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Shemaroo inks partnership deal with Audible for its podcast series
Mumbai: According to an exclusive partnership deal signed on Wednesday, consumers will now have access to 75+ hours of Shemaroo’s audio content on the Audible service. The deal also includes six diverse podcast series:
1. Indian Food Wisdom by Rujuta Diwekar, which talks about the depths and understanding of a nutritious life that balances your body, along with insights from celebrities.
2. Chanakya Speaks by Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai, which tells how Chanakya’s teaching is still relevant and pertinent in the current business world.
3 Corporate Chanakya, narrated by the iconic Tom Alter, informs listeners about the age-old formula for success for leaders of the corporate world.
4. Festivals of India, which talks about diverse festivals celebrated in India.
5. Legends of the World, which narrates stories and facts about Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi, and Steve Jobs, amongst others.
6. Audio Theatre in Gujarati & Marathi, which gives listeners access to renowned Gujarati and Marathi theatre performances by actors like Ashok Saraf, Siddharth Randeria, and others.
Commenting on this partnership, Shemaroo COO – digital business Zubin Dubash said, “We are delighted to have signed this deal with Audible. At Shemaroo, being 60 years young, we believe in being relevant to every segment and following our customers on every medium of their entertainment consumption.”
Audible offers its customers more than 7,00,000 audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals worldwide, and Shemaroo has a plethora of engaging and entertaining content in its inventory.
The podcasts will be available to listen to on www.audible.in
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
