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Sony BBC Earth hosts Blue Carpet Premiere for the iconic ‘Blue Planet II’
MUMBAI: Red Carpet is passé. Royal deserves Blue. India’s #1 factual entertainment channel, Sony BBC Earth, is hosting the first ever Blue Carpet event in India for the most iconic story of the year – Blue Planet II.
Influencers from various fields including wildlife enthusiast, film and TV celebrities gathered to watch the legendary story that gives an immersive experience into the amazing underwater world. Shot over a span of 4 years with 125 expeditions across 39 countries, Blue Planet II – One Ocean and The Deep will exclusively release in 48 PVR theatres across 22 cities on May 18, for an astounding cinematic experience.
To promote this unique initiative, Sony BBC Earth has deployed a massive on-air, on-ground, in-cinema and digital campaign. To begin with, the entire Sony Network has come together to promote the premiere on the respective channels. In addition to a robust outdoor and print campaign, the channel got into a strategic partnership with the electronic retail giant Croma to showcase grand content of Blue Planet II on their TV screens across 94 retail outlets in 13 cities.
Theatrical release partner PVR is running an extensive, 5-week long in-cinema promotional campaign across 300 screens to give viewers a peek into the spectacular visuals. Social media handles of Sony BBC Earth and PVR are already abuzz with people showing boundless enthusiasm for the upcoming release.
The film will be distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment India (SPE Films India Pvt Ltd)
Narrated by the godfather of natural history Sir David Attenborough, and music by legendary composer Hans Zimmer, ‘Blue Planet II – One Ocean and The Deep’ is a must-watch for everyone this summer.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
