krishna Menon; Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan? a comedy with Taapsee Pannu and Pratik Gandhi in the lead and co-produced by Junglee Pictures; Bas Karo Aunty, a comedy-drama directed by debutant director Abhishek Sinha

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The final BAFTA nominations will be announced on Jan. 19, in a live event and global livestream hosted by actors Hayley Attwell and Toheeb Jimoh. The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall — a shift from the awards’ usual home of Royal Albert Hall.
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RRR, ALL THAT BREATHES MAKE IT TO BAFTA LONG LIST

The final BAFTA nominations will be announced on Jan. 19, in a live event and global livestream hosted by actors Hayley Attwell and Toheeb Jimoh. The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall — a shift from the awards’ usual home of Royal Albert Hall.

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Along with Ortega, the cast of Season 1 included Gwendoline Christie, Jamie McShane, Percy Hynes White, Hunter Doohan, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Naomi J. Ogawa, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Riki Lindhome, and Christina Ricci. Catherine Zeta-Jones also appeared as Morticia Addams alongside Luis Guzmán as Gomez and Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley.
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WEDNESDAY RENEWS FOR NEXT SEASON

Along with Ortega, the cast of Season 1 included Gwendoline Christie, Jamie McShane, Percy Hynes White, Hunter Doohan, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Naomi J. Ogawa, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Riki Lindhome, and Christina Ricci. Catherine Zeta-Jones also appeared as Morticia Addams alongside Luis Guzmán as Gomez and Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley.

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The final awards will be presented at a ceremony that relocates to Hong Kong, after being held for two years in Busan and was omitted entirely in 2022. The event will take place at the new Hong Kong Palace Museum on March 12, the evening before film and TV rights market FilMart makes its in-person return for the first time since 2019.
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KOREA’S “DECISION TO LEAVE” LEADS ASIAN FILM AWARDS NOMINATIONS

The final awards will be presented at a ceremony that relocates to Hong Kong, after being held for two years in Busan and was omitted entirely in 2022. The event will take place at the new Hong Kong Palace Museum on March 12, the evening before film and TV rights market FilMart makes its in-person return for the first time since 2019.

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Duran Duran, fresh off an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, was among the super talents to ring in 2023 during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. Performing from Times Square, the band rocked out their biggest hits, like “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “The Reflex” and “Rio.”
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DURAN DURAN ROCKS OUR WORLD AT TIMES SQUARE

Duran Duran, fresh off an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, was among the super talents to ring in 2023 during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. Performing from Times Square, the band rocked out their biggest hits, like “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “The Reflex” and “Rio.”

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j-hope, one of the seven members of the iconic K-Pop group BTS, took to the stage solo in Times Square for a performance as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023! Fans around the world clamored to see the South Korean do his thing on the biggest stage in the world, and he didn’t disappoint
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J-HOPE IS IMPRESSIVE PERFORMING LIVE ON NEW YEARS ROCKIN’ EVE SOLO

J-Hope, one of the seven members of the iconic K-Pop group BTS, took to the stage solo in Times Square for a performance as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023! Fans around the world clamored to see the South Korean do his thing on the biggest stage in the world, and he didn’t disappoint

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Uunchai tracks the journey of three aged friends, Amit (Amitabh Bachchan), Javed (Boman Irani) and Om (Anupam Kher) who decide to embark on a trek to the Everest Base Camp to fulfil the wish of their late friend Bhupen (Danny Dengzongpa), whose heart belonged in the Himalayas. They are joined on the trek by Shabina (Neena Gupta) who is Javed’s wife, Mala (Sarika) who happens to be the long-lost love of Bhupen and Shraddha (Parineeti Chopra) who is their tour guide.
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UUNCHAI COMING TO ZEE5 GLOBAL

Uunchai tracks the journey of three aged friends, Amit (Amitabh Bachchan), Javed (Boman Irani) and Om (Anupam Kher) who decide to embark on a trek to the Everest Base Camp to fulfil the wish of their late friend Bhupen (Danny Dengzongpa), whose heart belonged in the Himalayas. They are joined on the trek by Shabina (Neena Gupta) who is Javed’s wife, Mala (Sarika) who happens to be the long-lost love of Bhupen and Shraddha (Parineeti Chopra) who is their tour guide.

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The movie revolves around three friends who are on a mission to live a rich and successful life. Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne will be available for its viewers starting 6 th January 2023. Directed by Amarjit Singh Saron and co-produced by Thind Motion Films along with Storytime Productions, Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne is a story about Jaggi [Diljit Dosanjh] and his two friends who are finding quick ways to become -rich and pay off a huge debt they have incurred from a lender.
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ZEE5 GLOBAL ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF DILJIT DOSANGH’S BABE BHANGRA PAUNDE

The movie revolves around three friends who are on a mission to live a rich and
successful life. Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne will be available for its viewers starting 6 th January 2023.
Directed by Amarjit Singh Saron and co-produced by Thind Motion Films along with Storytime
Productions, Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne is a story about Jaggi [Diljit Dosanjh] and his two friends who
are finding quick ways to become -rich and pay off a huge debt they have incurred from a lender.

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ZEE 5 GLOBAL ANNOUNCES THE WORLD DIGITAL PREMIERE OF MUSICAL SUPERNATURAL COMEDY -ROCKET GANG

The film follows five friends— Amarbir (Aditya Seal), Tania (Nikita Dutta), Sahib (Sahaj Singh), Pia (Mokshda Jailkhani), and Binoy aka Bunnu (Jason Tham), who decide to take a vacation after being offered a free stay at the ‘Wonder Villa’. But, as soon as they arrive, some strange things begin to unfold, making their lives miserable. Will they be able to find out whether the house is haunted or if someone is behind this?

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ZEE TEAMS UP WITH SHAHRUKH KHAN TO PROMOTE DP WORLD INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE T20

he ‘Har Ball Bawaal’ campaign induces an instant adrenaline rush as it speaks of the myriad emotions at play when passionate players of the sport clash on the cricket field. Given the frenzy that surrounds T20 cricket, this film speaks of how every new performance by a player settles a past score and how it all boils down to being his “izzat ka sawaal”. The campaign invites fans to come and watch the grand spectacle unravel on ZEE’s 10 movie channels and its digital entertainment platform – ZEE5.

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. It looks like YRF released the jukebox of Pathaan on Friday and it interestingly has a Pathaan theme track and a Jim theme track which led to fans figuring out that John, who plays Pathaan’s arch-enemy, is going to be called Jim!
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PATHAAN STORY REVEALED

. It looks like YRF released the jukebox of Pathaan on Friday and it interestingly has a Pathaan theme track and a Jim theme track which led to fans figuring out that John, who plays Pathaan’s arch-enemy, is going to be called Jim!

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