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Experience “Farrey” world HD premiere on &xplorHD on 26th October
Mumbai: &xplorHD presents the world HD premiere of “Farrey” on 26 October at 9 PM, delivering a powerful cinematic experience that challenges the UNroutine, UNexpected, and Unformula. This gripping narrative explores the high stakes of ambition and the moral complexities faced by today’s youth, capturing the essence of aspirations, struggles, and the price of chasing dreams in a competitive world.
“Farrey” follows Niyati, a talented scholarship student whose journey into the elite world of the ultra-wealthy reveals the dangerous allure of wealth and status. As she navigates a web of deceit and mounting pressures, the story unfolds into a captivating tale of choices and consequences. The ensemble cast, featuring Alizeh Agnihotri, Zeyn Shaw, Prasanna Bisht, Sahil Mehta, Ronit Roy, Juhi Babbar Soni, Arbaaz Khan, and Shilpa Shukla, brings the story to life with stunning performances and immersive sound design.
Alizeh Agnihotri shared, “Niyati’s journey really resonated with me on a personal level. She starts with such a pure and relatable dream, something we all feel at some point—the desire to break free from circumstances and achieve something bigger. But watching her slowly get pulled into morally questionable choices was both heartbreaking and eye-opening. It’s been an incredible experience portraying such a layered character, and I’m really excited for the audiences to connect with her story during the World HD Premiere on &xplor HD.”
Prasanna Bisht, who portrays Chavi, shared her thoughts on the film: “What I loved about working on “Farrey” is how it challenges you to reflect on your own values. Chavi’s journey highlights the struggles of peer pressure and the desire to fit in, and it made me more aware of the choices we all face. I’m eager for viewers to explore these emotional nuances during the world HD premiere on &xplorHD.”
To prepare for his role as Aakash, Sahil Mehta immersed himself in the character’s world by working as a food delivery rider, gaining a firsthand understanding of the pressures faced by delivery agents. Reflecting on his experience, Mehta said, “This film really digs into the emotional turmoil that comes with chasing success at any cost. Playing Aakash was an eye-opening experience for me, as it made me think about the moral complexities we encounter daily. I can’t wait for the audience to witness how powerful this narrative is during the world HD premiere on &xplorHD.”
Director Soumendra Padhai expressed his vision for the film: “With “Farrey”, I wanted to tell a story that resonates with the pressures and dilemmas faced by today’s youth. It’s a story not just about academic stress; but also a reflection of the lengths people go to achieve success in a world obsessed with wealth and status. I hope this film sparks conversations about ambition, morality, and the cost of pursuing dreams at any price.”
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Zee5 launches five free FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus India
New genre-led channels bring comedy, drama, horror, classics and South films to Smart TVs.
MUMBAI: Zee5 just turned Samsung Smart TVs into a free entertainment buffet because when premium content costs nothing, even the remote control starts smiling. Zee5 has launched five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India, making high-quality, genre-specific entertainment available subscription-free to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across the country.
The five channels now live are:
Zee Comedy Nation – Popular comedy shows and movies
Zee Dil Se – Compelling drama series
ZEE Horror Nights – Horror and supernatural content
ZEE Cine Classic – Timeless Indian films
ZEE South Flix – High-energy South Indian films dubbed in Hindi
All content is drawn from Zee5’s extensive library and programmed in a lean-back, always-on format ideal for large-screen viewing. This launch strengthens Zee5’s Connected TV strategy at a time when 64 per cent of its premium content watch time already comes from connected devices.
Zee5 chief business officer Siju Prabhakaran said, “At Zee5, we believe accessibility and scale will define the next phase of digital entertainment growth in India. Our presence on Samsung TV Plus strengthens our Connected TV strategy, enabling viewers to discover curated, genre-led content in a seamless, free, and premium environment.”
Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta added, “Local partnerships are at the heart of how we grow Samsung TV Plus in India. Zee Entertainment is one of India’s most iconic media brands, and bringing their channels to our service means millions more Samsung Smart TV owners can enjoy premium local content, subscription-free.”
The channels are available directly through the pre-installed Samsung TV Plus app with no login or subscription required. This marks another milestone in Zee5’s CTV expansion and builds on its growing international presence, with Zee channels already available on Samsung TV Plus across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In a streaming world where paywalls often block the fun, Zee5 and Samsung have quietly opened the gates, proving that sometimes the best things in life (and on your TV) really are free especially when they come with a side of comedy, drama, horror, classics and South Indian blockbuster energy.
