Friday, August 21, 2026
*SET’s Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh Set to Bring Celebrities Out of Their Comfort Zones*
*SET’s Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh Set to Bring Celebrities Out of Their Comfort Zones*
*Mumbai: Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh* is set to bring celebrities into an environment where they can step away from their usual public personas and participate in games and activities alongside a live audience. Speaking about what viewers can expect from the show, *Harssh Limbachiyaa* shared that the format will allow celebrities to open up and showcase a different side of themselves.
Explaining what he believes audiences will enjoy most, *Harssh Limbachiyaa* said, _"I think audience sab se jyada ye enjoy karegi ki celebrities jo ek shell mein rehte hain, ek zone mein rehte hain, ki nhi yaar kuch celebrities duniya ke saamne khul kar nahin aa paate. Lekin yahan par har celebrity aapko apne zone mai khulte huye dikhenge, jo bhi unke problem honge yaa jo bhi kuch audience hoti hai kuch celebrities hote hai jo duniya ke saamne khul nahin paate, waise yahan par aapko celebrities ekdum khulte hue nazar aayenge. At the same time, jo hamari studio audience hai, woh real audience hai, jinko poore desh mein se invite kar rahe hain. So ek audience aur celebrity ke beech ki jo line thi, woh iss show mein disappear hone wali hai, kyunki audience bhi utna hi mazaa karne wali hai, utne hi games khelne wali hai jitne games celebrities khelne wale hain."_
(I think what the audience will enjoy the most is seeing celebrities step out of the shell or comfort zone they usually stay in. Some celebrities may not be able to open up completely in front of the world, but here, you will see them in their own zone and in a much more natural setting. Whatever their inhibitions may be, you’ll see them enjoying themselves and participating wholeheartedly. At the same time, our studio audience is a real audience, invited from across the country. So, the line between the audience and the celebrities is going to disappear on this show, because the audience will have just as much fun and will play just as many games as the celebrities)
With celebrities stepping outside their familiar zones and audience becoming an active part of the games, *Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh* aims to create an environment where the distinction between celebrity and audience participation becomes less defined. The format brings both together through games and entertainment, allowing viewers to see celebrities in a different setting while allowing the audience to be an integral part of the show.
The show has seen names like Jannat Zubair, Abhishek Kumar, Akansha Chamola, Karan Patel, and many more
_*Tune in to Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh, starting 24th August, Monday to Friday at 8:00 PM, only on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.*_
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Tourism New Zealand and Malaysia Airlines Invite
Indian Travellers to Explore the Wonders of New Zealand
As Indian travellers continue to seek immersive
international holidays, unique cultural experiences and cooler-weather destinations,
Tourism New Zealand and Malaysia Airlines have joined forces to inspire
travellers to experience New Zealand's spectacular landscapes, rich cultural
heritage and unforgettable adventures that New Zealand has to offer. As part of
this collaboration, the two partners are launching a special consumer
campaign and promotional fare sale till 6 September 2026, with travel valid
until 31 March 2027, providing Indian travellers with an ideal
opportunity to plan ahead and experience New Zealand during the upcoming travel
season.
Booking early allows travellers to enjoy attractive
promotional fares, greater flight availability and more flexibility in securing
their preferred travel dates. Adding further confidence to the travel plans, Malaysia
Airlines offers a full refund in the event of a visa rejection, subject to
applicable terms and conditions, providing travellers with greater confidence
when planning their journey.
From the vibrant waterfronts of Auckland and
Wellington to the alpine beauty of Queenstown and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
offers an extraordinary range of experiences for every type of traveller.
Travellers can explore Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Māori cultural experiences,
cruise through the majestic beauty of Milford Sound, and indulge in the
country's world-renowned food and wine offerings. Whether seeking adventure,
nature, culture or relaxation, travellers can discover a destination that
promises unforgettable moments at every turn.
Making the journey as rewarding as the destination,
Malaysia Airlines offers seamless one-stop connectivity to New Zealand via
Kuala Lumpur from 10 gateways across India. Renowned for its signature
Malaysian Hospitality, the airline combines warm, attentive service with
thoughtfully designed travel experiences that allow guests to relax from the
moment they step onboard.
Travellers looking to elevate their journey can
experience Malaysia Airlines' new A330neo on selected services,
featuring a next-generation cabin designed for contemporary comfort. From the
privacy and refined experience of Business Class suites to spacious seating, high-speed
Wi-Fi connectivity, enhanced inflight entertainment and thoughtfully curated
dining, every element is designed to help guests arrive refreshed and ready to
begin their New Zealand adventure.
For travellers seeking greater flexibility, Economy
Flex fares provide additional travel benefits, making it easier to adapt
plans when schedules change.
