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ZEE5 LAUNCHES ITS FIRST BENGALI ORIGINAL WEB SERIES ‘KAALI’
MUMBAI: After the stunning success of Aranyadeb, ZEE5, India’s #2 OTT platform has announced the launch of a ZEE5 Bengali Original and the first Bengali web series on the platform titled ‘Kaali’. The stellar cast and crew, including director Korok Murmu, actress Paoli Dam and music director Nabarun Bose and cast members, came together to launch the series at an event in the city. The eight episode fast-paced thriller will go live on ZEE5 on 13th November.
Watch the trailer here:
https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/kaali/0-6-1068/kaali-trailer/0-1-149855
Kaali is a story which takes you on a cliffhanger ride where a mother has one night to save her son. Produced by Parambrata Chattopadhyay who is known for acting in and directing brilliant and entertaining films, Kaali delves into the unseen underbelly of Kolkata which is usually spoken about in hushed tones. Filled with hope, courage, danger and betrayal, Kaali is a multi-layered show that will give you jitters as it progresses towards the climax.
Speaking about the launch, Paoli Dam says, “This is my first web series and I am hugely excited for the launch. Working with Param and Rahul has been enjoyable as always. I am keen to see the response of the viewers to the show – ZEE5’s wide reach will make sure we are in a large number of handhelds.”
Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Producer, commented, “We have put together our heart and soul into the making of Kaali. Performances by Paoli Dam, Rahul Banerjee and Shantilal Mukherjee are praiseworthy. Backed with a strong story and unchartered reach of ZEE5, we are certain that Kaali is going to be one of our best creations till date.”
Manish Aggarwal, Business Head, ZEE5 India, said, “ZEE5 consistently strives to deliver edgy and engaging content to its viewers. With rich cinematography and virtually stunning scenes, Kaali is a testament to the rapidly evolving Bangla film industry as also the audience preferences. The show is a thrilling piece from our regional bouquet that will redefine popular perception about the role of women in society. Growth of Bengali content is integral to our regional strategy and Kaali’s launch just ticks all the right boxes to make a perfect entertainment package for our audiences.”
Besides dubbed versions of ZEE5 Originals, the platform has been digitally premiering blockbuster and acclaimed Bengali movies such as Drishtikone, Sonar Pahar, Purnimar Chand and many interesting titles for its subscriber base.
With over 3500 films, 500+ TV shows, 4000+ music videos, 35+ theatre plays and 90+ LIVE TV Channels across 12 languages, ZEE5 truly presents a blend of unrivalled content offering for its viewers across the nation and worldwide. With ZEE5, the global content of Zindagi as a brand, which was widely appreciated across the country, has also been brought back for its loyal viewers.
Availability: The ZEE5 App can be downloaded from Google Play Store http://bit.ly/zee5 and iOS App Store http://bit.ly/zee5ios. Also available at www.zee5.com, as a Progressive Web App (PWA), and on Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick. ZEE5 also supports Chromecast.
Pricing: Freemium pricing model with both free and paid premium content (including Originals) to cater to a mix of audiences. Viewers who subscribe to the ZEE5 subscription pack will get access to the entire library of content with – 99/- for 1 month and 999/- for a year.
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OpenAI hits back at Elon Musk’s lawsuit ahead of trial
Company calls claims “baseless” and accuses Musk of trying to disrupt a rival.
MUMBAI: When the stakes are measured in billions and egos are involved, even Silicon Valley titans can turn a courtroom into a battlefield. OpenAI has issued a sharp public response to Elon Musk’s ongoing lawsuit, accusing the billionaire of filing the case to harass a competitor rather than address genuine concerns. In a strongly worded statement shared on its official X account, OpenAI described Musk’s allegations as “baseless” and suggested the lawsuit is an attempt to disrupt the company as the case heads toward trial later this month in Oakland, California.
The response comes after Musk’s legal team recently amended the complaint, proposing that any damages potentially exceeding $150 billion should go to OpenAI’s nonprofit entity rather than to Musk personally. OpenAI questioned the timing and motive behind this change, calling it a late-stage attempt to “pretend to change his tune” on the nonprofit structure.
The company further labelled the lawsuit a “harassment campaign”, arguing that Musk’s actions are driven by personal rivalry, ego, and a desire for greater control and financial upside.
At the heart of the dispute is Musk’s claim that OpenAI has abandoned its original nonprofit mission of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. A co-founder who left in 2018, Musk is seeking governance changes, including the removal of CEO Sam Altman from the nonprofit board, and the return of certain financial gains linked to Altman and President Greg Brockman.
OpenAI has firmly rejected these allegations, maintaining that its current hybrid structure, a public-benefit corporation overseen by a nonprofit parent remains true to its long-term goals. The company has also previously accused Musk of anti-competitive behaviour aimed at weakening its leadership.
As the case prepares for a jury trial, this public exchange highlights the deepening rift between two of the most influential figures in the AI revolution and raises broader questions about governance, mission, and power in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence.
In the high-stakes game of AI, it seems the real drama isn’t just inside the models, it’s playing out in courtrooms too.
