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Stan hosts all-new FanFest for esports fans in India
Mumbai: Stan, a blockchain-based fan engagement platform, had successfully hosted a first-of-its-kind fanfest that united various gaming creators, fans, and esports players beyond the virtual space and in person.
Stan Fanfest was a component of Dreamhack 2022, which took place from 4-6 November 2022, at the Hitex Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.
The fanfest was a truly immersive event that brought together over 30,000 gaming enthusiasts from across the country to the destination.
DreamHack, a gaming event unlike any other, is all about the massive BYOD (bring your own device) LAN party, paired with a plethora of competitive tournaments and international esports competitions.
The Stan fanfest, which was hosted in collaboration with Wings, a gaming earphones manufacturer, gave fans an immersive experience by introducing them to the many activities, including the offline version of the NFT Trump game, which was the star attraction of the fan area. Having designed one of the most intriguing arenas and booths inside DreamHack, the visitor footfall at Stan Fanfest was recorded to be the highest throughout the three days. The fanfest was well-received by online gamers and influencers, with over 30.000 attendees and over 80 influencers present over the three days. Interestingly, for the first time, Free Fire creators and Omegle creators also graced the meet and greet event.
The key gaming influencers participating in the event were Uk007 Rider, for whom over 10,000 fans turned up at the venue, Mortal, Gyan Gaming, Lokesh Gamer, AS Gaming, Thug, Goldy, Raj ‘Snax’ Varma, and Tanmay ‘Scout’ Singh. Industry leaders including S8UL founder Thug (Animesh Agarwal), 8bit creatives Goldy (Lokesh Jain), and NODWIN Gaming managing director & co-founder Akshat Rathe marked their presence at the event. Comedians and leading gaming creators Samay Raina and Tanmay Bhat also attended the event.
Stan chief operating officer and co-founder Nauman Mulla commented on the success of the company’s first-ever gaming community meet and greet event, saying, “A truly enthralling experience, we at Stan are elated for having hosted the first of its kind FanFest and are planning to unveil many more moving forward. Offering the fans a chance to meet their favourite gamers in person and providing them with a platform to experience web3 gaming with state-of-the-art gaming headphones and equipment, the meet and greet event was truly successful. By allowing free entry to Stan NFT owners to the event, we hope to host many more such engaging events in the future, in order to unlock more rewards for our users over time.
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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.
