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  • The Spotlight is on creative rascals’ ‘Spiti Valley’ as nexGTv & Imtiaz Ali announce May winners

    The Spotlight is on creative rascals’ ‘Spiti Valley’ as nexGTv & Imtiaz Ali announce May winners

    MUMBAI: In an announcement that has been eagerly awaited by content developers across the nation, nexGTv, India’s largest subscription-led video entertainment app, has revealed the names of the May winners of its SPOTLight initiative. The winners were selected by renowned director and master storyteller Imtiaz Ali from amongst the top 5 most viewed videos for the month of May.

    Delhi-based production house Creative Rascals’ travelogue ‘Spiti Valley’ was selected as the winner by Imtiaz for its charming portrayal of the picturesque locale of Spiti. The runner-up position went to Ahammed Khabber’s ‘I4U’ and its powerful social message of eye donation. nexGTv will be supporting the creative endeavours of the winner and the runner-up with cash rewards of INR 1 lakh and INR 25000 respectively.

    Speaking on the announcement, Abhesh Verma, COO, nexGTv, said, “As a talent discovery platform, SPOTLight has been garnering rave reviews from both content developers and viewers owing to its differentiated and user-relevant content. With Imtiaz on board judging the top entries, SPOTLight presents an opportunity of a lifetime for most creators looking to gain visibility and prove their credentials. We are very excited to have unearthed and supported so much budding talent through the initiative and are eagerly looking forward at greater participation from the country’s upcoming generation of imaginative story tellers.”

    Founded and operated by Aman Jain and Shailesh Gandhi, Creative Rascals is a Delhi-based production house. The group has created content in different genres such as travelogues, food shows, ad films, corporate films and weddings, and has been involved with some top-notch clients such as Cox & Kings, Sapient, Modo and Iffco-Tokio. Ahammed Khabber, on the other hand, is a 27-year-old MBA graduate who is currently serving as an Assistant Director for popular Kerala-based TV channel Mazhavil Manorama. One of his earlier videos, ‘Passive Smoking’, was also selected as the runner-up on SPOTLight for the month of February.

    Imtiaz Ali added, “From social messaging to commentaries on daily life, from fusion music to spooky horror stories, some of the SPOTLight entries have simply blown my mind away due to the freshness of their content and their innovative approach. Having seen the precocious creations on display, I am absolutely delighted to be associated with the project. I am expecting more people to participate in SPOTLight in the future and showcase their artistic flair in front of a nationwide audience.”

    As a platform to upload and monetise their offering, SPOTLight has been gathering an extremely enthusiastic response from content creators across the country with videos being received right from Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir to Kottayam in Kerala. With a Modern Master in Imtiaz at the helm, SPOTLight is an opportunity of a lifetime for individuals across the country to test their mettle. So don’t wait! Enter your creations on www.nexgtvspotlight.com today!

  • The Spotlight is on creative rascals’ ‘Spiti Valley’ as nexGTv & Imtiaz Ali announce May winners

    The Spotlight is on creative rascals’ ‘Spiti Valley’ as nexGTv & Imtiaz Ali announce May winners

    MUMBAI: In an announcement that has been eagerly awaited by content developers across the nation, nexGTv, India’s largest subscription-led video entertainment app, has revealed the names of the May winners of its SPOTLight initiative. The winners were selected by renowned director and master storyteller Imtiaz Ali from amongst the top 5 most viewed videos for the month of May.

    Delhi-based production house Creative Rascals’ travelogue ‘Spiti Valley’ was selected as the winner by Imtiaz for its charming portrayal of the picturesque locale of Spiti. The runner-up position went to Ahammed Khabber’s ‘I4U’ and its powerful social message of eye donation. nexGTv will be supporting the creative endeavours of the winner and the runner-up with cash rewards of INR 1 lakh and INR 25000 respectively.

