New Delhi, 25th August 2025 : The internationally acclaimed Mohan Brothers, Lakshay Mohan (Sitar) and Aayush Mohan (Sarod), presented the much-anticipated second edition of Monsoon Ragas on 21st August at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi. Building on the overwhelming success of their debut in 2024, this year’s live concert left the audience captivated with its profound emotional depth and technical excellence. As a tribute to the spirit of the monsoon, the performance highlighted seasonal ragas traditionally linked with rain, romance, and reflection.

The evening featured a mesmerizing jugalbandi, weaving together the delicate intricacy of the sitar with the soulful depth of the sarod in a rare and harmonious exchange that showcased the brothers’ deep musical bond. Every note reflected not only their mastery but also a heartfelt connection with the audience, who were drawn into a soundscape that was both timeless and immersive.

Enhancing the performance were Pt. Ramkumar Mishra (Tabla) and Pt. Fatehsingh Gangani (Pakhawaj), whose exceptional accompaniment created a vibrant interplay of melody and rhythm that heightened the evening’s experience. The concert hall resonated with standing ovations and heartfelt applause, a testament to the impact of the performance.

More than just a concert, the evening reaffirmed the transformative power of Indian classical music as a source of mental well-being and joy.

Mumbai, August 4, 2025: Sunburn, raised the bar for live music experiences once again with The White Soirée, an all-white outfit party that set Dome SVP Stadium ablaze with sound, energy and euphoria. Kicking off the India leg of their multi-city tour, globally renowned artists DJ Novak and DJ Vidojean delivered unforgettable back-to-back sets, blending Afro house and melodic rhythms with Sunburn’s signature immersive production.

The iconic venue was transformed into a glowing white sanctuary, with state-of-the-art visuals and fans dressed head-to-toe in white, creating a breathtaking monochrome spectacle. The event welcomed thousands of fans who danced through the night, united by rhythm and style.

Serbian house music star DJ Novak brought his signature big-room energy, dropping chart-smashing anthems like ‘Emergency’ (with Sofi Tukker), ‘In Your Arms’ and ‘Feel the Beat’. Known for his appearances at Tomorrowland and Hi Ibiza, Novak effortlessly turned the stadium into a festival-grade dance floor, leaving the crowd breathless.

Joining him was Swedish groove master DJ Vidojean, whose genre-blurring style blended Afro, melodic, and tech house seamlessly. As one half of the rising duo Vidojean x Oliver Loenn, he delivered bangers like ‘Told You So’ and ‘El Youm’, which have earned global radio play and shoutouts from legends like Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Fedde Le Grand.

Together, the two DJs created a pulsating atmosphere that was both high-fashion and high-frequency, proving why they’re two of the most exciting names in the global dance music scene right now!

Shobha Kapoor’s name is synonymous with Indian television. A visionary, a powerhouse, and the silent architect behind some of the most iconic shows on Indian screens, she has shaped narratives that defined generations and connected deeply with millions of households. At the Indian Telly Awards 2025, this extraordinary contribution was honoured with the Editor’s Choice: Ramanand Sagar Lifetime Achievement Award, a tribute to her enduring impact on the industry.

For over two decades, Shobha Kapoor has been the driving force behind Indian television’s most defining moments. As Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms, she has masterfully balanced creativity and commerce, leading the creation of era-defining shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasamh Se, Pavitra Rishta, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Naagin, and many more. With sharp business acumen, emotional insight, and a deep commitment to storytelling, she has helped shape the daily viewing habits of millions, building not just a content empire but a cultural legacy.

Reflecting on the recognition, Shobha Kapoor said, “Thank you so much, Indian Telly Awards, for honouring me with this Lifetime Achievement Award. Honestly speaking, I had never thought that I would reach so far. It was Ekta’s dream to tell stories, and I, just being her mother, decided to support her because she was so young at that time. And slowly, slowly, her dream became my passion too — my strength too. Balaji Telefilms gave me my own identity. So, thanks to Ekta for reinventing my life as well.

She further added, “And a special thanks to my husband Jeetu and my son Tushar. If they had not encouraged me and supported me, I would have never achieved this. Thanks to all the channels who trusted us and gave us the freedom to express ourselves. And last but not the least, thanks to our audience — it’s all because of their love. Ye award sabse zyada unka hai. Jai Mata Di!”

This prestigious honour, named after the legendary Ramanand Sagar, celebrates individuals who have left a lasting imprint on Indian television, and few embody that spirit more profoundly than Shobha Kapoor. While this is a moment of reflection and recognition, her journey of storytelling continues.

