Wondering what to watch on OTT this weekend? Namrata Thakker lists options to choose from.
It was a merry evening at Mumbai's iconic Prithvi Theatre, which is celebrating its 47th year with a 17-day theatre festival.
OTT's glamorous stars walked the purple carpet for the first edition of the OTTplay awards in Mumbai.
Allu Arjun's biggest blockbuster, Satyajit Ray's story and Spidey's exciting new avatar, Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations on OTT this week.
'It's not like I haven't made mistakes. There have been a couple of questionable films, but I have always learned from the films I pick.'
Coming of age, cyclones, conscience, cubicles, catchwords for OTT this week.
Wearing an all-black ensemble, Anushkha Sharma kept her sunglasses on as she navigated through a throng of photographers and fans.
Non-fiction continues to grow with the most-watched unscripted show, Bigg Boss OTT S3 getting more than half the viewership that Panchayat (S3) got.
Literary adaptations, whistleblower pursuits, kidnapped Santas and South India's biggest stars, Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.
Christmas romance, heists, thrillers, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.
'You can't make art with a point of view of fear. You have to present the truth.' 'That's why such films are not being made these days.' 'You never put the truth in the script because you fear you might offend somebody.'
So far, only one major series and another original film have been announced for release. Rest are all digital releases of films that have already arrived in theatres.
Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.
Male bonding is among Bollywood's favourite subjects, and there have been many films about it, like Dosti, Anand, Sholay...
It is a pleasure to watch talented actresses break out of their comfort zones.
At 8,700 screens, India, the world's largest film producing country, has just six screens for every million of its people, compared to 125 in the US and 30 in China. With Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan hopes to expand the market for Indian cinema.
A glimpse of the film, via the trailer, indicates a sincerity of purpose and the shining of a light into those corners of India that remain dark amidst progress and prosperity, notes Deepa Gahlot.
'An 8-week window between theatrical and OTT release is a must!'
'...and say that if I don't wear a sari, they will unfollow me.' 'Today, if I have 2.9 million followers on Instagram, out of that, the majority is from the South.' 'Telugu has given me the most fame and money.'
The power of Santosh hinges on the script, enhanced by Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar's performances, observes Deepa Gahlot.
This July, Bollywood stars Akshaye Khanna, Taapsee Pannu, Farhan Akhtar, Jimmy Sheirgill, Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal will be seen on OTT screens.
After Gandhi made its premiere at the festival, Huma Qureshi made heads turn, thanks to her fashionable take.
Joginder Tuteja lists the Web series and films coming up this month.
'I'm forever grateful to the universe to get me stuff that leads me to the journey that I'm leading today.'
The actor will soon star in and as Mrs Deshpande, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'
Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or ones that we have some mistaken notions about like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, highlights Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
There aren't many original Web series or movies announced for June, but quite a few Bollywood films will have their digital premieres.
Like all of us, Bollywood's favourite pastime is to catch up on the latest shows and films on OTT.
With the rains pouring down on us, August offers yet another reason to stay home!
'Ashram made people realise that Bobby Deol can play different characters.' 'It was the most watched show till date.'
The merger of the big screen experience with the OTT platform seems to be getting surer than ever.
The bond between Bollywood's siblings is there for all to see. While some may not not worked together, they promote and support each other just as strongly.
Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.
'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'
Popular television actor Gia Manek, who is best known for her roles in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and Jeannie Aur Juju, has married her long-time friend and fellow actor Varunn Jain.
Aryan Khan has made The Ba***ds of Bollywood entertaining and wicked, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
Emotions run high more than usual on OTT this week.
