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This teacher’s day, get the best lessons of life on &Privé HD as you binge on The Mentors
MUMBAI: “Everybody is a teacher if you listen” –Said Doris Roberts, the erstwhile American actress. This quote advocates the fact that cinema is a silent teacher, only if one wishes to learn.
&PrivéHD brings to you a gamut of inspiring filmswith The Mentorsthat shows the unyielding and heroic stories of coaches and their disciples, this Teacher’s day 5th September from 11am to 7pm.
WatchHands of Stone, Million Dollar Baby, Julie and Julia and CoachCarterand witness unique stories of guidance, perseverance and eventually victory.
On one hand, you can watch an unbreakable bond between a boxing coach and his student in the Robert De Niro starrer Hands of Stone, while on the other, you can watch the relationship between the two transform into an almost familial bond in the Academy Award Winner Million Dollar Baby.
In the movie Julie and Julia, witness how time does not restrict the process of learning and live the story of Amy Adams and Meryl Streep as they discover that nothing is unachievable with the right amount of passion and fearlessness.
Lastly, join Ken Carter, played by Samuel Jackson,on his journey to not just hone his team’s basketball skills but also imbibe life lessons that go beyond the game, inCoach Carter.
Walk down memory lane and remember the teachers who inspired you to become the best versions of yourself while you watch these films back-to-back on The Mentors on &Privé HD.
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ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
