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nexGTv adds more ‘flavour’ to its global content catalogue with Chardikala TV
MUMBAI: nexGTv, the subscription-driven video entertainment app from Digivive Services, which recently announced its expansion in more than 140 countries, has further strengthened its global entertainment catalogue with the entire bouquet of channels from the Chardikala TV Network on its entertainment platform. With the partnership in place, nexGTv users across the globe can access these channels as part of their regular subscription, available across platforms including web and mobile.
As a part of the move, channels of the Chardikala Network including its musical hits such as Desi Beats and PBN Music, Devotional offering – Gurbaani TV, as well as Lifestyle and GEC channels such as Desi Channel, Shangh TV, Aone Punjabi and Hamdard TV will be available to subscribers of nexGTv globally.
The ‘pure-play’ mobile TV/ OTT video streaming player says that this latest initiative not only complements its already strong ‘Punjabi’ entertainment content on its app but also boosts its credentials as a global player of repute, vying for appeal and increasing adoption from the growing tribe of ethnic Indian and South Asian communities, who’re increasingly connecting with everything ‘Indian’. nexGTv recently enabled its Live TV content offering of more than 150 plus channels along with 1000 plus movies as well as a huge inventory of VoD and television show for viewers around the world.
Speaking on the association, nexGTv COO Abhesh Verma said, “The time when geographical boundaries prevented viewers from accessing their favorite entertainment content is now passé! It’s exactly with that thought that we’ve made available more than 11500 hours of India-centric programming from our extensive catalogue to our Indian-origin and global subscribers. Our partnership with Chardikala TV Network and worldwide rights of their most renowned and well-known TV properties across multiple genres will undoubtedly bolster our content offering. We are confident that the enhanced variety and diversified offerings on nexGTv will serve as a strong pull for our international viewers.”
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
