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Shemaroo’s Filmigaane crosses 10 mn subscriber mark
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment’s YouTube channel dedicated to retro music Filmigaane has crossed the 10 million subscriber mark. The content powerhouse has strengthened its digital presence with more than 50 YouTube channels.
Filmigaane is the one-stop destination for classic bollywood melody lovers. The audience base is spread around multiple geographies like India, the US, UAE, Canada, Australia and more and reaches 384 million digital consumers per month.
“We started Filmigaane with an aim to reach out to audiences who love retro music. This is such a momentous occasion and calls for a big shout out to all our fans across the world who have helped us achieve the remarkable milestone of 10 million subscribers. We are truly humbled and overwhelmed by their support and love. It is their belief in us that will help us continuously strive for new and innovative content. Digital has been an exemplary medium for us to reach out to the fans of retro music and connect with them,” Shemaroo Entertainment CEO Hiren Gada said.
Starting in 2018, the channel has been offering a mix of content ranging from the golden era of 1950s to the still recent popular numbers from the 1990s over the last four years. Filmigaane succeeded in bringing the trends of evergreen songs back, leading to a humungous growth in subscribers.
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Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons launch India’s first official F1 sim racing championship
Nationwide competition creates pathway from virtual racing to pro motorsport
MUMBAI: Formula 1 has teamed up with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited to launch India’s first officially sanctioned F1 sim racing competition, marking a new step in the country’s growing motorsport ecosystem.
The championship, titled F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, will offer a structured national platform for sim racers, with participants competing on the official F1 25 across multiple stages. The competition will begin with online qualifiers, followed by city-based simulator rounds, before culminating in a national final in Mumbai this November.
Open to players across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, registrations for the event will begin on 30 April via the Mumbai Falcons app. The format mirrors real-world racing, featuring official circuits, team liveries and competitive structures aligned with the global series.
Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan said the initiative arrives at a time when interest in the sport is surging in India, adding that a structured sim racing platform could help identify and nurture the next generation of talent.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited managing director Ameet Gadhoke noted that the championship aligns with the team’s long-term goal of building a strong motorsport pipeline in the country and placing Indian talent on the global stage.
The launch also reflects broader momentum in esports, especially after its recognition under India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. By bridging gaming and real-world racing, the initiative aims to offer aspiring drivers a credible entry point into professional motorsport.
With interest in Formula 1 steadily rising and conversations around its return to India gaining pace, the new championship could become a proving ground for future racing stars.
