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Maya Entertainment bags 2 awards at Broadcast India 2003
MUMABI: At the Seagate Technical Awards, Maya Entertainment Ltd won the excellence in Digital Technology for films and TV for Jajantaram Mamantaram (J2M2) and 6X4 – The Space.
While J2M2 won the Best Digital Visual Effects for a Feature Film, 6 X 4 – The Space won the Best Digitally Shot Short Film / Documentary, says a company release.
Maya Entertainment Ltd’s Biju D and Prasad Sutar with their trophy
J2M2, a children’s movie based on the Gulliver’s travel theme, was released early this year. Over 20 animators, six Flame Operators, three storyboard artists and a number of technical support, production and coordination personnel from Maya Entertainment. Lead by Biju D and Prasad Sutar, who had previously won the Zee Cine Award for Digital Special Effects for the film Hindustan Ki Kasam, the Maya Entertainment was competing against Rakesh Roshan’s Koi Mil Gaya for this award.
My precious: Wilson Louis with the trophy
According to the release, the animation and effects of J2M2 totaled above 63 minutes, and took over a year to make. As for 6×4- The Space, Wilson Louis’ debut directorial, co produced by Maya Entertainment Ltd, was shot completely on DV camera as an experiment and then transferred on to 35MM negative.
The whole film was ready for censor in less than 2 months. The 15-minute film manages to evoke a variety of emotions without the use of dialogues and has a dark setting, depicting a person life, which is reduced to a tiny space of 6X4 feet his full time work place. The film is produced by Wilson’s Rugged Edge Films, co-produced by Maya Entertainment has been recently screened at Mocha Film Club.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
