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OTT platform Viu India shuts India operations
Viu India, the popular OTT platform, has faced the axe. As per media reports, the India operations of the platform has shut. Some of their commissioned shows include Kaushiki, Spotlight, Memories, Love Lust and Confusion and chat show What the Duck. Viu had a freemium model where users could sample some content for free. The exclusive shows were only viewed after subscribing to an available plan. | Click Here...
Roadies fame Rannvijay Singh bags Viu series Sumer Singh Diaries
Rannvijay Singh who has been the face of popular MTV shows Roadies and Splitsvilla, has bagged his next big digital work!! Rannvijay who was seen in a challenging avatar in Viu’s thriller drama series Kaushiki will soon start shoot for a new Viu series. Titled ‘Sumer Singh Diaries’, the suspense thriller series will have Rannvijay Singh playing the lead and central role. The series is produced by Big Synergy. Yes, you heard it right!! As per a reliable source, “The series of Viu will go on floor in the next few weeks. And Rannvijay will play a very intere | Click Here...
I believe in being honest and truthful to the character I play: Rajeev Siddhartha
Rajeev Siddhartha is hot, handsome and elegant enough to carry out any challenging role to ultimate finesse. The kind of varied roles that he has in his profile speaks volumes of the acting prowess that he possesses!! His homosexual character in Romil and Jugal won praise, while his portrayal in Kaushiki was simply different. Four More Shots Please again showed his class as an actor, and now as Kiyan Roy of ALTBalaji and Victor Tango’s latest offering, Bekaboo he has won praises yet again. Bekaboo is produced by Vaibhav Modi’s banner Victor Tango Entertainment. | Click Here...
Rajeev Siddhartha and Priya Banerjee in ALTBalaji’s series, Bekaabu
Famous author Novoneel Chakraborty is certainly having a splendid time with his novels on the Trilogy series being adapted for the web. The shoot for Novoneel’s Marry Me, Stranger is finished and the series will be seen on Applause Entertainment. Now it is time for his psychosexual thriller ‘Black Suits You’ to make way on the digital platform. Yes, the series which is adapted from Novoneel’s 8th book will stream soon on ALTBalaji. The series titled ‘Bekaabu’ will be produced by popular production house Victor Tango helmed by Vaibhav Modi. | Click Here...
Today’s youngsters are smarter than what the world assumes them to be: Sachin Tyagi
Versatile actor Sachin Tyagi who enthrals one and all in the popular and long-running TV show, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai recently had a very interesting outing on the web space with Viu India’s thriller, Kaushiki. Playing the role of the businessman father Parag Patel, Sachin plays a man who is very much concerned about his son’s safety and well-being. In order to get him on the right path, his character takes a big step of teaching him his lesson the hard way. The climax of the series actually makes his role quite effective to the extent of viewers getting a pleasant sur | Click Here...
I enjoyed playing Mrityunjay as I could invest a lot of myself into the character: Rajeev Siddhartha on web-series Kaushiki
Rajeev Siddhartha who won critical acclaim as Romil in ALTBalaji’s Romil and Jugal on the web space has done splendid job yet again in his recent web-series on Viu India, Kaushiki. In Kaushiki, the thriller wherein various dark secrets of a group of friends get opened up, Rajeev plays the most smart, intelligent and well-read character of Mrityunjay. From being the well-mannered MBA boy, his character takes a drastic turn when the hidden skeletons of his life drop out of the cupboard. Says Rajeev, “Very few web-series get made in the thriller zone and the script was so wel | Click Here...
If I met someone like Aditi of Kaushiki, I too would have been fooled: Shruti Shrivastava
Model and actress Shruti Shrivastava, who is currently seen in Viu’s popular series Kaushiki, has stolen many hearts with her performance. Currently, the series is at its peak, and in the latest episode, Shruti’s edgy character - Aditi, crossed boundaries by trying to murder her own friend. Also, the character has been quite intense and complicated, wherein she’s been seen fooling her so-called lover Maggie (Omkar Kapoor) while she is into a relationship with DK (Namit das), all for the sake of money. Speaking on her role's dodgy behavior, Shruti said, “If I met some | Click Here...
