English Entertainment
Shahid and Mira Kapoor set couple benchmark on Koffee with Karan s5
MUMBAI: After the scintillating pair of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, newlyweds Shahid and Mira Kapoor will be the second couple on Koffee with Karan season 5. The episode will air on Star World and Star World HD on 1 January 2017 at 9 pm and promises to give fans a glimpse into the couple’s perfect life.
The two lovebirds are adorable as they profess their love for each other, even as Karan Johar teases that this is the first time that Shahid Kapoor has been on the show with somebody he is actually spending his life with. From talking about whether Shahid’s exes were invited to his wedding toShahid claiming that Mira is his version of normal, the episode promises to be a fun, lighthearted and romantic affair.
Mira is seen in a tell-all mood as she reveals that while she is head over heels in love with Shahid, his most annoying habit is that he burps a lot. Candid and bubbly, she claims that both of them know all there is to be known about the other. However, Shahid protests saying he still is learning about all her boyfriends, the number of which apparently mirrors his own.
From arguing in the rapid fire round to flirting with each other, Mira and Shahid’s chemistry is apparent and will create sparks on the Koffee couch!
Link to sneak peek:https://www.facebook.com/StarWorldIndia/videos/10154709004421745/
Link to promo:https://www.facebook.com/StarWorldIndia/
English Entertainment
ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
