On her elder daughter Renee Sen’s 25th birthday, Sushmita Sen shared a touching tribute on Instagram. The post featured a heartfelt video compilation of throwback and recent photos of Renee, Sushmita, and her younger daughter, Alisah Sen. Among the images were nostalgic moments, including a magazine cover with baby Renee and Sushmita, and recent pictures of the sisters in matching white outfits. The post highlighted Renee’s journey from a young child to an accomplished individual, celebrating both her and Sushmita’s bond.

In her message, Sushmita expressed deep love and pride, reflecting on the transformative impact Renee has had on her life. She described Renee as her “first love” and the “love at first sight,” and conveyed her gratitude for the gift of motherhood. The actress’s emotional note was filled with affection, celebrating Renee’s achievements and her ongoing journey.

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Sushmita Sen and her boyfriend Rohman Shawl recently attended an awards event in Mumbai, captivating fans and media alike with their presence. Several pictures and videos of the couple surfaced on social media, showcasing their affectionate and supportive relationship.

In one clip shared by a paparazzo on Instagram, the duo was seen leaving the event venue together amidst a crowd. Rohman Shawl walked beside Sushmita, ensuring her safety and making sure she wasn’t jostled by the crowd. As a fan approached for a selfie, Rohman protectively extended his hand behind Sushmita. At the exit, he walked ahead to clear the path and then escorted her to their car before getting in himself. For the event, Sushmita dazzled in a shimmery black dress and heels, while Rohman looked sharp in a white shirt and black pants. Fans reacted warmly to the post, with comments like “gorgeous couple” and “Respect for Rohman Shawl,...

Sony Pictures Networks India has named Disney+ Hotstar content chief Gaurav Banerjee as its new Managing Director and CEO.

He’ll replace N.P. Singh, who recently announced he was transitioning out of the role after 25 years in senior leadership positions at Sony’s Indian division. Banerjee’s hire will become effective on or before August 26, subject to regulatory approvals.

“I am deeply honoured to take on the role of MD & CEO at Spni,” said Banerjee. “Under N.P. Singh’s remarkable leadership, Spni has achieved tremendous success and innovation in the entertainment industry. I am excited to lead talented teams as we explore new frontiers in original programming, enhance our viewers’ experiences, drive our distribution footprint across India, and significantly boost our revenues. Together, we will set new benchmarks in entertainment and deliver exceptional value to our audiences and stakeholders.”

Banerjee is among India’s most experienced content execs, and...

Sony Pictures Networks India (Spni) has confirmed Gaurav Banerjee as its new managing director and CEO. He will take the reins on or before Aug. 26, pending approvals.

Banerjee will step into the shoes of N.P. Singh, who’s signing off after a 25-year run at the company. Singh will move into the role of non-executive chair to support the transition through the end of the financial year.

A content veteran with over 20 years in the business, Banerjee comes from Disney’s India arm, where he wore multiple hats including head of content for Hindi-language entertainment and Disney+ Hotstar. His track record boasts hits like “Anupama” and “Imlie,” plus streaming successes such as the Emmy-nominated “Aarya.”

Banerjee cut his teeth as a producer and anchor at the Aaj Tak news channel before moving to Star News. He’s armed with a master’s in filmmaking from Jamia Milia Islamia and a history degree from St.

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has boarded his acting coach Vinod Rawat’s feature directorial debut “Pushtaini” (“Ancestral”) as a presenter.

Rawat, who previously directed Season 1 of Disney+ Hotstar’s Emmy-nominated series “Aarya” alongside Ram Madhvani, has served as Roshan’s acting coach since “Kaabil” (2017).

In “Pushtaini,” Rawat stars as Bhuppi, a struggling actor who is desperate to secure his last chance at stardom after he finds himself caught in an embarrassing scandal. Forced to return to his home and face his past, Bhuppi travels through the mountains and shares adventures with strangers, unaware of what the journey has in store for him.

The film features a cameo by Rajkummar Rao. It is written by Rawat and co-written by Rita Heer, who also plays a prominent character in the film. Additionally, the film features non-professional actors, including Rawat’s own family members.

“Pushtaini” debuted at the 2023 Mumbai Film Festival. It is...

Sushmita Sen, known for her grace and beauty, has captivated audiences both on the big and small screens. While her absence from films is notable, her web series “Aarya” has been a hit among fans.

Today, May 21, marks 30 years since her historic Miss Universe win. Sharing a throwback picture of herself holding a baby, Sen expressed gratitude for the victory and reflected on the profound lessons she learned from the child.

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In the picture, Sen is adorned in her Miss Universe sash, dressed in white, while the baby, twinning with her, gazes lovingly at her. Sen reminisced about the moment, stating how the encounter with the child impacted her life profoundly.

She expressed gratitude to India for its unwavering support and strength throughout her journey. As she celebrates this milestone, Sen’s message resonates with her fans, reminding...

Exclusive: Disney+ Hotstar isn’t done with the Criminal Justice franchise just yet — in fact, it might only just be getting started.