Delhi, 19th July 2025: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL), one of India’s leading entertainment powerhouses, continued its multi-city marquee initiative R.I.S.E with a compelling event in Delhi. After the spectacular launch in Mumbai, the Delhi chapter brought together an eclectic mix of India’s most forward-looking marketers, growth-stage businesses, and retail visionaries.

The Delhi edition carried forward the immersive format of the inaugural event, with compelling keynote sessions, curated experiences, and insightful discussions focused on how ZEE’s full-funnel advertising ecosystem is helping brands scale across India. This includes ZEE’s portfolio of over 50 channels, ZEE5 (OTT), YouTube network, social platforms, regional IPs, and a nationwide influencer network—all seamlessly integrated to deliver ultimate business solutions at scale.

Strengthening this offering is ZEE’s tech-first approach, which focuses on combining content creation with emerging technologies to identify value-driven opportunities, enhance targeting, and deliver improved consumer experiences to enable brands to convert storytelling into measurable outcomes.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Ashish Sehgal, Chief Growth Officer, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., said: “Delhi is a high-opportunity market, and R.I.S.E is our promise to deliver measurable brand and business growth in such dynamic environments. From building awareness to driving action, ZEE’s omnichannel ecosystem is designed for measurable outcomes. Our strength lies in uniting the power of content, data, and distribution into one integrated growth engine.”

Conceptualised as a flagship initiative, R.I.S.E stands for Results | Integration | Strategy | Engagement. Through the initiative, ZEE aims to earn trust through value-first storytelling and giving businesses tools that convert media into measurable growth. It’s designed as a powerful platform to unite India’s marketing, media, and investment communities. The platform brings together a diverse mix of visionary brand builders, senior marketers, retail clients, venture capitalists, new-age digital businesses, and small business entities who are all looking to scale, disrupt, and grow in today’s evolving market landscape.

Following the successful event in Delhi, R.I.S.E will continue its journey to Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata, furthering its mission to empower and support brands across key growth markets.

National; June 26th, 2025: Acclaimed Punjabi music producer Rass and rising Artist Ravy collaborate to drop their upcoming single “Forever Mine”. A heartfelt ballad that captures the depth of true love, Forever Mine is a journey through starlit skies, quiet conversations, and the kind of connection that transforms the ordinary into something magical. Rooted in emotion and layered with dreamy melodies, the song explores love as a peaceful and gentle promise that only grows stronger with time.

Known for producing hits for Prem Dhillon, Ekam Sudhar, and Sardar Khehra, Rass’s Forever Mine hints at the beginning of a bold new era as he steps into the spotlight with his own music. For Ravy, this track marks another powerful step in his evolving journey as a composer and lyricist—one who crafts melodies with feeling and pens lyrics that linger long after the music fades. Both Rass and Ravy were born and raised in Punjab, where their roots in music were first planted. Now based in Canada, the duo brings the depth of their heritage and the freshness of a global sound to everything they create. Forever Mine isn’t just a track—it’s a statement from two artists who are proudly carrying their culture forward while carving out their space on an international stage.

Producer Rass shares his experience creating Forever Mine, “This song is all about love that’s calm, grounding, and real, something I think a lot of us crave. Working with Ravy has been inspiring; his voice brings a certain sincerity that made this track what it is.”

“Forever Mine is a feeling. When Rass first played me the beat, I instantly connected with the emotion behind it. I’m excited for listeners to feel the same peace and passion we felt while creating it”, adds singer-writer Ravy

Forever Mine offers a fresh perspective on love that is comforting and profound. This collaboration is all about two artists pouring their hearts into a shared vision, promising an experience that will be a memorable addition to the Punjabi music landscape.

Mumbai, 10 June 2025 – Celebrated indie artist and Nexa Music Season 3 Winner, Kamakshi Rai, is all set to unveil her latest single “Ghosts” on June 10, 2025. Handpicked by music maestro A.R. Rahman Kamakshi brings her signature blend of emotional honesty and sonic depth in this haunting new release that promises to resonate deeply with listeners.

“Ghosts” is a deeply personal exploration of memory, vulnerability, and healing. Set against a brooding, atmospheric production, Kamakshi’s soulful vocals guide listeners through the lingering echoes of love and loss. The track captures the introspection and emotional complexity that have become the hallmark of her songwriting.

“Ghosts is about the parts of us that stay behind in the spaces we leave — the love, the grief, the echoes,” says Kamakshi. “Writing this song was like walking through the shadows with a lantern — confronting what still lingers and finally making peace with it.”

