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Discover your deepest fears as &PrivéHD premieres the coming-of-age story of Kayla in ‘Eighth Grade’
MUMBAI: Is virtual truly the new reality? Does your social following define who you really are? In the age of digital dominance, witness a coming-of-age story about an eighth grader who struggles with anxiety to make her presence felt. &PrivéHD is set to premiere the heart-warming tale of a teenager, stuck between her charming identity in the virtual world and self-doubting persona in the real world. The premium destination for nuanced cinema will air the comedy-drama movie ‘Eighth Grade’ on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 1PM and 9PM.
Directed by the comedian-turned-filmmaker Bo Burnham in his feature debut, the film stars young Elsie Fisher in the lead role as it opens your eyes to the other side of life through a teenager’s lens. The film received numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe nomination for Fisher and Writers Guild and Directors Guild of America Awards for Burnham.
The film revolves around the life of a thirteen-year-old girl Kayla (Elsie Fisher) who is nearing the end of middle school, with only a week left to complete eighth grade before she moves to high school. A shy and introverted Kayla, grapples with being labelled as the ‘most quiet’ in her school. She soon takes to YouTube to express herself with motivational vlogs. Coming from the Gen Z that thrives on digital – Kayla is one of the many who constantly suffer from anxiety and depression. The film portrays the teenager’s encounters with her ignorant peers, her single father and her school crush as she finds her true identity and reignites her hopes and dreams together with love and laughter.
Will Kayla survive the storm of the Eighth Grade and eventually break out of her shell?
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
