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Actor Tarun Khanna is celebrating a deeply meaningful birthday this year in the sacred city of Ujjain a place that holds immense spiritual significance and now, a special professional milestone in his life. Currently shooting for &TV’s upcoming divine dramedy Hey Bhagwaan – Kitna Badal Gaya Insaan!, Tarun couldn’t have asked for a more powerful setting to mark another year of his journey. Adding a divine touch to his celebrations, the actor will be visiting the revered Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple to seek blessings and take darshan at Mahakal. Given that he essays the role of Mahadev in the show, the experience feels especially surreal and profoundly personal.

Sharing his excitement, Tarun Khanna who will be seen playing Mahadev in Hey Bhagwaan – Kitna Badal Gaya Insaan! says,

“This birthday feels extremely special perhaps one of the most memorable ones of my life. Celebrating it in Ujjain, the city of Mahakal, while portraying Mahadev on screen feels like a beautiful alignment of life and art. Visiting Mahakal for darshan during this time is not just a ritual, but an emotional and spiritual moment for me. There is a certain energy in Ujjain that is difficult to put into words. Waking up to temple bells, feeling the spiritual rhythm of the city, and knowing that I am here both as an actor and a devotee makes this birthday incredibly meaningful. It feels like a blessing in itself.” Apart from fulfilling his professional commitments on the sets of Hey Bhagwaan – Kitna Badal Gaya Insaan!, Tarun Khanna is also planning to soak in the city’s old-world charm, “Between shoots, I am looking forward to exploring the ghats at sunrise, visiting local temples tucked away in narrow lanes, interacting with the people here and listening to their stories. I am especially excited to indulge in Ujjain’s delicious local delicacies from hot poha and jalebi in the morning to the street-side flavours the city is known for. Every city has its own flavour, but Ujjain offers devotion blended with warmth, simplicity, and a sense of timelessness. I want to truly pause, absorb the atmosphere, and celebrate this phase of my life with gratitude.”

Watch Tarun Khanna as Mahadev in Hey Bhagwaan – Kitna Badal Gaya Insaan!, premiering soon on &TV and streaming exclusively on Hindi Z5.

 

Mumbai, Feb 20: BigTrunk Communications, an independent integrated advertising agency known for its data-driven insights and creative excellence, successfully executed a distinctive Valentine’s Week digital campaign for Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 on Colors Marathi from February 7 to February 14.

Reimagining Valentine’s Week beyond conventional romance, the campaign transformed the occasion into a vibrant digital celebration that reflected the unique personalities, friendships, rivalries, and emotional dynamics of the housemates. With humor, relatability, and sharp storytelling at its core, the campaign resonated strongly with audiences across social media platforms.

A Thematic Celebration of Emotions

Each day of Valentine’s Week was built around a carefully curated theme:

• Rose Day: A playful meme featuring a contestant adorned with a rose, blending charm and wit.
• Propose Day: Personality-inspired proposals that highlighted contestants’ quirky sides.
• Chocolate Day: Light-hearted rivalries that stirred laughter among fans.
• Promise Day: A creative “parallel universe” twist showcasing promises contestants would never actually keep.
• Hug Day: Celebrating heartfelt friendships and bonds formed inside the house.
• Valentine’s Day: Motion posters of heart-shaped kisses that created interactive and shareable moments online.

Strong Organic Digital Performance

The campaign delivered impressive organic traction across Instagram and Facebook:

• Instagram:
• Reach: 1.9 million users
• Views: 3.3 million
• Engagements: 27,600
• Facebook:
• Reach: 641,800 users
• Views: 936,000
• Engagements: 1,140

Across both platforms, the campaign generated over 4.2 million views and nearly 28,740 total engagements.

The initiative also expanded the show’s digital footprint, with Instagram adding 7,300 new followers and Facebook growing by 15,700 followers during the campaign week.

