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Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service dedicated to providing audiences with high-quality entertainment, has partnered up with social media sensation, Nick better known as Be YouNick (his YouTube channel), for a new comedy series titled Apna Villa. Nick has been a rage on social media platforms with his hilarious short-form content. Now, with his association with Amazon miniTV, he will be showcasing his magic as a showrunner. Co-directed by Vivek Menon and Nick, Apna Villa also features the two along with actor-composer Tusharr Khair and Atul Khatri, in pivotal roles. The trailer for the rib-tickling series, which premieres exclusively on Amazon miniTV on 19th October for free, was released today.

The hilarious trailer gives audiences a sneak-peak into the roller-coaster life of buddies Nick and Tushar, who have rented out an expensive villa for their vacation. But when Tushar suddenly gets sacked from his job, the duo decides...

Mumbai, Jan 14 (Ians) Singers Rashmeet Kaur, Ikka and Deep Kalsi have united to give a contemporary twist to the Punjabi folk song, Bajre da sitta.

Performed by Rashmeet and Deep Kalsi, with hip hop star Ikka adding a rap twist, the video of the rendition comes with a colourful pop vibe. It shows comedian Atul Khatri as an anxious father nudging his free-spirited daughter, essayed by Rashmeet, to find a groom and settle down.

Talking about the song, Rashmeet said: "‘Bajre da sitta' is a very popular Punjabi folk wedding song. Our upbeat take on this classic imbibes a blend of folk and old school hip-hop and we also added our own lyrics which talk about desi style of expression of love. It was an incredibly fun experience putting danceable number together and reintroducing a classic to the younger generation with a twist!"

Ikka added: "When I heard the song,...

Ser Bronn of the Blackwater set aside his heavy armour and stepped out of fantasy terrain straight into a Mumbai cafe. Before "Game Of Thrones" fan are confused, Jerome Flynn, or Bronn from the mythical world of GoT, was indeed in Mumbai, and he ventured out for a quick cuppa in the city's Khar area recently.

The cafe is owned by a friend of stand-up comedian Atul Khatri, who took to social media to tweet a snapshot as evidence of Flynn's visit to the place.

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"How cool! Ser Bronn of the Blackwater (Jerome Flynn) of #GameOfThrones at my friend's cafe in Khar, Mumbai some time back," Khatri wrote with the picture.

The photo, which is being shared and liked on social media, shows Flynn in a regular T-shirt. It did not take long to become a trending topic on social media,...

A brand-new show, called 'Kiska Brand Bajega', is ready to roll out to invigorate the senses and breathe in a new perspective to the ever-evolving world of brands. To kick off the first episode of this pioneer, the biggest celebrity brand and a trailblazer herself - Deepika Padukone has come on board. The show will air 13 episodes and include stalwarts from comedy, media and entertainment industry too.

It will also strongly differentiate itself from the regular chat shows by giving a comprehensive viewer experience entertainment as well as a mind opener to delve into the world of brands. The discussions will revolve around India?s biggest celebrity brands with real time conversations on trends from the marketing purview. While the first segment is a t?te-?-t?te about the journeys of the biggest celebrity brands themselves, the other segments of the show will feature the MDs and CXOs of...

Stand-up comedy, a major attraction on entertainment channels just a few years back, has virtually disappeared from TV and is sprouting on the platform of Internet.

After "The Great India Laughter Challenge" in 2017, it's hard to recall any stand-up comedy show of significance telecast on any Hindi TV channel.

While it is being missed on TV channels, the urban youth is getting its dose of humour with comedy shows and channels on the Internet.

There are comedians Kunal Kamra, Zakir Khan, Atul Khatri, Varun Grover and of course, Vir Das, Hasan Minhaj and the like, who have become the millennials' favourites with their content which has got a platform via social media, live concerts and shows on Ott platforms or on YouTube.

Comedian Abhishek Walia, winner of the fifth season of stand-up comedy reality show "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge", finds "lack of innovation" and "censorship" the main reasons behind...