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‘Cinema Premiere’ now on Zee Cinema
MUMBAI: Something’s brewing at Zee Cinema. For starters after one break movie- ‘Rok Sako Toh Rok Lo’, the next programming initiative to be unveiled by the Zee’s Hindi cinema arm is ‘Cinema Premiere’.
Although it claims to be India’s only Hindi movie channel, all the new movies acquisitions premier on Zee and later on Zee Cinema. But come 10 April, and the status quo will soon change.
Zee Cinema will premiere 2003’s surprise hit Waisa Bhi Hota Hai – Part II on 10 April at 8 pm, in the new block.
Zee Cinema, business head, Yogesh Radhakrishnan, as quoted in a company release, said “It is our constant endeavour to provide always something novel for viewers. We thrive to deliver the best to our audience, which is evident from the start of this year with successful ventures like ‘Dil De Deke Dekho’, ‘Rok Sako To Rok Lo’. This summer we will be providing fresh flavours with a new look to evolve further in the entertainment we provide to the loyal viewers. Look out for more surprises coming on Zee Cinema “
Speaking to indiantelevision.com Zee Cinema assistant vice president (marketing) Prakash Ramchandani offered that the like ‘Rok Sako Toh Rok Lo, even ‘Cinema Premiere’ is latest innovation for the month of April. “We have planed a fresh look for the channel. Besides that we are planning to spring surprises on the viewers.”
While he wouldn’t elaborate on the surprises, it is likely that channel will roll out one special band every season.
As for the last months “surprise” ‘Rok Sako To Rok Lo’ band, the channel has made it into a regular fortnight event. The first movie that premiered in the band Hero- A love story of a spy got a decent 2.9 TVR on the rating charts.
While the channel has promised to add newer programming, ‘Cinema Premier’ is going to be a regular fare on the channel. And while the channel isn’t keen on divulging it’s future plan, the motto for now seems to be “watch out for more”.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