Leadership Perspectives

Bharat Subramaniam, Founder and Managing Director, BigTrunk Communications, said:

“With this Valentine’s Week campaign, we aimed to capture the true spirit of Bigg Boss Marathi in a way that felt both entertaining and authentic. Each post brought the contestants’ quirks and charm to life, creating shareable moments that sparked laughter, connection, and conversation. The campaign turned the week into an immersive digital experience where humor, emotion, and audience engagement came together seamlessly.”

Satish Rajwade, Executive Vice President – Marathi Cluster, Colors Marathi, added:

“At Colors Marathi, we constantly strive to build deeper and more meaningful connections with our audience beyond the television screen. This Valentine’s Week campaign beautifully captured the emotional fabric of the house — the friendships, rivalries, humor, and heartfelt moments viewers truly relate to. The overwhelming digital response reflects not just strong engagement metrics, but the growing affinity our audience has for the show and its contestants.”

A Diverse Creative Portfolio

With cross-industry expertise spanning luxury, retail, fashion, FMCG, BFSI, real estate, healthcare, aviation, education, entertainment, F&B, and specialised industrial sectors, BigTrunk Communications has partnered with leading brands including Air India Express, Motilal Oswal, Aster Hospitals, HRRL, Unibic Foods, Aadhar Housing Finance, and H&R Johnson.

This diverse portfolio enables the agency to deliver strategically sharp, creatively distinctive, and high-impact campaigns across varied audience segments.

 Kolkata, India | 19th Feb 2025| 5:00 PM | Rathindra Mancha, Jorasanko Thakurbari

February 17: The prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Sangeet & Nritya Mahotsav 2026 will present an enchanting evening of Indian classical music and dance, celebrating the depth of India’s cultural heritage and its enduring global resonance. The grand cultural gathering is scheduled for 19th February 2025 at 5:00 PM at the iconic Rathindra Mancha, situated within the historic Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata.

The festival is being organised in association with Sarbabharatiya Sangeet O Sanskriti Parishad, reaffirming its commitment to preserving and promoting India’s classical traditions across borders.

A Celebration of Music, Dance, and Cultural Exchange

This year’s Mahotsav brings together eminent maestros, distinguished gurus, and talented performers from India and abroad, creating a powerful platform for artistic exchange and cultural unity.

Featured Performances Include:

Tabla Solo Recital by Vidwan Florian Schiertz

Vandana, Sur Sanchari Sangeet Vidyalaya, Krishnanagar

Direction: Vidushi Jaya Biswas

Vocal & Instrumental Performances by:

Vidushi Mitali Bhawmik (Vocal)

Shri Monit Paul Bharatha (Sarod Recital)

Shri Subhajit Dutta (Bharatanatyam)

Nritya Malancha Group Presentation

Kuchipudi Performance by Ms. Ipshita Chakraborty

Classical Dance Performances by:

Smt. Debdatta Lahiri (Odissi)

Smt. Trisha Pal Das (Kathak)

Co-Artists:

Pt. Amit Chatterjee

Shri Tapas Guha Thakurata

Dr. Kamalaksha Mukherjee

The evening will be gracefully anchored by Smt. Sonali Chattopadhyay, ensuring an engaging and seamless cultural experience for the audience.

Honouring Tradition in a Historic Venue

Hosting the festival at Jorasanko Thakurbari — the ancestral home of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore — adds profound cultural significance to the occasion. The venue stands as a symbol of Bengal’s artistic and intellectual legacy, making it an ideal setting for this grand celebration of classical arts.

Strengthening Cultural Bridges

The Pravasi Bharatiya Sangeet & Nritya Mahotsav aims to:

Promote Indian classical music and dance globally

Provide a platform for established and emerging artists

Foster cultural dialogue between resident and diaspora communities

Encourage youth participation in traditional art forms

Through this initiative, the organisers reaffirm their commitment to sustaining India’s artistic heritage while embracing contemporary global audiences.

