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Amazon Prime Video Issues Unconditional Apology For Tandav Controversy Digital Media
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Amazon Prime Video Issues Unconditional Apology For Tandav Controversy

Streaming giant Amazon Prime Video has issued an unconditional apology for the controversy around its recently premiered political drama series, Tandav. The series which starred Saif Ali Khan in the lead role was subject to hurting religious sentiments and also for showing a community in a bad manner. ## "Amazon Prime Video again deeply regrets that viewers considered certain scenes to be objectionable in the recently launched fictional series Tandav. This was never our intention, and the scenes that were objected to were removed or edited when they were brought to our attention. We respect our viewers' diverse beliefs and apologizes unconditionally to anyone who felt hurt by these scenes", the statement read. ## #AmazonPrimeVideo issues an unconditional apology for #Tandav controversy pic.twitter.com/ZrhB7SrwvI— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) March 2, 2021 ## Talking about the series, Tandav is created, directed, and produced by Ali Abbas Zafar, in his digital debut. The series is about the dark corners of Indian politics, where people will go to any lengths in pursuit of power.## Apart from Saif Ali Khan, the series has an ensemble cast including Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dimple Kapadia, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Dino Morea, and Anup Soni in prominant roles. The 9-episodes series premiered on January 15. ## Stay tuned...

FIR Against 'Tandav' Makers Lodged In Lucknow For Insulting Hindu Gods Digital Media
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FIR Against 'Tandav' Makers Lodged In Lucknow For Insulting Hindu Gods

Amazon Prime Video's new web series, Tandav has lent in big trouble after an FIR against the makers of the series and the streaming platform for insulting Hindu gods, lodged in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The case was filed hours after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting reportedly sought a response from Amazon Prime on a complaint filed by Maharashtra BJP MLA Ram Kadam.## The director, producer, and writer of the Saif Ali Khan-Dimple Kapadia starrer "Tandav" and Amazon's head of India Original Content have been accused in the case of promoting religious enmity and defiling a place of worship. The complaint has been filed at Lucknow's Hazratganj police station by a sub-inspector who is also posted there.## Soon after the case was registered, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's media adviser Shalabh Mani Tripathi shared a copy of it on Twitter on Monday, January 18. ## "There is no tolerance for playing with people's sentiments in Yogi Adityanath's Uttar Pradesh. A serious case has been registered against the entire team of Tandav, which is spreading hate in the guise of cheap web series. Prepare for arrest", he wrote in Hindi.## जन भावनाओं के साथ खिलवाड़ बर्दाश्त नहीं, घटिया वेब सीरीज की आड़ मं नफरत फैलाने वाली वेब सीरीज तांडव की पूरी टीम के खिलाफ योगीजी के उत्तर प्रदेश में गंभीर धाराओं में मामला दर्ज, जल्द गिरफ्तारी की तैयारी !! pic.twitter.com/V9ZewGNOHw— Shalabh Mani Tripathi (@shalabhmani) January 18, 2021 ## The complaint states that 17 minutes into the first episode, "people dressed up in a very bad manner to represent Hindu gods and goddesses and have been shown to speak in a very uncalled for language... that hurts religious sentiments".## In the same episode, there are "conversations that lead to caste conflict, there are similar scenes in many other episodes. In the web series, the character of the person occupying the high post of India's Prime Minister has been shown in a very indecent manner... The series depicts lower and higher castes and scenes that insult women, and the intent... seems to be to hurt the religious feelings of one community and to spread conflict", the complaint reads.## Tandav is a political thriller series that is created and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. Apart from Saif Ali Khan, and Dimple Kapadia, the series also stars Sunil Grover, Kumud Misra, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Sarah Jane Dias, Gauahar Khan, Dino Morea, and others in key roles. The series started streaming from 15 January 2021 on Prime Video. ## Stay tuned...

