Gulshan Devaiah: OTT has opened doors to work in different industries, mediums
Gulshan Devaiah believes when storytellers are empowered, it creates opportunities for actors. And OTT has helped in doing that. Key Points
Hindustan TimesDanube Properties Presents OTTplay Awards 2023: Recognizing the Best in Indian OTT
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 1: The second edition of the highly anticipated OTTplay Awards, 2023, took the entertainment industry by storm with a star-studded gala that set the stage for a night of unparalleled glamor and recognition. Held at the iconic Taj Lands' End in Mumbai, the event commenced at 8:00 PM on October 29th, 2023, and brought together the best of India's thriving OTT (Over-The-Top) entertainment industry. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUnlocking the unseen: Jawan to Pathaan, Deleted scenes in OTT releases
From Jawan to Pathaan, there are several films that are releasing along with their deleted scenes in the OTT version. We talk to trade experts to weigh in. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndians are spending one-fifth of waking time on social media, OTT and online gaming: Study
Indian phone users spend around one-fifth of their waking hours on entertainment and information apps, including social media, OTT platforms, and online gaming, according to a study by an IIM Ahmedabad professor and a think tank. The report analyzed data from over 20.58 lakh users and concluded that women spent relatively higher time on OTT platforms while men spent more time gaming. Key Points
Economic TimesOTT platforms must be sensitive to India's cultural diversity, says Anurag Thakur
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has called on OTT players to be responsible for the content they produce, urging them to avoid propagating vulgarity and abuse. He also asked the platforms to reflect the collective conscience of the country and provide wholesome viewing experiences. While saying OTTs foster Indias creative economy, Thakur warned against the use of platforms to push vicious propaganda and ideological biases. Key Points
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Popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee set to make a wild card entry in Bigg Boss OTT 2
Renowned YouTuber Dhruv Rathee is reportedly going to join Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 as a wild card entrant. Having an impressive following on various social media platforms, his entry is expected to add exciting twists and turns to the show. This season includes other popular faces like Aaliya Siddiqui, Avinash Sachdev, and Jiya Shankar. Key Points
Economic TimesTo regulate OTT apps or not? Trai begins consultation process
India's Telecom Regulatory Authority has begun a consultation to determine whether over-the-top (OTT) apps such as WhatsApp and Signal should be regulated. The issue has long pitted telecoms companies against app makers as the service doesn't require a security or financial investment. In the latest consultation, Trai has listed 14 points including defining OTTs, asking if they need to be regulated, and what fines or regulations should be in place if warranted. Key Points
Economic TimesSuniel Shetty criticizes calls for censorship system in OTT space
Actor Suniel Shetty opposes the idea of introducing a censorship system on OTT platforms, stating that restrictions should be based on age and content. He believes producers and creators should be conscious of what they produce. Key Points
mintPuneet Kumar knew Salman Khan would need a Disprin after hearing him
Puneet Kumar was evicted from the Bigg Boss OTT house on Sunday merely 12 hours after the show started. He knew he would be too much to handle for some. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhen and where to watch Bigg Boss OTT 2, the contestants' list, and much more
However, the most well-known and anticipated celebrity this season is Sima Taparia from Indian Matchmaking, who is a fan favourite. Watching what Sima Aunty, who is renowned for her matchmaking abilities and finding a match for everyone, does on the show will be fascinating. Key Points
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Prosenjit Chatterjee after doing Jubilee and Scoop: The phase of sex, violence on OTT has passed now
