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Indian pop sensation Zaeden announces India tour
Mumbai: India’s thriving pop music artist Zaeden announces the start of his 2023 tour starting 6 October and will culminate on 3 December. This multi-city tour kickstarts with its first show in Mumbai at the Jio World Drive and will be brought to seven more cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Indore, Bhopal, Pune, Bengaluru and Nagpur. More cities are expected to be added as part of the tour in the coming weeks.
The tour has been curated by Paytm Insider in partnership with Represent and Re:Play.
Zaeden is a well-known name in India’s thriving pop music scene, known for his innovative and contemporary body of work. From the moment he released his first track, ‘Tere Bina,’ he established himself as a veteran in the music industry, achieving over 40 million streams on his debut album ‘Genesis 1:1.’ His impressive live performances include appearances on global stages such as ‘Tomorrowland’ and ‘Ushuaia,’ making him one of the first Indians to grace these platforms. In 2017, he even had the honour of opening for Justin Bieber’s Purpose Tour in Mumbai. Zaeden is not only a talented musician but also a fashion-forward artist and a favourite of many brands. He has played a pivotal role in leading the pop music revolution in India and is poised to make a global impact in the near future.
Through the ‘Revelation Tour’, the sensational singer returns to the stage, ready to captivate the audience with his hit songs including the chart-topping “Tere Bina.” Alongside Zaeden’s electrifying performance, the tour guarantees an exhilarating auditory journey that will undoubtedly mesmerise and delight all his fans.
Varun Khare, Business Head, Paytm Insider said, “Zaeden’s vocals and tunes have seriously hit home with the younger crowd. His previous tour, ‘A to Zae’ was quite successful and this one’s going to soar even higher. We’ve gone all out to make sure fans get an epic experience during the Revelation Tour and enjoy his live performances the way they should truly be enjoyed.”
The Revelation Tour will cover the following cities starting with:-
- Mumbai on 6 October at Jio World Drive
- Kolkata on 20 October at JW Marriott
- Delhi on 27 October (Venue TBA)
- Indore on 18 November at Phoenix Citadel Mall
- Bhopal on 19 November (Venue TBA)
- Pune on 25 November (Venue TBA)
- Bengaluru on 26 November (Venue TBA )
- Nagpur on 3 December at Dabo Club and Kitchen
The tickets for this start at Rs 499. For more details and to book your tickets, log on to Paytm Insider now!
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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.
