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EazyDiner Foodie Awards joins News9 Plus for culinary honour
Mumbai: EazyDiner Foodie Awards and News9 Plus are delighted to unveil an exclusive collaboration slated for March 23rd at the Grand Hyatt. This milestone partnership marks a significant achievement for both organizations as they unite to honour excellence in the world of food and beverage.
Recognised as the ‘Oscars of the food and beverage industry,’ the EazyDiner Foodie Awards have earned widespread acclaim for their commitment to celebrating innovation and excellence in gastronomy. With seven successful events hosted across three cities including Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru, these awards have become a beacon of recognition within the industry, revered by food enthusiasts, industry insiders, and social influencers alike.
“We are delighted to collaborate with EazyDiner Foodie Awards, a platform that resonates with our fervour for celebrating excellence,” said Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer, TV9 Network. “This collaboration marks a significant stride in offering our viewers an exclusive glimpse into the world of esteemed industry leaders, celebrity chefs, and visionary entrepreneurs,” added Das.
Furthermore, this partnership introduces ‘Lounge Knights,’ an innovative platform curated by News9 Plus, aimed at cultivating engagement and the exploration of culinary brilliance.
“EazyDiner Foodie Awards are the biggest restaurant awards voted by the people who dine at these amazing restaurants. Cheers to the creators of delicious experiences! Honouring the artisans of taste, the architects of ambience, and the maestros of culinary delight. Here’s to the hoteliers, restaurateurs, foodies, and the enchanting places they craft, where every bite is a symphony and every meal a masterpiece,” said EazyDiner & Postcard Hotel founder Kapil Chopra.
EazyDiner co-founder & CEO Sachin Pabreja expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership during this year’s EazyDiner Foodie Awards 2024, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with News9 Plus to extend the reach of the EazyDiner Foodie Awards to a broader audience. Our mutual dedication to acknowledging and honouring excellence within the food and beverage industry underscores our commitment. We extend our best wishes to all the nominees and express our gratitude to EazyDiner foodies for their invaluable votes.”
As News9 Plus and EazyDiner embark on this collaborative journey, both organisations envision a mutually beneficial relationship founded on the shared aspiration of creating an unforgettable experience that celebrates the vibrant culinary landscape and inspires future innovation.
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