Prosenjit Chatterjee, known for his work in Bengali cinema, has made his web debut with Jubilee and followed it with Hansal Mehta?s investigative drama, Scoop. Chatterjee believes that the OTT medium has moved on from the ?sex and violence? phase and is now embracing wholesome stories. He feels that OTT platforms are making Indian content pan-India, and the medium is a great platform to tell stories that directors can?t do justice to in cinemas. Chatterjee feels that there should be rules and regulations for the OTT world, similar to television. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesView: Consumers cannot be the collateral in OTT tussle
All regulations must be aimed at preserving and enhancing consumer interest. They must prevent unintended adverse consequences on consumers, and should be beneficial for them. Any change from the regulatory status quo for OTT service providers should pass the tests of legitimacy, necessity, and proportionality, and be subjected to cost and benefit analysis. Key Points
Economic TimesGullak director Palash Vaswani is not fretting about star culture entering the OTT space
Director Palash Vaswani believes that the democratic nature of OTT platforms means that content, rather than star power, is the key to success. He sees the medium as providing a platform for directors, actors, and writers to connect with a larger audience, and stresses the importance of empowering all departments involved in filmmaking to create exceptional content. Vaswani has directed a number of successful web series, including Gullak, and is currently working on another human drama. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesVardhan Puri disagrees with Salman on OTT censorship: ‘Creativity is dead if…’
Vardhan Puri believes creativity on OTT platforms would be dead with censorship. He shared his views after Salman Khan said OTT content should be monitored. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesJayy Randhawa starrer ‘Chobbar’ hits Chaupal OTT platform on March 31
‘Chobbar,’ which means a robust young man in Punjabi, follows the life of a character named Saabi, played by actor-singer Jayy Randhawa. Saabi’s life purpose is motivated by his childhood trauma of witnessing his father’s death. Key Points
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OTTplay Premium unveils its 16th OTT platform, manoramaMAX
OTTPlay has added another OTT Platform to its list: ManoramaMax. Check out payment plans and more. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesAlia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, and others attend Filmfare OTT Awards. Who wore what
Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, Manushi Chhillar and other celebrities attended the Filmfare OTT Awards. Check out who wore what at the red carpet event. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan TimesInside Bigg Boss OTT 2 ‘strange’ house: Salman Khan’s show is big on ‘sustainability’; see photos of kitchen, bedroom and jail
Omung Kumar-designed Bigg Boss OTT 2 house will play big on sustainability by recycling waste into attractive decor. Hosted by Salman Khan, the reality show will stream on Jio Cinema. Key Points
The Indian ExpressBigg Boss OTT 2: Abdu Rozik to enter as a wildcard contestant
Tajikistan singer Abdu Rozik is all set to join the ongoing second season of Bigg Boss OTT. It's being hosted by Salman Khan. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan Times18 OTT apps blocked for vulgar content: Here is the complete list of apps and websites blocked today
The Union government banned 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps (7 on Google Play Store, 3 on Apple App Store), and 57 associated social media accounts for disseminating obscene and vulgar content. Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, stressed the responsibility of platforms to avoid promoting obscenity. The decision, made under the Information Technology Act, 2000, involved consultation with relevant government departments and domain experts. Key Points
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OTTplay Awards' star-studded night lights up Twitter trends
OTTplay Awards were trending on social media on October 29. The ceremony was attended by the biggest names of entertainment industry. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesKajol, Anil Kapoor to Alaya F; stars attend OTT Play Awards: Who wore what
Stars, including Kajol, Anil Kapoor, Alaya F, Rakul Preet Singh and Sobhita Dhulipala, attended the OTT Play Awards 2023 in striking looks. See who wore what. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan TimesBigg Boss OTT 2: Salman Khan asks in first promo 'cricket ke baad kya dekhenge?'