Top Five Indian Web Shows To Watch Out For In 2021 Digital Media
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Top Five Indian Web Shows To Watch Out For In 2021

The last year which was largely halted by the covid-19 pandemic, proved to be a pathbreaking year for the OTT platforms in India. The OTT platforms were not only able to attract the Indian filmmakers but also brought content orient desi web shows which were the highlight of the pandemic year. The streaming giant, Amazon Prime Video premiered shows like Paatal Lok, Mirzapur 2, Panchayat, and Bandish Bandits. However, it was Scam 1992 on SonyLIV which was the biggest hit amongst all. ## Disney+Hotstar also put its best foot forward and brought Aarya and Special Ops which garnered a lot of praises. Now, the new year has arrived, and streaming platforms have lined up an exciting array of Indian web shows for which the fans have been eagerly waiting for quite some time.## Here are the TOP 5 Indian web series to watch out for in 2021 -## 1. Tandav ## The political drama stars Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Sunil Grover, Kritika Kamra, Sandhya Mridul, Sarah Jane Dias, Hiten Tejwani, and Annup Sonii. The show, touted to be India's House of Cards, revolves around the fictional political dynamics of the country. It is created and directed by "Tiger Zinda Hai" director Ali Abbas Zafar, who makes his digital debut with the series. The Amazon original series arrives on January 15. ## 2. Broken But Beautiful Season 3## Ekta Kapoor is bringing season 3 of her hit romantic show, Broken But Beautiful. While the previous two seasons starred Vikrant Massey and Harleen Seth in the lead, season 3 will see a fresh pair in Sidharth Shukla and Sonia Rathee. The first two seasons showcased a love story of two individuals who meet in the most unexpected circumstances and soon become a support system for each other. It will be interesting to see what season 3 has in store for the fans. It will soon stream on ALTBalaji.## 3. The Family Man Season 2## The Family Man Season 2 is one of the most-awaited shows. It is expected to be more gripping than the first one. Season 2 marks the digital as well as Hindi debut of South Indian star Samantha Akkineni who will join Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Darshan Kumar, Sharad Kelkar, and Shreya Dhanwantary in the prominant roles. It is created and directed by Raj&DK and set to premiere on February 12 on Amazon Prime Video. ## 4. Jeet Ki Zid## Jeet Ki Zid which marks the digital debut of producer Boney Kapoor, tells the story of a couple whose never-give-up attitude helps them overcome various impossible situations. Starring Amit Sadh, Sushant Singh, and Amrita Puri, the show includes action sequences and Army missions. Amit Sadh will be seen playing the role of a real-life war hero in the show which is set to stream on Zee5 from January 22. ## 5. Mumbai Diaries 26/11## An Amazon Prime Original series, Mumbai Diaries 26/11 is set against the backdrop of the terror attacks of November 26, 2008, on Taj Hotel, Mumbai. The show depicts the untold story of doctors, nurses, paramedics, and hospital staff, who worked tirelessly to save lives during the attacks. Created by Nikkhil Advani, the show stars Mohit Raina, Konkona Sen Sharma, Tina Desai, and Shreya Dhanwanthary in lead roles. The series will premiere in March. ## Stay tuned...

Ali Abbas Zafar Created 'Tandav' Web Series Is About The Power-Hungry World of Politics Digital Media
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Ali Abbas Zafar Created 'Tandav' Web Series Is About The Power-Hungry World of Politics

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar will make his digital debut with Amazon Prime Video's original web series, Tandav, which he says will focus on the various aspects of the power-hungry world of politics where nothing is wrong or right. ## Created and directed by Zafar, the nine-part political series features an ensemble cast headlined by Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia, and Sunil Grover along with Gauhar Khan, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Kritika Kamra, and others. Zafar has produced the web show with Himanshu Kishan Mehra.## "Through 'Tandav', we take audiences into the power-hungry world of politics. As you watch the show, you'll realize that there is no right or wrong, there is no black or white; the world of power is about the world of greys", the Tiger Zinda Hai director said to IANS.## "I believe that content must be backed by credible performances and I am fortunate to have such heavyweights in the show. I'm excited that my debut as a creator-director in the digital domain is with a streaming platform, which will take this intriguing and gripping story of 'Tandav' to millions across the world", Ali added.## The power-pact teaser of the series was released today. Set in Delhi, Tandav will take viewers inside the closed corridors of power and uncover the manipulations. The show will premiere on January 15, 2021.## Tandav Teaser#TandavOnPrime releasing on Jan 15 @PrimeVideoIN pic.twitter.com/D4f8szYvOP— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) December 17, 2020 ## Stay tuned...