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Zomato Live brings Russell Peters’ ‘Act Your Age’ tour to India
Mumbai: Delhi, brace yourselves for an uproarious night of laughter! The legendary Russell Peters brings his world-famous “Act Your Age” Tour to your city on 28 February, courtesy of Zomato Live. Get ready to laugh your head off as his razor-sharp wit and laugh-out-loud humor take center stage. From Chicago to New York, Dubai to Canada, the tour has captivated audiences across 23 countries and left laughter echoing in every corner of the world.
Now, it’s Delhi’s turn to experience the comedic genius of Russell Peters live! Don’t miss your chance to witness this side-splitting rollercoaster ride of relatable humor that will leave you yearning for more.
Join us at this special, as Russell shares his unique take on parenting, marriage, cancel culture, ageing, Gen Z, anxiety, and much more. PS, if you didn’t already know, he too is a desi at heart! Watch out for the nuances that will definitely hit home! With the tickets selling like hotcakes, don’t let procrastination hold you back from THE comedy extravaganza of the season. So, hurry! Grab your tickets now and get ready to laugh till you drop with Russell Peters’ ‘Act Your Age’ Tour – Delhi edition! See you there!
When: February 28, 2024; 5:30 PM onwards
Where: Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Dwarka
Cost: Rs 1,499 onwards
Bookings via: Events tab on the Zomato app
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