Beyond New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines' Bonus Side
Trip (BST) programme offers eligible passengers travelling beyond Malaysia the
opportunity to enjoy a complimentary stopover in another Malaysian destination
at no additional airfare before continuing their journey to New Zealand.
Whether discovering the UNESCO World Heritage streets of Penang, relaxing on
the beaches of Langkawi or exploring the cultural charm of Kuching, travellers
can enjoy two extraordinary destinations in one seamless itinerary.
Together, Tourism New Zealand and Malaysia Airlines
are making it easier than ever for Indian travellers to experience New Zealand,
combining inspiring travel experiences, seamless connectivity, the warmth of
Malaysian Hospitality, and exceptional value throughout the journey.
Ready to discover New Zealand? Visit the Malaysia Airlines New Zealand campaign landing page to explore destination inspiration from Tourism New
Zealand, book special promotional fares and discover how Malaysia Airlines can
make your journey as memorable as the destination itself.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Hummed the Song ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ ? Now Discover the Film: Balika Badhu Turns 50
As the iconic ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ continues to resonate across generations, Ultra Play invites audiences to discover the classic film behind the melody, and the timeless cinema waiting to be rediscovered
Mumbai, August 20, 2026: You may have hummed Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, recognised its instantly familiar melody or heard it playing somewhere recently. But the song is only one reason to discover Balika Badhu. As the film completes 50 years, Ultra Play OTT is inviting audiences to go beyond a familiar melody and discover the film, its characters, its gentle storytelling and the cinematic world that made it a memorable part of Hindi cinema. Produced by legendary filmmaker Shakti Samanta, Balika Badhu released in 1976 and starred Sachin Pilgaonkar and Rajni Sharma in the lead. Based on Bimal Kar’s Bengali novel, the film follows a young couple as they gradually grow from innocence towards a deeper understanding of companionship and marriage, offering a glimpse into the social and cultural world of its time.
The film’s enduring appeal is closely connected to its music. Composed by R.D. Burman with lyrics by Anand Bakshi, the soundtrack featured memorable voices including Amit Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi. Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, sung by Amit Kumar, remains one of the most recognisable songs associated with the film. But for a new generation discovering the melody today, the 50th anniversary presents an opportunity to go one step further, from knowing the song to discovering the film it came from. “At Ultra, we believe great cinema deserves to be discovered by every generation. Balika Badhu is a wonderful example of a timeless film whose music, emotions and storytelling continue to invite audiences back. Its 50th anniversary is an opportunity to rediscover not just the film, but the rich catalogue of classics waiting to be explored,” said Sushilkumar Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Ultra Media & Entertainment Group.
As part of its focus on making timeless Hindi cinema discoverable for new audiences, Ultra Play OTT brings Balika Badhu to viewers alongside a vast collection of classic and contemporary entertainment. The film is also part of the Shakti Samanta collection, giving audiences an opportunity to use one classic as a starting point to explore the work of one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated filmmakers. This 50th anniversary, Ultra Play invites audiences to not just hum the song, but discover the film, discover the era and discover the classic, because some of the best stories aren’t new; they are simply waiting to be discovered again
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Award-Winning Lyricist Ginny Diwan on her Mirzapur journey from 3 seasons of the show to Mirzapur: The Movie, “Returning for the film felt like coming back to a world I know well”
Award-winning lyricist Ginny Diwan returns to the much-loved Mirzapur universe with ‘Vaaroon Forever’, featured in ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ in both its original and reprise versions. Having been part of Mirzapur since its first season, Ginny once again brings her lyrical expertise to the big-screen adaptation, tapping into the paradox at the heart of Mirzapur and finding tenderness and vulnerability within a world shaped by violence, power and revenge.
Composed by Anand Bhaskar, ‘Vaaroon-Forever’ is sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Romy, while Shreya also features on the reprise. For Ginny, Vaaroon Forever offered a space to explore a softer side of characters whose feelings often remain unspoken. While the song has a romantic feel, her lyrics stay rooted in the world of Mirzapur and its characters. She approached the song by first understanding the characters and the situation, and then allowing the lyrics to take shape naturally, bringing out a more personal side of them without taking away from the intensity of the world they inhabit. This also marks another collaboration between Ginny and Bhaskar, who have worked together on several songs across the Mirzapur series.
