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Horror film 'Host' to digitally release on May 7
The Rob Savage-directed horror flick "Host" is all set to release on OTT on May 7. The found footage horror film was shot completely during lockdown last year. The English language film will release in India across four languages, including subsequent release later in May in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Arshad Warsi on why 'LOL: Hasse Toh Phasse' was a 'dream job'
"When Boman and I were shooting for 'LOL: Hasse Toh Phasse', we both felt like we had landed our dream jobs. Where else do you get to see 10 of India's best comedians trying to make each other laugh, while you get the opportunity to just laugh at their jokes and have a great time sipping on tea and coffee, munching snacks, and having a grand lunch. This was one of the best experiences we have had on any project," Arshad said.
'Bandish Bandits' actor Ritwik Bhowmik tests Covid-19 positive
Ritwik garnered pan-India recognition for his starring role in the web series "Bandish Bandits" last year. He featured alongside the likes of Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni and others in the Amazon Prime Video web series. Earlier on Sunday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar announced on social media that he has tested positive for Covid-19.
Amruta Khanvilkar's fun 'chaat party' during London shoot
"London is one of my favourite places in the world. However, shooting in London during peak winter is not easy. Our director Priyanka Tanwar is a perfectionist and would make us do multiple takes in the biting cold. It was challenging but fun. It was great to work with Amruta and Vandana ji although they were always teaming up against me!" he says.
Indians spend 188 bn minutes on OTT amid free telco bundling
"With users not willing to step out of their houses, production houses of mainstream movies and OTT platforms started releasing new content online along with producing more originals as demand kept increasing," said Nikhil Dalal and Ujjwal Chaudhury from RedSeer.
The OTT war in India becomes intense in 2021
Last year, the world stumbled upon the reality of entertainment in the digital space mainly thanks to the Covid lockdown. What now looks to burgeoning into a multi-crore industry in the country, almost threatening the very existence of cinema halls, promises many more options for the consumers.
'The Family Man 2' delay confirmed by creators
"We know you have been eagerly waiting for the new season of The Family Man. We are truly grateful and humbled by all the love! We have an update for you. The Family Man Season 2 will premiere on Amazon PrimeVideo this summer! We have been working super hard to get you a kickass season. And we are pretty sure you will love it. Can't wait to bring it to you," read a statement by Raj and DK on Twitter and Instagram.
Post Emmy nod, Arjun Mathur starts year with packed roster
Arjun, who was nominated at the International Emmys in the Best Actor category for his role in the web series "Made In Heaven", impressed in the series "The Gone Game" and Tisca Chopra's short film "Rubaru" in the past months. He is now gearing up for the web series "Silence: Can You Hear It", "Made in Heaven 2" and the sequel to "The Gone Game".
Maanvi Gagroo: OTT doesn't need censorship but regulation
"Earlier I was against censorship and I thought there should be self-censorship. If I am an adult and I am 18-plus, I should be able to watch whatever I want. OTT is not like television that you switch it on and whatever comes on, you will have to watch it. There are many steps of filtration in OTT -- like downloading, subscribing and choosing content," Maanvi tells IANS.
Maanvi Gagroo on 'Four More Shots Please' success: Huge sections felt represented
"There are so many shows we don't like but we don't go around slut-shaming actors or speaking ill about these. The section of the audience who say that they don't like the show have also watched it. If you don't like a show, then you don't watch it after the first episode, but all these people have watched it till the 10th episode and yet they say they didn't like it!" she says.
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