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JetSynthesys enters Hollywood with ‘Please Don’t Feed the Children’
Mumbai: Digital entertainment and technology company – JetSynthesys has announced the Hollywood debut of two key executives as executive producers on Please Don’t Feed the Children, directed by Steven Spielberg’s daughter Destry Allyn Spielberg. Founder & CEO Rajan Navani and JetSynthesys Los Angeles head Medha Jaishankar serve as executive producers on this post-apocalyptic thriller, marking a significant milestone for the company as it expands to Hollywood. The project aligns with JetSynthesys’ mission to connect eastern and western storytelling while advancing creative boundaries in global cinema.
Please Don’t Feed the Children received a strong response at its world premiere at the Sitges Film Festival, known for genre films. Set in a dystopian world ravaged by a mysterious disease, the film follows a group of orphans fighting for survival. The cast includes Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) and Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian). Spielberg’s directorial debut aims to combine suspense with emotionally driven storytelling, offering a new perspective in the horror genre.
“Partnering with Please Don’t Feed the Children as an executive producer is a defining moment for JetSynthesys and for me personally,” said JetSynthesys founder & CEO Rajan Navani. “This project aligns with our vision of supporting bold, innovative storytelling that transcends borders. Working with Destry Allyn Spielberg has been a privilege, and her unique approach to the genre highlights the importance of nurturing fresh voices in the industry. We’re excited to continue exploring narratives that resonate across cultures and look forward to further opportunities that strengthen the connection between Eastern and Western cinema.”
JetSynthesys Los Angeles head Medha Jaishankar added, “Please Don’t Feed the Children represents an exciting new chapter for JetSynthesys as we enter Hollywood’s vibrant creative space. Our role in this project reflects our commitment to cross-cultural collaboration and genre-defining storytelling. Supporting Destry’s directorial vision has been an inspiring journey, and we’re eager to bring this compelling film to audiences worldwide, showcasing the depth and creativity that horror can offer.”
JetSynthesys’ involvement in Please Don’t Feed the Children showcases its strategy to become a key player in the global entertainment landscape. This venture reinforces JetSynthesys’ commitment to innovative storytelling and its focus on nurturing the next generation of filmmakers shaping the future of cinema.
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PNB partners Kiwi to launch credit-enabled UPI for users
Targets 180 million customers; RuPay card offers 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent cashback
MUMBAI: Swipe, tap, or scan credit is quietly slipping into the rhythm of everyday payments, and Punjab National Bank wants in on the action. The state-run lender has partnered with Kiwi to roll out credit-enabled UPI payments for its 180 million customers, marking a significant push to blend traditional banking with India’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem.
At the centre of the collaboration is the launch of the PNB Kiwi Credit Card on the RuPay network. The card is designed with a digital-first approach, offering fully online onboarding and seamless integration with UPI, allowing users to transact via scan-and-pay while accessing credit.
The offering also brings in a rewards layer, with cashback ranging from 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent on online transactions, positioning the product as both a convenience play and a spending incentive.
The move comes as UPI continues to dominate India’s digital payments landscape, increasingly blurring the lines between debit-led transactions and credit access. For PNB, which operates over 10,000 branches around 60 per cent in semi-urban and rural areas, the partnership signals a targeted effort to extend formal credit to segments that have traditionally remained underserved.
The collaboration also reflects a broader industry shift, where banks and fintech platforms are converging to embed credit directly into payment flows, reducing friction while expanding access.
With RuPay credit cards gaining traction and UPI evolving beyond peer-to-peer transfers, the PNB–Kiwi tie-up positions both players at the intersection of scale, accessibility, and the next phase of digital finance in India.
