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#fame to cater India’s first digital singing competition
MUMBAI: #fame, a LIVE video app, has pioneered another content upheaval by launching Close-up ‘Websinger’. The show will give India its first ever digital singing sensation.
The show consists of six rounds spread over two months each that has Pritam as the chief judge and mentor who will spot the next singing sensations of India on the web.
#fame Close-up Websinger will soon announce the finalist of the round 1. This was through a meticulous screening through three rounds namely Acoustic, Duet and Solo. Round 1 saw Pritam taking grooming session with the finalists and giving them tips to make it to the next round.
Catch the glimpses of the session here
Round 1 so far received an overwhelming response with over 3mn views on the YouTube Channel. Not only this, Pritam will be announcing the winner of round 1 on 14th November LIVE on the app
Speaking about the launch Pritam Chakraborty asserted, “I have always believed in the power of talent and the reach of digital and #fame is mix matching the combination meticulously. I am extremely happy to be associated with Close-up ‘Websinger’. There is a whole new generation of artists who are waiting to be discovered and Close-up ‘Websinger’ is the perfect platform for them to make an impact on a global stage”.
Speaking on the success of round 1 so far, Saket Saurabh, CEO, #fame said, “We at #fame are committed to discovering and promoting the best emerging talent on the digital video platform. I am very excited with the number of entries for India’s first digital singing competition Close-up Websinger has got so far. We have engaged over 12mn+ audience across 30+ cities giving these aspiring singers a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to shape their future in music industry.”
A one of its kind digital singing coup, Close-up Websinger is the definitive destination for next breed of talented singers in the country. The next round will see Raghu Dixit as the judge and Pritam as a maha mentor and will have folk music as the theme of the show.
With over a million downloads, over 25,000 unique Performers and more than 40,000 live sessions of programming, #fame has emerged as India’s No.1 live video app.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
