ErosNow announces content acquisition deal with Pakistan’s HUM TV

Mumbai, 9^th June 2015: ErosNow, the dedicated online entertainment portal from Eros International, a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment space, today announced exclusive content acquisition deal with Pakistan’s leading on air and digital content company, HUM TV. The deal entails the registered users of ErosNow across the world the access to HUM TV’s entire library, including the current shows at no extra subscription cost. The deal also gives ErosNow subscribers in India an exclusive opportunity to view the content 48 hours prior to its telecast on any other platform.

HUM TV is a 24-hour entertainment TV channel in Pakistan. The channel provides consistent high quality programming across a wide spectrum of genres. The members of ErosNow will be privy to some of HUM TV’s most popular television shows like Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Humsafar and Dastaan.

Commenting on the occasion, Rishika Lulla Singh, CEO, ErosNow said, “We are extremely happy to introduce Pakistan’s popular soaps to a new digital generation of South Asians globally and add to our roster of content. The partnership with a leading channel like HUM will give our subscribers an opportunity to view the much sought after and varied Pakistani content.”

Sultana Siddiqui, President, Hum Network Limited, added, “We at HUM, are delighted to partner with ErosNow, a leading global digital entertainment provider. This association enables us in reaching out and providing some of our best Pakistani content to millions of keen internet users across the globe.”

Eros International Media Ltd is a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry that acquires, co-produces and distributes Indian films across all available formats such as cinema, television and digital new media. Eros International is part of Eros International Plc, which became the first Indian media Company to raise capital and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Eros International has experience of over three decades in establishing a global platform for Indian cinema. The company has a competitive advantage through its extensive and growing movie library comprising of over 2,000 films, which include Hindi, Tamil, and other regional language films for home entertainment distribution. Eros International has built a dynamic business model by combining the release of new films every year with the exploitation of its film library. For further information please visit:www.erosintl.com

ErosNow is Eros International plc’s on-demand entertainment portal accessible anytime, anywhere on nearly any Internet-connected screen. The ErosNow platform currently offers users thousands of new and catalogue movies from Eros as well as other major Bollywood studios, a large selection of premium television content syndicated from major TV studios as well as thousands of music videos and audio tracks. Members have several options to consume content including through monthly subscriptions, download to rent and download to own – all without advertisements. For further information please visit: www.erosnow.com

HUM TV Network Limited; launched HUM TV 11 years ago in 2004. On the back of this highly successful venture the network subsequently launched MASALA TV - Pakistan’s first 24 hour live cooking channel and STYLE 360, now HUM SITARAY - Pakistan’s first premier fashion & lifestyle channel. HUM Network Limited is the only public listed broadcast media house in Pakistan, which signifies transparency in their operations. They are also registered with Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). Through consistent high quality programming that encompasses the entire family due to its wide spectrum of genres, they have built a loyal and regal fan base as their content caters to every stratum of television audiences.

Wendy Glenn’s debuts in Filmy Town with VEDA

WENDY GLENN ALL SET FOR A GRAND BOLLYWOOD DEBUT WITH ‘VEDA’ PRODUCED BY BHAVNA TALWAR

Mumbai, June 9: National award winning director Onir’s forthcoming film ‘Veda’ is in the news for all the right reasons. Being produced by National Award winning filmmaker Bhavna Talwar (WSG Pictures) and being directed by Onir, the film marks a one of a kind collaboration between talent in the UK and India.

The latest being, the film will mark the grand Bollywood debut of noted British actor Wendy Glenn, who has starred in films such as ‘Mercy’, ‘You’re next’, ‘11-11-11’ in addition to popular shows such as CSI, CSI Miami, Hollyoaks and Reunion among various others.

Speaking about the same Glenn said, It is such a pleasure to be working with Onir, my co-actors, Bhavna and the team and on such an amazing script. It has been a great experience so far, I cannot wait for the next schedule in India and to experience the magic that is India for the first time.”

Shot in the city of Manchester, UK, Veda is a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The film also marks one of the first Bollywood films to shoot extensively at Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford Upon Avon.

National award filmmaker Onir added saying, “Wendy is a phenomenal actor and we are so happy to have her as part of the film. She immerses herself in the character, which is such a wonderful quality. She is as stunning a person as she is as an actor.”

 

Being produced by national award winning filmmaker Bhavna Talwar, she said, “I am delighted to welcome Wendy on board, she fits the part perfectly. I am having great fun donning the producer’s hat and looking forward to being able to help make the film that Onir has envisioned. WSG stands committed to making quality cinema and Veda is a spectacular film for many reasons.”

“Veda is a film that is very close to my heart. We have just completed the Manchester schedule of the film which has been a great experience and looking forward to the next schedule, working with my actors and team.” added Onir.

Late last year the film that was launched and announced by the former Deputy PM of the UK, Nick Clegg and is being readied for a 2016 release.

Speaking about the other cast Talwar, WSG Pictures said, “We are launching some phenomenal talent with this film and will make announcements shortly.”

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Censor Board Chief Pahlaj Nihalani launches Music of “UVAA”

Music launch of film “UVAA” which has been produced under the banner of Dhanraj Films Pvt Ltd was organized at the Sun N Sand, Juhu in Mumbai on June 5^th, 2015 & The Chief Guest were Censor Board Chief Mr. Pahlaj Nihalani, Ace Film Producer Firoz Nadiadwala & Politician Shri Prakash Mehra

Producer Dhanraj Jethani & Chandresh Jethani played a perfect host welcoming all the guest at the venue, Wrestler Actor Sangram Singh who plays a key role of a sports teacher in this upcoming film walked in with Payal Rohatgi who had come to support her beau Sangram Singh.

The event kick started with live dance performances by the lead actors of the film Vikrant Rai, Rohan Mehra, Lavin Gothi, Mohit Baghel, Bhupendra Singh Megh, Mehvrat Singh, Vinti Idnani, Sheena Bajaj, Yukti Kapoor, Neha Khan, Shefali Singh, Poonam Pandey (1) & Viraddhi,Director Jasbir B Bhaiti was all praises of the entire cast and crew for supporting him and was also heard thanking Producer Dahnraj Jethani & Chandresh Jethani, for the same. Film “UVAA” is slated for release on June 26th,, 2015.

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