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Experience India’s hospitality in the ‘Grand Indian Hotel’ series on BBC Player
Mumbai: BBC Player, a BBC Studios streaming service available on Prime Video Channels, is excited to present Grand Indian Hotel, which offers a fascinating insight into the majestic traditions of Indian hospitality by the prestigious Oberoi Hotel & Resorts group, renowned for its exemplary service at some of the most stunning and regal locations across India.
Available from Friday 14 June, the three-part series provides an unprecedented look inside one of the world’s most luxurious hotel groups, revealing the behind-the-scenes of providing world-class hospitality and painstaking care that its takes to deliver the most unforgettable experience. Grand Indian Hotel chronicles the 90-year history and hallmark of the Oberoi Hotel & Resorts’ “guest obsession” philosophy.
Series highlights include a peek into the world of:
1 The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur preparing lavish Maharaja banquets for guests, along with a peek into the most significant event of the year.
2 The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur painstakingly orchestrating a secret marriage proposal and delivering a royal welcome for VIP guests with seamless luxury at the Oberoi group’s flagship lakeside hotel.
3 The Oberoi, New Delhi navigating the busiest period in the social calendar, catering to demanding guests during the India Art Fair, along with the unveiling of a new restaurant concept by Chef Vineet Bhatia.
Talking about the debut of Grand India Hotel on BBC Player, Stanley Fernandes, Vice President of Distribution, South Asia, BBC Studios said “We continuously seek stories that resonate with our audience’s curiosity and desire for content that travels boundaries, so this series is perfect for BBC Player. ‘Grand Indian Hotel’ is a first-hand account depicting India’s vibrant culture of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ through the lens of legendary Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, and reflects the great story-telling that is synonymous with BBC Studios.”
Developed by Voltage and distributed by BBC Studios, Grand Indian Hotel is set to premiere on Prime Video Channels on BBC Player on Friday, 14 June. Don’t miss the opportunity to be dazzled by the grandeur of India’s finest hotels and meet the dedicated individuals diligently working to deliver the best experience for travellers.
Prime members can purchase an add-on subscription to BBC Player at INR 599 annually, which also provides access to BBC Kids, or they can purchase a standalone add-on subscription to BBC Kids at Rs 199 annually.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
