'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.'
Emotions run high more than usual on OTT this week.
So many movies coming up for release in theatres in 2024 but January's OTT watch seems interesting too.
It was a merry evening at Mumbai's iconic Prithvi Theatre, which is celebrating its 47th year with a 17-day theatre festival.
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's also Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday's OTT debut.
'Ashram made people realise that Bobby Deol can play different characters.' 'It was the most watched show till date.'
There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week.
As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.
Prime was the first to grab streaming rights for seven titles for an estimated Rs 300 crore.
February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.
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.
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.
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.
'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.'
Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.
The actor will soon star in and as Mrs Deshpande, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
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.
May offers a mix of original Web series and digital movie premieres on OTT.
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.
After Gandhi made its premiere at the festival, Huma Qureshi made heads turn, thanks to her fashionable take.
Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.
It was a good weekend for Bhool Chuk Maaf, as the film collected Rs 28 crore* (Rs 280 million) at the box office.
The power of Santosh hinges on the script, enhanced by Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar's performances, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Check out the entertainment coming up on OTT in September.
'...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.'
'I'm forever grateful to the universe to get me stuff that leads me to the journey that I'm leading today.'
Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!
It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'
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.
June's OTT line-up looks entertaining. There's a lot coming up in theatres this month too.
Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.
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.
'We have a feeling that a section of the entertainment industry has united to punish us for our success.'
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.
Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.
Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
With the hugely popular Panchayat's third season ready to drop this week, we look at all the rural themed shows available on OTT.
In its second weekend, Bhool Chuk Maaf has scored a half century at the box office.
