Mumbai 30 October 2021: Hungama Play, a leading video on demand platform owned by Hungama Digital Media, today launched Meter Down, a new Hungama Original in Marathi and Hindi. A comedy drama about relationships that blossomed digitally in the age of social distancing, the show features superstars of the Marathi entertainment industry, Saorabh Choughule, Prarthana Behere, Parth Bhalerao, Rasika Sunil and Gayatri Datar in lead roles, along with Palak Gangele, Madhuri Desai and Suyash Tilak. Produced by Ganraj Associates and Amol Padave Films, the show is written and directed by Amol Padave.
An assistant to a famous Bollywood photographer, Sankarshan aka Sankudi (Saorabh Choughule) thinks he has everything going for him. Good looks, a cool job and a loving girlfriend. Actually, four loving girlfriends! First, there is the interior designer and rich, Neha (Madhuri Desai) who Sankudi loves for her money. Then, there is the gorgeous model and struggling actor, Pranali (Rasika Sunil) who Sankudi thinks he loves, but does he really? Because there is also the doctor, Manasi (Prarthana Behere) who Sankudi thinks he truly and deeply loves. However, if that is true, then why is he also having an affair with Sonia Bhabhi (Palak Gangele), a married woman who is out to fulfil her sinful desires with Sankudi! Social distancing and dependency on digital connections ensured that the paths of his multiple lovers never crossed with each other. But the unthinkable happens and his life turns into a chaotic, yet comedic mess when common friends bring a wild twist in the otherwise smooth life of Sankudi.
Siddhartha Roy, COO, Hungama Digital Media said Over the last 3 years, we have witnessed more than 3.5x growth in the consumption of original content on our platform. Marathi was one of the first Indian languages that we started creating original content in and has now become one of the leading languages too. Our latest Marathi original is an interesting take on contemporary relationships and boasts of a popular ensemble cast. We are certain that users will appreciate the show for its humour, authenticity and relatability.”
Elaborating on the storyline of the show, writer and director Amol Padave said Meter Down’s simple, yet engaging narrative pivots around the basic understanding of the emotions of today’s youth. It highlights how youngsters react to changes in their lives and surroundings. Filled with comical elements, the show draws inferences from everyday life, and I’m sure it will resonate with the audience.
Meter Down is now available to stream on Hungama Play. Additionally, it is also available to stream through Hungama Play on MX Player, Vi Movies and TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Tata Sky Binge, Tata Sky Binge+, DishSMRT Stick, D2H Stream, DishSMRT Hub, SITI Playtop, ISPs like Meghbela Broadband, Alliance Broadband, ACT Fibernet and Netplus, and Smart TVs like TCL, OnePlus TV, LG, Sony BRAVIA, CVTE, Toshiba and CloudWalker. It will also be available on Flipkart Video at a later date. Additionally, Hungama’s association with Xiaomi will enable consumers to watch the show via Hungama Play on Mi TV.
