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As the sky adorns itself with the colors of freedom, grab a tissue box, because we are about to embark on a rollercoaster of emotions with these gripping web series that resonate with the essence of India's Independence Day.

The story will revolve around a female journalist played by Daisy while Sharib will be playing the role of a social activist.

From biographical true-crime docu-series to international Emmy nominated series thriller to climate fiction (cli-fi), IANS has brought an enthralling slate, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages.

The series has set its premiere for September 22 on OTT. The series will explore the origins behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins, which is one of centerpieces of the 'John Wick' universe and serves as the one place where none from this underground assassin world can be killed, due to the rules which state that no 'business' can be conducted on the grounds of any Continental.

With new launches from international players and increasing “pay-lite” options, OTT revenue has surged in recent years, expanding a further 25.1 per cent in 2022 to reach Rs 1,48,554 crore ($1.8 billion), according to PwC's ‘Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2023-2027.

Films like 'Darlings', 'Tarla' and 'Masaba Masaba' led by powerful leading ladies of the entertainment industry have changed the way people look at the women today. These films evoke powerful emotions, showcasing the strength and determination of women.

Sharing her experience, Rasika Dugal said: "The eerie atmosphere on set was unlike anything I've experienced before which spooked me every time I got back to the room after shooting. The suspenseful storyline and the immersive production design had a profound effect on me. As an actor, I pride myself on immersing myself into my characters, but Adhura took it to another level."

Konkona's short film, which stars Tillotama Shome and Amruta Subhash as the lead characters, explores female gaze and voyeurism. Sharing her thoughts on the existing stereotypes around women and their need for sexual and romantic pleasure, Konkona Sen Sharma said: "Very often, the bodies that are allowed to feel the sexual/romantic pleasure are very limited because usually they have to be thin, fair, rich and young - that was the fourth factor.

Clocking 2 minutes in length, the trailer starts off with the reference to ‘Pulp Fiction’, as a woman named Mia Wallace goes missing. Sonam’s character goes to the authorities to report the missing woman saying that she has a strong feeling that the taxi she boarded had the girl in its boot. From there begins the cat and mouse chase with hints of Sonam’s house invasion.

Prior to that, during the first Weekend Ka Vaar episode of the show, Salman Khan had slammed Akanksha for setting false narratives against Bebika Dhurve and Jad Hadid. The ‘Dabangg’ star also talked about her conversation with Avinash Sachdev in front of other housemates about Jad Hadid and how she gets uncomfortable with his touch.