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Will We See Them On Khatron Ke Khiladi?

Will We See Them On Khatron Ke Khiladi?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

While KKK 15 will premiere in July, a lot of celebrity names are already floating on the internet as possible contenders.

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

Rediff.com12 May 2025

At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach.

Bada Naam Karenge Review: Good Watch

Bada Naam Karenge Review: Good Watch

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Bada Naam Karenge is a sweet, simple love story sprinkled with family drama and entertainment, something that has been missing from the OTT space for a while, feels Namrata Thakker.

Now, get ready for The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony TV

Now, get ready for The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony TV

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Kapil Sharma will be back on telly!

Zee - Sony merger deal sealed; Punit Goenka to be MD, CEO

Zee - Sony merger deal sealed; Punit Goenka to be MD, CEO

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Wednesday said they have signed definitive agreements for their merger following conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which both parties conducted mutual due diligence. In a joint statement, the two companies said they have "signed definitive agreements to merge ZEEL with and into SPNI and combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries". The agreements follow the conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which ZEEL and SPNI conducted mutual due diligence, it added.

With KBC's millions, Sony soars to number 4 on TAM ranking

With KBC's millions, Sony soars to number 4 on TAM ranking

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

This was the highest rated show in the week under consideration (August 17-23, 2014). The show outdid shows like Diya Aur Baati Hum (Star Plus), Jodha Akbar (Zee Tv) and Kumkum Bhagya (Zee TV).

Zee plans to raise funds via issue of shares, QIPs

Zee plans to raise funds via issue of shares, QIPs

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Leading broadcaster Zee Entertainment on Monday said it is planning to raise funds from the market through various routes, including issuing of equity of shares, and qualified institutions placements (QIPs). Though the company has not specified the amount it plans to raise, Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL) in a regulatory filing said its board is meeting on June 6 to consider the proposal for this.

Despite NCLT setback, analysts remain positive on Zee Entertainment

Despite NCLT setback, analysts remain positive on Zee Entertainment

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT's) declaration that Zee Entertainment is bankrupt adds a new measure of uncertainty to the proposed merger with Sony. Three entities -- Aditya Birla Finance, IndusInd Bank and YES Bank -- have filed appeals in the NCLT for recoveries of Rs 130 crore, Rs 90 crore and Rs 540 crore, respectively. The money was borrowed by a related party - Siti cable - and not returned. Zee was a corporate guarantor.

COMING UP: Entertainment, entertainment, entertainment!

COMING UP: Entertainment, entertainment, entertainment!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The last two months of the year have plenty of entertainment to offer.

Heist, Love, Horror On OTT This April

Heist, Love, Horror On OTT This April

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

It's a rather dull month on OTT this April with only a few releases arriving sporadically.

Imran, Sonakshi's Qawwali night on Indian Idol Junior

Imran, Sonakshi's Qawwali night on Indian Idol Junior

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The actors will promoted their upcoming film, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara, on the show.

Your OTT Menu For May: The Royals, Criminal Justice 4

Your OTT Menu For May: The Royals, Criminal Justice 4

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Looking at the OTT releases coming up this summer.

Sony takes the small town route via KBC

Sony takes the small town route via KBC

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Shooting in small towns, to establish a connect, will increase the sampling of the channel itself.

Meet The New Influencers

Meet The New Influencers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Across the board, brands use influencers like a Bhuvan Bam or Kusha Kapila as the second or third rung of their strategy. The first rung is always a celebrity that has been created outside the Internet, through mainstream media.

Sony-Zee to hold 52.93:47.07 stake in new merged entity

Sony-Zee to hold 52.93:47.07 stake in new merged entity

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Leading media firms Zee Entertainment and Sony Pictures on Wednesday said they have received in-principle approval for a merger that will combine both companies' linear networks, digital assets, production operations and programme libraries.

'I am not stepping into Mohnish Behl's shoes'

'I am not stepping into Mohnish Behl's shoes'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Mohnish Behl has been replaced by Sharad Kelkar in Sony Entertainment Television's romantic soap Kuch Toh Log Kahenge.

No malicious intent: Court on Kailash Kher's Lord Shiva song

No malicious intent: Court on Kailash Kher's Lord Shiva song

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Intolerance and dissent from the orthodoxy have been a bane of Indian society, the Bombay high court said, quoting author A G Noorani, while quashing a complaint against singer Kailash Kher for allegedly hurting religious sentiments with a song on Lord Shiva.

