Sony SABs Baalveer Places Indian Television on the Global Map
The show positioned 7th on the list of most searched TV programmes on Google in 2019
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Sony SAB’s fantasy drama ‘Baalveer’ which has bagged the imagination of audiences all over the nation with its thrilling storyline, has also secured the distinction of being labelled as the most searched Indian television show across the globe as revealed Google’s yearly trends report ‘Year in Search’ for 2019.
The report ‘Year in Search’ which was made public in recent by Google consists of data of the most searched subjects worldwide in 2019. Particularly, Google looked at the leading trends or search terms that witnessed the biggest expansion in traffic over a sustained period in 2019. Baalveer was the only Indian television show from a Hindi general entertainment channel to be shown in the key searches for television shows all over the globe.
Set against the background of the two mystical spheres of Veer Lok and Kaal Lok, Baalveer Returns is India’s most well liked fantasy drama show on Indian television. Sony SAB, one of the top Hindi General Entertainment Channels in India, unveiled the new season for the show titled ‘Baalveer Returns’ featuring Dev Joshi, Pavitra Punia and Sharmilee Raaj amongst others in September which resulted in this considerable rise in search action on Google. Baalveer Returns features modern sets, enjoyable advanced VFX and a brand-new script with thrilling new characters. Interestingly, Baalveer Returns also surfaced as the ‘Breakout’ search term on Google ‘Year in Search’ for 2019 (Ref - Google trend report).
For viewers of Sony SAB, Baalveer is not simply a show, it’s a legend – an iconic show on Indian television where the first season of the show had ended in 2016 following an exciting journey that persisted for more than 1000 episodes. Such was the frenzy for Baalveer that even after four years since the conclusion of the first season, the show was still one of the most viewed shows on SonyLIV, Sony Pictures Network’s online streaming platform. Because of the demand and the kenness of the aficionados for a new season Sony SAB resolved to bring back the enchantment of Baalveer to the TV screens in a glorious new avatar this year.
Neeraj Vyas, Business Head, Sony SAB, PAL and Sony MAX movie cluster observed,
“Being the only Indian GEC show in the top 10 most searched TV shows on Google globally is a tremendous achievement and we would like to thank all our fans for their love and support which has seen Baalveer and all our shows scaling new heights in popularity every year along with all the cast and crew who work relentlessly to make Baalveer Returns such a grand success. We have always aimed to be the happiness enablers in people’s life and hence all our offerings have always been light-heart values driven content that is loved by all the members of family and one of the key points that differentiates us from our competition is our ability to create characters that click with the audience – the success of Baalveer Returns is a true testament to that.”
About SONY SAB:
Commenced in March 2005, SONY SAB is component of the network of television channels possessed by Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd. The brand’s core brand proposition of ‘Khushiyon Wali Feeling’, symbolizes a greater ain in life; a theory that merry people make a merrier globe. SONY SAB, with its attractive range of fresh programs and light-hearted content varying from daily family comedy to innovate concepts is devoted to developing a joyous ‘family-viewing’ experience. Its recent programming mix consists of Tenali Rama, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga, Jijaji Chhat Per Hain, Bhakharwadi and Tera Kya Hoga Alia. SAB unveiled its HD feed in 2016. The channel is broadcast nationwide and is obtainable in over 100 million households in India and worldwide in over 150 nations reaching over 25 million households.
About Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN)
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), is an indirect totally owned ancillary u3of Sony Corporation, Japan.
SPN has various channels consisting of Sony Entertainment Television (SET and SET HD), one of India's top Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India's prestigious Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel highlighting great India Cinema; MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing key quality films; WAH, the FTA channel for Hindi movies; SAB and SAB HD the family-based Hindi comedy entertainment channels; PAL, a genre pioneer in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) highlighting the most excellent of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from SPN’s content library; PIX and PIX HD, the English movie channels; AXN and AXN HD, the channels highlighting the most excellent in Reality, Entertainment and Drama; Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the leading factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; MIX an exclusive Hindi music channel; YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; sports entertainment channels – SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY ESPN, SONY ESPN HD, SONY TEN 1,  SONY TEN 1 HD, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD; Sony à ¤®à ¤°à ¤¾à ¤ à ¥€, the Marathi general entertainment channel; SonyLIV - the digital entertainment VOD platform; SPN Productions, the networks’ film production branch and Studio NEXT the independent production effort for original content and IPs for TV and digital media. SPN reaches out to more than 700 million viewers in India and is obtainable in 167 nations.