If given a chance, I would have chosen Rannvijay’s character in Kaushiki: Namit Das
Viu’s web series Kaushiki in a short span of time is doing the rounds with its exemplary riveting content. The storyline of the show is keeping viewers glued to their screen with each episode. The recent track revolving around Rannvijay Singha’s entry is garnering much appreciation not only among the masses but also from the cast of the series. In a recent conversation with the actors of Kaushiki, Namit Das who portrays the role of Dinesh Khaitan aka DK, says that he loves the character of Rannvijay, “I am in love with the character of the cop ACP Sumer Singh which is portraye | Click Here...
Review of Viu’s Kaushiki: Pacy plot, lacks punch
The attempt to thrill mostly lies in two broader ways which a writer usually implements: a trick and an art. Mostly, especially in Indian storytelling context, the preferred go to technique is the trick, where multiple mini secrets unfold (sequence after sequence) in quest to solve the larger ultimate secret. Talking about ‘art’ (more evolved form), it basically relies on meticulous character development where the plot and the enactors merge seamlessly. Viu’s latest urbane setting adrenaline injected fast-paced thriller Kaushiki relies heavily on the first kind of | Click Here...
Thriller is my pet genre: Suparna Verma, Director, Viu’s Kaushiki
There are some personalities which have an aura of calmness candor, exuding warmth which builds bridges and fosters lasting blossoming bonhomie. We are talking about Suparna Verma, the man of letters, who as a writer has 11 films to his credit, some of which are Janasheen (2003), Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005), Love Story 2050(2008). He has directed Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005), Acid Factory (2009) among others. Suparn. In the web space, after tickling funny bones with Yo Ke Hua Bro, he is once again worn a directorial hat helming Viu India's latest release Kaushiki. | Click Here...
Kaushiki is a ‘dramatic thriller’ – Namit Das
Namit Das who will make his debut with respect to being part of web-series on the digital space with Viu India’s Kaushiki is happy to be associated with this new, growing medium. Says Namit, “I have done two short films earlier, but technically this is my first into web-series. Also collaborating with Viu India and Big Synergy was a great experience. I had a great time working with such good actors.” Ask him about what the series Kaushiki is all about, and he says, “Kaushiki is all about the dark sides of people, the side which we don’t talk about, dark corners of yo | Click Here...
Shruti Gholap to feature in Viu’s Kaushiki
The digital platform Viu India’s upcoming web-series ‘Kaushiki’ produced by Big Synergy will be launching soon. The series which will be a 13 episode gripping thriller about how things go horribly wrong between a group of friends, and how their relationship is tested thereafter. We earlier reported about Sayani Gupta, Rannvjijay Singha playing important part in the series. The show also feature Omkar Kapoor, Namit Das, Shruti Vyas, Rajeev Siddhartha, Madhurima Roy, Shruti Srivastava, Manasi Scott and Rajesh Khera. Now, talented actress Shruti Gholap, who is known for her | Click Here...
Rajesh Khera roped in for Viu’s Kaushiki
A known name from the telly world, Rajesh Khera has been roped in for VIU’s upcoming digital series- Kaushiki along with actors, Sayani Gupta, Omkar Kapoor, Ranvijay Singha and others. Actor Rajesh Khera, best known for his roles in TV shows like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, has always been giving power packed performances with any role he takes up. Getting into the skin of his character, Rajesh has won our hearts even with the negative roles he essays. Kaushiki is based | Click Here...
Shruti Srivastava and Manasi Scott bag Viu India’s web-series, Kaushiki
IndianWikiMedia has always updated audience about Viu India's upcoming web-series. The digital platform will soon be launching a series titled ‘Kaushiki’ produced by Big Synergy, which will be a 13 episode gripping thriller about how things go horribly wrong between a group of friends, and how their relationship is tested thereafter. We earlier reported about Sayani Gupta and Rannvjijay Singha playing important part in the series. The show will also feature Omkar Kapoor, Namit Das, Shruti Vyas, Rajeev Siddhartha and Madhurima Roy. Now, we hear, Shruti Srivastava (Ge | Click Here...
Sayani Gupta and Rannvjijay Singha in Viu’s Kaushiki
Viu, the premium video on demand platform known for its intriguing original content, will soon be adding a new digital show titled 'Kaushiki' to its diverse library of originals. The show, which boasts of a stellar cast is a 13 episode gripping thriller about how things go horribly wrong between a group of friends, and how their relationship is tested thereafter. Slated to launch in 2018, the show will witness versatile stars Sayani Gupta and Rannvjijay Singha in avatars never seen before. Sayani known for her strong performances in movies such as Jolly LLB 2, Jagaa Jas | Click Here...