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'

Sony eyes up to 30% pie in Network18 after Zee bid fails

Sony eyes up to 30% pie in Network18 after Zee bid fails

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Apart from a stake buy, some other options on the table include a merger of the entertainment businesses of Sony and Network18 Media.

Look Who's Following Karan Johar's Footsteps!

Look Who's Following Karan Johar's Footsteps!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Siddharth Roy Kapur's RKF aims to raise around $50 million by offering up to a 50 per cent stake in the company.

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation of over Rs 70,000 crore. The JV will be one of the largest media and entertainment companies in India with a combined revenue of approximately Rs 26,000 crore and will be led by Nita Ambani as its chairperson, according to a joint statement.

The Great Indian Kapil Show Review: Same Old

The Great Indian Kapil Show Review: Same Old

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma is back with his show and while the set is bigger and the look is grander, the gags are still the same, feels Namrata Thakker.

Dish TV: What's on offer

Dish TV: What's on offer

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Disney+ Hotstar are continuously expanding their Anime libraries.'

Viewership: Zee beats Sony

Viewership: Zee beats Sony

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Competition Commission of India on Wednesday said it has approved the merger of the media assets of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney Co to create the country's largest media empire. The deal, announced six months ago, has been cleared by the CCI with certain modifications proposed by the two parties.

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Netflix has announced a thrilling line-up for 2025.

Coming Up Kapil Sharma Show LAST EPISODE

Coming Up Kapil Sharma Show LAST EPISODE

Rediff.com31 May 2022

It's time to say goodbye to The Kapil Sharma Show after five years of almost uninterrupted success.

RIL's media rejig makes Sony deal less likely

RIL's media rejig makes Sony deal less likely

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

From Network18 perspective, this helps reduce dependence on ads and helps especially in times of slower GDP growth.

Balaji Telefilms under selling pressure

Balaji Telefilms under selling pressure

Rediff.com7 May 2003

Balaji Telefilms witnessed selling pressure in the early trades on reports that Sony Entertainment Television has decided to take the company's serial off air due to its poor performance.

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Allu Arjun's biggest blockbuster, Satyajit Ray's story and Spidey's exciting new avatar, Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations on OTT this week.

Meet The Contestants Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11

Meet The Contestants Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The 11th season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is all set to air from November 11 on Sony Entertainment Television.

Watching The Rich Is So Uninteresting

Watching The Rich Is So Uninteresting

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Bring me the mundane lives of the working class next. At least, it won't be as embarrassing as this, asserts Mayur Sanap.

Bhansali's next? It's a Sony!

Bhansali's next? It's a Sony!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Paramount Global has agreed to sell its 13 per cent stake in its Indian TV business to Reliance Industries for Rs 4,286 crore, the Indian firm said on Thursday. In a stock exchange filing, Reliance said it has signed a binding agreement with two subsidiaries of Paramount Global to acquire 13.01 per cent equity stake of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited held by Paramount Global. Similarly, in a filing on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paramount Global said the closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, as well as the completion of a previously announced joint venture involving Reliance, Viacom18 and Star Disney.

Sebi justifies 'urgent action' against Zee Entertainment in 197-page reply

Sebi justifies 'urgent action' against Zee Entertainment in 197-page reply

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

In its reply to the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said urgent action was warranted against the promoters of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) in the alleged fund diversion case to safeguard the management and protect investors and other stakeholders. It termed the applications made by Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra and ZEEL managing director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Punit Goenka as "completely false and misleading" in its response submitted to SAT on June 17. "We have a situation before us where the chairman emeritus and the MD and CEO of this large listed company are involved in a myriad of different schemes and transactions through which vast amounts of public money belonging to listed companies are diverted to private entities owned and controlled by these persons.

Sony unveils PlayStation best-sellers

Sony unveils PlayStation best-sellers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Sony unveiled the latest iterations of the critically acclaimed and best-selling God of War and Gran Turismo franchises, both making their platform debuts on the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 respectively. While God of War: Chains of Olympus is a hack-and-slash action game based on Greek mythology, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue puts the gamer behind the wheel of some of the most beautiful and exotic rides in the world.

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

It's a mixed plate in theatres this October, and OTT has a lot of interesting releases coming up as well.

MVPI: Pooran Takes Early Lead

MVPI: Pooran Takes Early Lead

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's first Most Valuable Player Index for IPL 2025.

Sony out to entice Indian gamers

Sony out to entice Indian gamers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Sony Computer Entertainment, an arm of Sony Pictures, is planning to increase its console-based business in India.The company - responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation - opened its India office four months back and is now getting its strategy in place to offer variety and a better experience to gamers.