Following its worldwide release, the Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi-starrer crime-thriller Farzi has achieved the biggest opening for a new Local Original show on Prime Video in India. Released in 37 languages globally, the series was streamed by viewers on Prime Video in over 170 countries and territories already over the launch weekend. With a high IMDb rating of 8.7, the thriller scaled a global milestone as it entered the top 10 trending titles lists on Prime Video in multiple countries and territories around the world including India, U.S., UK, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. The show has been applauded by viewers not just in India but also globally for its fast-paced and edgy narration, high-production values and genre-defining performances.

“Buoyed by immense love and appreciation that the show has garnered so far from fans and audiences, at Prime Video, we are committed to building a service that appeals to customers across all of India. Farzi has set an exciting new benchmark against that ambition,” said Sushant Sreeram, Director – SVOD Business, Prime Video, India. “Farzi’s phenomenal success is a testament to the growing global popularity of Indian content, and helps us shine the spotlight on India’s world-class, quintessential and diverse storytelling cultures. We are delighted to have worked with the maverick duo Raj & DK again, and with such an incredible cast. The love from customers everywhere across the country and the world over the launch weekend has been truly humbling and exciting at the same time, and I am certain this is going to get even bigger!”

Creator duo Raj & DK said, “We are elated and overwhelmed by the fantastic response the show has received across the board. The stellar cast did an amazing job, we are grateful that we could get them all in one show! All this love from the audience motivates us to continue to work hard and create compelling content!”

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Produced by D2R Films and created by Raj & DK, Farzi marks the digital debut of Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi. The crime thriller revolves around a con-artist sunny (Shahid) who finds himself drawn into the dark while he plots a perfect con. However, Vijay, a fiery but eccentric task force officer, has made it his goal to eliminate the threat he represents to the country. The series is streaming now on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories.

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Wellington Paranormal – a horror-comedy mockumentary that follows the lives of three police officers from Wellington, New Zealand, is about to hit Indian televisions soon. Created by Jemaine Clement and Paul Yates, this show is a part of Comedy Central’s new block called Happiness Buffet – New Comedies, Served Fresh block. Watch Wellington Paranormal Season 1-4 on Comedy Central from 12th September, Monday to Friday at 10 pm.

A spin-off of the hit mockumentary, What We Do In The Shadows, Wellington Paranormal follows three officers, Minogue, O’Leary, and Sergeant Maaka. While these three are normal police officers, the crimes they solve are definitely not, after all demonic possessions, blood bank robberies, and haunted houses do not constitute normal!

If you want to know why Wellington Paranormal is a must-watch, keep on reading!

The Humor : Just like the What We Do In The Shadows, the series manages to make you feel awkward and make you laugh until you fall off your seats at the same time. The humor of Wellington Paranormal is dry humor, with perfect punchlines and timings. With a cleverly written script and dialogues, you’re sure to watch it again. And everytime you do, you might discover something new that you missed on the first go.

A Series Of Mysterious Events : The series is a mix of many mysterious events happening all over Wellington. Every episode introduces a new monster, and with every new monster come several strange scenarios. And when we say strange, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. From vampires to werewolves, this show has all freaky elements but still carries that comedic essence.

A Show Focused On Character Work : Wellington Paranormal is one such series that focuses on presenting the best to the audience in the forms of characters and acting. The show focuses not just on the police officers, but also on the monsters. Just like the wacky investigators, the monsters too make the best of their screen time with their inane physical comedy.

A (Weird) Buddy-Cop Show : Minogue and O’Leary are just two goofy cops trying not to mess up their jobs and stay alive. There isn’t really much room for chemistry, investigating monsters and paranormal activity is a busy job. While the two aren’t necessarily the sharpest tools in the shed, you know they will get the job done!

Tune into Comedy Central from September 12th Monday-Friday 10 pm onwards to watch Wellington Paranormal and witness the fun-filled havoc in the life of these police officers.

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Saiyami is a total health freak. She loves to work out and keep herself fit in all ways possible – be it through the gym, playing an outdoor sport, swimming, eating healthy or even general lifestyle choices.

Saiyami said, “I have always set out fitness goals for myself. The full marathon (42kms) was ticked off the bucket list but the next goal was the Ironman. I was completely ready for it and had prepared really hard for the race in 2020 in the Netherlands. I was really disappointed I couldn’t do it then. Mentally it’s very challenging to keep yourself motivated without knowing when the race will take place. Thankfully now that things are better I am aiming to do it in New Zealand later this year. I have back to back work happening so it’s even more challenging to find time to train but so far I am on track!”

Milind Soman is the only other actor who has completed the Ironman and Saiyami wishes she can be next. Meanwhile on the work front, Saiyami will next be seen in R Balki’s upcoming sports drama film, ‘Ghoomer’ co-starring Abhishek Bachchan.

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To celebrate the spirit of cricket, Prime Video also unveiled an integrated campaign showcasing the exciting brand of cricket played by the Women in Blue. The campaign highlights that it is the game that is paramount, irrespective of who is playing on the ground. The only thing that matters on the pitch is the passion, earnestness and skills of the player as the cricketer represents the country, a fact that unites, binds and swells every Indian’s heart with pride.

