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Rajeev Siddhartha talks about being part of Badi Heroine Banti Hai, ‘Everything just fell into place’
Mumbai: – Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service recently released its rom-com series, Badi Heroine Banti Hai. With a captivating narrative, the series follows the story of Kajal who moves from Ludhiana to Bombay to pursue her dreams. As she gets fired on the first day of her job, her life takes a turn with her being tangled in a game of love and blame with her boss, Advait Singhania. Set against the backdrop of the shimmery world of fashion, the series takes a thrilling route with an unexpected murder mystery as Kajal ends up in a tangle with the murderer. Amalgamating romance, drama, thrill, and comedy, the series creates a gripping storyline that binds together complex and raw characters. Rajeev Siddhartha, who is seen portraying the role of the heart-throb CEO, Advait Singhania, candidly spoke about the series and shared his thoughts on its narrative.
Talking about Badi Heroine Banti Hai and its intriguing narrative, Rajeev Siddhartha explained the context behind the title of the series, “I just loved it, and as I always say, a series or film at the very least must be entertaining; otherwise, it shouldn’t be made. And while this seemed like a lot of fun, I also think that there should always be a message for the viewers to think about. The series Badi Heroine Banti Hai traces the journey of a young girl overcoming challenges to achieve her goals and, with love, positively impacting the hearts and lives of those around her.”
He further expressed his delight in being part of the show by adding, “The story is so beautiful, and my character also has such a nice arc throughout the series that I had to say yes to it. In my conversation with Gul, the creator, I discovered her sensibility, which resonated perfectly, and everything just fell into place.” I am grateful and fortunate to be a part of this series.”
Created by Gul Khan, Badi Heroine Banti Hai features Prerna Lisa, Rajeev Siddhartha, Nehal Chudasama, and Utkarsh Kohli in pivotal roles. The series is streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV for free, available on Amazon’s shopping app, on Fire TV, and on the Play Store.
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Rusk Media announces Battleground Season 2 on Amazon MX Player
Fitness reality show returns in April 2026 with bigger challenges and mentors.
MUMBAI: The arena is reopening and this time the competition promises even more sweat, strategy and spectacle. Rusk Media has confirmed the return of its fitness reality format Battleground for a second season, set to stream on Amazon MX Player from April 2026. The announcement follows the breakout success of the show’s debut season, which positioned itself as a high energy blend of sport, strategy and reality television. Season 1 brought together 16 contestants for a 28 day test of endurance and discipline, as aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts competed in physically demanding challenges and team based battles.
Divided into four teams, the participants trained under a panel of mentors drawn from the fitness and lifestyle space, with former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan serving as the show’s Super Mentor.
The format quickly found an audience among digital viewers and was listed among the most binged titles on Amazon MX Player. The show also picked up industry recognition, winning the “Most Popular Non Fiction Show” honour at the IWMBuzz Digital Awards 2025.
The first season also drew a slate of brand partnerships, including Honda Bigwing, Charged, American Pistachio Growers, Bigmuscles Nutrition, Ritebite Max Protein, Plix and Sparsh CCTV, highlighting the show’s appeal to brands targeting India’s rapidly growing youth and fitness audience.
For Season 2, the producers say the format will evolve with tougher physical challenges, a sharper competitive structure and deeper mentor involvement while continuing to focus on discovering the next generation of Indian fitness personalities.
Rusk Media, chief executive officer and co founder Mayank Yadav said the first season proved the appetite for competitive fitness storytelling. “Battleground was always envisioned as more than a show. Season 1 demonstrated that there is a massive audience for aspirational fitness competition at scale. With Season 2 we are going even bigger in ambition, intensity and opportunities for contestants and partners,” he said.
Rusk Ads lead Rahul Arora added that the series has also evolved into a strong platform for brand integration and advertiser engagement. “Season 1 showed that Battleground is not just compelling content but a powerful brand ecosystem. As we move into Season 2, we are looking to deepen brand collaborations and build more integrated partnerships,” he said.
With a larger format, an expanding fan base and a new season set to arrive in April 2026, Battleground is positioning itself as one of India’s emerging fitness reality franchises in the digital entertainment space.
