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Prasar Bharti & Textiles Dept. launch series on untold stories of Maharashtra weavers
Mumbai: Bringing to you, Kargha – Stories from the loom, an upcoming series that will spotlight the rich tapestry of Maharashtra’s textile heritage is currently in the works.
This fictional series is set to delve into the untold stories behind the intricate motifs and traditional looms, celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship of India’s talented weavers and loom industry.
Compelling narratives and characterisation, authentic portrayals and immersive plots of the series will pitch the mesmerising world of traditional Indian textiles on a global stage.
Creating an archive and repository of the art of this culturally rich industry and craft, the series will invite audiences to discover the cultural significance and timeless beauty woven into every piece. Watch out for the series and join this journey as we celebrate the legacy of our weavers and their remarkable contributions to the world of textiles.
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.
