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• Hotstar to rebrand as JioHotstar in UK

  Hotstar is set to finally align with its India identity, with the UK service due to be rebranded as JioHotstar in the coming days. BizAsiaLive.com understands that parent company JioStar has been working on international brand alignment for several months. This marks the first time the UK market will carry the same identity as India. ... Read more The post Hotstar to rebrand as JioHotstar in UK appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Biz Perspective: Does NDTV’s new branding “really matter”?

  NDTV’s recent rebrand has drawn mixed reaction online, with a section of netizens criticising the move and linking it to the broadcaster’s perceived political alignment. The network unveiled its refreshed identity last week, consolidating its news services under the unified ‘NDTV’ brand and introducing the editorial line ‘When It Really Matters’. Industry reporting confirms the ... Read more The post Biz Perspective: Does NDTV’s new branding “really matter”? appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Saif Ali Khan & Kiara Advani unite for Kanika Dhillon’s supernatural thriller

  Saif Ali Khan and Kiara Advani are set to headline a new supernatural thriller directed by Kanika Dhillon and produced by Excel Entertainment, marking the first on‑screen collaboration between the two actors. The untitled feature is currently in development, with Dhillon steering the script and early creative blueprint as she prepares for her directorial debut. ... Read more The post Saif Ali Khan & Kiara Advani unite for Kanika Dhillon’s supernatural thriller appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s ‘Hanging by a Wire’ opens in UK cinemas this month

  Documentary ‘Hanging by a Wire’, which premiered to acclaim at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, will arrive in UK cinemas on 28 August 2026, bringing the gripping true story of Pakistan’s dramatic 2023 cable car rescue to British audiences. Directed by Pakistani filmmaker Mohammed Ali Naqvi and produced by Naqvi and Bilal Sami, the film ... Read more The post Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s ‘Hanging by a Wire’ opens in UK cinemas this month appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Dharmatic Entertainment taps Ruchir Arun for new premium OTT drama

  Dharmatic Entertainment has begun work on a new streaming series with director Ruchir Arun, marking the filmmaker’s first collaboration with Karan Johar’s digital arm. Arun, known for Netflix’s ‘Musafir Café’, is helming the project, which is currently in the scripting and early casting phase. The untitled series is positioned as a premium drama for a ... Read more The post Dharmatic Entertainment taps Ruchir Arun for new premium OTT drama appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Eight‑foot rat snake rescued at Shah Rukh Khan’s home Mannat

  An eight‑foot Indian rat snake was safely removed from Shah Rukh Khan’s Mumbai residence ‘Mannat’ on Sunday, prompting a short‑term search operation by local wildlife rescuers. The non‑venomous snake was spotted in the property’s outdoor area, after which a trained rescuer captured it and released it into a designated habitat in line with Forest Department ... Read more The post Eight‑foot rat snake rescued at Shah Rukh Khan’s home Mannat appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• ZEE TV confirms launch date for ‘Dilo Ki Ram Leela’

  ZEE TV has confirmed the launch date for its upcoming fiction ‘Dilon Ki Ram Leela’, which will premiere on Monday 24th August. The series is produced by Cockcrow & Shaika Entertainment, the banner behind several of the broadcaster’s recent primetime titles. Fronted by Mishkat Varma and Aastha Sharma, ‘Dilon Ki Ram Leela’ also features Eijaz ... Read more The post ZEE TV confirms launch date for ‘Dilo Ki Ram Leela’ appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• UK TV Ratings: ‘Yeh Fitoor Tera’ huge spike on Monday puts Star Plus in front

  Star Plus benefitted from a significant spike from ‘Yeh Fitoor Tera’ on Monday night, putting the broadcaster ahead of all rivals, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsiaLive.com. The new fiction was by far the biggest show across all Asian TV channels in the UK, with 88,000 viewers tuning in at 19:00. ‘Yeh Rishta Kya ... Read more The post UK TV Ratings: ‘Yeh Fitoor Tera’ huge spike on Monday puts Star Plus in front appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• Smriti Irani’s new BJP role fuels talk of early wrap for ‘KSBKBT’

  Star Plus’ ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’ is facing fresh industry speculation following Smriti Irani’s appointment today as National General Secretary in BJP’s cabinet reshuffle. While production on the series continues, the timing of her expanded portfolio has prompted questions about how long the show can realistically sustain her lead‑character schedule. Irani’s return ... Read more The post Smriti Irani’s new BJP role fuels talk of early wrap for ‘KSBKBT’ appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.

• UK Box Office: ‘Awarapan 2’ garners £200k in first weekend; ‘Batwara 1947’ misses out Top 15 place

  Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awarapan 2’ has delivered a strong performance at the UK box office, according to official Comscore reporting. Released by Bakrania Media, the film posted £198,627, placing just outside the Top 10 and settling at No.11 for the weekend. The result marks one of Hashmi’s better UK openings in recent years, driven by franchise ... Read more The post UK Box Office: ‘Awarapan 2’ garners £200k in first weekend; ‘Batwara 1947’ misses out Top 15 place appeared first on BizAsiaLive | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music.