We can reveal the streamer has ordered a fourth season of the Hindi-language series, which is from Applause Entertainment and was originally based on the 2008 BBC series of the same name.

Peter Moffat’s British show went to two seasons, but Gaurav Banerjee, Disney+ Hotstar’s Head of Content for Disney+ Hotstar and HSM Entertainment Networks, Disney Star, and his team have now taken the Indian show well beyond that point. You can watch a teaser trailer for the fourth season here.

“This is a pretty special moment because it marks five years of the Hotstar Specials journey, which launched in 2019,” he said. “Criminal Justice was our first big fiction series, and it is fantastic to see the franchise become stronger and continue to get critical acclaim and consumer love.

Sikandar Kher, who can currently be seen starring in Dev Patel’s feature directorial debut Monkey Man, has signed with Zero Gravity Management.

While Monkey Man is Kher’s first major international film, he has long been a household name in India, following a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Debut Actor for his performance in Woodstock Villa in 2008.

His more recent credits include the role of Daulat in Disney+/Hotstar’s Aarya, as Nishikant Adhikari in Netflix’s Monica, O My Darling, and as the brooding West Bengal cop Partik Kal in Netflix’s vampire series Tooth Pari: When Love Bites, among others. He also appears in Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal’s recently released Dukaan.

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Randeep Hooda Wins As The Best Actor – Here’s Who Won In 3 More Categories (Web Series) (Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube)

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: In the last piece, we announced the results for the Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor With A Difference (Female), and Best Actor With A Difference (Male). Today, we’ll declare the results of the last four categories. As we’re ready to break the suspense, let us tease you by informing you that Randeep Hooda has bagged the honor of Best Actor with an impressive vote share. Keep reading to know more!

For those who don’t know, we conducted audience polls on Twitter for the different categories of web series. The duration of these polls was seven days, and the result that will be revealed afterward is totally organic and comprises votes by Twitter users only.

Just like the results of Bollywood polls,...

Iconic radio personality Ameen Sayani’s mortal remains were kept at the Famous Studios in Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi area to allow members of the film and music fraternity pay their last respects to the man who is celebrated as the golden voice of Indian radio.

Actor Dalip Tahil was one of the early arrivals at the prayer meet. He paid his respects to the departed soul and reminisced about Sayani while talking to his friends at the venue.

Ila Arun, who’s appearing in the streaming show ‘Aarya’ released recently, too, was seen at Famous Studios. The actress and Rajasthani folk-pop singer briefly interacted with those present at the venue.

Veteran playback singer Nitin Mukesh, father of actor Neil Nitin Mukesh also came for a last sight of the late radio star, who brought film music to people’s homes from 1952 to 1994 with the superhit programme ‘Binaca Geetmala’, which he...

Actor Sikandar Kher personally relates to his character Daulat from ‘Aarya Antim Vaar’ in real life. “I am very loyal, just like my character Daulat. Whatever I do, I try to make it very identifiable. What qualities I would like to have in my character, like his staunch loyalty. Similarly, I am also very, very loyal to friends and people in general; that is there naturally,” Sikandar said.

The actor added: “Aarya’s fans have been amazing. You guys have given us so much love; you’ve given Daulat so much love, and I love you for that. I hope you continue giving us that much love because we love making it, and we love shooting for it.

“I love working with Ram, Amita, and Rmf. The more love you guys give, the more work we will do. ‘Aarya’ is one of the best experiences I have had working in my career ever.

Mumbai, Feb 12 (Ians) Actor Sikandar Kher, who’s known for his character ‘Daulat’ in the popular streaming show ‘Aarya’, has shared how he overcomes the nervousness when working on the sets of a Ram Madhvani show.

Ram Madhvani, the creator of the Susmita Sen-starrer web series ‘Aarya’, is known for shooting in a 360-degree system, where the sets are like a live theatre.

Kher told Ians, “There is always this little bit of nervousness you can have as an actor, but once you are in the scene, and with the character, it’s a smooth sail. Although it is the biggest challenge, but it is the greatest feeling at the same time if you can get lost into your character, and forget about the cameras or 200 people on the set… It is the biggest service you can do to your craft.”

He added, “The best example is Govinda. You...

A Detailed Solo Leveling Anime Guide —The New Hit Webtoon-Turned Anime (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Sung Jin Woo’s attempt to redeem his lost honor after being labeled mankind’s weakest hunter and going through one of the most life-changing, near-death experiences in its pursuit is what makes “Solo Leveling” so appealing to the masses. The idea that a normal, almost below-average human can ascend to Godhood is a distant concept for us, so seeing it on screen is obviously going to catch our attention.

“Solo Leveling,” originally a web novel, was adapted into a webtoon in 2018 and instantly started making rounds around the internet because of its gorgeous art and compelling storyline. It came to an end in 2021 and had a few side stories released under its name in 2023. But that’s not what revived the buzz around this mega-hit series. An anime adaptation for the webtoon had been in talks for quite some time,...

