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From studio to stage Coke Studio Bharat goes live and turns up the volume
MUMBAI: Coke Studio is switching channels from screens to streets. This January, The Coca-cola Company is set to create a first-of-its-kind cultural moment as Coke Studio Bharat makes its live, public debut with Coke Studio Bharat Live in Delhi and Guwahati.
For the first time since its launch, Coke Studio Bharat will move beyond digital drops and streaming playlists into large-scale, on-ground showcases designed for music lovers. The new Live format brings together music, food and cultural expression, allowing audiences to step directly into the world they have so far only experienced through a screen.
Positioned squarely at India’s youth, the concerts aim to turn Coke Studio Bharat from a viewing experience into a shared one. Fans will watch artists perform under one roof, immersed in the soundscapes and stories that define the platform’s folk-meets-future identity.
Coca-Cola Inswa IMX lead Shantanu Gangane said the move was a natural evolution. After seasons of organic growth, the brand saw an opportunity to take its community beyond digital and into live, high-impact moments that celebrate India’s musical heritage, Coca-Cola-style.
At its core, Coke Studio Bharat has always drawn strength from local sounds regional dialects, folk traditions and indigenous instruments blended with contemporary styles. The LIVE edition extends that mission, bridging generations by introducing Gen Z audiences to India’s musical roots through collaborations that feel current, credible and deeply connected to place.
The Delhi showcase will feature Shreya Ghoshal, Aditya Rikhari, Rashmeet Kaur, Divyam and Khwaab, offering a mix of vocal mastery, indie storytelling and experimental depth.
Guwahati will host Anuv Jain, Shankuraj Konwar, Rito Riba and Anoushka Maskey, bringing voices from the Northeast to the centre of a national cultural moment.
Artists across both cities echoed the sentiment that the Live format adds a new honesty to the music. Performing beyond the studio, they said, allows stories to breathe, connect and land differently when shared face-to-face with audiences who understand where the sound comes from.
Each performance is designed to retain its regional authenticity while travelling across geographies, reinforcing Coke Studio Bharat’s belief that India’s most powerful stories are rooted locally but resonate nationally.
More details on programming, on-ground experiences and artist-led content will be revealed closer to the concerts. For now, one thing is clear, Coke Studio Bharat is no longer just something you stream, it’s something you show up for.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
