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Filmy to launch Hollywood dubbed block ‘Firangi Filmy’ on 20 October
MUMBAI: Sahara One Media and Entertainment Ltd’s Hindi movie channel Filmy has chosen the occasion of Diwali to unveil its Hollywood dubbed movie block Firangi Filmy.
The property, slotted for Fridays at 8 pm, will debut on 20 October with the Jackie Chan starrer Shanghai Knights.
In order to bring in the Bollywood flavour in its Hollywood properties, Filmy will be renaming the film titles in Hindi. Accordingly, Shanghai Knights will be titled Jackie Chan Ki Sholay.
“Our effort is to present the Hollywood titles we have acquired in very Bollywood style. Hence, we have invested extra efforts in the quality of dubbing, choice of movies and the on-air promotions. We are largely lying on our existing viewers to make this property a big hit,” states Filmy Marketing & Content head Shailesh Kapoor.
As per Kapoor, Filmy has acquired 25 Hollywood movies for the initiative in the first phase. “We will be expanding this library once the property establishes its position,” he says.
In the Hindi movie channel space, Max and Star Gold telecast Hollywood flicks dubbed in Hindi, where as Zee Cinema is yet to adopt this programming trend.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