Aarya has been renewed for three seasons, which paints a good picture of the Ram Madhvani show. This crime drama thriller set in Rajasthan about the narcotics business in which families get embroiled is probably one of the best shows in the above-mentioned genre. There is a lot to take away from Aarya when it comes to the subject matter of the show and the technicalities. Ram Madhvani’s direction is impeccable, and that has kept the show engaging so far. Just like Aarya, there are many shows that touch upon the crime thriller genre and explore the theme of dysfunctional families.

Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, created by Homi Adajania, is a story about a drug cartel run by a matriarch and her two daughters-in-law while keeping her sons away from the business. Set in a fictional town in a fictional state that mirrors Rajasthan, the...

Actress Sushmita Sen has spoken about her journey on ‘Aarya’ and shared that she could write a book on the character, describing how much it has changed and moved her. “I could write a book on Aarya, describing how much this character has changed and moved me. Trying to sum up Aarya in two lines is a tough task because this character means so much to me.”

The 48-year-old actress said that the character Aarya embodies the strength and power of a woman.

“In this season, you’ll see her facing tough times, feeling broken, and almost giving up. There’s a scene in which she’s even pointing a gun to her head; but here’s the beauty: that doesn’t make her any less strong. It just shows strength comes in different forms, whether you’re winning or facing challenges head-on.”

‘Aarya’ is an Indian crime-thriller drama. The series started with Aarya,...

Janhvi Kapoor has a special cameo in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. (Picture Credit: Facebook)

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, is now out in theatres. The sci-fi comedy film was written and directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah. The story is about a man named Aryan, a robotics engineer, falling in love with Sifra, a robot. Aryan is unaware that Sifra is a robot.

The film received mixed reviews from the critics. Shahid and Kriti’s chemistry is praised greatly, but the story doesn’t seem convincing enough. In this article, we will tell you what happens towards the end of Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and what role Janhvi Kapoor plays in it. (Major Spoilers Ahead)

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Ending Explained: What Role Does Janhvi Kapoor Play?

When Sifra malfunctions and starts harming everyone, Aryan has...

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s First Choice For Kabir Singh Wasn’t Shahid Kapoor Or Kiara Advani! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Sandeep Reddy Vanga made his directorial debut in Bollywood with Kabir Singh. The film starred Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani in lead roles and stirred controversy over its alleged misogynist content. And while we know Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra were approached earlier, scroll below for another pair that was in consideration, but we had no idea!

Kabir Singh was a major blockbuster at the Indian box office. It would be safe to say that the romantic drama grabbed a lot of eyeballs over its controversial content labeled as toxic masculinity, which pulled the audiences to the theatres. In addition, its jukebox, including songs like Bekhayali and Kaise Hua, made it to every playlist on the loop.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s first choice for Preeti

As most know, Kabir Singh is...

The first part of Aarya season three ended with Sooraj Raizada’s death at the hands of Aarya. She was also in hot soup after her narcotics consignment worth 500-crore was seized by Acp Younus Khan of Ncb. Dhruv was the mole planted by Khan in Aarya’s team while Sushila was a mole in Khan’s team. Aarya was very close to being killed by the Russians, but she promised to bring the consignment back before it was incinerated.

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What Does Mikhael Want From Nalini And Aarya?

Mikhael, the Russian drug dealer, was livid at the consignment worth 500 crore being nabbed by the police. He threatened to take away Nalini’s ancestral palace and land if the consignment was not retrieved. As Nalini’s life and legacy were under threat, Aarya planned to offer bonds worth fifty crore to Mikhael as security. Aarya had a lot to...

Actress Aarushi Bajaj, who plays Aru in the show ‘Aarya’ shared that the last season will witness a mature version of her character, which involves a lot of acceptance and realisation.

The show headlined by actress Sushmita Sen, shows Aru’s journey evolving from a timid and heartbroken individual to a strong, independent woman who fearlessly voices her opinions.

In ‘Aarya Antim Vaar’, her confidence reaches new heights.

Aarushi said: “It’s a rollercoaster for Aru as she battles against her family, the police, and her own love. Eventually, she also stands up for them when needed, holding her ground. It’s quite a rocky road with ups and downs, but she grows up.”

“This season, we see a matured version of Aaru who truly embraces and understands the situation. It involves a lot of acceptance and realization for her. Love, strength, and family endure. If you want to protect something,...

Top Bollywood star Sushmita Sen conquered a heart attack and returned triumphantly to complete Disney+ Hotstar series “Aarya.”

It is the second such comeback for Sen, a former Miss Universe, who headlines the series. The show is an adaptation of Dutch show “Penoza,” in which a woman has to join a mafia gang and avenge her slain husband. Season 1 was a triumphant comeback after a five-year break due to illness. Sen plays the title role of Aarya Sareen, a fierce mother who has to keep her family safe from the world of crime.

