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Influencer Snehil Dixit joins OMTV’s Ramayan Quiz for season two
Mumbai: OMTV, renowned for its culturally enriching content, continues its commitment to impart India’s rich knowledge system to the youth and children. Following the tremendous success of the first season of “The Ramayan Quiz,” a fun and engaging educational program based on the Ramayana, OMTV is thrilled to announce the launch of its second season. Last year’s initiative witnessed overwhelming participation from 12 premium schools across India, including iconic institutions like Don Bosco Mumbai, Delhi Public School, and Scindia School, resulting in an instant hit among students and educators alike across the country.
The upcoming season promises to deliver even richer content and excitement. OMTV has enlisted the participation of Snehil Dixit Mehra, popularly known as the “Berry Cute Aunty” on social media platforms, particularly Instagram. Snehil became an overnight sensation during the pandemic with her viral “Attendance video,” and her infectious energy has earned her a massive following.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the project, Snehil says, “I’m excited to be part of the Ramayan Quiz. This new avenue aligns perfectly with my interests and desire to engage with kids through storytelling. I have never done quiz anchoring although we have been discussing ideas with Nitin as he is my dear friend, but our schedules did not align. This time, everything fell into place. My son is also of a similar age and hearing about this one-of-a-kind quiz makes me hopeful that the kids will learn a lot about our sacred scripture.
We all want to impart the right knowledge to our kids, and OMTV’s storytelling approach is the best way to do it. Now, this new avenue excites me, as it gives me an opportunity to learn more about Ramayan. I’m thrilled to be part of the Ramayan Quiz and eagerly looking forward to my first day of shooting and meeting all the kids.”
Founder Nitin Jai Shukla further emphasised Snehil’s positive attributes stating, “Snehil is a very versatile person and truly an amazing human being. I have known her for a very long time now. She is successful and puts her heart into whatever she does. We at OMTV are committed to reaching out to the future generation with our modern web shows and kids’ content. So, with the Ramayan Quiz, the idea is not just to make kids read Ramayan, but to inculcate its teachings through a fun quiz format. We aim to reach out to kids and help them learn the values of Indian culture in an engaging manner. Snehil will bring in a lot of youthful energy, and she has a special connection with kids. I’m excited to have her on board for this project.”
With a strong focus on combining entertainment and education, OMTV’s Ramayan Quiz is primed to be a flagship program that brings history and culture to life for young learners. The team behind the scenes is excited to collaborate with Snehil Dixit Mehra and create a show that engages, educates, and entertains the kids of India.
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Prime Video to stream Tamil thriller Exam from May 15
Seven-episode series from National Award-winner A. Sarkunam streams in India and 240-plus countries
MUMBAI: Prime Video announced on April 27th that Exam, a taut seven-episode suspense drama set against the crucible of high-stakes competitive testing, will premiere on May 15th in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Written and directed by A. Sarkunam, a National Award-winner, the series is produced under the Wallwatcher Films banner by the creative duo Pushkar and Gayatri, who have previously delivered Suzhal: The Vortex (both seasons) and Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie for the platform. Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan lead the cast, with Abbas in a pivotal role.
The show will stream in Tamil with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, and subtitles in 15 languages, including English, a distribution sweep that underscores Prime Video’s push to globalise Indian regional content.
Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India, framed the series as both timely and commercially astute. “Exam is a very timely and relevant story that captures the emotional intensity of competitive exams and masterfully transforms it into a thrilling high-stakes drama,” he said. “We believe it is a story that will resonate deeply with millions.” Madhok noted that it was a privilege to once again collaborate with Pushkar and Gayatri following the success of Suzhal and Vadhandhi.
For Pushkar and Gayatri, the series is as much a moral reckoning as a thriller. “With Exam, we wanted to dig into ambition, injustice, and those moral crossroads that people face when pushed to the edge,” the creative producers said. “At the heart of this story is a young woman who refuses to remain powerless. Her journey is not about glamorising defiance, but about exploring the emotional and ethical cost of standing up to a system stacked against her.” They described Prime Video as “an incredible collaborator” and “the perfect home” to bring the series to global audiences.
Wallwatcher Films, which Pushkar and Gayatri founded and run, has been on a productive streak with the platform. Beyond Exam, the company is also readying Vadhandhi Season 2 for Prime Video, making the duo one of the platform’s most active regional creative partners.
The real exam, it seems, is for Prime Video itself: can a Tamil drama about systemic injustice and a young woman’s defiance crack audiences from Chennai to Chicago? If Pushkar and Gayatri’s track record is anything to go by, the answer is likely yes, and the results will be out on May 15th.
