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• Madhuri Dixt, Ajay Devgn & Rohit Sharma lead Sony Pictures Networks India’s expansive new content slate

  Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) today unveiled its expansive festive-season content slate, reflecting the company’s recently articulated strategy of building a content-first, platform-agnostic and multilingual entertainment business. Spanning entertainment across multiple languages alongside a packed calendar of live sports, the slate brings this strategy to life through premium intellectual properties (IPs), globally successful formats adapted ... Read more The post Madhuri Dixt, Ajay Devgn & Rohit Sharma lead Sony Pictures Networks India’s expansive new content slate appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Emraan Hashmi to play Mehmood in RD Burman biopic

  Emraan Hashmi has reportedly been signed to portray legendary actor-comedian Mehmood in the upcoming biopic on iconic music composer R.D. Burman. The ambitious project, being directed by Neeraj Pandey and produced by Excel Entertainment, already features Akshay Kumar, who is set to play superstar Rajesh Khanna. The film will explore the life, music and legacy ... Read more The post Emraan Hashmi to play Mehmood in RD Burman biopic appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Sony TV announces new season of ‘Crime Patrol’ fronted by Ajay Devgn

  One of India’s biggest superstars, Ajay Devgn, is all set to bring stories inspired by cases that have shaken the nation through ‘Crime Patrol 2026’ on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. Ajay Devgn’s commanding on-screen presence and resolute voice will take viewers through stories inspired by cases that have shaken the nation. In the ... Read more The post Sony TV announces new season of ‘Crime Patrol’ fronted by Ajay Devgn appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Ram Gopal Varma locks Harshvardhan Rane for ‘Police Company’

  Ram Gopal Varma has confirmed Harshvardhan Rane as the lead in ‘Police Company’, a biopic on Mumbai encounter specialist Daya Nayak. Backed by T‑Series, the film is currently in pre‑production and is scheduled to begin shooting in mid‑August 2026. Varma, who has long been fascinated by Nayak’s career, previously explored similar themes in ‘Ab Tak ... Read more The post Ram Gopal Varma locks Harshvardhan Rane for ‘Police Company’ appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• UK TV Ratings: PTC Punjabi leads on Sunday; Utsav Plus dominates Hindi genre

  PTC Punjabi led UK Asian TV ratings on Sunday, while Utsav Plus dominated the Hindi genre, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsiaLive.com. PTC Punjabi took a huge lead over its rivals with a share of 0.53%. Utsav Plus delivered a share of 0.17%. Utsav Plus’ top shows were ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ with ... Read more The post UK TV Ratings: PTC Punjabi leads on Sunday; Utsav Plus dominates Hindi genre appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Excel Entertainment announces launch of Excel Origins to coincide with 25th anniversary

  As Excel Entertainment completes 25 years, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar announce Excel Origins, a new initiative dedicated to discovering, developing and backing the next generation of Indian filmmakers under 30. Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar were just 26 when they started Excel Entertainment. Their first film, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, was born from a young ... Read more The post Excel Entertainment announces launch of Excel Origins to coincide with 25th anniversary appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Trailer of Rocking Star Yash’s ‘Toxic’ unveiled

  The trailer of ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown‑Ups’ has been unveiled, offering the first look at Rocking Star Yash’s ambitious gangster saga. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film presents a sprawling world of action, betrayal and redemption, with Yash in a dual role as father and son locked in conflict. The trailer introduces the ... Read more The post Trailer of Rocking Star Yash’s ‘Toxic’ unveiled appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Mithun Chakraborty undergoes minor surgery in Kolkata, recovering well at 74

  Mithun Chakraborty has undergone a minor surgery at a private hospital in Kolkata and is recovering well. The 74‑year‑old actor and BJP leader was admitted on Thursday night, with doctors confirming the procedure was successful. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Chakraborty and said he is stable and expected to be discharged soon. Hospital ... Read more The post Mithun Chakraborty undergoes minor surgery in Kolkata, recovering well at 74 appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• UK TV Ratings: Utsav Plus surpasses PTC Punjabi to take top spot on Friday

  Utsav Plus beat PTC Punjabi in UK Asian TV ratings on Friday, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsiaLive.com. Utsav Plus led with a share of 0.15%, while PTC Punjabi managed a share of 0.12%. Utsav Plus’ top shows were ‘Anupamaa’ with 37,000 viewers, followed by ‘O Humnava Tum Dena Saath Mera’ with 31,000 viewers ... Read more The post UK TV Ratings: Utsav Plus surpasses PTC Punjabi to take top spot on Friday appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• ‘The Taj Story’ premieres on JioHotstar

  ‘The Taj Story’ has been added to JioHotstar, strengthening the platform’s drama slate. Directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, the 165‑minute courtroom drama stars Paresh Rawal as Vishnu Das, a guide who sparks a legal battle over the origins of the Taj Mahal. The cast includes Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, Namit Das and Sneha Wagh, with ... Read more The post ‘The Taj Story’ premieres on JioHotstar appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.