Music and Youth
ZEE releases DP World ILT20 cricket anthem along with 7 BantaiZ
Mumbai: Fuelled by the electrifying atmosphere and extraordinary performances of international players at DP World ILT20 Season 2, ZEE Entertainment, released a gripping and pulsating anthem song in collaboration with popular rap group, 7Bantai’Z.
The rap track for DP World ILT20 captures the high-octane action ongoing in three destinations in UAE. 7Bantai’Z’s collaboration with the channel brings in the zing of the new-gen spirit with the rap composition, injecting youthful energy with lyrics such as:
‘Balle se bolenge,
barriers todenge,
saal ka pehla yeh challenge,
koi kasar nahi chhodenge’.
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The rap song’s captivating lyrics pay homage to these six franchise teams and their iconic cricket stars, weaving a narrative that resonates with cricket enthusiasts of all ages. Cricketing icons such as Trent Boult, Alex Hales, David Warner, Dushmantha Chameera, Sam Billings, among others, are celebrated in the cricket anthem, capturing the essence of competition, rivalry, fans passion. With its high-octane beats and energetic vocals, the song has potential to go viral and become an instant favourite among cricket aficionados.
7Bantai’Z shared their enthusiasm about creating the rap song for ZEE, adding, “Our experience in creating a rap song for a sport has been an absolute blast. Being die-hard cricket fans just like any other Indian, blending our love for the sport with music was incredibly exciting. Our aim was to bottle up all the energy and buzz of DP World ILT20 in every beat and verse of the song, and we think we nailed it!”
The tournament has achieved a remarkable viewership of 161-million viewership in its first 18 matches since debuting on 19 January 2024. 7Bantai’Z’s cricket rap chant celebrates this achievement as well as its position as the second-most watched league globally. It also captures the determination of marquee T20 cricketing talent to succeed in one of the toughest cricket leagues, leaving no stone unturned as echoed in the lyrics – ‘koi kasar nahi chhodenge’. This not only captures the spirit of premier leagues as one of the largest reality shows in sports and entertainment, but also celebrates the spirit of cricket and fervour of its fans across the globe.
The franchise-style tournament of DP World ILT20, featuring six teams and 34 matches, is underway in the UAE. The league’s six franchise teams include Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Kolkata Knight Riders), Desert Vipers (Lancer Capital), Dubai Capitals (GMR), Gulf Giants (Adani Sportsline), MI Emirates (Reliance Industries), and Sharjah Warriors (Capri Global). The ongoing season of the tournament boasts of participation of the world’s most prominent cricket stars such as David Warner, Dasun Shanaka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sam Billings, David Willey, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Alex Hales, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, James Vince, Ambati Rayudu, Corey Anderson, Dwayne Bravo, Trent Boult, Chris Woakes and Martin Guptill.
Cricket fans can watch DP World ILT20 on Zee’s most widely distributed and viewed 10 linear TV channels: &Pictures, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema, Zee Zest, Zee Ganga, Zee Cinemalu HD, &Flix, &Flix HD and Zee Zest HD and leading OTT platform ZEE5. All single header matches will be broadcast live at 8 pm during India’s prime time. The afternoon match on double-header days will start at 4 pm.
(*Source: BARC: 2+, India U+R, [Including TV+OOH, LIVE+ Pre+Mid+Post]
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
Tickets available on BookMyShow. Visit youthfestival.srmd.org or follow @globalyouthfestival on Instagram.
