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Zee Cinema’s Big B series gets brand film push
MUMBAI: Hindi movie channel Zee Cinema has intensified its efforts to promote one of its key weekend properties Shaniwaar Ki Raat Amitabh Ke Saath. A clear indication in this direction is a series of brand films the channel has conceived around the Amitabh movie series, among which two have already been released.
As already reported by indiantelevision.com, Zee Cinema re-launched the movie series with some fresh acquisitions on 6 August. Thus, Shaiwaar Ki Raat…, placed in the Saturday 8 pm slot, has been given a thrust with the caption His Golden Years. Apart from the brand film series, the channel is also banking on the Superfan contest, which is meant to find out the best Amitabh fan.
Brand Films: ‘Bholu Musladhar’ and ‘Chikoo Chakram’
Both the films present a gamut of emotions with a clear undertone of humour. The films showcase two die-hard Amitabh fans from two diverse age groups and show how transformation happens to their original selves when clock strikes 8 every Saturday night. Bholu Musladhar & Chikoo Chakram symbolise the effect of the big B and his films and the transformation they can cause.
Namrata Rungta of Storytellers, who has directed both the films, says the idea was to show how ordinary characters — avid fans of Amitabh and underdogs in real lives — suddenly undergo a transformation and dominate the surroundings when they sit down to watch the Amitabh series.
“While Bolu Musladhar is a hen-pecked husband, Chikoo Chakram is a spoilt kid who goofs up on everything. While the former is being persistently bullied by his wife, the boy badly needs a superman to help him out of his troubles. With this combination, we are targeting two separate age groups. The climax, which offers a perfect mix of heroism and humour, is an attempt to cash in on the viewers’ passion for Amitabh Bachchan,” says Rungta.
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McDonald’s India NE names Sara Arjun brand ambassador
Actor returns for nostalgic Buddy Meal campaign at Rs 119 for two.
MUMBAI: Sara Arjun just came home to McDonald’s because some love stories start with a childhood ad and end with sharing fries as grown-ups. McDonald’s India – North and East has appointed actor Sara Arjun as its brand ambassador, bringing her back to the brand that first captured her on screen as a child. The collaboration launches with a playful TVC introducing the Buddy Meal, a value offering priced at Rs 119 for two burgers (McAloo Tikki or Veg Surprise), two Cokes and one medium fries.
The film recreates the classic “girlfriend-boyfriend” banter from her original McDonald’s ad, with Sara joking about today’s “demanding” relationships before her buddy admits he just wants a simple McAloo Tikki. The voiceover lands the punch: “Shukar hai McDonald’s Buddy Meal for 2 hai… starts at just Rs 119,” closing on the tagline “Khao Meal, Baat Karo”, a celebration of uncomplicated joy and shared moments.
MMG Group and CPRL vice chairman Anant Agarwal said, “Sara’s return to McDonald’s is a wonderful reminder of the deep emotional connections many customers have grown up with. With the Buddy Meal, we are celebrating friendship, nostalgia and the simple joy of sharing a McDonald’s meal together at great value.”
Sara Arjun added, “McDonald’s has been a special part of my journey since childhood. Returning to the brand for this campaign feels incredibly nostalgic. The Buddy Meal captures the simple joy of sharing food and laughter with friends.”
Available for a limited period across McDonald’s restaurants in North and East India via dine-in, takeaway, drive-thru, the McDonald’s App and leading delivery platforms, the Buddy Meal taps into the brand’s legacy of creating relatable, feel-good moments.
In a fast-food world chasing trends, McDonald’s brings back a familiar face and a simple truth: sometimes the best dates don’t need grand gestures just good burgers, cold drinks and great company at a price that leaves everyone smiling.
