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Creative Eye’s next ‘Ruby Duby Hub Dub’, for Sahara Manoranjan, on floor
MUMBAI: The mytho-maker Creative Eye seem all geared these days. Latest, they have started shooting for Ruby Duby Hub Dub, from 27 March 2004.
A Sahara Manoranjan presentation, the daily has been produced by Zuby Kochar.
Currently being shot on a Rs 30 million stage at Swati Studio, the show is directed by Raju Parsekar, written by Raghuveer Shekhawat. While the music score is provided by Ashish Rego and director of photography is Ravi Mishra.
Starring Parmeet Sethi, Eva Grover, Gaurav Chopra, Kavita Kaushik, Musthaq Khan, the show marks debut of five child artistes. Created under the banner of Creative Eye ltd and Namah Shivay enterprises, the story is about five children and the pranks they play on others, says a company release.
The release also informs that Creative eye’s film The Hope will be screened at Emden Germany Film Festival, to be held on 2-9 June. Presented by Creative Eye, the film is produced by Rukamanie Arts and directed by Kamal Nathani.
Says Creative Eye chairman and managing director, Dheeraj Kumar, “The Hope attempts to show how the terrorists, the army personnel and civilians fit in the larger perspective of political machinery. It is a sensitive portrayal of modern tale of war and peace inspired by terrorism that has ravaged the Kashmir Valley. The film deals with the human side of the army officials and hard core terrorists.”
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