The first season, which bowed in 2020, was nominated for best drama series at the International Emmy Awards. The Hotstar Special is produced by Endemol Shine India and Ram Madhvani Films.

“It’s a daunting task to take a series from Season 1 all the way through to Season 3 and still have this level of love and interest and audience attention intact,...

Actress Sushmita Sen expressed her delight in working with director Ram Madhvani, and shared how the latter has revealed new layers in her acting that she never knew existed. Sushmita is seen as the lead in Ram Madhvani’s crime thriller series ‘Aarya’.

Sharing insights on working with the ‘Neerja’ director, Sushmita said: “Working with Ram Madhvani is always a delight. I truly admire his genius. He transformed Aarya from a naive, sheltered woman to someone resilient in facing life’s challenges.”

“Off-screen, Ram revealed new layers in my acting that I never knew existed. The trust he has in me is incredible; he saw Aarya in me before I could,” said the former Miss Universe.

Sushmita added: “For ‘Aarya Antim Vaar’, Ram and I spent time understanding Aarya’s soul. When he asked me to look into my soul, I followed his advice and isolated myself. You can see...

Actress Sushmita Sen has reflected upon the universal struggle of maintaining the bond between a mother and her child, sharing about the ups and downs with her own children.

Sushmita, who plays the titular character in the thriller series ‘Aarya’ said: “It’s every mother’s worst nightmare to see her children go against her. No matter who you ask, that’s something that unifies us all. None of us want our children in danger, afraid, or feeling unprotected. We never want them to turn against us. Aarya, as you’ve seen in part one of this season, reaches that heartbreaking point.”

Sen, who is the mother of two adopted daughters — Renee, and Alisah, added: “While I’m grateful not to experience it to the extent Aarya does, I’ve had my share of ups and downs with my children, like any mother. I’ve channeled those emotions into portraying...

What To Watch In February 2024: 22 Films, 9 Web-Shows! (Picture Credit: IMDb/Instagram)

All you cinephiles, listen carefully because ‘What to Watch in February 2024’ has arrived with varied structures of films and shows at your disposal. From Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon‘s AI-Sci-fi love story in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya to Mammootty‘s spine-chilling horror flick in Bramayugam, there’s at least one movie for everyone of you in this month (there are 22 of them).

Even as far as the web shows are concerned, out of the nine assorted ones, you’ll get Childish Gambino attempting to thrill you in the spy-comedy Mr. & Mrs. Smith; you’ll have Sushmita Sen finishing things off with Aarya Antim War (season 3).

You’ll also see Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko’s vision getting a live-action treatment in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. Let’s check out the list of...

Indian streamer Disney+ Hotstar is planning a major push into animation content for adults.

The push follows the success of Graphic India’s 3D animation “The Legend of Hanuman,” the third season of which debuted earlier this month to a critical and audience reception that the streamer is happy with. The series is derived from ancient Indian mythological epic “The Ramayana.”

“There are so many stories around around ‘The Ramayana’ that are remaining to be told. We feel that this is a franchise, which has lots of storytelling left, and we want to really scale up and build this world in an exciting manner,” Gaurav Banerjee, head, content, Disney+ Hotstar and HSM (Hindi-language speaking markets) Entertainment Network at broadcaster Disney Star, told Variety.

Disney+ Hotstar is teaming with Graphic India again for another adult animation series, which will be unveiled within the next six months, but it is coy about specific details at the moment.

The creator of ‘Aarya: Antim Vaar’, Ram Madhvani has shared his driving force behind the remarkable journey of the Sushmita Sen-starrer thriller series ‘Aarya’, saying that it’s only through moulding the clay that one truly understands filmmaking.

In sharing his aspirations for ‘Aarya’, Ram said: “Firstly, we’re grateful to have produced three seasons. Namit Das, our actor portraying Jawahar in season one, was told by his father, ‘Ye, karne ki vidya hai.’ So, gaining experience, practice, and wisdom only comes through doing.”

The ‘Neerja’ director shared: “It’s only through moulding the clay that you truly understand filmmaking. What’s great is that I’ve practiced filmmaking in my voice, the life I wanted and chose at age 16. It’s a significant achievement that we’re out there and reaching people.”

“I aspire to reach millions. The remarkable thing about Aarya is that it has reached and touched people.

Actress Sushmita Sen, who is gearing up for the upcoming season of her show ‘Aarya’, has shared that she felt like she was the last soldier in her own personal battle while shooting for the climax scene in the new season. She also shared that she was fully prepared to shoot the climax and she felt that the line between Aarya and Sushmita almost got blurred.

For an actor who pours their heart into every role, filming intense scenes is as emotional as they are portrayed on screen. Sushmita experienced this firsthand on the set of the Emmy award-nominated show in which she portrays the titular character.

Elaborating on the same, the actress said: “Shooting the climax scenes in Aarya’s Antim Vaar was quite a challenge for me, being a pretty emotional person. It felt like I was the last soldier in my own personal battle. I was super prepared,...