Kamakshi’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2025, she took the stage at Lollapalooza India, where she collaborated with Zedd during his Day 1 set and opened the Nexa Stage with her own set on Day 2.

She has also headlined three international music productions — The London Dream Project, Ashley Lobo’s Passage to Bollywood, and Stardust — and taken lead roles in celebrated musical theatre productions like Balle Balle by Wizcraft and Sing India Sing by Fountainhead.

Beyond the stage, Kamakshi has lent her voice to Bollywood playback songs, a Disney feature film, film scores, web series title tracks, and TV commercials. First discovered as the runner-up on Season One of “The Stage”, she has since emerged as a formidable original songwriter with tracks that have charted and been widely playlisted across platforms.

India-wide Release, 6th June 2025: Aadyam Theatre, a storytelling initiative by the Aditya Birla Group, brings its most ambitious and sonically rich production, The Dragon Rose Project’s Mumbai Star — a vibrant dance musical — to its namesake city. After the blockbuster Mumbai run, the show will be coming back to the city of dreams due to a massive response. Apart from its regular runs on July 12th and July 13th, 2025, at NCPA’s iconic auditoriums, Jamshed Bhabha Theatre and Tata Theatre, this new run comes bearing a bonanza for the theatre enthusiasts. An additional show on July 11th, 2025, has been added due to the increasing demand for the visual spectacle of the season.

Originally written by Devika Shahani, the production is directed by Nadir Khan and choreographed by Avantika Bahl with contributions from guest choreographers, including Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Vidushi Uma Dogra, Krutika Mehta, and Vivaran Dhasman. What binds this sprawling Dance Musical together is the razor-sharp choreography, fantastic performances, beautiful staging, and the transcendent power of music to narrate a tale of dreams, determination, and destiny.

At the heart of this story is Dev, a spirited dancer from a quaint coastal town in Maharashtra, who arrives in Mumbai with a little more than his mother’s dream and a burning passion to make it big. He auditions for Mumbai Star, a dance competition that could change the trajectory of his life. Life in the spotlight nudges him into a web of blinding lights, fame, and heartbreak. But at this fateful intersection, he forges a powerful bond with his mentor, who acts as his moral compass.

The musical maverick behind the 19-track original score for the album is Dhruv Ghanekar, with Ishitta Arun penning the lyrics. The album is an eclectic mix of genres of songs that play an important role at every juncture of the story. From orchestral overtures and folk percussion to hip hop and soaring ballads, the studio version of the album features celebrated artists like Sunidhi Chauhan, Kunal Ganjawala, Nakash Aziz, Stony Psyko, and Ravi Chary. Their music enlivens the stage with the dynamic dance sequences executed by a powerhouse ensemble of performers, who embody each track with stunning precision, expression, and theatrical flair.

The cast features a stellar line-up of artists, including Avenav Mukherjee, Abhishek Choksi, Arushi Nigam, and Jayesh Sarange, with associate choreographer Surabhi Andrade and others, with Rajit Kapur and Srishti Srivastava lending a powerful theatrical frame as narrators who guide the story as it unfolds.

Speaking about Mumbai Star, the producer and original writer Devika Shahani said, “It’s been an exhilarating opening for ‘Mumbai Star’ with Aadyam Theatre this season! The show – originally commissioned by Min-On founded by my mentor Daisaku Ikeda – was born out of the desire to tell the story of mentor and disciple through dance and music. This exceptional team of people has brought this story to life in a way I could never have imagined! I’m excited to continue this journey with Mumbai Star backed by Aadyam Theatre as we return to Mumbai which is the place where we built the show originally.”

Nadir Khan, Director of Mumbai Star and Co-Programming Consultant for the seventh season of Aadyam Theatre added, “The recognition and inclusion of Dance as a vital member of the Performing Arts is a wonderful addition to the Aadyam Theatre umbrella. We are very hopeful that with this small step, the Dance industry will have one more avenue that will allow it to continue to innovate, grow and contribute to the rich and diverse landscape of the Performing Arts we love so much. We’re extremely happy that the response Mumbai Star received over the opening weekend was so strong that Aadyam Theatre has seen fit to add an extra show for our return to Mumbai in July at the NCPA. The show is high-quality, accessible, unpretentious, joyous and exhilarating. It respects and cherishes the traditional but is also loudly and proudly announcing that Modern India has a strong and clear identity of its own. It’s a simple story, told with soul and energy, all while rooting itself in a compelling theatrical narrative that weaves different styles of storytelling together – music, dance, movement and theatre. It’s a great evening out for anyone – children included!”