The network is acknowledged as an employer of preference within and outside the media industry. SPN is a recipient of a number of awards, including the ‘Aon Best Employers India’ Award in acknowledgement of SPN’s exclusive workplace culture and unique people practices, steadfastly ranking amongst India’s Top 10 Companies with Best Health & Wellness Practices by SHRM & CGP Partners, listed by
Working Mother & AVTAR as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India and acknowledged as one of India’s Great Workplaces by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited is in its 24th year of functioning in India. It has an ancillary unit, MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited and an associate, Bangla Entertainment Private Limited in India.
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Two Great Maestros Come Together in Kolkata after 21 Years, Enthrall Music Lovers
(An exoticecho.com exclusive)
January 21: Renowned classical vocalist Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty along with famed tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain enthralled a packed Science City audience in Kolkata with their scintillating performance. The exclusive jugalbandi by Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty together with Ustad Zakir Hussain was organized by Friend’s 91.9 FM service. The musical extravaganza witnessed two supreme exponents of classical music churning out a melodious rendition that kept the audience spell bound for nearly two and half hours.
Ustad Zakir Hussain was his normal brilliant self playing the tabla with a passion that is difficult to emulate. Pandit Ajoy Chakroborty with his masterly voice in tandem with the deft touches on the tabla by Zakir Hussain was a treat for the music lovers of Kolkata. Lauding Ustad Zakir Hussain for his exceptional skill as a tabla player Pandit Ajay Chakraborty said that Zakir was his constant companion in his nascent years as a classical singer and was in many ways responsible for his gradual rise to fame.
Talking to exoticecho.com Zakir Hussain commended Kolkata’s music lovers for their knowledge of classical music. He said that performing with Pandit Ajay Chakraborty was a rare honour for him and he was glad to perform along side him on an evening that saw the two stars together on the stage at Kolkata after twenty one years.
The song Aeya na balam keya karu sajini made famous by Bare Ghulam Ali and a revelation in the world of music was enriched by the talent of Zakir’s father Allah Rakkha Khan as a tabla player. Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty performed the same song today with Zakir as his accompanist on the tabla. The packed audience went in raptures as the song gradually unfolded and both the maestros showing their skills in their respective spheres. While Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty kept the audience spell bound with his vocal skill Zakir regaled the audience with his nimble fingers that struck the tabla at an incredible pace. At the end of a scintillating evening the audience at the Science City auditorium gave a standing ovation to two of the finest musicians that played in unison and made music sound celestial, archetypal of the ultimate maestros that have redefined music.
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Bengali Movie Bags Top National Film Awards
Antaheen the Bengali movie grabbed the limelight at the 56th National Film Awards 2008 which were proclaimed in New Delhi on 23rd January, securing the honours for the Best Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Lyrics and the Best Female Playback Singer.
The honour for best actor was given to Upendra Limaye for his role in Marathi feature film Jogva'. The movie has as well been selected in the Best Film on Social Issues class and the the film has also secured the honour for best music.
The best male playback singer award went to Hariharan while Shreya Ghoshal bagged the award for the best female playback singer.
Priyanka Chopra got the award for the Best Actress for her role in the film 'Fashion' while Kangna Ranaut won the award for the Best Supporting actress for her role in 'Fashion' as well.
Arjun Rampal won the award for the Best Supporting actor for his performance in 'Rock On' which also won the Best Hindi film award.
Back Brazilian excitement to add colour to Mumbai New Year's Eve Mumbai will greet 2010 the Brazilian style with Surya Brasil, pioneers of natural as well as organic hair-care skin care maker collaborating with Nited3vil.com for a vivacious, and theme oriented New Year's Eve extravaganza scheduled at the Taj President. "Rio", the subject for the evening, will be this year's showpiece of the commercial hub of India with extravagant, exhilarating charm that is vibrant and rare in form.
Leave behind 2009 and greet 2010 with a bash in the exciting location of Taj President that will be remarkable for the delicate traces of Brazilian type decoration. The grand event will witness the participation of celebrities, stars and people from the sophisticated ranks of society.
Mumbai's exciting nightlife progresses to the zenith of magnificence and uniqueness with the partying of top profile celebrities at Taj President where one can loiter through the ballroom, which boasts of its own Brazilian features; and observe the globally well-known DJ Whosane! Playing some vivacious contemporary songs elevating the revelry to scintillating levels.
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