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Juggernaut Productions ties up with Umesh Shukla’s Merry Go Round Studios
Mumbai: IN10 Media’s Juggernaut Productions has collaborated with Umesh Shukla and Ashish Wagh’s Merry Go Round Studios to co-produce content for OTT platforms.
Umesh Shukla, known for the critically and commercially successful films Oh My God with Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor-starrer 102 Not Out and his rich theatrical background, has mastered the art of illustrating simple human stories with compelling emotions.
After producing successful series like Shoorveer, Code M S1 & 2, The Married Woman, Avrodh, and others, Juggernaut Productions aims to expand its development and content slate via such partnerships. The production house will co-develop content that is rich in human stories, employing Umesh’s expertise in storytelling.
On the collaboration, Juggernaut Productions (OTT) CEO Samar Khan said, “Juggernaut Productions is happy to co-create content with Merry Go Round and work with a talented filmmaker like Umesh Shukla. He portrays human emotions with excellence and ease. This partnership will further expand our horizon of storytelling with varied themes that resonate with audiences across the country.”
Merry Go Round Studios co-founder Umesh Shukla added, “Juggernaut Productions has created a niche for itself with some ground-breaking shows in the past couple of years. We are excited to partner with them, as our energies are in sync. We both want to capture the audience’s pulse and give them innovative and disruptive shows.”
The two will co-develop a series revolving around an acclaimed Gujarati play, Ek Room Rasodu (One Room Kitchen), directed by Umesh Shukla. The play, based on a true story and written by Jayesh Mehta, is full of laughter and the irony of life and has been running successfully for over 100 shows across cities like Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and others.
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Hyundai and TVS Motor partner to develop electric three wheelers
Joint development pact targets last mile mobility with localisation push
MUMBAI: Three wheels, one big ambition and a charge towards the future. Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a joint development agreement to co-create electric three-wheelers (E3Ws), aiming to crack India’s complex last-mile mobility puzzle. The collaboration moves beyond concept talk into execution mode, building on the E3W prototype first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The goal now is clear, design, develop and commercialise a purpose-built vehicle tailored to Indian roads, riders and realities.
Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, bringing its global R&D muscle and human-centric engineering approach to the table. TVS Motor, meanwhile, will anchor the product on its electric platform, leveraging deep three-wheeler expertise and local market insight. It will also handle manufacturing and sales in India, with an eye on exports down the line.
The timing is strategic. India remains the world’s largest three-wheeler market, where affordability, durability and adaptability often outweigh sheer innovation. The upcoming E3W aims to strike that balance combining advanced technology with practical features such as adaptive ground clearance for monsoon-hit roads, improved thermal management for tropical climates, and flexible interiors suited for passengers, cargo or emergency use.
A key pillar of the partnership is localisation. Major components will be sourced and manufactured within India, a move expected to strengthen the domestic supply chain, create jobs, lower costs and improve after-sales support.
The shift from prototype to production will involve rigorous testing, certification and refinement to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Dedicated cross-functional teams from both companies are already in place to accelerate timelines.
At a broader level, the tie-up reflects a growing trend in mobility, global players partnering with local specialists to navigate emerging markets. For Hyundai and TVS, the bet is that combining scale with street-level insight could unlock a new chapter in sustainable urban transport, one that runs not just on electricity, but on relevance.
