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'Big Boss OTT' To Be Hosted By Film-Maker Karan Johar
After hosting multiple seasons of Koffee with Karan, film-maker "Karan Johar" will now host "Big Boss OTT", a mini version of the popular show "Big Boss" that will air on Voot from August 8th, 2021. Sharing his excitement on hosting Big Boss OTT Karan said, "I have always enjoyed hosting shows and now with Big Boss OTT it will surely be over the top."
Tags: Big Boss, karan Johar, voot, OTT Platforms
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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ZEE5 Kicks-Off in the US; Priyanka Chopra-Jonas Unveils Content Slate
ZEE5 has been launched in the United States providing South Asian content. Priyanka Chopra-Jonas along with the Senior Business Officer Archana Anand unveiled their global brand campaign of highlighting stories from South Asia called "Welcome to South Asia: Stories from our world". Besides, the American audiences now have the access to the largest selection of South Asian and Indian content in the world.
Tags: Zee5, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, United States Of America, OTT Platforms
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Filmaker Steven Spielberg, Netflix Signs Multi Movie Deal
In a joint statement, Netflix Inc welcomed famous filmmaker Steven Spielberg to its repertoire. Spielberg's studio Amblin Partners production has signed a deal with Netflix for multiple movies a year for the upcoming few years. The new agreement adds a high-profile figure to Netflix's catalog of talent. This comes at a time when a slew of competitors, including Walt Disney Co and Amazon.com Inc, are vying for online audiences.
Tags: Hollywood, OTT Platforms, Netflix, Steven Spielberg
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Netflix Drops 'Ray' Trailer Featuring Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon
The trailer for a new anthology series ‘Ray’ by Netflix released on June 8. Featuring Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon the series stars stellar talent of Gajraj Rao, Ali Fazal, Shweta Basu Prasad, Anindita Bose among others. Based on the writing of critically acclaimed filmmaker Satyajit Ray, the Netflix original is directed by Abhishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala. The multi-starrer web series will release on June 25.
Tags: Netflix, Manoj Bajpayee, OTT Platforms, anthology
Courtesy: The Hindustan Times
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'The Family Man' Season 2 Faces Backlash From NTK Leader Seeman
Tamil nationalist party ‘Naam Tamilar Katchi’ leader Seeman has called for the ban of the Prime Original "The Family Man" saying that the show has portrayed Lankan Tamils inaccurately thus tarnishing the community's image. Seeman said that the Tamil Eelam struggle has been cheaply portrayed with an intention to harm the image of the community. He further warned that if ignored, Tamil community will boycott all Amazon services.
Tags: Amazon Prime Video, The Family Man 2, OTT Platforms, Sri Lanka
Courtesy: WION News
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Manoj Bajpayee's The Family Man Season 2 Trailer To Release On May 19
The upcoming season of the much-awaited Amazon Prime Video series 'The Family Man' trailer is dropping on May 19. Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Sharad Kelkar, Priyamani and Sharib Hashmi in their reprise roles, the web series also introduces south Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the antagonist, marking her debut in the digital space. Created by Raj and DK, the series received a positive response for season one.
Tags: Amazon Prime Video, Manoj Bajpayee, The Family Man, OTT Platforms
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Vidya Balan Starrer "Sherni" 1st Look Out; To Be Released On Amazon Prime
Actress Vidya Balan starrer 'Sherni' team released the first look of the film on May 17 on the social media platforms. The new poster reveals Vidya in a new look as forest officer. The storyline is expected to be riveting with the actors Ila Arun, Sharad Saxena, Neeraj Kabi, Mukul Chaddha, and Vijay Raaz. Directed by Amit Masurkar, Sherni is scheduled to release in June on Amazon Prime Video.
Tags: Vidya Balan, OTT Platforms, Amazon Prime Video, Bollywood
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Huma Qureshi Starrer Political Drama "Maharani" Trailer Released
The trailer of Huma Qureshi-starrer series "Maharani" was released on April 9. The political drama shows how Huma, the wife of the Bihar CM, takes on the mantle of CM after her CM husband is incapacitated. Based on political stage of Bihar, the series showcases CM disrupting the state’s political arena by announcing his wife as successor. Set to release on May 28, Maharani will stream on Sony Liv.
Tags: Bollywood, OTT Platforms, Maharani, Huma Qureshi
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Makers Of 'Bellbottom' Squash All Rumors About Film's OTT Release
Denying all rumours, the makers of Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Bellbottom’ has denied the film’s OTT release. The speculation surfaced, with theatres being closed amid COVID surge, as the film prepares for its theatrical release on May 28. Vasu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment issued a statement saying that regarding the release of the film, announcement will be made at right time. Besides Akshay, the film stars Lara Dutta, Vaani Kapoor and Huma… read-more
Tags: Akshay Kumar, Bollywood, OTT Platforms, bellbottom
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Pawan Kalyan Starrer 'Vakeel Saab' To Release On Amazon Prime On April 30
Tollywood actor Pawan Kalyan's latest hit film ‘Vakeel Saab’ will release on Amazon Prime Video on April 30. The film had released in theatres on April 9 and it received an overwhelming box office collection. Directed b Venu Sriram, the movie, an official remake of Bollywood movie ‘Pink’ was earlier supposed to be released on OTT platforms after 50 days, but the pandemic led restrictions forced it to early.
Tags: pawan kalyan, Tollywood, Amazon Prime, OTT Platforms
Courtesy: The Indian Express
