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.
Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.
Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.
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..
'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.'
'Being someone who wholely believes in God and frequently visits temples across the country, it is the last thing I would intentionally do. To those whose feelings we've touched, I extend my sincere & heartfelt apologies.'
'Everyone knows the money the stars are asking for is absurd.'
Which one will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma gives us her recommendations.
May offers a mix of original Web series and digital movie premieres on OTT.
At the heart of the issue is the way e-commerce is defined in the current draft policy.
'Puneet did his research and gave us a very basic idea on male prostitution. He said it is like any other job.'
Netflix and Amazon Prime are raising their stakes in the game, commissioning original shows and going all out to acquire regional films for their libraries.
Science fiction buffs buckle up, catch all the space-themed action on OTT this week.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna, co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, offers expert advice about how you can take charge of your life.
Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!
You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.
'I am developing a supernatural thriller, a comedy-drama series and several other projects as well.'
'For India For Indian comedy. Every breath, every word.'
'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'
The current broadcasting platforms believe the road ahead for Netflix might not be a cakewalk
Sacred Games has crime and intrigue at the heart of the novel on which it is based.
The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.
From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.
'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 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.'
There's a spate of book-to-screen adaptations dominating OTT streaming this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'
'I need to disconnect from the stress, smell the roses, chase the butterflies...'
This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack. It has some risqu bits but nothing so vulgar that the pause button would need to be hit if Mummyji walks into the room, notes Deepa Gahlot.
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.
It's an action-packed menu on OTT this week.
Netflix and Amazon Prime gain market share at the cost of Indian platforms Hotstar, VOOT, Jio Cinema.
'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.'
Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
'The film industry has a lot of competition. You don't always get the roles you want.'
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.
After a hiatus of 14 years, Fardeen Khan makes his comeback in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
>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'.
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