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‘Aamrapali’ on lookout for overseas takers
MUMBAI: Aamrapali , the grand historical epic that airs on Doordarshan, has plans of reaching out to international audiences as well.
“We are looking at the international market now. We are planning a tie-up with leading channels abroad for this historical serial,” says executive producer Dhaval Jatania.
The serial with an unbelievable budget of Rs 40 million has completed a year on Doordarshan and is all set to be wrapped up within the stipulated 52 episodes, asserts director Ravi Kemmu. “We banked on DD to air the serial because our primary aim was to reach a wider audience and as you can see it has borne rich fruits for us. Moreover we wanted to avoid any unnecessary intervention in our work as is the case with most of the private channels” he added when questioned on the choice of the channel to air such an expensive project.
The makers of this mega historical serial DV Rao of DVR Films and Dhilin Mehta of LR Enterprises Pvt Ltd also have Salaankhon ke peeche currently airing Thursdays on DD. The other projects in the pipeline include Andher Nagri Chaupat Raja , a satire which again has been shot on the sets of Aamrapali and Kuch Yaadein Kuch Waadein , a social drama. Negotiations are also on with one of the mainstream channels to air two other serials – a social drama and a thriller respectively.
The producers are also working on a movie project with an entirely new star cast which will be announced sometime next year.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
