Music and Youth
Mukta Arts ties up with Ultra for ‘Iqbal’ DVD release
MUMBAI: Home video major Ultra Group has joined hands with Mukta Arts for the release of the cricket based film Iqbal. A part of the sale proceeds will go towards Child Relief and You (Cry) to help the NGO with its development work.
Speaking on the occasion Mukta Arts chairman Subhash Ghai said, “When a small film does well it gives you more satisfaction compared to when a blockbuster does well. With this film we took a risk in that we distributed it ourselves. Exhibitors and distributors did not want it as they felt that it was an art film and was not worth the price we were asking. I sat down with my CEO Ravi Gupta and with Nagesh Kukunoor (the films director). We decided to use our own network and distribute the film only in the metros. We did not even go overseas. The challenge was marketing a film that does not have matka, jatka. However we benefited a lot from word of mouth and by positive reviews from the media.”
“I am thankful that Ultra Group has joined us in pushing this film on DVD and VCD. Sushil Kumar Aggarwal (Ultra MD) is truly a film businessman. He helps in promoting quality films. This will hopefully lead to further collaborations in the future. I am also grateful to Cry for endorsing this film and its message on how someone with a disability can live a decent life and achieve his/her dream. As a way of further raising money for a noble cause we will be auctioning three autographed bats. The proceeds will go towards a worthy cause,” he added.
Cry GM resource mobilisation Irwin Fernandes says, “Cry has always worked towards ensuring a safe, healthy, happy childhood for all children. We appreciate the fact that a part of the proceeds from the DVD sale of Iqbal will go towards projects supported by Cry.”
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