The event is proudly supported by Shreyas Webmedia Solutions Pvt Ltd.

Invitation

Art lovers, cultural enthusiasts, patrons of classical arts, and members of the media are cordially invited to attend this distinguished cultural evening and witness a confluence of rhythm, melody, and movement.

Contact & RSVP

RSVP: SWARANJALI

📞 9910300319

🌐 www.swaranjali.org

🌐 www.sssparishad.org

New Delhi, Feb 17:Haier Appliances India, the No. 1 global major appliances brand for 17 consecutive years, is set to make a landmark impact at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with the launch of its new Homey AI-powered Mini LED TV range. As part of its distinctive Sport-O-Tainment strategy, the brand has recently announced its association as the Title Partner of Match Centre Live on JioHotstar for the tournament.

Match Centre Live, India’s premier digital cricket platform, delivers real-time updates, expert analysis, and engaging commentary from some of the world’s most respected cricketing voices. This high-engagement platform provides the perfect stage for Haier to showcase its latest Mini LED TV range powered by Homey AI, blending technology and entertainment to create an immersive viewing big-screen experience.

The new Mini LED TV range currently includes the M80, M92, and M96, available in screen sizes from 55” to 100”. At the core of the Haier M92 and M96 QD Mini LED AI TVs is Homey AI, featuring Homey AI Cinema, Homey AI Sound, Homey AI Game, and Homey AI Eye Care. Homey AI Cinema, powered by AiPQ Ultra technology, intelligently optimizes every frame in real time, enhancing color, contrast, clarity, and motion, to deliver a lifelike, cinematic viewing experience that transforms any living room into a personal theatre. Homey AI Sound enhances dialogue clarity and surround balance though AI powered Auto Volume Adjust, delivering consistently clear, balanced and immersive audio at all times. Homey AI Game ensures smooth, low-latency performance by integrating technologies such as Game Mode, FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR, and ALLM to minimize input lag, eliminate stuttering, and deliver a more responsive and immersive gaming experience. Homey AI Eye Care addresses the growing need for effective eye protection, using its technology to optimize light sources and adapt the viewing experience, ensuring both visual comfort and exceptional image sharpness.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. NS Satish, President, Haier Appliances India, said,

“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is one of the most-watched sporting events in the country, and our partnership with Match Centre Live on JioHotstar provides a powerful platform to engage with millions of cricket fans. Leveraging this platform, we are excited to introduce our latest Mini LED TV range powered by Homey AI, combining cutting-edge technology with immersive entertainment. At Haier, we are committed to redefining the way audiences experience content at home, and this collaboration allows us to bring that vision to life on the biggest stage.”

Kolkata, Feb 14: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development iLEAD, Kolkata, celebrated its Annual Day & Awards Ceremony 2026 on February 5, 2026, at G.D. Birla Sabhagar. The event showcased diverse talents of students and staff through captivating performances.

The event commenced with the Investiture Ceremony of the Students’ Council, where newly elected members took oath, pledging to uphold leadership values. This was followed by the Staff Award Ceremony, which recognized the outstanding contributions of teachers and staff in academic excellence, research, and service to the college. Awards were also conferred upon deserving students for their academic and extracurricular achievements. The Chief Guest, Lt. Col. Anant Sinha, Director, The Asiatic Society, Kolkata, iLEAD Chairman Mr. Pradip Chopra, and Executive Director, Ms. Pragya Chopra graced the occasion and presented the awards. The event highlighted iLEAD’s commitment to academic excellence, creativity and holistic development.