Talking about her journey with the Mirzapur saga and returning for the film, acclaimed lyricist Ginny Diwan shares, “Mirzapur has been part of my journey since the very first season, so returning for the film felt like coming back to a world I know well. Every season has brought something different to the writing, and this song adds another dimension to that storytelling. Beneath its larger-than-life characters and intense situations, Mirzapur has always carried very intense human emotions, and that gives me room to explore as a lyricist. The aim was to let the words complement the story and the music, rather than simply serving the melody. Hearing those words come alive through Shreya Ghoshal and Romy’s voices was very special. Shreya brings such depth to every line, while Romy adds a unique texture of his own. Watching the two voices come together was truly memorable for me.”
“Anand and I have known each other and worked together for a long time, so there is a certain ease between us when we work on a song. He understands the nuances of the lyrics and knows how to bring the composition and the words together. Every song I have written for Mirzapur has taught me something new about finding the right voice for a character. It has also pushed me to step outside my own vocabulary and write from a place that feels true to the story. Creating ‘Vaaroon Forever’ with Anand was a very fulfilling experience, and I’m looking forward to seeing how audiences receive it”, she added, speaking about her work with composer Anand Bhaskar.
With work across films, music and advertising, Ginny Diwan has built a diverse body of work as a lyricist. An ITA Award winner for her lyrics in the series Masoom, she has also worked on films and series including OMG 2, Baaghi 2, Baaghi 3, JugJugg Jeeyo, Showtime, Jai Mummy Di and Modern Love Mumbai, among others. Ginny has been part of Mirzapur since its first season and continued through Seasons 2 and 3, during which she wrote all the songs including Tittar Bittar, Munna Rap and Duaa. With Mirzapur: The Movie, Ginny returns with “Vaaroon-Forever”. Directed by Gurmeet Singh and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie brings the popular franchise to the big screen, with Ginny continuing her association with its music.
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TagMango introduces New AI capabilities for creator businesses at RISE 2026
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TagMango Unveils New AI-Powered Tools to Help Creators Build and Scale Digital Businesses
Mango AI and Mango Studio let creators build courses, websites and apps with AI, and run an entire one-person startup
15 million+ users on the platform with 10,000+ creators with ₹1,000 crore in cumulative earnings
Innovation unveiled at RISE 2026, TagMango’s flagship event on the future of creator businesses.
New Delhi, August 20, 2026: TagMango, one of India’s leading creator monetisation platforms, has launched Mango AI and Mango Studio, its latest AI capabilities, designed to help creators build, manage and scale digital businesses from a single prompt. The innovations mark TagMango's shift from a creator monetisation platform towards an AI-powered business platform, with AI integrated across product creation, business operations and customer experiences.
TagMango supports creators in selling courses, memberships, communities and digital products, helping them turn their expertise and audiences into businesses they can directly own and monetise. Since its inception, the platform has enabled ₹1,000 crore in cumulative creator earnings, with 10,000+ creators and more than 15 million users having transacted on the platform. Building on this foundation, TagMango is now expanding its platform with AI-powered capabilities that help creators create products and digital experiences, understand their customers and manage key aspects of their businesses.
The next phase of this evolution was showcased at RISE 2026, TagMango's annual flagship virtual event held on August 15. With the theme "Unlocking AI for Creators & Coaches," the event brought together leading creators including Ankur Warikoo, Siddharth Rajsekar, Riddhi Deorah, and Dhruv Rathee, alongside Russell Brunson, founder of ClickFunnels, who made his first appearance in India. The speakers discussed direct audience monetisation, AI adoption and the opportunity for creators to build sustainable, independent businesses. The discussions at RISE also reflected the shift TagMango is building for, from using AI as a tool for content creation to using it across the wider business journey.
As part of this shift, Mango AI acts as a business co-founder for creators, helping them build courses and offerings, analyse business performance, understand customers and identify opportunities to grow revenue. Mango Studio turns prompts into websites, apps and digital experiences within the TagMango ecosystem, while Theme AI allows creators to customise their platform and customer experience through presets or a single AI prompt. Together, these capabilities simplify how creators build, manage and personalise their digital businesses.
Divyanshu Damani, Co-founder, TagMango, said, “Building an audience will always be at the heart of a creator’s business. But everything that comes after; payments, courses, communities, websites and apps has traditionally required multiple tools, teams and time. With our AI-Verse of products, creators can now build these different parts of their business with a prompt and run them end to end. Our goal is to give every creator the infrastructure and control to build a real business on their own.”
For creators using TagMango, the new capabilities are designed to make it easier to build digital products, personalise customer experiences, automate tasks and access business insights without relying on multiple tools or technical teams. TagMango plans to continue expanding these capabilities as it builds towards an AI-powered business platform for not just creators and coaches, but go beyond to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs to enable them to launch and scale businesses.
