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Jason van Genderen has a story to share, and it proves how a seemingly small, distinctly domestic idea can lead to inspired filmmaking that reaches a global audience.
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Can Indian television news reinvent itself for the digital age?
Avinash Kaul (@avikaul), in our latest Industry Spotlight, discusses sustainable news models, changing audience habits, and why AI must augment journalism, not replace human judgment.
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What makes reality TV compelling? Ekta Kapoor, Founder of Balaji Telefilms, shares her take on unscripted entertainment at #FICCIFrames2026.
“In reality TV, casting is the script.”
Vipul Shah on why the people you put on screen can make or break a reality show at #FICCIFrames2026.
For some fans, it’s all about the analysis. For others, it’s the banter and stories around the game.
At #FICCIFrames2026, @IrfanPathan on catering to different audiences as a sports broadcaster. #TATAIPL2026
The cast and creators of Dupahiya Season 2 discuss small-town storytelling, the universal appeal of comedy and bringing the world of Dhadakpur back to life at #FICCIFrames2026.
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“Live is unpredictable, and knowing what to do when something unpredictable happens makes all the difference.”
Akash Saxena, CTO, JioStar, on live broadcasting at #FICCIFrames2026.
Unscripted, unfiltered and impossible to ignore. At #FICCIFrames2026, industry leaders unpacked how reality entertainment becomes a cultural phenomenon, drives audience engagement and unlocks new revenue streams—with the launch of a Reality Playbook.
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What does it take to bring one of Indian cinema’s most gripping franchises to its conclusion?
@ajaydevgn, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and Alok Jain discuss Drishyam: The Conclusion at #FICCIFrames2026.
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Attention is more than eyeballs, it’s a business asset. At #FICCIFrames2026, industry leaders explore how smarter monetisation, audience loyalty and diversified revenue models are turning engagement into sustainable growth.
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