    Speaking on the announcement, Abhesh Verma, COO, nexGTv, said, “As a talent discovery platform, SPOTLight has been garnering rave reviews from both content developers and viewers owing to its differentiated and user-relevant content. With Imtiaz on board judging the top entries, SPOTLight presents an opportunity of a lifetime for most creators looking to gain visibility and prove their credentials. We are very excited to have unearthed and supported so much budding talent through the initiative and are eagerly looking forward at greater participation from the country’s upcoming generation of imaginative story tellers.”

    Founded and operated by Aman Jain and Shailesh Gandhi, Creative Rascals is a Delhi-based production house. The group has created content in different genres such as travelogues, food shows, ad films, corporate films and weddings, and has been involved with some top-notch clients such as Cox & Kings, Sapient, Modo and Iffco-Tokio. Ahammed Khabber, on the other hand, is a 27-year-old MBA graduate who is currently serving as an Assistant Director for popular Kerala-based TV channel Mazhavil Manorama. One of his earlier videos, ‘Passive Smoking’, was also selected as the runner-up on SPOTLight for the month of February.

    Imtiaz Ali added, “From social messaging to commentaries on daily life, from fusion music to spooky horror stories, some of the SPOTLight entries have simply blown my mind away due to the freshness of their content and their innovative approach. Having seen the precocious creations on display, I am absolutely delighted to be associated with the project. I am expecting more people to participate in SPOTLight in the future and showcase their artistic flair in front of a nationwide audience.”

    As a platform to upload and monetise their offering, SPOTLight has been gathering an extremely enthusiastic response from content creators across the country with videos being received right from Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir to Kottayam in Kerala. With a Modern Master in Imtiaz at the helm, SPOTLight is an opportunity of a lifetime for individuals across the country to test their mettle. So don’t wait! Enter your creations on www.nexgtvspotlight.com today!

  • nexGTv revamps its mobile app interface

    nexGTv revamps its mobile app interface

    MUMBAI: nexGTv has announced the launch of its redesigned mobile app. The overhaul comprises a complete revamp of the app aesthetics user interface and product design in addition to some exciting new-age features. The move is a part of the platform’s long-term growth strategy that has and is meant to further enhance the digital viewing experience for nexGTv users.

    The latest announcement will delight the Indian digital viewership, which will now be privy to nexGTv’s diverse entertainment solutions in a more vibrant, friendly and engaging atmosphere. The bright and eye-catching colour palette has been chosen to associate various categories of its content with its users’ cool, modern and trendy lifestyles, while the interface will now have cards and floating icons to recommend the best content.

    So whether it is sampling premium user-generated content from nexGTv SPOTLight with Imtiaz Ali or watching exclusive content such as India’s first mobi-series ‘It’s My City’ starring Priyanka Chopra as herself, nexGTv users will have access to the entire catalogue of nexGTv’s unique contemporary offerings literally at their fingertips. But that is not all! nexGTv has also added a Non-Stop News tab that showcases news bulletins from leading TV news channels on the app, providing users, the fastest way to stay updated with the latest happenings from around the world.

    Speaking on the announcement, nexGTv COO Abhesh Verma said, “At nexGTv, we have always sought to enable the most relevant and highly curated end-to-end entertainment solutions for our users, and today’s mobile-first consumer wants nothing but the best, both in terms of services and service fulfilment. Our latest app launch is meant to incorporate engaging, interactive features and intuitive product design that add great convenience and usage flexibility for the end-consumer. As the viewing experience and convenience of usage have emerged today as top priorities for the digital viewer, we are confident that our app revamp will find great reception amongst our existing and prospective users who are sure to take delight in the enhanced features of our mobile app.”