The cultural segment featured a musical extravaganza by the student-band ‘Wajood’, an Eastern Folk Dance sequence showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity with dances from Assam (Bihu), Punjab (Gidda), Rajasthan (Ghoomar), Gujarat (Garba), Maharashtra (Lavni), West Bengal, and Kerala (Katahkali) and costumes simulated and crafted by students and staff. The Eco-Chic Fashion Show themed “Fashion for a Greener Tomorrow”, presented by non-teaching staff, promoted sustainability with eco-friendly fabrics and designs. The thought-provoking play ‘Shantinibash’ explored themes of family relationships, conflict, greed, and survival, leaving a lasting impact and prompting reflection on contemporary societal realities. It captivated and enthralled the audience. The teachers’ dance performance symbolized camaraderie, creativity and the strong bond shared between faculty members and students at iLEAD. This was followed by a high-energy Street Fusion that blended Western, Hip Hop and Disco styles and a graceful semi-classical dance finale.

Prof. (Dr.) Deepali Singhee, Principal, iLEAD said “The cultural program showcased the vibrant talents of our students and staff, filling the event with joy and pride. I am proud of the academic achievements of our students and the significant contributions of our staff, and I believe that together, we are nurturing well-rounded individuals who will make a positive impact in the world”

The program was a resounding success, epitomizing iLEAD’s vision of holistic development, where faculty and students synergize to drive sustainable change, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees.

Bengaluru | Feb 13- The 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes 2026) proudly presented Poland as its Focus Country, celebrating a vibrant showcase of Polish cinema and strengthening cultural ties between Poland and India.

The festival opened in Bengaluru with distinguished guests, including the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Mr. Siddaramaiah, who welcomed the delegation from Poland and underscored his appreciation for the country’s rich cinematic heritage. Also present were Ms. Małgorzata Wejsis-Gołębiak, Minister Plenipotentiary and Director of the Polish Institute in New Delhi, and Mr. Raghu Rajappa, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in Bengaluru.

Małgorzata Wejsis-Gołębiak at the Opening Ceremony of the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival

A highlight of this year’s programme was a Centenary Tribute Retrospective dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, whose decades-long career profoundly shaped global cinema. Landmark works such as Kanal, Ashes and Diamonds, The Promised Land, Man of Marble, Maids of Wilko and Afterimage were presented, offering Indian audiences a rare and immersive journey into Wajda’s visionary body of work.

Complementing this retrospective was a carefully curated selection of contemporary Polish films, introducing festivalgoers to the vitality and diversity of modern Polish filmmaking. Featured titles included Chopin, Chopin (dir. M. Kwieciński), Franz (dir. Agnieszka Holland), Under the Volcano (dir. Damian Kocur) — Poland’s official Oscar entry — and the acclaimed documentary Letters from Wolf Street.

The Polish delegation also enriched the festival’s professional programme. Ms. Joanna Łapińska, Artistic Director of the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, served as a jury member for the Asian Cinema Competition, while director Damian Kocur led a Directing Masterclass titled From Short Films to First Features: Finding a Language. The masterclass explored creative process, narrative voice, and cinematic storytelling for emerging filmmakers.

A special panel discussion, Polish Cinema and the Andrzej Wajda Legacy: Art, History, Cinema and Identity, was held on January 30, bringing together scholars and practitioners to reflect on cinema as a medium of cultural memory, social history, and artistic expression. The session highlighted the enduring impact of Polish cinema on audiences worldwide.

One of the festival’s most heartfelt moments came with the screening of Letters from Wolf Street, a documentary by Indian-born filmmaker Arjun Talwar. The film — set on a one-kilometre street in Warsaw — explores themes of migration, identity, and belonging, resonating deeply with viewers and emphasizing cinema’s power to bridge cultures.

By bringing together the timeless legacy of Poland’s cinematic giants and the innovative voices of contemporary filmmakers, BIFFes 2026 offered audiences a rich, panoramic view of Polish cinema — past, present, and future. 

New Delhi, Feb 12: District by Zomato, the going out platform, has launched a charming Valentine’s Day campaign that puts the spotlight on what truly matters in romance: genuine effort. Featuring actor Ishaan Khatter, the film delivers a refreshing take on modern dating by championing thoughtfulness over the casual “something chill” approach.

