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Sony Pictures Entertainment, SonyLiv & One Digital join hands for ‘Passengers’
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Entertainment India (SPE) and SonyLiv have teamed up with One Digital Entertainment for SPE’s next release, Passengers.The action thriller starring Hollywood’s Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence is being released in India on 6 January 2017 in 3D in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
“We are absolutely thrilled at having the opportunity to produce a song featuring Raftaar, who is an instant hit and very popular amongst millennials. The song is highly inspired by our sister concern, Sony Pictures Entertainment’sPassengers. Apart from Raftaar, Jubin Nautiyal and Shirley Setia have also lent their voice in this track.
Sony Pictures Networks EVP and SonyLiv head for digital business Uday Sodhi said: “We Liv to Entertain. We are very confident that our audience will enjoy this latest addition and look forward to produce more such songs in the near future.”
Raftaar, whose digital portfolio is handled by One Digital Entertainment, has created a special rap for Passenger’s promotions in India.http://www.sonyliv.com/dplnk?schema=sony://asset/5262307239001
Titled Aadat, the song captures the romance element of the film between the two strangers (Pratt and Lawrence) who discover love as they battle imminent death to save the lives of 5000 sleeping passengers on a sinking space ship. Aadat will be played in theatres across India before the English and Hindi versions of the film.
“Being associated with a studio as big as Sony Pictures Entertainment is not only exciting but also a great pleasure. The concept of promoting a Hollywood film in this manner is very innovative and executing this was equally great. We are confident that Raftaar’s connect with the youth will grab the attention of not only the music and movie fanatics but also reach a wider audience base,” added One Digital Entertainment COO and co-founder Gurpreet Singh Bhasin.
Sung by Jubin Nautiyal and Shirley Setia along with Raftaar, It has been written by Sukumar Dutta and penned by Amit Kumaran.SPE MD Vivek Krishnani said, “Passengers brings Hollywood’s two top stars together for the first time. Both are youth icons and it was therefore natural for us to look at ways to engage with the youth. With Raftaar being a popular name amongst the millennials, we were confident that partnering with him would be an interesting opportunity for us to create exciting content that finds resonance with the masses in India. With the support of SonyLiv’s team and their effort along with One Digital Entertainment we are excited to share Aadat with the audiences”
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Parineeti Chopra hosts new parenting series Mom Talks on Zee5 and Bullet
Celebrity parents share honest stories in 9-episode show launching 4 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra is stepping into a brand-new role not on the big screen, but as the warm, relatable host helping parents navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children. Bullet microdrama and Zee5 have announced the launch of Mom Talks, a fresh content-led IP hosted by the popular actress. The 9-episode series brings together celebrity parents including Imran Khan, Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey & Sheetal, and Gauahar Khan & Zaid Darbar to share candid, real-life perspectives on everyday parenting.
Positioned as a high-engagement format, Mom Talks taps into the growing demand for authentic and credible parenting content. It also offers seamless, contextual integration opportunities for brands. The series is backed by a strong lineup of partners including Johnson’s Baby, GSK, Aveeno Baby, Mini Klub, Titan Eye+ and Cordelia Cruises.
Bullet microdrama app, co-founder & chief business officer Azim Lalani said the show exemplifies how content is evolving towards more rooted, sustained engagement. “It’s about bringing content that people come back to, while creating a natural space for brands to be part of the narrative,” he noted.
Mom Talks creator Bullet head of AVOD & partnerships Munaf Merchant explained the core idea, “We wanted to build a safe, honest, one-stop destination for parents seeking real answers to everyday questions.”
The first episodes will stream for free on ee5 AVOD starting 4 April 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday and Saturday. The series will also be available on the Bullet microdrama app.
Speaking about their association, Peeyush Unikkat from Johnson’s Baby highlighted the brand’s focus on supporting modern parenting journeys, while Aakash Mehta from GSK emphasised the show’s role in making important health conversations more relatable for new parents.
In a digital space often filled with filtered perfection, Mom Talks promises something refreshingly real honest conversations, celebrity insights, and practical wisdom, all wrapped in Parineeti Chopra’s engaging presence. For Indian parents, this could be the parenting series they’ve been waiting to binge.