    The redesign will facilitate easier navigation through category tabs, search tab and advanced filters, and will clearly indicate free and paid content to the user. nexGTv users have an option to pause the Live TV, see picture in picture, set reminders for their favourite shows and movies, and will have greater control of their viewing experience with features such as playlist management, recommended tab and info tab.

    nexGTv will also be enabling several novel features such as Quicky, which will recommend the most tailored entertainment content depending upon the users’ preferences and the time available to them; PIP, which enables watching selected content while browsing/exploring for more content; and Rich Media EPG, which keeps the content display fresh and interesting for user by displaying new thumbnail from within the latest content asset. Moreover, with its revolutionary Save Data feature, the revamped nexGTv app will allow its users to toggle between Performance and Data Saving modes at the touch of a button, thereby enabling them to derive greater value for their money through streamlined data consumption.

    With all this and much more, such as access to Live TV scheduling and adaptive streaming, nexGTv is definitely set to be the unmistakable TV button on your mobile. The nexGTv mobile app is available for download on both Android and iOS platforms globally.

  • nexGTv revamps its mobile app interface

    nexGTv revamps its mobile app interface

    MUMBAI: nexGTv has announced the launch of its redesigned mobile app. The overhaul comprises a complete revamp of the app aesthetics user interface and product design in addition to some exciting new-age features. The move is a part of the platform’s long-term growth strategy that has and is meant to further enhance the digital viewing experience for nexGTv users.

    The latest announcement will delight the Indian digital viewership, which will now be privy to nexGTv’s diverse entertainment solutions in a more vibrant, friendly and engaging atmosphere. The bright and eye-catching colour palette has been chosen to associate various categories of its content with its users’ cool, modern and trendy lifestyles, while the interface will now have cards and floating icons to recommend the best content.

    So whether it is sampling premium user-generated content from nexGTv SPOTLight with Imtiaz Ali or watching exclusive content such as India’s first mobi-series ‘It’s My City’ starring Priyanka Chopra as herself, nexGTv users will have access to the entire catalogue of nexGTv’s unique contemporary offerings literally at their fingertips. But that is not all! nexGTv has also added a Non-Stop News tab that showcases news bulletins from leading TV news channels on the app, providing users, the fastest way to stay updated with the latest happenings from around the world.

    Speaking on the announcement, nexGTv COO Abhesh Verma said, “At nexGTv, we have always sought to enable the most relevant and highly curated end-to-end entertainment solutions for our users, and today’s mobile-first consumer wants nothing but the best, both in terms of services and service fulfilment. Our latest app launch is meant to incorporate engaging, interactive features and intuitive product design that add great convenience and usage flexibility for the end-consumer. As the viewing experience and convenience of usage have emerged today as top priorities for the digital viewer, we are confident that our app revamp will find great reception amongst our existing and prospective users who are sure to take delight in the enhanced features of our mobile app.”

    The redesign will facilitate easier navigation through category tabs, search tab and advanced filters, and will clearly indicate free and paid content to the user. nexGTv users have an option to pause the Live TV, see picture in picture, set reminders for their favourite shows and movies, and will have greater control of their viewing experience with features such as playlist management, recommended tab and info tab.

    nexGTv will also be enabling several novel features such as Quicky, which will recommend the most tailored entertainment content depending upon the users’ preferences and the time available to them; PIP, which enables watching selected content while browsing/exploring for more content; and Rich Media EPG, which keeps the content display fresh and interesting for user by displaying new thumbnail from within the latest content asset. Moreover, with its revolutionary Save Data feature, the revamped nexGTv app will allow its users to toggle between Performance and Data Saving modes at the touch of a button, thereby enabling them to derive greater value for their money through streamlined data consumption.

    With all this and much more, such as access to Live TV scheduling and adaptive streaming, nexGTv is definitely set to be the unmistakable TV button on your mobile. The nexGTv mobile app is available for download on both Android and iOS platforms globally.

  • nexGTv has acquired worldwide digital rights for RBNL’s Big Magic and Big Magic Ganga

    nexGTv has acquired worldwide digital rights for RBNL’s Big Magic and Big Magic Ganga

    MUMBAI: nexGTv has partnered with Reliance Broadcast Network for the worldwide digital rights of the network’s popular channels Big Magic and Big Magic Ganga. The channels will be available for viewing through nexGTv’s platform for viewers around the world, except North America, as a part of nexGTv’s paid packages.

