Kareena in a Kalimpong murder mystery, Priyanka in a Hollywood rom-com, a South Korean style western and lots, lots more on OTT this week.
Kajol and Kriti Sanon are teaming up for Do Patti, a film backed by Writer Kanika Dhillon.
May offers a mix of original Web series and digital movie premieres on OTT.
There's a spate of book-to-screen adaptations dominating OTT streaming this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
From intergalactic superheroes to the ills of smoking and body shaming, OTT is brimming with action this week.
Reuters reported earlier this week that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has sent a warning notice to the companies expressing concern that the merged entity will effectively have a monopoly on cricket broadcast rights worth billions of dollars, allowing it to squeeze advertisers.
'I am developing a supernatural thriller, a comedy-drama series and several other projects as well.'
'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.
So many movies coming up for release in theatres in 2024 but January's OTT watch seems interesting too.
Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.
It will be directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan.
Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
Film folk stepped out to watch Bhashak, a horrifying tale of a journalist investigating cases of abuse at a shelter for young girls.
'Basically, I have hit energy saving mode, indulge my sweet tooth on cheat days, do grocery shopping, listen to music, it helps me stay calm.'
>The film charts the true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, Amar Singh Chamkila, often referred to as the 'Elvis Presley of Punjab'.
'My mom used to tell me that I should accept films where they would not make fun of me or my religion.' 'It's a conscious decision to stay away from such films.'
While some of them, like Sushmita Sen (Aarya 3) and Kajol (Lust Stories 2) disappointed Subhash K Jha, he picks his favourite performances from the world of OTT.
Film folk attended a special screening of Arjun Varain Singh's coming-of-age drama Kho Gaye Hum Kahan in Mumbai.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.
Taapsee, Vikrant, Sunny are a fine fit on their own as well as around each other and prove themselves to be well equipped to survive the air of double dealing. What's missing is sizzle, feels Sukanya Verma..
February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.
After a hiatus of 14 years, Fardeen Khan makes his comeback in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
The actress is currently promoting the show and has been making eye-catching appearances in stunning ethnic outfits, in keeping with the period theme of the show.
'Puneet did his research and gave us a very basic idea on male prostitution. He said it is like any other job.'
'The jester's job, the joker's job, the fool's job is to make fun of people to make them seem beautiful.'
'I need to disconnect from the stress, smell the roses, chase the butterflies...'
'The makers don't shoot in chunks, it is all in one go with all the characters visible in the frame. This set-up is different from the general shooting style.' 'To execute this, everyone needs to be well prepared.'
They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your audience or appease the powers that be, observes Shekhar Gupta.
A source close to the Censor Board says the issue of cinema on Punjab is no more a censorial concern. 'It is now seen as a matter of national security.'
'Everyone knows the money the stars are asking for is absurd.'
Despite director Homi Adajania's ease around quirky ensembles and macabre touches, Murder Mubarak fails to draw the viewer into its shallow world of the vain and wealthy, feels Sukanya Verma.
The new season takes the students out of their preoccupation with studies to other problems -- jealousy of another's easy success, a blip in a romance, financial crunch, meltdowns, discovers Deepa Gahlot.
Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations.
Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.
'Netflix is very happy with me. Mamla Legal Hai has opened the big bazaar in the heartland for them.'
The trailer launch of the Netflix film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, starring Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav, was not a regular media interaction.
Namrata Thakker picks her favourite looks and asks you, dear reader, for your opinion too!