“We received an encouraging response to the debut of live cricket on our service earlier this year, and are looking forward to giving our customers an engaging and immersive experience with every new cricket series,” said Chaitanya Divan, head of Prime Video Channels & sports, Amazon Prime Video India. “Our Women in Blue have gone from strength to strength with every tournament and I am certain that each one of us will be rooting for them as they take on the WHITE FERNS on their home turf. Women’s cricket has gained momentum not just in India but around the world, and we are thrilled to offer our viewers an exciting clash between two of the most admired teams, live and exclusive on Prime Video.”

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Talking about the upcoming series, Mithali Raj, who now holds the #2 spot in ICC’s ODI batting rankings and is the captain of the Indian women’s ODI cricket team said, “I am excited to lead the team as we face the WHITE FERNS in New Zealand. While each series is equally important for us, we can feel a billion hopes riding on our shoulders with this tournament. The pressure, as always, is immense, but the team and I are confident of putting our best foot forward and delivering our best performance. I am thrilled that viewers in India will be able to cheer for us when they watch us live.”

Adding on, Sophie Devine, captain of the WHITE FERNS said, “It is always exciting to play against India. They are a worthy opponent and boast some of the finest players in the world. We are looking forward to facing them in New Zealand and expect it to be an intense series between the two teams. I am also excited with the fact that cricket fans from India can watch all the action from New Zealand in real time. Their passion and love for the sport is palpable and I am certain they will enjoy watching the series live and exclusively on Prime Video.”
Match Schedule:
Date Match Details Time (IST)
12th February, 2022 New Zealand Women vs India Women, 1st ODI 3.30 a.m.
15th February, 2022 New Zealand Women vs India Women, 2nd ODI 3.30 a.m.
18th February, 2022 New Zealand Women vs India Women, 3rd ODI 3.30 a.m.
22nd February, 2022 New Zealand Women vs India Women, 4th ODI 3.30 a.m.
24th February, 2022 New Zealand Women vs India Women, 5th ODI 3.30 a.m.

Cricket lovers on Prime Video can also access a host of cricket programming and highlights, and can also watch clips of key moments from the matches on the service shortly after each match ends.

The Women in Blue are coming off a grueling series against the Australian women’s cricket team a series that saw the countries play T20Is, ODIs and a Test match through September and October 2021. The WHITE FERNS are also coming off an extensive series against the English women’s team in a lengthy T20I and ODI series in August and September 2021. With those experiences behind them, the teams are ready to face each other with greater drive and aggression to prove their dominance as they gear up for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be held in March in New Zealand.

As Team India prepares for the series, three superstars from the Indian women’s cricket team, captain Mithali Raj, veteran batsman Smriti Mandhana, and 17-year-old-phenomenon Shafali Verma, who are gearing to play against New Zealand’s WHITE FERNS, had a fun chat with the renowned comedian, Danish Sait. Together, they spoke about their cricketing journey, the rising popularity of women’s cricket, and also shared some interesting anecdotes from their career. Watch the video here.

To watch the matches, Prime members can go to the Prime Video app on their respective devices and will see matches shown in a carousel for Live Cricket or they can search for “New Zealand Cricket” in the search bar. They can stream these matches online through their web browser, mobile devices, internet-connected TVs, set-top-boxes, Fire TV sticks and other compatible devices. For a list of devices compatible with Prime Video, please visit primevideo.com

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“I think the first film I saw on the big screen I was Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as an adult. Though when I was two or three years old I had been to theatres but I don’t remember movies I watched. I had also watched a lot of Hindi films on our DVD player. But the first one in a theatre was a big deal,” she recalls. Talking about how watching Bollywood movies inspired her to become an actor, Pal takes the name of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the first film that she fell in love with.

“This is one of my favourite films, it’s an iconic film. I don’t think there has been a film that is more Bollywood than this. Yes Hindi films are the reason behind me becoming an actor. I love the song-dance-drama routine. As a kid, I would always sing those songs, even danced on them to entertain people. Later, while growing up I was more engrossed in my studies but the beauty pageant win got my attention back to showbiz,” she adds. Paal idolises Shah Rukh Khan. “I love watching him perform, especially the way he romances on screen. I also like Preity Zinta for being graceful, cute and bubbly and Karisma Kapoor for being elegant and beautiful. Both are brilliant performers. I wanted to be like them, be a good performer, and also look good on screen,” says the actor, who is in talks for films and web series.

Looking at the industry from outside, Bollywood always feels like this glamorous place to be. “When you get inside you realise the amount of hard work, struggle, dedication and focus that one needs to sustain here…Once here, I realised that there’s a lot of work that I needed to do, I needed to polish myself, I wanted to be an actor but my Hindi was horrible. So I started taking diction classes. I also had to work on my acting, my camera presence, my body language, my appearance so much more. There have been days when I felt like I can’t do this anymore, can’t be giving 100 auditions every month… but then you have to get back to your feet,” she shares.  In love with the industry, Paal feels the best thing about Bollywood is that it makes one feel good about life. Not to forget that art is one major aspect of our society that has the power to change it for better.

“Honestly speaking I don’t know if becoming an actor is the best decision or not, but I followed my heart and don’t regret it. I love being on sets. I believe in this art form and connect with it at many levels. I enjoy doing it, that is why I’m here,” she signs off.

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