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Lionsgate Play acquires streaming rights to ‘The Father’
Mumbai: OTT player Lionsgate Play has acquired the digital rights to the Oscar-winning film ‘The Father’ which will begin streaming on 3 September.
Besides winning the Academy Award for ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Adapted Screenplay’, the film was recognised globally and bagged numerous awards and nominations across the Golden Globes, the BAFTAs, and many more.
Directed by Florian Zeller, the film features Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell and Olivia Williams in the lead. The film led to Hopkins’ sixth Oscar nomination and second win and also had success in the box office. It is co-written by Zeller and is based on his 2012 play ‘Le Pere’ with fellow playwright Christopher Hampton.
The story revolves around Anthony (Hopkins), a mischievous 80-year-old living alone who develops dementia. Anthony is unwilling to take help from his daughter Annie (Colman), who finds it difficult to stop by daily. Unwinding the reality, he begins to doubt his loved ones and struggles to accept his condition. The lead character Anthony battles to come to terms with the truth of his mental health condition that has clouded the lines between his past, present, and future.
“This is yet another feather in the hat, as we have stayed true to our promise of delivering high-quality premium content in India,” said Lionsgate, executive vice president, Amit Dhanuka. “The Father is an empathetic tale of an elderly person losing his memory, showcasing the real struggle of a person suffering from dementia. We hope that the film’s powerful storytelling helps our audiences find moments of hope and inspiration during these challenging times.”
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Zee Music elevates Sujal Parekh to senior management personnel role
Former Warner Music executive to drive next phase of music growth
MUMBAI: Zee Music Company has elevated Sujal Parekh to the role of senior management personnel, signalling a sharper push on scaling its music business.
Parekh, who currently serves as business head at the company, will now spearhead the next phase of growth, with a focus on expanding Zee Music’s footprint across platforms and audiences.
With over two decades of experience, Parekh brings a strong mix of financial and operational leadership, largely within the media and entertainment sector. Prior to joining Zee Music, he held key leadership roles at Warner Music Group, where he served as general manager operations for India and SAARC, and earlier as finance director for the region.
During his tenure at Warner, Parekh played a central role in strengthening the company’s regional presence. He led the acquisition and integration of platforms such as Divo TV, E-Positive, SkillBox and Global Music Junction, helping expand its reach across digital media, regional content, artist management and live entertainment.
Before Warner, Parekh spent over a decade with Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., where he rose through the ranks across finance roles, eventually serving as associate vice president finance.
His early career included stints in audit and accounting, building a solid foundation that has underpinned his leadership journey in the music and media business.
With this elevation, Zee Music is clearly tuning its leadership bench for growth, betting on Parekh’s blend of strategic and operational expertise to hit the right notes in an increasingly competitive music landscape.
