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Hooq brings exclusive content for India
MUMBAI: Hooq has announced the addition of new exclusive set of DC titles to its already extensive content catalogue especially for its Indian audience. The new title includes illustrious and renowned names such as Supergirl, DC Legends of Tomorrow, Flash and Lucifer which will be available for Hooq users.
Indian audiences can now view new episodes of Supergirl on the same day as the US premier. Hooq complimentary trials are available for postpaid customers of Airtel, Vodafone and ACT Fiber net.
“The new addition of DC titles to our extensive library comes exclusively for our Indian audiences this time. This foregrounds how India is one of the key markets for HOOQ. We want to offer our customers the best and most exciting content from across the world and genres. HOOQ has one of the largest numbers of Hollywood titles and we are very excited to continuously add more content every month. With varied content on our platform, we aim to offer our audiences different flavors with an uninterrupted viewing experience. To propagate our efforts further, we have multiple partnerships in place, to give a few examples, the HOOQ complimentary trials are available for Postpaid customers of Airtel, Vodafone and ACT Fiber net. These partnerships will help consumer experience the freedom of viewing content anytime, anywhere with HOOQ and give them a window to what we have to offer,” said Hooq India MD Salil Kapoor.
Supergirl is an American drama television series that is based on the comic character, Supergirl, a costumed superheroine cousin to Superman. The series is about Supergirl’s journey of becoming a National City protector and how she deals with the feud between Earth and its extraterrestrial communities. What’s more? Indian audiences would now be able to view new episodes of Supergirl on the same day as the US premier. Hooq users will have an access to a new episode every Wednesday for the series.
Flash an American television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds.
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is an American superhero action-adventure television series. The show is a spin-off from Arrow and The Flash, existing in the same fictional universe. Lucifer is the story of a fallen angel who decides to retire and reside in Los Angeles
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Mastercard expands concert series with comedy and music format
Vir Das, Zakir Khan and Papon headline multi-city shows across India.
MUMBAI: From punchlines to power chords, the stage is getting a genre upgrade. Mastercard has unveiled the next phase of its multi-city concert series in India, blending stand-up comedy with live music in a format that mirrors the country’s evolving entertainment tastes. The new line-up brings together a diverse mix of performers, including comedians Vir Das and Zakir Khan, alongside singer Papon. The shift marks a departure from earlier editions that were primarily music-led, featuring global and Indian acts such as Enrique Iglesias, A. R. Rahman and Sunidhi Chauhan.
Curated in collaboration with Tribe Vibe and EVA Live, the expanded series is designed to create a broader cultural platform that brings humour, storytelling and music into a single live experience.
Vir Das will kick off the comedy segment in New Delhi with four shows across two days at Yashobhoomi on 9 and 10 May. Meanwhile, Zakir Khan is set for an extended run in Mumbai, with nine shows scheduled at Dome SVP Stadium across 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20 June, with additional dates expected.
On the music front, Papon will headline a six-city tour, beginning in Chandigarh on 16 May, followed by Ahmedabad on 29 May and Lucknow on 30 May. The tour will then move to Bengaluru on 6 June, Hyderabad on 7 June, and conclude in Indore on 14 June.
The series continues to offer exclusive benefits for Mastercard cardholders, including priority ticket access and premium lounge experiences at venues positioning the platform as both an entertainment and lifestyle proposition.
Beyond the spotlight, the initiative carries a social dimension. Through its partnership with Learning Links Foundation, Mastercard has enabled nearly 90 students from underserved communities across cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Chandigarh to experience live events often for the first time aiming to spark interest in careers within the experience economy.
As live entertainment becomes increasingly hybrid and experiential, Mastercard’s latest move signals a simple insight: today’s audience doesn’t just want a show, they want a story, a laugh and a memory, all rolled into one.
