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Catch Hugh John Mungo Grant in a tete- a- tete with James Lipton on Inside the Actors Studio this Sunday on PIX
MUMBAI: Inside the Actors Studio is proud to welcome Hugh Grant, this Sunday Jan 21st, 7:00pm on PIX. Although his classic good looks make him a shoo-in for romantic leads, Grant’s comic capabilities — marked by a nervous stutter, desperately fluttering eyelids, and an ability to capture a brand of distinctly English embarrassment, have marked him as more of a comic performer than a serious leading man.
He has won various awards like the Venice Film Festival Best Actor Award, The British Academy Best Actor Award and the Golden Globe award and many more. Some of his very popular movies are Four Weddings and a Funeral, Sense and Sensibility, Extreme Measures, Notting Hill, Mickey Blue Eyes, Bridget Jones’ Diary, for which he was nominated for an Empire Award. Read below to take a quick peep into Hugh Grants’ Diary and watch out for much more this Sunday on Jan 21st at 7:00pm on PIX…
Got his start by performing in a British comedy sketch group, The Jockeys of Norfolk
His favorite artist is Patrick Rondat
Is an avid golfer and has been spotted taking part in pro-am tournaments
Won the Peter Sellers Award for Comedy at the 1995 and 2002 Evening Standard British Film Awards
His production company is called “Simian Films” — so named by Elizabeth Hurley because she has said that he resembles an ape or a monkey
Opted not to do a nude scene in Four Weddings and a Funeral when a make up artist asked if he wanted definition painted on his body
On the set of Mickey Blue Eyes, James Caan gave Hugh the nickname of Whippy, because Caan said Hugh worried about everything like “the little whippet dogs that get nervous and you got to put a sweater on them when they’re cold”
Featured in the 1996 paperback “Mug Shots” that includes many other celebrities who’ve been arrested for one reason or another
So what you waiting for… get yourselves ready for a cozy Sunday evening with Hugh Grant in an exciting episode of Inside the Actors Studio on21st January, 7:00 pm only on PIX…
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ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
