iWorld
Pranav Thakker is TVF’s national head – brand partnerships
New Delhi: Pranav Thakker has joined as the national head-brand partnerships at The Viral Fever, the Indian video on demand and over-the-top streaming service.
He was earlier general manager- new business development at Universal Business Group, which he joined in February 2020 and helped brands to connect with their consumers. It is Thakker’s second stint at TVF, as he had earlier worked with the organisation from 2017-2020 as the west head-brand partnerships.
He has also worked with Reliance Broadcast Network as account director, Magicbricks as zonal manager and Diligent Media Corporation as manager- ad sales (five years).
iWorld
Late Bloomer to stream on Lionsgate Play from March 27
Jus Reign comedy explores identity, ambition and life off schedule
MUMBAI: Late Bloomer is set to arrive on Lionsgate Play on March 27, offering a humorous yet heartfelt take on finding one’s path, even if it comes a little later than expected.
Fronted by Jus Reign, the series follows Jasmeet Dutta, a Punjabi Sikh millennial and aspiring content creator trying to balance viral ambition with family expectations and cultural identity. The result is a coming-of-age story that is less about ticking boxes and more about missing them, and learning along the way.
Set against a backdrop of chaotic nights, family pressures and digital-age dilemmas, the show leans into everyday messiness. From a misplaced laptop spiralling into unexpected trouble to generational clashes at home, Jasmeet’s world is anything but predictable. Yet, it is precisely this unpredictability that gives the series its charm.
The narrative is anchored by a close-knit ensemble, including his cousin Neal, best friend Chippy and his parents Gurdeep and Supinder, who together create a lively mix of humour, tension and warmth.
Adding weight behind the scenes is Russell Peters, who serves as executive producer, lending his signature cultural sharpness to the storytelling.
At its core, Late Bloomer is a gentle reminder that life rarely follows a neat timeline. Sometimes, the detours make for the better story.