Actress Aarushi Bajaj, who is all geared up for ‘Aarya Antim Vaar’, revealed that the her co-stars of the show – Sushmita Sen, Viren Vazirani and Pratyaksh Panwar – all teared up when they shared the final hug in the climax scene.

Aarushi plays Aru in ‘Aarya’, which is headlined by Sushmita, who plays the titular character Aarya Sareen. Arundhati (Aru) is the second child of Aarya (Sushmita) and Tej Sareen (Chandrachur Singh).

Talking about the thriller series, she said: “In one of the confrontational scenes between Aru and Dhruv, I wanted to do something spontaneous to vent Aru’s anger. So, I asked Ram Madhvani sir if I could throw something at my co-actor in anger. He very agreeably walked with me into Aru’s room and suggested what things I could probably throw.”

“My co-actor was completely unaware of this and was shocked when I did it in the scene.

Kya shikar karne wali sherni shikar ban sakti hai? Our roaring sherni, Aarya Sareen is ready to unleash her fury, with her claws all out for what could be her aakhri vaar! Disney+ Hotstar today dropped the trailer of the critically acclaimed franchise – Aarya for Season 3. All this time, it was Aarya against the world for her family but what happens when all odds are against our sherni? Get ready to witness Aarya in all her glory with guns blazing in Aarya Antim Vaar releasing on 9th February 2024 exclusively only on Disney+ Hotstar.

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The International Emmy nominated series Aarya returns for her deadliest move ever with Aarya Antim Vaar, which will decide the fate of Aarya Sareen. Created and co-directed by the ace filmmaker Ram Madhvani and co-produced by Amita Madhavni, Ram Madhvani, Ram Madhvani Films and Endemol Shine India,...

Actors Sohaila Kapur, Vikram Kochhar and Pankaj Berry have shared about the Lohri traditions and reminisced about the sweet memories of the festival, telling about its importance in their lives.

Celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti, Lohri has great significance in Haryana and Punjab as it signals the beginning of the harvest season for winter crops. Traditions like the sharing of jaggery and sesame sweets, the singing of folk songs around crackling bonfires, and children going from home to home to seek ‘Lohri,’ tend to bring neighbours and communities together.

Sohaila stars in the teleplay, ‘Where Did I Leave My Purdah’. Her family has strong Punjabi roots on both sides of the border, and she has very fond memories of the festival.

Talking about the same, the senior actress, who is known for her work in “Daas Dev’, ‘The Family Man’, ‘Special Ops’, said: “As a Punjabi living in Delhi,...

Yeh sherni ghayal ho sakti hai par iske panje aaj bhi utne hi tez hai! Aarya, the fearless Sherni, prepares herself for the antim vaar (final attack) as Disney+ Hotstar announces the much anticipated Aarya Antim Vaar. In the previous episodes, we saw the rise of the ferocious Aarya Sareen, going to extreme lengths to protect her family but it’s time to take it a step further. Get ready for Aarya’s antim vaar as she fronts the threats of business and family all at once one last time and heads for the ultimate showdown!

Creator, Co-producer and Co-Director of Aarya, Ram Madhvani said, “Aarya is more than a project; it’s a heartfelt journey that holds a special place in my career. Creating and co-directing this series has been incredibly rewarding, pushing creative boundaries and storytelling depths. Season 3 is a testament to our team’s dedication.”

“As we unveil the next chapter,...

Actress Sushmita Sen has penned a birthday wish for her ex-boyfriend Rohman Shawl, wishing him a “toast” of happiness and abundance of love.

Sushmita and Rohman were in a romantic relationship from 2018 to 2021. The former Miss Universe had announced their break up through an Instagram post on December 23, 2021.

Now, on the occasion of Rohman’s birthday, the ‘Aankhen’ actress shared a mirror selfie, wherein both can be seen in winter outfits.

Sushmita is wearing a black jogger and a matching leather jacket, and paired it with a grey beanie cap and grey boots.

On the other hand, Rohman is wearing a black joggers and matching jacket.

The birthday post reads: “Happyyyyyy Birthday Babushhhhhh @rohmanshawl. A toast to your happiness always!!! Abundance of love & Duas!!! Mmuuuaaah!!!!”

Rohman commented on the picture, and wrote: “Thank you Babushh.”

Sushmita’s daughter Renee wrote: “I love this picture.”

Sushmita has two adopted daughters Renee and Alisah.

Most Awaited Web Series Of 2024: From Jitendra Kumar’s Panchayat Season 3 To Bobby Deol’s Aashram Season 4 – Every Detail ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

The year 2024 has kicked in, and we are here with the list of the most anticipated web series this year. In the past few years, many stars right, including Sushmita Sen and Bobby Deol, made a lightening presence in the Ott world with their characters Arya Sareen in Aarya and Baba Nirala in Aashram.

On the other hand, the past few years have seen breakthrough Ott stars like Jitendra Kumar, Aditi Pohankar, Prajakta Koli, and others. Their respective web series has been one of the most watched in the past few years.