Originally produced as a project by the Min-On Concert Association, Tokyo, Japan, with The Dragon Rose Project staging the show, Mumbai Star is a musical ode to the nurturing power that the city of Mumbai holds. A city of chaos, contrasts, and beauty, a magnet attracting thousands of dreamers.

Aadyam Theatre has always championed bold and original Indian voices. With its seventh season, it is pushing the envelope of creativity through curated theatrical experiences that are immersive, indelible, and rooted in the ethos of contemporary culture. With its second Mumbai run, Mumbai Star will yet again display the spectacle that oozes rhythm, roar, and a reverence for one of its main characters, the city.

6th June 2025: Rivalry meets parody in the quirkiest rally one has ever seen! With elections at its peak in Phulera, Panchayat Season 4 will witness the ultimate battle seen yet! In the lead-up to Season 4, two fierce contenders—Team Manju Devi and Team Kranti Devi—have launched a full-blown campaign, complete with catchy slogans, wildly ambitious promises, and emotions flying high. It’s time to pick sides as both teams have launched their campaigns packed with competitive flair and humour with a Phulera twist.

On one side, we have the ever-popular alpha queen Manju Devi, promising chaar-lane ki road, airbag-fitted cycles while on the other side, Kranti Devi and her crusaders are upping the stakes by pledging runways jahan auto bhi take-off karega (because roads are just so passé). Both anthems are dripping in satire, promises, and just the right amount of drama. But just when you think things can’t get any crazier—Sachivji halts the madness by asking a simple question: “Panchayat ke fans ke liye kya kar sakte ho?”

As Manju Devi and Kranti Devi each promise to bring Panchayat Season 4 earlier than the promised July 2 launch date if they win, Sachiv ji turns to the audience and implores them to cast their vote to their favourite team on www.panchayatvoting.com and get the new season sooner.

Get ready for naarebazi, punchlines, and plenty of Phulera-style drama — all rolled into one unforgettable rally cry video. This is just a little taste of madness that the new season promises to bring its audiences soon!

4th June 2025: Some detectives follow the rulebook. Armaan Mistry rewrites it. Premiering on June 27, 2025, on JioHotstar, Mystery is a uniquely chaotic blend of crime, comedy and heart. Mistry is the Indian adaptation of the multi-award-winning US series Monk . T his dramedy is directed by Rishab Seth and produced by Banijay Asia in association with Universal International Studios . At its core is Ram Kapoor as the eccentric, compulsive, and brilliant detective Armaan Mistry, along with a stellar ensemble that includes Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania, and Kshitish Date.

In a world where acting chemistry can make or break a show, especially one driven by ensemble dynamics, Ram Kapoor‘s reflections on the cast chemistry reveal why Mistry promises to be something special. Sharing screen space with such powerful co-actors is no small feat, yet Ram Kapoor praises the collective strength and harmony that fuels the show’s magic.

Ram Kapoor says, “I don’t say this lightly. In fact, the press will probably realize that I’ve hardly ever said this in the past, except maybe once. When your entire principal cast is dead strong, then magic happens. Like, for example, Bade Achhe Lagte Hai, which was my biggest television hit, was so good because it had Sakshi and me. If either me or Sakshi weren’t there, I don’t think it would have been the same level. Because acting is not a group effort. I mean Mona, Shikha and I, all four are so perfect to see the scenes. I think one of the best things is that our cast is completely shining.

With such chemistry lighting up the screen, Mistry is poised to capture audiences with its blend of quirky charm and gripping storytelling, proving once again that great television is always a team effort.

Catch the brilliant chaos of Mystery premiering June 27 on JioHotstar – where every scene is powered by a perfect cast!

IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list has been dominated by Ishaan Khatter in the past few weeks. Having ranked first in the last two weeks, and second in the week prior to that, Khatter has been receiving a lot of praise from critics, fans, and industry leaders as well. Neeraj Ghaywan, director of Homebound commented on IMDb India’s recent Instagram post “So damn proud of you @ishaankhatter” complimenting the actor for his continued ranking on the list.

Khatter was recently seen in The Royals alongside Bhumi Pednekar, Vihaan Samat, Zeenat Aman, Nora Fatehi, amongst others. His film Homebound received a 9 minute standing ovation at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Its release date in India is yet to be announced.

The Popular Indian Celebrities feature, available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, highlights the top trending Indian entertainers and filmmakers each week. This is based on more than 250 million monthly visits to IMDb worldwide. Entertainment fans can see who is trending every week, follow their favorite entertainers, and discover new breakout talent.