    Big Magic offers a rib-tickling line-up of comedy sitcoms which includes mythological and historical comedies, stand-up acts and comedy blockbuster films, along with weekend and festive specials. On the other hand, Big Magic Ganga provides regional entertainment which is focused on audiences from Jharkhand, Bihar and the Purvanchal Region of India.

    Talking about the collaboration,  nexGTV COO Abhesh Verma said, “We, at nexGTv, have always endeavoured to provide the most personalised entertainment options to our viewership across the globe. Our partnership with Reliance Broadcast Network, which is one of the leading television networks in the country, further highlights our commitment to keep expanding the already extensive library of India-centric content available on our platform. We are confident that the Indian expat population will appreciate this latest addition of even more tailored regional and genre-specific content to their entertainment options.”

    With the move, nexGTv will also widen its viewership amongst children and teens by engaging them with shows like Baal Krishna, Naya Akbar Birbal and Vikram aur Munja. Both Big Magic and BIG Magic Ganga can be enjoyed by nexGTv users on all platforms, including mobile and web.

  • nexGTv has acquired worldwide digital rights for RBNL’s Big Magic and Big Magic Ganga

    nexGTv has acquired worldwide digital rights for RBNL’s Big Magic and Big Magic Ganga

    MUMBAI: nexGTv has partnered with Reliance Broadcast Network for the worldwide digital rights of the network’s popular channels Big Magic and Big Magic Ganga. The channels will be available for viewing through nexGTv’s platform for viewers around the world, except North America, as a part of nexGTv’s paid packages.

    Big Magic offers a rib-tickling line-up of comedy sitcoms which includes mythological and historical comedies, stand-up acts and comedy blockbuster films, along with weekend and festive specials. On the other hand, Big Magic Ganga provides regional entertainment which is focused on audiences from Jharkhand, Bihar and the Purvanchal Region of India.

    Talking about the collaboration,  nexGTV COO Abhesh Verma said, “We, at nexGTv, have always endeavoured to provide the most personalised entertainment options to our viewership across the globe. Our partnership with Reliance Broadcast Network, which is one of the leading television networks in the country, further highlights our commitment to keep expanding the already extensive library of India-centric content available on our platform. We are confident that the Indian expat population will appreciate this latest addition of even more tailored regional and genre-specific content to their entertainment options.”

    With the move, nexGTv will also widen its viewership amongst children and teens by engaging them with shows like Baal Krishna, Naya Akbar Birbal and Vikram aur Munja. Both Big Magic and BIG Magic Ganga can be enjoyed by nexGTv users on all platforms, including mobile and web.

  • Imtiaz Ali turns nexGTv’s SPOTLight on India’s talent

    Imtiaz Ali turns nexGTv’s SPOTLight on India’s talent

    MUMBAI: The list of March winners is finally here! nexGTv, India’s largest subscription-driven video entertainment app, has finally disclosed the names of the winners of March edition. At a nascent age of 20, Abhinay Sony bagged the winner slot owing to his chills-inducing short horror movie, 3 AM. Abhinay was previously featured in over 20 short films and has worked as model for 3 brands, appearing on several prestigious ramp shows.   

    Raghav Diwan’s Valentines emerged as a strong runner-up, narrating a heartfelt tale of romance and longings. Raghav is currently pursuing acting and film making from an acting school in Mumbai and also works as an actor and production manager in Chai Stories. The winners were handpicked by none other than the master story-teller, director and producer, Imtiaz Ali, for the March edition of SPOTLIGHT, a leading talent discovery platform,

    nexGTv’s SPOTLight is a stand-alone mobile-centric talent discovery platform extending an incredible opportunity to the emerging generation of passionate, highly talented individuals to showcase their talent via invigorating videos. Amongst the videos posted on their digital platform, one of India’s most sought-after directors, Imtiaz Ali, watches the top 5 most viewed videos and handpicks the winners. The winner is then awarded the grand prize of INR 1 Lakh, while the runner up takes home INR 25000. 