So, in 2024, many of the popular web series are coming back with fresh seasons and have kept the audiences on their toes. Some of these web series are already shooting for their next part, while...

The maestros of suspense genre filmmakers Ram Madhvani, Homi Adajania and Sandeep Modi have revealed what makes the thriller genre tick, and decoded their secrets of thrillers.

The year 2023 has been the year of suspense, mystery and emotion-packed stories, with adrenaline-pumping shows like ‘The Night Manager 1 and 2’, ‘Aarya’ and ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’.

The mastermind behind ‘Aarya’ — Ram Madhvani — provided insights into decoding the thriller genre, saying: “I don’t think I’m making a thriller, I don’t think I’m making a crime show. I’m making a show about a family. I’m making a show about a character who’s put into difficult situations. The backdrop of it may be or whatever that she’s going through. It could have been any other backdrop. It could have been an industrial kind of backdrop. So I think that is just the backdrop.”

Starring Sushmita Sen in the titular role,...

From ‘Aarya’ to ‘Delhi Crime’: 6 highly awaited third seasons on Ott in 2024

The year 2023 turned out to be truly exciting for the entertainment industry and fans of cinema and content. While the first half of the year witnessed massive blockbusters and a surge in theatre footfalls, the latter half continued the trend with bigger mass entertainers. However, despite such an influx of fresh content, several sequels to earlier hit web shows are gearing up to dominate the Ott platforms in 2024. As we eagerly look forward to the coming year, here’s a list of six highly awaited third-season Ott offerings that promise a thrilling and entertaining 2024.

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‘Aarya’ Season 3

Co-created by Ram Madhvani and Sandeep Modi, the acclaimed series ‘Aarya’ has fans eagerly anticipating its highly awaited third season. Starring Sushmita Sen in the titular role, the show revolves around her character navigating the mafia world to protect her family.

The teams behind upcoming sci-fi epic “Kalki 2898 Ad,” hit Disney+ Hotstar series “Aarya” and prolific producer Siddharth Roy Kapur spoke with Variety on what has been an eventful 2023 for the Indian entertainment landscape.

2023, the first full year of business since the pandemic, saw Indian audiences return in droves to cinemas. It was also a golden year for streaming with all the major Indian platform delivering global hits.

Roy Kapur had a packed year with Season 2 of Emmy-nominated Indian space and nuclear program-themed “Rocket Boys” on SonyLIV, epic war film “Pippa” making a direct-to-streaming debut on Prime Video and comedy-drama film “Tumse Na Ho Payega” bowing on Disney+ Hotstar.

“What we haven’t had is a theatrical release this year, which feels a little strange,” Roy Kapur told Variety, adding that “Deva,” an action thriller directed by Rosshan Andrrews and produced by Roy Kapur Films and Zee Studios, with Shahid Kapoor...

Indrani Kothari, the reigning queen of the Alibaug society, is ready to welcome you to her unapologetically rich world of glitz and glamour, filled with deceit and betrayal. Portraying the powerful character of Indrani is the talented Raveena Tandon. Produced by R.A.T Films, adapted for India and directed by Ruchi Narain.

Talking about Indrani Kothari and the series, Raveena Tandon, said, “Indrani Kothari believes the world is her stage and I haven’t essayed such a character in a very long time. Karmma Calling is definitely more than what meets the eye and explores different facets of the world of the rich.”

“Collaborating with Disney+ Hotstar was a great experience and playing Indrani helped me explore more for myself as an actor. It is a never-seen-before and never done before role and I am looking forward to audience reactions. Collaborating with R.A.T Films and Ruchi Narain has been exceptional.

Indrani Kothari, the reigning queen of the Alibaug society, is ready to welcome you to her unapologetically rich world of glitz and glamour, filled with deceit and betrayal. Portraying the powerful character of Indrani is the talented Raveena Tandon. Produced by R.A.T Films, adapted for India and directed by Ruchi Narain.

Talking about Indrani Kothari and the series, Raveena Tandon, said, “Indrani Kothari believes the world is her stage and I haven’t essayed such a character in a very long time. Karmma Calling is definitely more than what meets the eye and explores different facets of the world of the rich.”

“Collaborating with Disney+ Hotstar was a great experience and playing Indrani helped me explore more for myself as an actor. It is a never-seen-before and never done before role and I am looking forward to audience reactions. Collaborating with R.A.T Films and Ruchi Narain has been exceptional.

Raveena Tandon stars in “Karmma Calling,” the Indian adaptation of ABC series “Revenge.”

Tandon plays Indrani Kothari, the reigning queen of society in Alibaug, a rich world of glitz, glamor, deceit and betrayal.

“Revenge,” which aired from 2011-2015, was produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios, and earned star Madeleine Stowe a best actress nomination at the Golden Globes.

