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Now, get great deals while watching videos on KIKO TV
MUMBAI: Short video viewing app KIKO TV has launched new features on the app as part of its festive offering to users. The app, which debuted a few months ago amid the pandemic, is kickstarting the festive season early with its latest features.
“Deal of the Day” discount feature will allow registered users of the app to have access to hundreds of deals till Diwali. Currently, KIKO TV has signed up more than 50 merchants on the app. Products that have been added include electronics, household goods, personal care as well as health and beauty products. Limited products are available at up to 90 per cent off their retail price in lightning deals. Additionally, users can use the in-app currency coins to get an even higher discount on selected products.
The live-streaming feature lets users of KIKO TV have live interaction within the app with vendors across India. This service allows sellers to push their live feeds across all social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. The app is all set to bring in amazing discounts from vendors on the products which are in high demand.
KIKO TV CSO Neeta Chawla said, “The initial response to our new features which we launched a few weeks back has been exhilarating, and with the festive season settling in, we realised that it is time again to provide users what they ask for. This year has been challenging for all, and with these discounts we look forward to bringing in some cheer and optimism for our users. We hope our users will make use of the deals available and shop their hearts out.”
“Also, with short format apps now being the go-to place for quick entertainment, these new features ensure app stickiness and user loyalty. We are planning to launch some more features in the coming month to increase our offerings,” she further added.
Last month, KIKO TV launched in-app shopping while browsing videos and in-app games for users to earn more loyalty points. The app is available on both Android and iOS and the app has crossed 120,000 downloads since its launch, with a weekly increase in the active users by 20 per cent.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
