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Spice Studios “Buddha” in Cannes Mipcom 2014.
MUMBAI: “Buddha” an Indian Historical Magnum Opus drama TV Series produced by Spice Studios, a subsidiary of Founder Chairman, Dr Bhupendra Kumar Modi’s Smart Global conglomerate in India headed by Ms Ridwana, a 32 yrs, young entrepreneur who has over 10 yrs experience in entertainment industry..Spice Studios, Buddha is in now being offered at MIPCOM 2014.
Buddha TV show is a biographic dramatisation in the style of a historical fiction of the life & teaching of Lord Buddha produced on a scale and grandeur never before seen in the annals of Indian television.
Indian talented and hardworking actor Himanshu Soni who has played the lead role of Siddharth/Lord Buddha in this series is in Cannes to promote the series, which he says has brought a phenomenal changed his life and imbibed moral values in him.
He says the teachings and messages of Lord Buddha given by him 2500 years ago are equally relevant even in today’s world.
Being in Cannes, its very business oriented serious market which gives the players a large n immense opportunity do business, trade, and market positioning of their brand n business. It has participation of 112 countries this year and looks very promising to grow further next years. As young and fresh entry into media I love to hear the selected speakers here and learn their insights. The right weather in Cannes makes it perfect to make any business deal here.
After Producing two Super Hit Block Buster films like ‘Oh My God’ and ‘No Problem’ in India, in Joint venture says the Co-Producer & Creative Producer Ms. Ridwana who is also currently attending the MIPCOM, that the TV show ‘Buddha’ has been a dream project of Spice Studios and today the company has successfully made it reach to the viewers of India, Srilanka, Indonesia, Myanmaar, Cambodia and Thailand and many countries through Zee TV and soon it will be on all major platforms around the globe. The company intends to take this show to at least a 100 countries across the globe in the coming times. Dr BK Modi, producer with Ms Ridwana Co-producer will be brining 2 major releases next year.
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Anime India announces Amazon MX Player as co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata 2026
MUMBAI: Riding high on the success of its blockbuster Mumbai debut, Anime India is accelerating its nationwide expansion with the announcement of Amazon MX Player as the co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata. The partnership marks a significant step forward in the festival’s mission to deliver large-scale, accessible, and fan-first anime experiences across the country.
Scheduled for 14 and 15 February 2026 at the iconic Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Anime India Kolkata will launch the first regional chapter of what is set to be a year-long, multi-city tour. As the curtain-raiser for the 2026 circuit, the Kolkata edition aims to fuse the energy of global Japanese pop culture with India’s fast-growing community of anime, manga, and pop-culture fans.
A household name in digital entertainment, Amazon MX Player brings unmatched reach and cultural relevance to the Anime India platform. With its expanding focus on anime and youth-driven content, Amazon MX Player’s involvement as co-presenting partner reinforces Anime India’s vision of making anime culture more inclusive breaking barriers of language, geography, and accessibility to connect with fans nationwide.
Anime India Kolkata 2026 will showcase cosplay competitions, interactive zones led by the Indian Gunpla Community, India-39 Vocaloid Community, The Japan Curry, and Adda-o-Otaku by The Otaku Guild. Fans can join tournaments across fighting games, Pokémon VGC, and more. Acclaimed Japanese director Susumu Mitsunaka (Haikyu!!) will attend as guest of honour, appearing in panels and live sessions. Positioned as an immersive celebration of fan culture and industry collaboration, the Kolkata edition marks the beginning of Anime India’s nationwide expansion.
Sharing their perspective on the partnership, Amazon MX Player director Aruna Daryanani expressed, “Anime in India has evolved from a niche interest into a mainstream cultural movement, driven by an increasingly engaged and passionate fanbase. At Amazon MX Player, our focus is on expanding access by bringing anime to audiences across the country for free and in multiple local languages. Our association with Anime India reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of anime in India and deepening connections with fans, while continuing to build Amazon MX Player as a trusted destination for free, high-quality entertainment.”
“Anime India Kolkata is a celebration of how anime has grown beyond entertainment into a powerful cultural and creative force. By bringing fans, creators, and industry leaders onto one shared platform, the festival is helping define the future of pop culture in India,” said Anime India co-founder and director Neha Mehta.
The debut edition of Anime India 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 29,000 fans, quickly cementing its status as a landmark celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture. Riding on this overwhelming response, the Kolkata chapter is projected to draw more than 40,000 visitors across two days, positioning it as one of the biggest anime conventions ever held in eastern India.
Anime India is focused on bringing together fans from across the country to create a truly pan-India celebration of anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, and Japanese culture. With plans to expand into four key metropolitan hubs in 2026—east (Kolkata), north (Delhi), west (Mumbai), and south (Hyderabad)—the festival seeks to deliver globally benchmarked experiences while supporting and uplifting creators, artists, and fan communities throughout India.
