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Spellbinding debut: Paw Patrol live! ‘Race to the Rescue Wows kids and parents!
Mumbai: The enchanting world of imagination came alive last evening as Paw Patrol Live! ‘Race to the Rescue’, the eagerly anticipated kids’ musical, debuted with a flurry of vibrant colours, loads of laughter and engaging melodies. With a spectacularly successful opening show that left audiences young and old spellbound, the premiere of this captivating production marked a new milestone in children’s theatre in India. Brought to India by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of India’s leading entertainment destination BookMyShow, along with Nickelodeon, VStar Entertainment Group and TEG Life Like Touring, Paw Patrol Live! ‘Race to the Rescue’ shows go live from 20 July onwards for the public with 16 shows across ten days until 30 July.
Against a backdrop of whimsical sets that seamlessly changed transporting children into the different hotspots on the adventure map of Paw Patrol Live!, props like pompoms given to the children to wave every time they spotted a clue and artists that imbibed the spirit of the pups jumping across the stage and interacting with the young audience, the magical tale unfolded, transporting young hearts into a world of adventure and possibilities that know no bounds! The performance encouraged audiences to engage through call & response and audience interaction, dance with the Pup Boogie and help the pups rescue Mayor Goodway and win the race! From the very first note, the children were drawn into an immersive experience, accompanied by a talented cast of exceptional performers who effortlessly brought the characters to life. As the musical’s contagious tunes resonated through the auditorium and striking elements from the show came to life such as fire engines and police patrol cars driven by the pups, the children were seen jumping up with joy and screaming back answers to the questions asked by the pups. The immersive soundtracks, all sung live by the pups on stage attracted enthusiastic applause after each number. From lively and upbeat melodies to some heart-thumping ones, the songs brought out a whirlwind of emotions, leaving everyone with smiling faces and all feet tapping unanimously! The vibrant costumes were a feast for the eyes, blending animated characters into reality to create a visual extravaganza.
The adventurous yet engaging performance spanning over an hour at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre’s Grand Theatre had the kids and their paw-rents grooving and singing along to the Paw Patrol theme song. BookASmile, the charity initiative of BookMyShow, presented the opportunity to almost 800 young underprivileged beneficiaries aged between four and ten years, to experience the premiere of the much-awaited musical drama. The musical brought all of Mumbai together across categories with some of the biggest names also being spotted at the premiere of Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue. Some of the city’s famed and much-loved paw-rents including Soha Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia, Soha Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi, Ritika Sajdeh (Rohit Sharma’s wife), Mandira Bedi, Sonal Chauhan, Roshni Chopra, Gurdip Punjj, Arjun Punjj, Vandana Sajnani Khattar, Smriti Khanna, Saumya Tandon, Dabboo and Manisha Ratnani along with Karan Johar’s kids Yash & Roohi as also Genelia D’souza Deshmukh’s children to name a few were amongst those cheering loudest at the premiere show of the children’s musical.
BookMyShow head – Live Events and IP Kunal Khambhati said, “It is exciting to kickstart what will be the best 10 days for the younglings of India as they see the squad of Paw Patrol Live! in all their glory! With parents always looking for immersive experiences that the whole family can enjoy together and kids can engage with and learn from, ‘Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue is the gateway to exactly that and the premiere show proved that beyond doubt. We’ve got some great reviews from the premiere and can’t wait for the audience to experience the magic of this musical-drama as we expand our offerings of entertainment experiences for India further, with Paw Patrol Live!”
Classic theatrical scenery, along with a high-tech video wall visually transported families to an authentic Paw Patrol Live! environment, including locations from the TV series, like Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi’s farm and Jake’s Mountain.
https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/paw-patrol-live-race-to-the-rescue/ET00359309
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
