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‘The Revenant’ To Premiere On Star Movies Select HD On October 15 At 9 PM

14 October 2016

 As starkly beautiful as it is harshly uncompromising, the Oscar-nominated film ‘The Revenant’ is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one man’s epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, this film showcases Leonardo DiCaprio fighting against all odds to just breathe and survive to ensure that his urge for vengeance does not go unfulfilled.

Inspired by true events, the movie narrates the tale of a legendary explorer and fur trapper Hugh Glass, who is brutally attacked by a wild bear during one of his expeditions of the uncharted American wilderness. In the accident, he gets partially paralyzed and is forced to watch the murder of his own son. That’s not all, as he is left to die by members of his own hunting team. Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass navigates a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption. 
Star Movies Select HD brings to you one of the most tragic true stories of agony, revenge and betrayal. The agonizing journey with stunning cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki, brilliant performance by Leonardo DiCaprio and the heart wrenching storytelling of director Alejandro González Iñárritu – no wonder then, that all three walked away with a well-deserved Oscar® at the 88th Academy Awards.
Let this gripping story take on you a journey that will leave you gasping for breath just like him in The Revenant premiering on Star Movies Select HD at 9 PM on October 15
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Life OK to launch two shows

Life OK EVP and GM Ajit Thakur said, “We have always done six-month to one-year stories. ‘Nadaan Parindey’ and ‘Ek Boond Ishq’ have run its course, and this is coming at 9:30 pm as it is the highest viewership period and we want to give it the biggest slot. We are also trying to create a powerful heroine primetime band with ‘Paakhi’ at 8:30, followed by Amrita from ‘Laut Aao Trisha’ at 9 and Shobha from ‘Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye’ at 9:30.”

Life OK opens classes of fun, laughter and masti

Introducing the show, Ajit Thakur, EVP & General Manager of Life OK said, “This Diwali Life OK will be the biggest destination for the viewers with 6 new offerings in just 8 weeks. Comedy Classes will see us bringing the sitcom genre back to Indian Television. With the biggest names of the Indian comedy, Krushna, Bharti, Sudesh and Shakeel, the show promises to be one of the most awaited offering for the viewers.”

Star India Makes `Change Possible' with a New Season of Satyamev Jayate

Talking about the new season, Uday Shankar, CEO, Star India said, "We began Satyamev Jayate to build awareness around urgent social issues. But it's now gone way beyond that and has emerged as the best showcase of the role media can and should play in driving change in the country. I am particularly proud that Satyamev Jayate has also become the most powerful platform to inspire individuals and groups and acknowledge the extraordinary contribution that seemingly ordinary people are making to our country. For us at Star India, it has given purpose to why we exist.”

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