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Viswanathan Anand decodes the game of deception in a high tea duologue with Barun Das
MUMBAI: The latest episode of Duologue with Barun Das, airing on News9 on 15 March at 10 pm, features a compelling exchange between TV9 Network’s MD & CEO Barun Das, and chess legend Viswanathan Anand. Known for its deep, thought-provoking conversations, Duologue once again delivers an intellectual discourse that goes beyond the surface.
Anand, a five-time World Chess Champion, delves into how chess mirrors life, shaping critical thinking and resilience. Reflecting on his playing style, he remarked, “How you approach chess often reflects your approach to life.” With humour, he recalled his mother’s jest, “If I hated losing in chess as much as in cards, I’d be a better player.”
Das described the conversation as “a fascinating dive into Anand’s visionary outlook on chess, AI, and life itself.” He added, “In chess, checkmate signals the end, but in this duologue, the discussion only deepens, sparking new perspectives and ideas.”
Anand shared his views, the sport’s potential inclusion in the Olympics, and the growing prize money, especially in women’s chess. He also addressed the Nikhil Kamath controversy, acknowledging it as an unfortunate event.
Anand noted that computers have surpassed human players for over 25 years, with AI-driven neural networks revolutionising chess even further. Instead of resisting change, he believes players must learn to ask the right questions rather than seek fixed answers.
As Duologue nears the end of its third season, this episode stands out as an insightful and engaging discussion. Don’t miss it on News9 this Friday at 10 pm.
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Epic Company launches unified Epic Studio for films and OTT
Vivek Krishnani to head films business; Samar Khan leads OTT & Television.
MUMBAI: Epic just merged its creative superheroes under one cape because when films and OTT need to fight for attention together, you don’t keep them in separate universes. The Epic Company has launched Epic Studio, a next-generation creative and production powerhouse that unites Juggernaut Productions and Movieverse Studio under a single banner. The move creates a streamlined, scalable platform for premium storytelling across theatrical films, OTT originals, television, digital-first formats and branded content.
Vivek Krishnani has been appointed chief executive officer, Epic Studio (Films), overseeing the theatrical and film business with a focus on culturally resonant narratives across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati and Malayalam cinema. Samar Khan continues as chief executive officer, Epic Studio (OTT & Television) and retains his role as chief content officer for Docubay and Epic On.
The Epic Company managing director Aditya Pittie said, “Epic Studio brings together our entire creative ecosystem under one unified studio vision. This is not just an integration of verticals, but the creation of a collaborative environment where writers, filmmakers, creators, and brand partners can seamlessly develop and scale stories across formats and screens.”
Vivek Krishnani added, “We are building an audience-focused mainstream film studio committed to delivering fresh, engaging, and innovative stories for both theatrical and streaming platforms.”
Samar Khan commented, “This alignment allows us to approach storytelling with a unified studio mindset. We are building IP under one creative umbrella, with scale and longevity in mind from inception.”
The unified structure eliminates silos, enabling ideas to flow fluidly from concept to screen while adapting to evolving audience behaviour. Epic Studio positions itself as a creator-led ecosystem championing purposeful, resonant storytelling with commercial strength.
In an entertainment landscape where stories now leap between screens faster than plot twists, Epic isn’t just building a studio, it’s crafting a single launchpad where every tale gets the best shot at soaring across every platform.