“Karmma Calling” is produced by R.A.T Films (Disney+ Hotstar’s “Hundred”) and adapted for India and directed by Ruchi Narain (Netflix’s “Guilty”). Tandon, one of the biggest Bollywood stars of the 1990s and best actress winner at India’s National Film Awards for “Daman” (2000), made her streaming debut with Netflix series “Aranyak” (2021) and had a prominent role in “K.G.F: Chapter 2,” one of India’s biggest box office hits of 2022.

Gaurav Banerjee, head of content at Disney+ Hotstar, said: “This year, Disney+ Hotstar celebrated a lot of...

Lately, there have been many television shows that are set in the heartland of Rajasthan. After thoroughly exploring stories from the Hindi heartland, a lot of filmmakers have shifted their gaze towards Rajasthan that focus on the kind of illegal activities that are being carried out. Since the state shares a border with a powerful pesky neighboring country, in and out of contraband is bound to happen. Manorama Six Feet Under, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, Aarya, Dahaad, Gulaal, and Thar are crime dramas that explore the dark underbelly of the state. Meanwhile, Bandish Bandits and Mismatched showcase the vibrant and colorful side of Rajasthan, which the people are used to seeing. Shehar Lakhot is yet another addition to the neo-noir crime drama genre that explores the marble mafia in the state of Rajasthan and the politics that looms around it. Created by Navdeep Singh and Devika Bhagat, the show is a Prime Video Original,...

Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan and director-producer Karan Johar are back together. A new yet-to-be-titled film has been announced on the occasion of Kartik’s birthday today. The film will be helmed by Sandeep Modi, who is known for his work on the streaming series ‘Aarya’ starring Sushmita Sen, and ‘The Night Manager’ starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor. The film will bow in theatres on the occasion of Independence Day, August 15, 2025.

Taking to his Instagram, KJo shared the announcement as he penned a note in the caption: “Kickstarting today with some special news on a special day. Extremely thrilled to announce a film helmed by the exceptionally talented @sandeipm. I find myself elated to also announce the supremely talented @kartikaaryan as our lead for this story that will unfold in cinemas on 15th August, 2025.”

Wishing the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ star, KJo further wrote: “Kartik, happy birthday to you…may...

Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan and director-producer Karan Johar are back together. A new yet-to-be-titled film has been announced on the occasion of Kartik’s birthday today. The film will be helmed by Sandeep Modi, who is known for his work on the streaming series ‘Aarya’ starring Sushmita Sen, and ‘The Night Manager’ starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor. The film will bow in theatres on the occasion of Independence Day, August 15, 2025.

Taking to his Instagram, KJo shared the announcement as he penned a note in the caption: “Kickstarting today with some special news on a special day. Extremely thrilled to announce a film helmed by the exceptionally talented @sandeipm. I find myself elated to also announce the supremely talented @kartikaaryan as our lead for this story that will unfold in cinemas on 15th August, 2025.”

Wishing the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ star, KJo further wrote: “Kartik, happy birthday to you…may...

Veteran actress and folk pop singer Ila Arun, who has a career span of 44 years in the industry, has shared her success mantra, and it is Lord Krishna’s shloka “Karm karo, fal ki chinta mat karo”.

Ila was recently seen as Nalini in the crime thriller drama ‘Aarya’ season three.

The series features actress Sushmita Sen in the titular character of Aarya Sareen.

Speaking to Ians, Ila talked about her career, and her bond with Sushmita.

Ila is known for her work in projects like ‘Ardh Satya’, ‘China Gate’, ‘Ghatak’, ‘Thugs of Hindostan’, among many others.

Talking about her work mantra, Ila told Ians: “I follow Krishna’s mantra ‘Karm karo, fal ki chinta mat karo’. That’s what gives you energy. Don’t be desperate and don’t take bad projects.”

“In my entire journey till date I have got one-two wrong movies also, which had messed up producers and directors.

Veteran actress and folk pop singer Ila Arun, who has a career span of 44 years in the industry, has shared her success mantra, and it is Lord Krishna’s shloka “Karm karo, fal ki chinta mat karo”.

Ila was recently seen as Nalini in the crime thriller drama ‘Aarya’ season three.

The series features actress Sushmita Sen in the titular character of Aarya Sareen.

Speaking to Ians, Ila talked about her career, and her bond with Sushmita.

Ila is known for her work in projects like ‘Ardh Satya’, ‘China Gate’, ‘Ghatak’, ‘Thugs of Hindostan’, among many others.

Talking about her work mantra, Ila told Ians: “I follow Krishna’s mantra ‘Karm karo, fal ki chinta mat karo’. That’s what gives you energy. Don’t be desperate and don’t take bad projects.”

“In my entire journey till date I have got one-two wrong movies also, which had messed up producers and directors.

Veteran actress Ila Arun, who is seen as Nalini in the crime thriller drama ‘Aarya’ season three, discussed her initial scepticism towards workshops, as she shed light on the nuanced dynamics that unfolded in the new season.