Netflix brings fans its biggest South Indian slate this year A new film from Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema every week this year
Netflix brings fans its biggest South Indian slate this year
A new film from Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema every week this year
Mumbai, 19 August 2026: Netflix is doubling down on its commitment to South Indian storytelling, releasing an average of one new film every week across Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema for the rest of the year. Building on the momentum of a record-breaking first half of 2026, we're continually expanding one of the industry's most diverse and exciting film slates, bringing together celebrated filmmakers, beloved stars, and stories across every genre and mood. For entertainment fans, that means there's always something new waiting to be discovered on Netflix.
From big blockbusters to intimate and deeply felt stories, Netflix’s Indian film slate in the first half of 2026 made room for it all. Youth, With Love, Blast and Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam struck a chord with audiences, underscoring our commitment to stories that resonate deeply and travel widely. Recently, Made in Korea became the first South Indian title to take the No. 1 spot on our Global Non-English Films list. The film also reached the Top 10 in 54 countries, from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Venezuela, to Korea, Taiwan, and South Africa. Following this worldwide reception, lead actress Priyanka Mohan was appointed Honorary Ambassador for Korea Tourism, a sign of the Netflix Effect in action, where stories travel far beyond their origins and create meaningful cultural connections.
The slate continues to bring fresh stories to audiences, with Pyaar Prema Kalyanam set to flip the script on love, marriage, and everything that comes after “I do” when it premieres on August 21. The rest of our line-up this year also features highly anticipated theatrical films, including the recently released Ramcharan’s Peddi alongside upcoming films like Dhanush’s OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram, Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali and Nani’s Paradise among several other exciting films.
As Netflix’s South Indian catalogue grows, the platform is focused on going even deeper into culturally authentic stories with distinct local flavours that remain universally relatable.
Netflix is expanding its offering of films and series in South Indian languages, focusing on variety and experimenting across formats, genres, themes, and creative voices. Alongside bringing theatrical blockbusters to our members, we are also expanding our Originals slate for the region. From films like Stephen and Takshakudu to series like The Game (Netflix’s first Tamil original series), Super Subbu (Netflix’s first Telugu original series), and Legacy, we are pairing major licensed films with fresh originals to serve our growing audience with more choice and more of the stories they love, making Netflix a go-to destination for entertainment.
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*When it comes to challenges, Bharti thodi zyada competitive hai, claims Harssh Limbachiyaa as he reunites with her after a 6 years hiatus for SET’s Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh*
*XX August 2026, Mumbai* : After six years, television’s much-loved hosting duo Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa are reuniting for Sony Entertainment Television’s upcoming Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh. Known for their effortless chemistry, infectious humour, and natural understanding, the duo is all set to bring their signature banter, playful rivalry, and entertainment to the game show.
Shared how working alongside Harssh makes her job much easier, Bharti Singh said, “6 saal baad main aur Harssh saath mein kaam kar rahe hain, toh main bahut excited hoon Harssh ke saath kaam karne ke liye. Mera kaam aadha ho jaata hai. Kabhi-kabhi aisa hota hai ki kai cheezein aap padh nahi paate. Jab aapke saath koi aur co-host hota hai, toh main apni lines poori padh kar jaati hoon. Lekin thoda Harssh ka advantage le leti hoon. Harssh mere saath host hota hai, toh main thoda kam padh kar jaati hoon kyun ke mujhe pata hai ye padhne mai tho sahi hai, yeh fatafat padh he lega. Aur main bahut excited hoon Harssh ke saath phir se kaam karne ke liye. I hope so, woh bhi excited ho. Lagta toh nahi hai, but bahut maza aa raha hai.”
Adding to the fun, Harssh revealed that while the duo shares an easygoing equation, their competitive sides may emerge when they are on the game-show floor. He said, “When it comes to challenges, Bharti thodi zyada competitive hai, main thoda kam competitive hoon. Mere liye masti zyada important hoti hai. Finally jo hota hai, woh ho hi jaata hai, kuch na kuch achha ho hi jaata hai. Lekin Bharti bahut competitive hai. Lekin haan, ghar pe hum woh competition nahin leke jaate hain. Aur kuch games mein I’m sure aisa hoga, jahaan par main Bharti ko haraana chahunga, aur Bharti bhi mujhe haraana chahegi. Toh dekhte hain kya hota hai. I’m sure set ke jhagde hum ghar pe na leke aayein.”
Known for their natural understanding and ability to play off each other effortlessly, Bharti and Harssh’s reunion on Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh promises to offer audiences a fresh dose of laughter, entertainment, and playful competition. From spontaneous banter to hilarious moments on stage, their chemistry is set to be one of the highlights of the show.
Don’t miss the premiere of Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh on 24th August at 8:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
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