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Zee’s ‘Ravan’ to get spicier as Interactive Realities Intl. partners production studio
MUMBAI: Films and Shorts the production house for Zee TV’s latest mythological series Ravan has roped in Mumbai based Interactive Realities International Pvt. Ltd. (IRIPL) with the aim to spice up the visual effects on its show and infuse international quality visual and special effects into the serial. Interactive Realities has recently created the illusion of Ravan’s ten heads for the serial.
Announcing the association, Interactive realities head business development Santy Mendes said “Zee TV’s Ravan offers us a great platform to showcase our work to a wide audience. Our Special Effects Division is backed by state-of-the-art technology, rich experience and in-house expertise to generate international quality motion picture graphics. The use of realistic special effects will help create a true to life and visually delightful experience for the viewers of Ravan.”
“We have finished work on creating the visual illusion of Ravan’s ten heads, which is actually an effect created by the reflections from a many-faced gemstone on Ravan’s necklace and are currently working on the visual effect requirements of the young Ravan.” added Mendes.
Film and Shorts producer Gulshan Sachdeva said, “We were really impressed with the kind of work done by Interactive Realities and immediately realized the value they would add to Ravan. Special Effects are a very important element of mythological shows such as Ravan and the quality of work that the Interactive Realities team has demonstrated is world class. All episodes of Ravan will now have the visual and special effects as created by Interactive Realities.”
In addition to Ravan, Interactive Realities also provides design and animation services for Antariksh a weekly serial on Star Plus. However, this show will soon be taken off the channel.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