First promo for Bigg Boss OTT season 2 featuring Salman Khan as host is here. Bigg Boss OTT 1 was hosted by Karan Johar in 2021. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesJimmy Shergill: I have been experimenting throughout my career
Actor Jimmy Shergill is enjoying his OTT run and balancing it well with films. The Rangbaaz Phir Se actor is happy that irrespective of the mediums, makers are taking risks and doing interesting projects. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesUorfi strongly reacts to Ameesha Patel's ‘OTT is full of gay-lesbianism’ remark
Ameesha Patel recently made a homophobic statement regarding OTT content. Her words have invited a harsh response from Uorfi Javed. | Bollywood Key Points
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Animal OTT release: Netflix to release extended cut of Ranbir Kapoor’s movie as legal dispute gets resolved
Netflix will release an extended cut of the Bollywood movie Animal. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga earlier mentioned re-editing the movie for Netflix. Key Points
mintCyrus Broacha reveals why he agreed to take part in Salman's Bigg Boss OTT 2
Cyrus Broacha is one of the contestants of Bigg Boss OTT 2, which is hosted by Salman Khan. The show streams on JioCinema. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBroadcasting Bill may lead to regulatory issues: Disney Star chief
The broadcast sector has faced challenges since late 2022 that can be attributed to global macroeconomic factors like inflation and supply chain disruptions. Some traditional advertisers, such as startups, auto companies, and online betting platforms, reduced TV advertising, creating a temporary gap. However, during the current festive season, early signs of recovery are evident compared to last year, says K Madhavan, president of IBDF and Disney Star chief. Key Points
Economic TimesInside Bigg Boss OTT 2 house: Check out garden, dining area, kitchen and more
The first glimpse of the house for Bigg Boss OTT 2 is here. See the first images of the garden, dining area, kitchen, and bedroom designed for this season. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesNawazuddin Siddiqui’s estranged wife Aaliya participating in Bigg Boss OTT 2? Makers drop contestants’ teasers
Salman Khan hosted Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 is set to begin on June 17. A teaser suggests that Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s estranged wife Aaliya will be a part of the show. Key Points
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Amita Yadav: Demand of script cannot justify bold scenes and skin show
Actor Amita Yadav to shoot for an inter-religion love story web series directed by Rahul Dutta in Lucknow in June, with a focus on avoiding bold scenes. Yadav made her OTT debut with web-series Bechare, and is looking to make her mark in films as well. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesSundeep-Kanchhan: Competition is cut-throat, so one needs to up the game’
Singer-composer couple Sundeep Gosswami and Kanchhan Srivas believe that to survive in the music industry, one needs to up their game and work as a package. They have individually worked in films and OTT and are now collaborating together. Gosswami's devotional song, Kal ke Mahakaal, has garnered over 50 million hits and was shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Srivas has sung for OTT series Raktanchal and the title track of film Dhaage. They both plan to collaborate with other singers as well. Key Points
Hindustan TimesSara Ali Khan is missing the rush of theatrical releases after Atrangi Re, Gaslight release on OTT: ‘Hopefully I’ll go there again also’
Sara Ali Khan's Gaslight will stream on Disney Plus Hotstar from March 31. This will be her second OTT release in the last two year. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAahana Kumra: I am done watching cringe on Hindi OTT, I prefer global content
Aahana Kumra, known for her roles in web shows, admits she hasn't watched Hindi language content on OTT platforms for the past two years. She prefers global content, citing a lack of variety and excessive repetition in Indian shows. Kumra believes censorship is unnecessary as audiences have the power to choose what they watch. She emphasizes that viewers are smart and know what they want to consume. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesNew Insidious movie to Huma Qureshi's next: Check out movie, OTT releases this week
Movie, OTT releases this week: Huma Qureshi's 'Tarla' , ‘Insidious: The Red Door’, and much more. Check details here. Key Points
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Is Kamya Panjabi's comment 'couldn't watch one episode of a star daughter's OTT debut' a dig at Sonakshi Sinha?-Entertainment News , Firstpost
Panjabi added, 'But what can one do... she is the daughter of a veteran, and then she is doing the web show.' Key Points
FirstpostBusinessman Anand Mahindra on Citadel: 'Was left unmoved but seeing Priyanka Chopra as an action hero was a revelation'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
Two days back, he tweeted- 'Caught the first episodes of Citadel over the weekend. Was left unmoved by the typical Russo brothers OTT plot but seeing Priyanka Chopra as an action hero was a revelation.' Key Points
FirstpostSalman Khan Bigg Boss OTT 2 to premiere on June 17
Salman Khan announces the premiere date for Bigg Boss OTT 2 - June 17. Check out the new teaser for the reality show. | Web Series Key Points
Hindustan TimesOTT industry seeks help over anti-tobacco warning regulations
The video over-the-top (OTT) sector has sought help from the information and broadcasting ministry and health ministry to find workable solutions for compliance challenges and enforcement of current rules. The government has directed OTT platforms to adhere strictly to anti-tobacco warning regulations, but this may disrupt content viewing and impose extra costs. Key Points
Economic TimesShiv Sena leader demands action against Bigg Boss OTT 3, Armaan Malik for promoting ‘vulgarity’: He crossed all limits
Shiv Sena MLA Dr Manisha Kayande slammed Bigg Boss OTT 3 for spreading ‘vulgarity’. She approached Mumbai police for initiating stern action against the show. | Web Series Key Points
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