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In collaboration with HeyHey, Gajendra Verma launches ‘Maar Sutteya’ NFTs
Mumbai: Singer Gajendra Verma has teamed up with HeyHey to enter the web3 arena. HeyHey is an online platform that powers immersive connections between celebrities, influencers, creators, and businesses globally, using technology.
Verma launched his new song, Maar Sutteya, featuring American hip-hop band Flipsyde,. The song, which was released on 10 October, has received major traction all over social media. As for the second part, the song was released alongside an industry-first NFT collection. The Maar Sutteya NFT collection was released on 18 October on HeyHey’s NFT marketplace. This is also the first of many NFT projects that Verma will be launching in the near future. The collaboration will further enable the fan following of Verma to get exclusive perks upon getting their NFTs.
To add to it, the Maar Sutteya NFT collection is offered in three categories. Maar Sutteya Genesis NFTs, the first category, are a collection of unique posters for the song that are available to everyone as a free souvenir. The second category, “Maar Sutteya Alpha NFTs,” includes some memorable parts of the song that have been recorded and converted to GIF format. The third category, Maar Sutteya Supreme NFTs, consists of a selection of behind-the-scenes footage from the recording of the song that is available only to those who buy the NFTs.
“We are delighted to collaborate with the well-known singer and performer Gajendra Verma and are happy to make a difference in the web3 community space. The web3 world evolves every day with news of innovation, development, updates, or new artists entering the space. Gajendra Verma is famously known for being the voice of unforgettable songs like Mann Mera and Tera Ghata, amongst many other hits. And we are extremely delighted that we could make a difference to his recent hit Maar Sutteya and showcase a different dynamic in the NFT space,” said HeyHey CEO and founder Caleb Franklin.
Nonetheless, Maar Sutteya NFTs come with access passes and prospects for everyone who claims them. One of these is having special access to the Gajendra Verma fan community on Discord, and in addition to many other benefits, NFT holders stand the chance to win one-on-one conversations with him and appear on his social media broadcasts.
Fans can find out more about the perks and pricing of Gajendra Verma’s Maar Sutteya NFTs on HeyHey’s marketplace, www.heylabs.io.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