The campaign opens with Khatter engrossed in ‘The Green Flag Handbook,’ setting the stage for a masterclass in Valentine’s Day planning. “How to find out what your girl wants to do this Valentine’s Day?” he asks, before launching into a step-by-step guide that hilariously deconstructs the classic dating dilemma.

The film addresses a universal truth: when she says “something chill,” she doesn’t actually want something chill. Through Khatter’s narration, the campaign illustrates that being a “green flag” partner means taking initiative, from handwritten letters and curated playlists on cassette tapes to coordinated salon appointments and thoughtfully reserved tables. The narrative flows through brunch, movies, shopping, drinks, and dancing, with each moment showing that real, tangible effort is the ultimate romantic gesture.

District by Zomato makes thoughtful planning effortless. From VIP tables at over 100 of the country’s most coveted restaurants, complete with flowers, dedicated concierge service, and complimentary drinks and desserts, to curated culinary experiences at luxury dining destinations, the platform turns romantic gestures into seamless reality.

With reservations available at 40,000 restaurants nationwide and the ability to book up to 14 days in advance, District ensures you’re never scrambling for last-minute plans. And for those moments that deserve something extra, “On The House” benefits at 500+ restaurants add complimentary touches that transform a good evening into an unforgettable one.

Chandigarh, Feb 12: Marking World Unani Day, Unani Ki Kahaani, a new documentary narrated by actor Jim Sarbh, is set to premiere today exclusively on the Discovery Channel at 7:00 PM. The film showcases Unani medicine not merely as a traditional system, but as a philosophy of health that continues to hold relevance in a modern world grappling with chronic illness, lifestyle disorders, and fragmented approaches to care.

Produced in collaboration with Hamdard Laboratories, Unani Ki Kahaani traces the evolution of Unani medicine, from its origins in ancient Greece to its development and practice on Indian soil. Through this journey, the documentary raises fundamental questions: What does it really mean to be healthy? Why are symptoms being managed but not cured?

At its core, the film explores Unani’s foundational belief in the balance of body, mind, spirit, and environment rather than viewing disease in isolation. The documentary also reflects on moments such as the COVID-19 pandemic, when India looked not only towards modern medicine, but also inward, towards its own long-standing systems of care and preventive wisdom.

Jim Sarbh’s narration lends a contemporary tone to the storytelling, guiding viewers through complex ideas with curiosity, and allowing the subject to unfold with clarity and depth.

Speaking on the documentary, Mr. Abdul Majeed, Chairman and Managing Trustee, Hamdard Laboratories, said, “Unani Ki Kahaani is an attempt to reflect on healing as a larger idea that looks beyond symptoms to balance, prevention, and long-term wellbeing. On World Unani Day, the documentary invites viewers to revisit a system of medicine that has quietly evolved with time, while staying rooted in nature and human understanding. Through Unani medicine, we are committed to help everyone improve their overall health and understand that healing is not just about fixing what is broken, but restoring harmony.”

Talking about his experience, Actor Jim Sarbh said, “Narrating Unani Ki Kahaani was a learning experience. I was struck by how this system of medicine connects history, culture, and the idea of living in balance.”

The narrative weaves together historical figures such as Hippocrates and Ibn Sina, alongside Indian pioneers including Hakim Ajmal Khan, Hafiz Abdul Majeed, and Hakeem Abdul Hameed, highlighting how Unani evolved as a living, adaptive system shaped by multiple civilizations and cultures.

The documentary features voices from across modern medicine, Ayurveda, Unani practice, academic research, and public health institutions of national importance. Through this, it brings together diverse perspectives to examine how traditional knowledge and contemporary healthcare can coexist with each other. The documentary aims to make these ideas accessible to today’s audiences, particularly younger viewers seeking context, depth, and holistic healing to all their health issues.

Unani Ki Kahaani premieres today, February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM, exclusively on the Discovery Channel.