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Sankraman Studios reopened; shooting to resume on 21 February
MUMBAI: Following a court order, the Maharashtra government has reopened the Sankraman studios, which it had sealed on 14 February.
In response to a writ petition filed by Sankraman studios, the interim order was given on 17 February. The studio is on lease from the government. The Court, which postponed the hearing to 14 March, asked the government to maintain the statusquo during the interim period.
The government reportedly sealed seven studios of Sankraman Telefilms at Aarey Colony in Mumbai as the lease period of three years got expired. Balaji Studios, which sub-leased four of the studios from Sankraman, has been shooting Kkyunki Saans bhi kabhi bahu thi, Kahani ghar ghar ki, K Street Pali Hill, Kusum, Kavyanjali and Kasauti Zindagi Ke and Kartika at the studios when the sealing took place.
Balaji Telefilms general manager Umesh Yadav claimed that the developments didn’t affect Balaji’s shooting schedules. “We have other studios at our disposal. We have been shooting the serials in our other studios. Balaji has a godown and two sets near the Sankraman Studio premises. Then we have Balaji Telefilms Studio in Unit No. 2 of Aarey Colony,” he said.
Sankraman studio general manager Sanjay Bhatia, who confirmed about the government reopening the studios, said the shooting would resume on 21 February. “All the payments to the government have been up-to-date and still it went ahead and sealed the studios without any prior notice. The honourable Court accepted our argument and allowed us to continue with our work till the next hearing,” he added.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
