Mumbai, April 8: Popular television actor Karan Patel, known for his work in shows such as Kasturi, and Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, agreed that the timing of the release of his 2023 film Daaran Chhoo was not right, which contributed to the film’s failure at the box-office. He also revealed why he would not be able to participate in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan.

Speaking on Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa’s podcast about “Bigg Boss”, Karan said: “Bigg Boss is not meant for me. I won’t be able to do it. What happens is the contestant may be inside but the people outside get uncomfortable because how patient can one be in three months. You will never see me inside. If a person like Hiten Tejwani can get angry inside the house then think about it…. Even Salman Khan told him ‘that you are very sweet, this show is not made for you’.”

He added: “If Bigg Boss was Bigg Boss from four-five years ago and it was about them and their lives then the audiences would be interested to watch them. Now, they have brought commoners, celebrities, people from every walk of life … I don’t want to see my bhaji wala in the Bigg Boss house…. Also I can’t tolerate misbehaviour and bad talk towards women… And the show is working on this only.”

He then went on to talk about his film ‘Darran Chhoo’, which will be released in 2023. The movie is directed by Bharat Ratan and produced by his mother Minoo Patel and wife Ankita Bhargava Patel.

Karan,who starred in the film, said: “The timing for my film was wrong. We were new producers and when I released muy film Salaar released a week after that and then came Jawaan. It was also the Indian cinema week and all these things we didn’t pay attention to. So, we released the film at the very wrong time.

The day my film was released it was 50 years of Indian cinema and all the old classics were re-released that day. That is why my film didn’t work. Basically our timing was wrong.”

Talking about the booming Indian OTT space, he said, “I am not getting offers, be it good roles or bad roles. Now the OTT space has got spoiled due to too many people doing too many things on it.”

He went on to criticise the digital platform medium and said: “Most of the shows on OTT today have become soft porn for me. If there are no sleazy scenes or love-making scenes in it, it won’t be watched even if it’s not required in the story.”

Mumbai, April 7: Amazon MX Player is back with the popular teen dance drama, “Campus Beats”, for an enthralling fifth season.

Adding to the excitement, the streaming service has unveiled the official trailer for the latest season of the show, featuring Netra and Rihanna’s fierce battle for Ishaan’s heart. Just as Ishaan and Netra move ahead from a tangled ‘situationship’ into something real, cracks start to show in their world. In the arena of the World Dance Championship, it’s ‘Netra vs. Rihanna’ where love, loyalty, and ambition get lost in the fierce rivalry.

Spilling his thoughts on the latest season of “Campus Beats”, Shantanu Maheshwari shared, “Campus Beats has been a great experience for me, both as an actor and a performer. With every season, the narrative has deepened, the emotions have heightened, and the dance has just gotten more intense. Season 5 raises the bar—more drama, higher stakes, and some of the toughest choreography we’ve attempted so far. I’m excited for fans to see where Ishaan’s journey goes from here, and I’m grateful to be part of a show that continues to inspire and connect with so many hearts.”

Additionally, Amogh Dusad, Head of Content at Amazon MX Player, stated, “We are happy to return with the latest season of Campus Beats. The show has struck a resounding chord in the hearts of audiences with its energy, youthful vibe, and relatable characters. Can’t wait for everyone to join the troupe once again.”

Helmed by Palki Malhotra, the show will see Shantanu Maheshwari, Shruti Sinha, Sahaj Singh Chahal, Tanvi Gadkari, Harsh Dingwani, Tanya Bhushan, Dhanshree Yadav, Teriya Magar, Adnan Khan, Manish Poonam, Dipankana Das, Manasvi Vashist and Rohan Pal reprising their beloved characters.

The fifth season of “Campus Beats” will stream on Amazon MX Player on April 10.

Chennai, April 7: The makers of actor and director Arjun Sarja’s eagerly awaited action entertainer, ‘Seetha Payanam’, have now revealed the look of Kannada star Dhruv Sarja in the film.

Produced by Shree Raam Films, Seetha Payanam is multi-talented actor and director Arjun Sarja’s latest directorial venture.

The film stars Arjun’s daughter, Aishwarya Arjun, in the lead role, while Niranjan, Sathyaraj, Prakash Raj, and Kovai Sarala will be seen in pivotal roles as well.

Arjun also plays an important character in this film, in which his nephew Dhruva Srja has come on board for a special role.

In the poster, Dhruva is seen with long, flowing hair and a beard, exuding a mass appeal. His character, Pawan—one of the names of Lord Hanuman—is introduced with a single Rudraksha mala around his neck, hinting at his spiritual and powerful persona.

Interestingly, Arjun Sarja is known to be a devotee of Lord Hanuman. In fact, the actor has built a huge temple for Hanuman in Chennai.

Arjun Sarja, with his extensive filmmaking experience, has crafted a compelling story rich with commercial elements.

The movie is being brought to life by a team of skilled technicians. G Balamurugan is handling the cinematography of the film, which will have its music composed by the gifted Anup Rubens.

Ayoob Khan is in charge of the editing of the film, for which Sai Madhav Burra has penned the dialogues.

While the stunt sequences in the film have been choreographed by Babu, the dances in the film have been choreographed by Shrasti. Lyrics for the songs in the film have been penned by Chandra Bose and Kasarla Shyam.

Currently, the film is in production in Hyderabad, with Dhruva Sarja actively participating in the shoot.