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Star Entertainment to release ‘Beyblade’ home video in December
MUMBAI: Film Distribution Company Star Entertainment will release the popular kids series Beyblade on home video this December.
The Beyblade DVD will be priced at Rs 299 while the VCD will carry a price tag of Rs 199.
The company has bought the distribution rights from the Tokyo-based animation major D Rights, which owns the original rights to the highly popular animation series.The entire Beyblade series is the latest addition to Star Entertainment’s animation library,states an official release.
“The Beyblade home video will be promoted through various activities involving children. For example, celebrity kids will play the Beyblade game during the launch event.The video will be made available in all the major outlets and retail stores,”Star Entertainment director Hemdev told indiantelevision.com.
For the uninitiated, Beyblade has its origins in ancient Japanese spinning tops Bei Goma and it involves spinning blades which are launched into a Beystadium -the battling area usually two-three feet in diameter.
In India, Beyblade airs on Cartoon Network from Monday to Friday at 5:30 pm. The show has been recording better ratings than even Pokemon, as per Tam.
Beyblade has been broadcast in more then 60 countries across the globe. Star Entertainment is releasing Beyblade home video in association with its home video partner Shethia Audio Video.
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
