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Bhuvan Bam to launch new show ‘Dhindora’ on YouTube
Mumbai: Content creator and comedian Bhuvan Bam is all set to launch his fiction show Dhindora on YouTube Originals. Slated as India’s first fictional YouTube Original Show, the eight-parts web-show is created by Bhuvan Bam and helmed by Himank Gaur.
Produced by Rohit Raj under the label of BB Ki Vines Productions, this light-hearted entertainer guarantees a laughter riot, featuring 10 characters from the BB Ki Vines Universe. While the launch date still remains unannounced, Bhuvan will soon announce the release details for all his fans across the country and beyond to enjoy his most treasured piece of work.
Expressing his delight at the announcement, Bhuvan Bam said, “It has been truly incredible to have received all the love since I started out with YouTube, six years ago. I feel YouTube Originals is the most fitting platform for Dhindora to reach all our audiences. I hope this association will only strengthen going forward.”
“We are extremely thrilled to announce that Dhindora is going to be India’s first fictional YouTube Original Show. There is some great potential in this story with some of Bhuvan’s most loved characters. And who better to partner with, than YouTube to take this franchise forward.” said producer, Rohit Raj.
The story revolves around Bhuvan and his family’s everyday lives, when an unexpected purchase leads to a hysterical yet acute series of events. Depicting every common man’s larger than life dreams, the show is sure to strike a chord with all age groups alike.
With the premise promising to be an adventurous ride, packed with rib-tickling moments, the audiences can’t wait to witness what their most-loved creator has in store.
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Mastercard expands concert series with comedy and music format
Vir Das, Zakir Khan and Papon headline multi-city shows across India.
MUMBAI: From punchlines to power chords, the stage is getting a genre upgrade. Mastercard has unveiled the next phase of its multi-city concert series in India, blending stand-up comedy with live music in a format that mirrors the country’s evolving entertainment tastes. The new line-up brings together a diverse mix of performers, including comedians Vir Das and Zakir Khan, alongside singer Papon. The shift marks a departure from earlier editions that were primarily music-led, featuring global and Indian acts such as Enrique Iglesias, A. R. Rahman and Sunidhi Chauhan.
Curated in collaboration with Tribe Vibe and EVA Live, the expanded series is designed to create a broader cultural platform that brings humour, storytelling and music into a single live experience.
Vir Das will kick off the comedy segment in New Delhi with four shows across two days at Yashobhoomi on 9 and 10 May. Meanwhile, Zakir Khan is set for an extended run in Mumbai, with nine shows scheduled at Dome SVP Stadium across 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20 June, with additional dates expected.
On the music front, Papon will headline a six-city tour, beginning in Chandigarh on 16 May, followed by Ahmedabad on 29 May and Lucknow on 30 May. The tour will then move to Bengaluru on 6 June, Hyderabad on 7 June, and conclude in Indore on 14 June.
The series continues to offer exclusive benefits for Mastercard cardholders, including priority ticket access and premium lounge experiences at venues positioning the platform as both an entertainment and lifestyle proposition.
Beyond the spotlight, the initiative carries a social dimension. Through its partnership with Learning Links Foundation, Mastercard has enabled nearly 90 students from underserved communities across cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Chandigarh to experience live events often for the first time aiming to spark interest in careers within the experience economy.
As live entertainment becomes increasingly hybrid and experiential, Mastercard’s latest move signals a simple insight: today’s audience doesn’t just want a show, they want a story, a laugh and a memory, all rolled into one.
