It was a good weekend for Bhool Chuk Maaf, as the film collected Rs 28 crore* (Rs 280 million) at the box office.
'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'
More screens, more films, and longer windows will convert to more people watching, assuming they know a film is releasing, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
There's also Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday's OTT debut.
Television stars got together to celebrate 25 years of Anu Ranjan and Shashi Ranjan's Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards over the weekend.
'Gen Z was devoid of love stories with sad endings like Heer Ranjha, Laila Majnu or Romeo Juliet; they have never seen something like this in their lifetime.' 'Saiyaara is a rooted love story.'
June's OTT line-up looks entertaining. There's a lot coming up in theatres this month too.
There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week.
Picking 10 excellent performances has been difficult but the attempt is to acknowledge the work of actors, who are often overlooked in favour of stars.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has formally requested that authorities take action over a scene in the Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood* featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor allegedly using an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) without a warning or disclaimer. The National Human Rights Commission has urged the Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, to act, and asked the Mumbai Police Commissioner to register an FIR against Ranbir Kapoor, the production company, the producers and Netflix. The complaint claims the portrayal of Ranbir's character vaping in the series contravenes the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, and could negatively influence youth.
A special screening of Kajol-starrer Maa was organised in Mumbai, and film folk lined-up to watch the horror movie.
Vaani Kapoor claimed she faced challenges while working in the upcoming series Mandala Murders.
So many movies coming up for release in theatres in 2024 but January's OTT watch seems interesting too.
With each appearance, she proves that understated can still be unforgettable.
In its second weekend, Bhool Chuk Maaf has scored a half century at the box office.
Varun Dhawan gets a new heroine in his upcoming film, Border 2, as Medha Rana makes her big screen debut.
Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.
February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.
'Women have always been given titles like 'mother' or 'housewife'. 'These tags put so much pressure on a woman to be a certain way.'
'I look at the people, yes. Co-actors, the makers, the crew.' 'Then I look at how it's different from what I've done before.'
'I was a nobody when I came here, and now I've become something.'
'It has always been my dream to reach every Indian at a reasonable price.'
May offers a mix of original Web series and digital movie premieres on OTT.
'Star didn't think Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was good enough to come immediately after KBC.' 'Except for Ekta, no one imagined it would become such a hit.'
Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.
'When you are someone's kid, you get easier access to the industry.' 'People will meet you, maybe even give you a first opportunity out of goodwill.' 'But at the end of the day, it's business.'
'We knew there would be a silence from the audience after watching the film because Dhadak 2 is that kind of a film.'
Virat Kohli retained his crown as India's most valued celebrity brand, extending his unmatched dominance across sports and business, followed by Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan.
'I genuinely don't have the energy to indulge more but I do this as responsibility for my peers that I truly admire.'
These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.
'Some things and powers are just not in your control.'
Tanuj Virwani, who has acted in Web series like Inside Edge, Code M, Masaba Masaba and Mumbai Meri Jaan, got married to Tanya Jacob on December 25.
'Once I started acting, I gradually started liking it and the perks that come with it.'
Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.
A recent report in The Hollywood Reporter has listed 46 women as the Most Influential Women in International Film, and the ladies in positions of executives, producers and creatives.
Prime was the first to grab streaming rights for seven titles for an estimated Rs 300 crore.
'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.'
Angry young men (and old) dominate the OTT this week. Take your pick.
Ajay Devgn can't be Singham all the time, so he returns to his goody avatar as the turban-clad Sikh lad Jaswinder 'Jassi' Singh in Son of Sardaar 2.
Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!
