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Zeenat Aman mesmerises audiences at Carvaan Live’s Yeh Shaam Mastani
Mumbai: Zeenat Aman recently took the audience on a nostalgic journey at the first edition of Carvaan Live’s Yeh Shaam Mastani. Held at the Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium in Sion, the event was a heartfelt tribute to the golden era of Indian cinema, blending music, nostalgia, and stories that have shaped it.
Saregama Carvaan has expanded its retro music experience to live performances with Carvaan Live. The launch event, Yeh Shaam Mastani, featured the legendary Zeenat Aman, who shared personal stories and timeless melodies.
From the moment Zeenat Aman took the stage, the audience was captivated by her anecdotes about iconic films like Manoranjan, Don, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, and Qurbani. She discussed the challenges of portraying her characters and shared insights about working with directors like Raj Kapoor and Feroz Khan, identifying herself as a director’s actor. She also revealed candid moments about her chemistry with co-stars Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, along with fun behind-the-scenes stories.
Zeenat Aman addressed the more challenging aspects of her career, including navigating industry politics while remaining true to herself. The evening was filled with untold stories and the magic that defines her legacy.
In conversation with RJ Anirudh Chawla, her stories resonated with the audience, who were further entertained by lead singers Pragati Nagpal and Pranav Chandran. The duo performed beloved songs like Chura Liya Hai Tumne and Laila O Laila, supported by a live band. The audience, many of whom grew up with these classics, sang along, making the evening a celebration of Bollywood’s music.
Speaking about the event, Zeenat Aman shared her heartfelt thoughts, “Being on stage with so much love in the room was truly special. Seeing people connect with songs and stories that have been part of my journey was heartwarming. Thank you to everyone who came out to spend this beautiful evening with me. I hope to connect with more people as the show goes to Delhi & Jaipur later this month.”
Saregama’s senior VP of films & events Siddharth Anand Kumar added, “Yeh Shaam Mastani is our homage to an era that gave us timeless films and unforgettable music. Carvaan has been a beloved companion in homes with its nostalgic retro music, and now, with Carvaan Live, we’re excited to take that magic off the shelf and onto the stage. We are honored to have Zeenat Aman open this series in Mumbai and the response has been incredible. We’re excited to bring this experience to Delhi and Jaipur.”
The evening felt like a reunion of generations. Parents and grandparents, who grew up with these timeless classics, relived their youth, while the younger crowd discovered the magic of the golden era. The smiles, laughter, and even a few teary eyes in the audience showed just how deeply these songs and stories still resonate, making it a truly unforgettable family celebration.
After the overwhelming response in Mumbai, Yeh Shaam Mastani is now set to bring its magic to Delhi on 18 October at Siri Fort Auditorium and Jaipur on 19 October at Deep Smriti Auditorium. Grab your tickets on BookMyShow for a night of nostalgia and music.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
