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Shemaroo, FB tie up to launch live music-based web show
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment, one of the leading content houses in India, joins hands with Facebook to launch a Live Music based Web Show – #KuchKisseKuchKahaniyan. The show will be hosted by the one of the most popular RJs of the country – RJ Anmol.
FilmiGaane #KuchKisseKuchKahaniyan is slated to air every Thursday at 12 PM on facebook.com/Filmigaane. In every episode RJ Anmol will share interesting stories about Bollywood artists and musicians, their journey, popular dialogues, full length audio-video songs and a lot more about the retro era. To add to it, he will also be interacting with his audience through live comments. #KuchKisseKuchKahaniyanis first of its kind, power packed show that offers a complete new experience to the users.
Shemaroo director Hiren Gada commented, “As team Shemaroo, we always try to think out of box and offer our audience an unparalleled experience. Kuch Kisse Kuch Kahaniyan is a step in the direction.There is a perception that today’s generation has limited connect with Retro music, however our experience is that they love it! We just need to bring in innovation in our offerings aided by new age technologies.”
He added “We are excited to partner with Facebook to bring the retro revolution on a youth platform. RJ Anmol is the perfect face for the show and we are glad to have him on board.”
RJ Anmol shared his thoughts on the occasion, “It is always amazing to do something different and Kuch Kisse Kuch Kahaniyan with its interesting format of a retro Bollywood chat show on a new-age digital medium offers exactly the same. This is our attempt to get retro fans across the globe on one platform.” He added, “It feels great to be a part of this monumental show with Shemaroo who are one of the flag bearers of Bollywood Classics; and now with Facebook joining hands with them, we can surely say that Kuch Kisse Kuch Kahaniyan will reach greater heights.”
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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.
