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Pyaar ka Panchnama’s Luv Ranjan & Ankur Garg to launch digital sitcom ‘Life Sahi Hai’
MUMBAI: Luv Films, a venture from the writer and director of Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Luv Ranjan, is all geared to enter the digital space with its sitcom Life Sahi Hai. Starting 24 May, the first episode of the series has already been shot, while the trailer will roll-out the first look of the show on 18 May.
Produced by Ranjan and partner and producer Ankur Garg under their company Luv Films and created by Tarun Jain, co-writer of Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, the 12 episodic and 20 minute long series will feature multiple directors during the entire season’ tenure. The company has struck cash plus media deals with three sponsors. While Himalaya Herbals Men is the powered by sponsor, Mahindra Gusto 125 is the associate sponsor.
“The viewers will see the brands being seamlessly integrated in our series. Life Sahi Hai shows friendship amongst guys and is on a similar zone to my movie. As a company producing and distributing youthful and quality content, we’re thrilled to see our story come alive on the no holds barred online medium”, notes Garg.
He further adds, “Digital gives us the liberty to broadcast content without any constraints. We will mostly likely launch one episode per week There has been an immense boom in the online space in recent times and going by the opportunities that this medium offers, we are certain about achieving scale and building a brand from Life Sahi Hai”.
Completely shot in HD quality, the series is about four boys in their early 20’s, who come from different parts of India to live together independently for the first time, in Delhi, right after college. Coming from diverse backgrounds and having lived very different lives, the guys don’t immediately get along with each other. But feeding off each other’s strengths for help in professional as well as personal problems, they soon become buddies. Actors Tarun Jain, Suhail Nayyar, Abhishek Saha and Siddhant Chaturvedi will be seen essaying the characters of the four boys.
A source close to the development reveals that the production cost for one episode will approximately be Rs 22 lakh to 24 lakh.
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ITC Sunfeast, Zepto host mango-themed experiential ‘Paglu Party’
Event blends Alphonso desserts, DIY sessions and interactive formats
MUMBAI: When mango season peaks, some savour it others go full ‘paglu’. ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations, in collaboration with Zepto, turned summer indulgence into an immersive brand experience with its ‘Mango Paglu Party’, a high-energy, mango-themed event designed to blur the line between dessert and discovery. Built around the brand’s ‘Mad Over Mangoes’ universe, the space leaned into a sensory overload bright, playful and unapologetically mango-drenched. From curated installations to social-first corners, every element was designed to be as shareable as it was experiential.
At the centre of the celebration was the fruit itself, elevated into a menu crafted using fresh, carbide-free Alphonso mangoes sourced by Zepto. The spread ranged from a flaky Mango Pista Kouign Aman to Mango Coconut Serradura Pudding and a Mango Mascarpone Cake, balancing indulgence with seasonal freshness.
But this was not a passive tasting affair. Guests were drawn into the experience through interactive formats, including a DIY dessert session led by the brand’s chef, where attendees created classics like Mango Tres Leches. Zepto chief business officer Chandan Mehndiratta also joined the session, adding a touch of brand personality to the proceedings.
A quirky highlight came in the form of the ‘Aam Paglu Prescription’, a playful, doctor-themed concept that positioned mango indulgence as the only “treatment” worth taking, turning a simple insight into a memorable activation.
The event built up to a theatrical finale, with the crowning of the ‘Aam Paglu of the Day’ followed by the cutting of an oversized mango-shaped Mango Mascarpone Cake, closing the experience on a high note.
More than just a seasonal showcase, the Mango Paglu Party reflects a broader shift in brand storytelling, where products are no longer just consumed, but experienced. For ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations and Zepto, mango season was not just about flavour, it was about creating a moment that audiences could step into, engage with and, quite literally, devour.
