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This Independence Day, Zee English Cluster encourages viewers to live free with ‘1947’ on &flix and ‘Privé Rise Up’ on &PrivéHD
MUMBAI: “For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others,” Nelson Mandela’s hard-hitting words still hold relevance. As the nation commemorates its victory over slavery with the 73rd Year of Independence, Zee English Cluster paints our television screens in patriotism. &flix brings to you a special week-long property ‘1947’ starting Monday, August 12, weeknights at 9PM and &PrivéHD has a day-long block – ‘Privé Rise Up’ on Thursday, August 15, 11AM onwards.
How far are you willing to go to protect what’s yours? What price are you willing to pay to seek the truth? With ‘1947’ on &flix, prepare to leap forth into the fierce battlegrounds with a power-packed line-up of movies which includes award-winning films such as Gods Of Egypt, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Fury, and The Patriot among others.
From drug lords and international terror organizations to espionage and deadly missions; witness the action with ultimate heroes of Hollywood like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt Channing Tatum and many more. One of the most acclaimed American war films, Fury is the story of ‘Wardaddy’ (Brad Pitt), together with his five-man crew, as they embark on a life-threatening mission to attack the Nazi army. An action-spy film from the most successful franchise series, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation depicts Ethan (Tom Cruise) on a chase to take down Syndicate – a terror organization before their next attack. The exciting line-up for ‘1947’ features all of this and much more!
Bringing stories of courage and compassion, victory and valour and the footsteps to glory – Privé Rise Up on &PrivéHD promises to leave you with a rush of inspiration. Meet the great men who fought relentlessly to free the society of all evils and feel the other side of their stories with a promising line-up of award-winning movies.
A film set against the canvas of First World War, Steven Spielberg’s six-time Academy Award nominee, War Horse, as part of Privé Rise, depicts the unbreakable bond and loyalty between Albert and his horse Joey. Another one of Spielberg’s masterpieces, Lincoln, which depicts the quest of the greatest President in American history Abraham Lincoln to abolish slavery, bagged two Academy Awards among other nominations. The line-up also includes two other Academy Award winning movies namely Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained based on the journey of a freed slave and Mandela: A long Walk to Freedom that chronicles the life of the greatest leader in his fight against Apartheid – Nelson Mandela.
&flix offers some of the choicest Hollywood movies and the maximum number of television premieres and is available in the Zee Prime English Pack that includes 4 premium channels – &flix, Zee Café, LF and WION at a very attractive price of Rs 15/- per month only. For those who appreciate nuanced cinema, &PrivéHD brings riveting and award-winning films that stimulate the minds and bring alive the other side of cinema with Zee Prime English HD Pack comprising – &PrivéHD, Zee Café HD, &flix HD, LF HD is priced at Rs 25/-.
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.
