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Launch of 1st indian sports radio channel – sports flashes
MUMBAI: Sports Flashes, India’s biggest Multi-sports app launched the first Sports Radio Channel of India.
This is the first Sports Radio Channel for India created to serve a population of more than 130 Crore with expected Sports Fans of 70 Crore people in India. A 24×7 Internet Radio Channel, would only broadcast Sports content. It would have Live Chat Commentaries, Talk Shows, Special Sports Programs, Experts Comments, Sports News & Updates, Audio Documentaries, University Sports & Sportainment Content.
Pegged to be the Voice of Sports in India, the USP of this Channel would be that it would give live updates & chat commentaries from more than 400 Sports events from around the world including Premier League, IPL, FIFA World Cup, etc It would Broadcast Sports Content in English & Hindi covering Cricket, Football, Hockey, Kabaddi, Wrestling & more than 34 sports categories from the world of Sports.
On the occasion of launch, Raman Raheja, Founder, Sports Flashes said, “Our aim is to provide every single sport or sports content which missed out from being shown on Sports TV channels to have a digital platform for coverage. While promoting various Sports through our association, we are sure to increase the reach of Sports in the country.”
Various Sports Stars are associated with Radio Sports Flashes including Olympians, Cricketers, Footballers & Other Sports Stars. Amongst others Sport Stars, the following gave statement.
CWG Silver Medalist Sandeep Singh, Ex Hockey Captain of India said “It’s a great platform to promote Hockey & other sports in the interiors of India.”
Arjuna Awardee & Olympian Boxer, Akhil Kumar said “Cricket is big because of its visibility and with Radio Sports Flashes, we expect other sports to get regular mileage”.
Indian Cricket Player & highest run scorer in Ranjhi Trophy, Wasim Jaffer said ”Radio is an excellent platform to promote Sports & with the first Indian Sports Radio, it is bound to keep fans connected with Sports while on the go and gives many more insights into the game ”
Radio Sports Flashes is available on the Sports Flashes Mobile App and sportsflashes.com
For any clarifications contact amandeep.singh@sportsflashes.com
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
