Documentary
‘Love Kills: Madhumita Shukla Hatyakand’ – dive into a deadly political affair and the shocking murder
Mumbai: Brace yourselves for another thrilling exploration into the depths of a true crime murder documentary as Discovery Channel gears up for the highly anticipated premiere of “Love Kills: Madhumita Shukla Hatyakand”. This gripping investigative docu-series is set to premiere on Discovery Channel on 5 May 2024, offering viewers an unprecedented glimpse into the trivial 2003 murder of the young, poetess Madhumita Shukla at the hands of Amarmani Tripathi, UP’s foremost kingmaker and ‘Baahubali’ politician and her lover.
The investigative docu-series encapsulates the viewer from the first episode by interviewing the individuals who were directly involved in the case at the time. Additionally, a conscious effort was made to shoot all the scenes in real locations. This docu-series is also unique as almost all of it is portrayed in the first-person narrative of the investigating officers. This includes former Superintendent of Police (Crime) Rajesh Pandey, Senior Superintendent of Police Anil Aggarwal, former investigating officer Ajay Chaturvedi, government lawyer Raj Mohan Ram, and senior journalist Amita Verma. This docu-series is produced by Times Chronicles.
Don’t miss “Love Kills: Madhumita Shukla Hatyakand” on Discovery Channel to witness a true story of politics and murder. Catch the first episode on Sunday, 5 May at 10 pm.
Documentary
Netflix and Warner Music ink landmark documentary deal
The streaming giant has just unlocked one of the richest vaults in music history. Its rivals should be worried
CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK: Netflix and Warner Music Group have signed an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films drawn from the label’s storied artist roster, the companies announced on Friday — a move that hands the streaming platform access to one of the most formidable catalogues in music history.
Warner Music Group represents legends including David Bowie, Cher, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin and Joni Mitchell, alongside contemporary superstars such as Charli XCX, Coldplay and Bruno Mars. That is a staggering breadth of material for a platform hungry for prestige content and subscriber growth to match.
Under the agreement, Warner Music will work with Unigram, the production company aligned with the label, which will serve as the studio for its long-form projects. Each title will be developed in collaboration with the artists themselves or their estates, ensuring the kind of intimate access that turns a documentary into an event.
The deal reflects an intensifying race between music-rights owners and streaming platforms eager to turn deep catalogues into premium visual content. Music documentaries have become a vehicle for fan-driven, culturally resonant programming — a trend underscored by Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” film, which grossed over $260 million globally and reminded every platform chief just how lucrative the genre can be.
Netflix already boasts formidable credentials in music storytelling, with “Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé” and “Quincy” among its highest-profile releases. The Warner deal sharpens that edge considerably. Rival platforms have not been idle: Disney+ has released “The Beach Boys”, while Max has drawn attention with “Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.” Apple Music, meanwhile, has pushed into original content through its Apple Music Live series, producing documentaries and livestreamed concerts featuring Harry Styles and Billie Eilish.
The battle for music’s visual soul, then, is well and truly on. Netflix has just made its boldest move yet.
