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Katrina & Anushka kick up a storm on Koffee couch
MUMBAI: Move over boys because the girls have arrived! After being discussed, rated and analyzed in almost every episode of Koffee with Karan this season, Bollywood beauties Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif will finally grace the talk show together to brew a storm on the Koffee couch.
And, by storm, we mean a whirlwind of fun and madness that will leave the otherwise cool, calm and collected Karan Johar having a meltdown in the midst of the show, a first in Koffee history.
The next episode of Koffee with Karan season 5, which will air on Star World and Star World HD on Sunday at 9 pm, will see these actresses being candid like never before even as they gang up against Johar.
From admitting that the polls about her bothered her enough to stay away from appearing on the show to making some startlingly funny revelations when she discloses that Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor actually had a club called the ‘I hate Katrina Club’, Katrina is at her charming best. And even as Sharma denies that she is equally as bad as Kaif, she causes Johar to have a meltdown as she twists and over analyzes his question about whether the actresses have ever thought about choosing stability over passion in a relationship.
The comfort and rapport of the two actresses is evident as they rag Kapoor, who is back in his third appearance this season, this timefor the ‘Kiss With Arjun’ session. From Sharma jokingly calling him a bigger continuity than the Koffee couch to Kaif donating the Koffee hamper to him as charity, Kapoor is left speechless and in splits between the two girls.
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ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
