Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar-led GSEAMS’s much awaited web series Naxalbari to release on November 28
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While the entire entertainment industry had come to a halt amid the Coronavirus-induced lockdown, Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar-led GSEAMS found a way of content creation and shot their web series in Goa. The much awaited and soon to be released web series Naxalbari is also a story of how the producers and actors from Marathi industry are making a big leap to Hindi web series arena.
A month ago, the producers recently released its teaser depicting the outline of the content of the series. It’s about the movement run by the jungle dwellers for their rights and against the suppression by the mightier. The series promises to cover almost every angle of the issue, right from the deprival of the poor villagers to suppression of their rights to economic exploitation of the natural resources for the benefits of the politicians and industrialists mentored by them. The trailer, which came out two weeks back, gives a fair idea of the content of the story and also arouses the curiosity about the series.
Naxalbari is GSEAM’s first Hindi web series which will soon release on Zee5. One of the Leading players in Indian entertainment industry with verticals spread across film, TV and web series productions, talent management and satellite aggregation, GSEAMS (Global Sports Entertainment And Media Solutions Private Limited) has now forayed into new age content. Their recent venture was the super hit Marathi web series Samantar.
GSEAMS was in the news in the entertainment industry as it was the first to start production of Naxalbari during the Coronavirus pandemic in Goa with the help of Entertainment Society of Goa. The web series is also awaited by the viewers for the outstanding star cast and celebrated director too.
Naxalbari is directed by renowned director Partha Mitra and featuring Rajeev Khandelwal in the lead role and Tinaa Dattaa, Sreejita De, Shakti Anand, Aamir Ali, and Satyadep Misra in pivotal roles. Partho Mitra is an Indian director known for his outstanding work in Hindi film, television and digital industry. He has directed popular Indian soap operas like Bade Acche Lagte Hain, Kasamh Se and Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar. He has also directed Bollywood film Koi Aap Sa and the web series Hum.
Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar of GSEAMS said, "We have always believed in quality content in whichever genre we deal in. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, we had a series called Samantar in run and it received an amazing response from the viewers. Its second season Samantar part-2, directed by renowned Marathi director Sameer Vidwans is all set to release. Though our entry into the web series genre has received an overwhelming response, we have continued to produce Marathi films. Very soon, GSEAMS is producing an entirely different genre Bali - The Victim. It is directed by Vishal Furiya and features Swapnil Joshi in the lead role.”
“To take our passion for classy content forward and offer a platform to the hidden talent, GSEAMS is exploring the concept of Writer’s Zone. It will encourage upcoming writers to find their share of platforms they deserve. We have now created content for films and shows across genres, which are ready to go to floors,” added Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar.
Rajeev Khandelwal bags Zee5’s action-packed web series, Naxal
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Zee5, one of the most popular web streaming platforms of India has announced a new web series. Titled Naxal, it stars Rajeev Khandelwal (as Raghav), Tina Datta (Ketki), Aamir Ali (Keswani), Sreejita Dey (Prakriti) and Satyadeep Misra (Pahan). The makers of the show will start shooting soon, with appropriate and stringent safety measures.
The eight-episode action-packed series is a fictional account of a man fighting against a red uprising. It is a race against time for Raghav, a cop, who is up against all odds to save the day. It promises to be an action-packed series that alternates between the dense jungles of Maharashtra and metropolitan cities which increasingly have become hotbeds for the Naxal ideology.
“The cast and crew has undergone a major rejig because of the whole Coronavirus scenario. But eventually, we have very capable people on board. I am looking forward to working with Aamir, Satyadeep, Tina and others as my co-actors. I have never had the opportunity of working with any of them, so it makes it even more exciting. We have had table readings for the show, and I have used this time away from the set, to work on my character. I am hoping it is a treat for my fans because they have never seen me in a role like this. My character of the STF agent should surprise the audience because it has many shades to it, starting from humour and action to essaying a lot of emotions throughout the series”, says actor Rajeev Khandelwal.
"We are extremely excited to be working on this show with ZEE5. This show is extremely relevant in today's time in India. We have taken a topic that is plaguing India but ensured that we kept it entertaining. We are happy to have Rajeev Khandelwal playing the lead role along with other eminent cast and crew”, say Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar of GSEAMS, who are the producers of Naxal.
Tina Dattaa appalled after being sexually harassed on Jet Airways flight
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Shaheen Parkar (MID-DAY; December 10, 2016)
Telly actress Tina Dattaa, best remembered as Ichcha from daily show Uttaran, went through a harrowing time while travelling from Mumbai to Rajkot last morning. Tina alleges a co-passenger seated behind her touched her inappropriately and the airline crew informed her such incidents were routine.
Says Tina, “As soon as I sat down, I felt someone trying to sneak his hands through the side and touch me. I screamed at him. Taken aback, the man, identified as Rajesh, started stammering and apologised. Crew members intervened, but proved to be of little help. They had the audacity to tell me such things happen and that they will change the man’s seat. I demanded that he be offloaded, but was told that I would also have to get off to file a complaint.”
Tina then demanded to speak to the captain. “But he told me before take off, the crew is not responsible for anything that happens on board. I was appalled. Barring one family, no other passenger stood up for me.”
She also claims to have been yelled at by another passenger seated in front when requested to straighten his seat so that she could pull her tray out and have food.
The Jet Airways spokes-person said, “A guest filed a complaint with the cabin crew against another guest, seated in proximity to her, for inappropriate behaviour. The crew took due cognisance of the complaint and allocated a different seat to the latter guest. As per standard operating procedure, the cabin crew informed the security agencies, which have taken over the matter.”