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Vietnam audiences to witness the rise of Chandragupta Maurya
MUMBAI: One Life Studios, a subsidiary of Swastik Productions, has been making waves with its multiple syndication and distribution developments. From being the first producers retaining their IP in India to being the first licensors of an Indian Series on Japan's Biggest OTT platform HULU, One Life Studios has been continuously growing and showcasing Indian stories to the world.
Now accomplishing yet another milestone, One Life Studios has licensed its magnum opus show “Chandragupta Maurya” in Vietnam. Prior to this, the show was successfully licensed in Cambodia.
"Chandragupta Maurya" is an epic saga of a reluctant boy and an adamant teacher who fought against the foreign invaders and unscrupulous rulers within India to accomplish the vision of a united India.
Producer & Managing Director Rahul Kumar Tewary sheds light on this new development and says, “Indian storytelling is in the spotlight as the region’s dramas have found fans across the globe. We, at One Life Studios, bring India to the viewers across the world with our content and strive to stay committed to entertaining the audience allover”
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
