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&PrivéHD unveils its programming lineup for October
Mumbai: &PrivéHD returns with its flagship property ‘Privé World Box Office’ starting 8 October onwards at 9 p.m. Powered by Hershey’s Sofit soya milk, the channel will bring viewers films from around the world every Friday.
The content lineup includes films that are blockbusters in their country of origin with titles from varied genres. The channel will telecast Spanish film “Pain & Glory” which is directed by Pedro Almodóvar and starring Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz. The film has been nominated for multiple Academy awards and was recognized as Time Magazine’s best film of the year.
The channel will also bring Mexican musical comedy “Casi Divas” which is directed by Issa Lopez and scored by Hans Zimmer to Indian viewers.
Norwegian classic “Max Manus” starring award winning actor Aksel Hennie will also be part of Privé World Box Office. The film reocunts the life of Max Manus one of the most important leaders of resistance against German Nazi party.
“It’s incredible to see how in the past year, there has been a gradual growth in an audience base that have a strong affiliation for foreign and International content,” said a Zee spokesperson. “This has enabled channels to consistently keep up with the popularity, and trend in providing a library of internationally acclaimed films transcending the language barrier that once existed. The evolving preferences of our consumers assure us of our understanding of the non-conformist viewer and going a step beyond in enabling our viewers to discover great content beyond mainstream Bollywood and Hollywood.”
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
