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Hollywood goes to Dubai via Sheeraz Hasan
MUMBAI: After connecting Hollywood to Bollywood, Tinseltown TV founder and CEO Sheeraz Hasan now takes Hollywood to Dubai in an attempt to connect the West to the Middle East.
Dubai TV, which is owned by the Royal Family of UAE have granted Tinseltown TV exclusive rights to air primetime on a Dubai network reaching more than 300 million viewers in the Middle East.
Sheeraz Hasan – Realising the New American Dream “We are bridging the gap from Hollywood to Dubai we will be the first Hollywood show to air in Dubai,” says Hasan. Tinseltown TV will launch its show in May, bringing Hollywood to all homes in Dubai. Said to have streets lined with gold, Dubai officials feel it necessary to bring the glitter to their homes as well.
Hasan has been called the ‘New American Dream’ by Fortune Magazine. Hasan says, “We are showing Hollywood in a good light by asking celebrities about their spirituality, rather than going after the shock value like some tabloid TV.”
At the same time, Hasan wants Hollywood to know about Dubai. “I want to help change the negative perceptions of the Middle East. I am so impressed with Dubai that I think filmmakers and stars should consider Dubai as a location. Dubai is Beverly Hills for the Middle East. It is the most luxurious place in the world. We already have access to the biggest stars in Hollywood, but I want to showcase Hollywood to the city of Dubai so Tinseltown can bring new Investors from Dubai to fund Hollywood Productions.”
Hasan has already been asked to bring Hollywood productions and scripts to Dubai and get Hollywood productions funded by the Middle East. Hasan is partnering with Dubai TV in an attempt to bring Hollywood to an exciting, new market.
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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.
