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Film Companion launches ‘Through the Lens’ masterclass, backed by ARRI
Mumbai: Film Companion announces the launch of ‘Through The Lens,’ a distinguished masterclass series that underscores the brilliance of Indian cinematographers, generously supported by ARRI, a leading designer and manufacturer of camera and lighting systems for the film, broadcast, media, and entertainment industries, with a worldwide distribution and service network. Kicking off the first episode with Sudeep Chatterjee, followed by K.K. Senthil Kumar and Anil Mehta, Through The Lens is a one-of-a-kind celebration, aiming to applaud the talent behind the camera, providing an exclusive insight into their creative journey. It will be aired on Film Companion’s YouTube channel.
Sudeep Chatterjee who will be featured in the inaugural episode of the series is renowned for his contributions to cinematic masterpieces such as Bajirao Mastani, Chak De! India, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and more. With a career spanning decades, Chatterjee has played a pivotal role in shaping the visual narrative of some of the most iconic Indian films.
The upcoming episodes will also feature ace cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar, known for the mesmerizing visuals of large-scale spectacle films like RRR, Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali: The Conclusion, and Magadheera. And camera virtuoso, Anil Mehta, who introduced the glamorous realism aesthetic in Hindi Cinema. His filmography includes blockbusters such as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Lagaan, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Wake up Sid, and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
To ensure widespread accessibility, “Through The Lens” is set to be aired on Film Companion’s YouTube channel. This strategic decision reflects our commitment to reaching a global audience and fostering a community of cinephiles, aspiring filmmakers, and industry professionals.
Watch episode one of ‘Through the Lens’ with Sudeep Chatterjee exclusively on Film Companion’s Youtube channel on 17 January at 8 pm IST.
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Paisabazaar launches Credit Premier League 2.0
Nationwide campaign rewards highest credit scores with Rs 1 lakh top prize.
MUMBAI: When credit scores become a national league, even your CIBIL report starts feeling like it’s playing in the IPL and Paisabazaar has just kicked off the second season. Paisabazaar, India’s leading marketplace for financial products and the country’s largest free credit score platform, has announced the return of the Credit Premier League (CPL) 2.0, a fun, nationwide initiative to recognise and reward individuals with the highest credit scores.
Building on the success of the first edition, CPL 2.0 introduces higher rewards and broader participation. The individual(s) with the highest credit score in the country will win Rs 1 lakh, while state champions will each receive Rs 10,000. Additionally, all participants from the winning state, the one with the highest average credit score will also be rewarded.
All winnings will be credited directly to winners’ PB Wallet, allowing them to pay credit card bills, recharge mobiles, or settle utility bills seamlessly on the Paisabazaar platform.
Paisabazaar CEO Santosh Agarwal said the campaign aims to make credit awareness more engaging and mainstream. “With CPL, we are bringing together engagement, gamification and rewards to make conversations around credit scores more mainstream,” he noted. “Our focus remains on building a financially aware and credit-healthy Bharat.”
The first edition of CPL saw over 5.5 million participants, with the highest individual score touching 861. Delhi recorded the highest average credit score of 746.
Consumers can participate simply by checking their free credit score on the Paisabazaar platform or app. The CPL leaderboard and rankings will be available exclusively on the Paisabazaar App.
In a country where financial dreams are serious business, Paisabazaar has found a smart way to turn credit scores into an exciting game – because when your financial health gets rewarded, everyone wants to play.
