Observing that it always felt pre-censorship was impermissible, the Supreme Court on Thursday wondered how there can be a pre-screening committee for web series, films or other programmes which are directly released on online platforms.
Shah Rukh Khan's box-office juggernaut and other specials on the OTT menu this week.
Looking to introduce your child to films that will cultivate their taste and broaden their horizon? Sukanya Verma offers a list of movies that is as entertaining as it is enriching.
Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon, has committed to invest $5.5 billion into India and that figure is approaching quickly.
There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.
The trailer for the Web series Mumbai Diaries 26/11 was launched at the Gateway Of India.
The trailer has everything you were looking for: Suspense, action, drama, plotting and vengeance, cheers Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
As 2022 draws to a close, a lot of movies and Web series are readying for release.
Mast Mein Rehne Ka is a thoroughly human film, which makes you laugh as hard as it will make you feel for the characters, notes Mayur Sanap.
May offers a mix of original Web series and digital movie premieres on OTT.
With no theatrical releases in the pipeline, the OTT platform is the go-to place for new film and Web show releases.
'Your relationship with your child is changing every single day, ditto your relationship with your parents.'
Stepping up the company's AI and cloud play, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced that Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage to securely store and access their photos, videos, documents, digital content and data. Addressing the 47th AGM of RIL, Ambani said the Jio AI-Cloud Welcome offer will be launched during the upcoming Diwali, which would bring a "powerful and affordable solution where cloud data storage and data-powered AI services are available to everyone, everywhere". "Jio users will get up to 100 GB of free cloud storage to securely store and access all their photos, videos, documents, all other digital content, and data.
Why Naseeruddin Shah played a sardar in Modern Love: Mumbai.
OTT has seen some of the grittiest and quirkiest cops in its Web series and original movies.
Toofan looks like it will deliver on its promise of a high-octane sports drama of an underdog, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.
'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao. Yet, a High Court judge in Prayagraj, who is highly educated, has studied the Constitution and its laws, says breaking the naada of a pyjama or touching the breasts of a minor girl is not part of the reform process. Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.'
So many movies coming up for release in theatres in 2024 but January's OTT watch seems interesting too.
'New bunch, new guys with a lot of excitement and energy'
A non-strategic investor like Poonawalla brings in not only capital but also creative freedom. Indian cinema needs more investors like him, reports Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.
Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.
Namrata Thakker takes a peek into her AMAZING life through her Instagram feed.
In both films, a space scientist is wrongly accused of espionage and anti-national activities.
Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.
'This is an event where Indian forces are trying to liberate other countries from a genocide and liberate from a power to give them their freedom.'
'I wanted people to know that women across all ages have an exciting life.'
Philip's is a light-hearted film you can enjoy with your family and safely recommend to your friends, endorses Divya Nair.
Check out the entertainment coming up on OTT in September.
It also granted protection from arrest to Amazon Prime Video's India head Aparna Purohit in first information reports lodged over web series Tandav.
'We are very different actors and that can be a real gift because we bring out the best in each other.'
I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.
'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'
There is an authenticity and sense of purpose about Dry Day which is appealing, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!
An unlikely romance, a terrible tragedy, a search for a fairy tale, a witch in the making and a legally dead guy fighting to reclaim his life, Sukanya Verma recommends all this on OTT this week.
There's tons more action to catch on OTT this week.
There are enough threads left to weave a Season 4, hopefully without the dark clouds hovering over Phulera.