Providing insights into her character preparation,Ilasaid: “When the prospect of ‘Aarya 3’ came up, I was elated. My personal connection with the excellent director Ram Madhvani heightened my excitement. Given the success of ‘Aarya 2’, I was intrigued about where he would position me.”

“Ram wanted me to do workshops, and my initial thought was, ‘Why do I have to do workshops? I already have a good theatre background’. However, these workshops proved vital, including sessions with Sushmita to understand our body language and temperament,” said the ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ fame actress.

She further shared: “My character, Nalini, hails from Rajasthan. Despite people associating Rajasthan with my typical persona, in ‘Aarya 3’, Nalini differs significantly from me.

Veteran actress Ila Arun, who is seen as Nalini in the crime thriller drama ‘Aarya’ season three, discussed her initial scepticism towards workshops, as she shed light on the nuanced dynamics that unfolded in the new season.

Providing insights into her character preparation,Ilasaid: “When the prospect of ‘Aarya 3’ came up, I was elated. My personal connection with the excellent director Ram Madhvani heightened my excitement. Given the success of ‘Aarya 2’, I was intrigued about where he would position me.”

“Ram wanted me to do workshops, and my initial thought was, ‘Why do I have to do workshops? I already have a good theatre background’. However, these workshops proved vital, including sessions with Sushmita to understand our body language and temperament,” said the ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ fame actress.

She further shared: “My character, Nalini, hails from Rajasthan. Despite people associating Rajasthan with my typical persona, in ‘Aarya 3’, Nalini differs significantly from me.

Actress Sushmita Sen has opened up on her eight-year hiatus, and shared how she was impressed by the content on the Ott platforms, adding how ‘Aarya’ actually happened. For eight years, Sushmita explored different acting opportunities, hoping to find the perfect fit. None felt right until ‘Aarya’ came along, like the universe finally giving her the role she’d been waiting for.

The former Miss Universe’s character Aarya Sareen in the crime thriller ‘Aarya 3’ is a true powerhouse, with strength that could rival a tornado, and a life story that’s seen several twists.

Elaborating on this, Sushmita said: “I was in an eight-year hiatus, sitting there and thinking, ‘I don’t like this, I do not like that. By default of knowing what you do not want, what I do want was being created, and that is where the manifestation comes in.”

“I did not realise that the...

Actress Sushmita Sen has opened up on her eight-year hiatus, and shared how she was impressed by the content on the Ott platforms, adding how ‘Aarya’ actually happened. For eight years, Sushmita explored different acting opportunities, hoping to find the perfect fit. None felt right until ‘Aarya’ came along, like the universe finally giving her the role she’d been waiting for.

The former Miss Universe’s character Aarya Sareen in the crime thriller ‘Aarya 3’ is a true powerhouse, with strength that could rival a tornado, and a life story that’s seen several twists.

Elaborating on this, Sushmita said: “I was in an eight-year hiatus, sitting there and thinking, ‘I don’t like this, I do not like that. By default of knowing what you do not want, what I do want was being created, and that is where the manifestation comes in.”

“I did not realise that the...

Mumbai, Nov 13 (Ians) Director Ram Madhvani, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his recently released third season of the Sushmita Sen-starrer crime-thriller show ‘Aarya’, has said that contrary to the popular belief, he is not in the business of making movie but what he considers “the business of capturing energies” while working with talents.

Ram is the creator on the third season of ‘Aarya’, and is known for his silent sets where yelling “action”, “cut” or “silence” is prohibited, and the director feels that maintaining the right energy on set is very important.

He told Ians: “I’m not in the business of making movies but in the business of capturing energies. So, what happens is when you’re trying to capture that energy, you have to be very careful because it’s very delicate. Also, I enjoy the process more than the end result. If...

Mumbai, Nov 13 (Ians) Director Ram Madhvani, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his recently released third season of the Sushmita Sen-starrer crime-thriller show ‘Aarya’, has said that contrary to the popular belief, he is not in the business of making movie but what he considers “the business of capturing energies” while working with talents.

Ram is the creator on the third season of ‘Aarya’, and is known for his silent sets where yelling “action”, “cut” or “silence” is prohibited, and the director feels that maintaining the right energy on set is very important.

He told Ians: “I’m not in the business of making movies but in the business of capturing energies. So, what happens is when you’re trying to capture that energy, you have to be very careful because it’s very delicate. Also, I enjoy the process more than the end result. If...

Actress and former beauty queen Sushmita Sen has shared an interesting anecdote about how she would come out of the character of ‘Aarya’ post the shoot. She said that she used to come back and take a shower to wash her off.

“I try very hard not to talk to people like Aarya – there is a don-giri in Aarya and if you shoot an entire season, which is 42 days, and in these many days, one’s personality can easily change,” Sushmita said.

She added: “One can become Aarya very easily at any given moment of time. She is such a beautiful embodiment of shakti that at times you have to remember in real life, you have to tone it down a little. After the shoot, I used to immediately come back and take a shower and wash her off and take it off. Earlier it used to be a little...