    Unveiling the names of March winners, nexGTV COO Abhesh Verma said, “We had launched SPOTLight with a view to provide a platform for passionate artists to showcase their talents by creating awe-inspiring videos. SPOTLight further gives users an amazing opportunity to make their talent discovered by our community of over 2 million unique subscribers; and one of the talented director and story-teller, Imtiaz Ali. The ever-increasing number of views garnered by these videos testifies the fact that we, as a nation, respect brimming talent. This is the third successful run of SPOTLight awards and we are hoping to receive furthermore thought-provoking videos from our future participants.”

    As a platform, SPOTLight gives its users a chance to upload and monetize the videos. Naturally, it has received an extensive positive response from the users, since India’s young and energetic talent pool is digitally aware and appreciates an unbiased opportunity to showcase talent. From Kottayam in Kerala to Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir, SPOTLight has received stimulating videos from all over India. Continuing the novel concept, SPOTLight is now gearing up for the next month, with Imtiaz Ali on board as the judge. Hence, don’t waste your time waiting for a big break. Make it happen today by submitting your video on www.nexgtvspotlight.com and receive a golden opportunity to be selected by a Master of the Art, Imtiaz Ali himself!

  • Imtiaz Ali turns nexGTv’s SPOTLight on India’s talent

    Imtiaz Ali turns nexGTv’s SPOTLight on India’s talent

    MUMBAI: The list of March winners is finally here! nexGTv, India’s largest subscription-driven video entertainment app, has finally disclosed the names of the winners of March edition. At a nascent age of 20, Abhinay Sony bagged the winner slot owing to his chills-inducing short horror movie, 3 AM. Abhinay was previously featured in over 20 short films and has worked as model for 3 brands, appearing on several prestigious ramp shows.   

    Raghav Diwan’s Valentines emerged as a strong runner-up, narrating a heartfelt tale of romance and longings. Raghav is currently pursuing acting and film making from an acting school in Mumbai and also works as an actor and production manager in Chai Stories. The winners were handpicked by none other than the master story-teller, director and producer, Imtiaz Ali, for the March edition of SPOTLIGHT, a leading talent discovery platform,

    nexGTv’s SPOTLight is a stand-alone mobile-centric talent discovery platform extending an incredible opportunity to the emerging generation of passionate, highly talented individuals to showcase their talent via invigorating videos. Amongst the videos posted on their digital platform, one of India’s most sought-after directors, Imtiaz Ali, watches the top 5 most viewed videos and handpicks the winners. The winner is then awarded the grand prize of INR 1 Lakh, while the runner up takes home INR 25000. 

    Unveiling the names of March winners, nexGTV COO Abhesh Verma said, “We had launched SPOTLight with a view to provide a platform for passionate artists to showcase their talents by creating awe-inspiring videos. SPOTLight further gives users an amazing opportunity to make their talent discovered by our community of over 2 million unique subscribers; and one of the talented director and story-teller, Imtiaz Ali. The ever-increasing number of views garnered by these videos testifies the fact that we, as a nation, respect brimming talent. This is the third successful run of SPOTLight awards and we are hoping to receive furthermore thought-provoking videos from our future participants.”

    As a platform, SPOTLight gives its users a chance to upload and monetize the videos. Naturally, it has received an extensive positive response from the users, since India’s young and energetic talent pool is digitally aware and appreciates an unbiased opportunity to showcase talent. From Kottayam in Kerala to Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir, SPOTLight has received stimulating videos from all over India. Continuing the novel concept, SPOTLight is now gearing up for the next month, with Imtiaz Ali on board as the judge. Hence, don’t waste your time waiting for a big break. Make it happen today by submitting your video on www.nexgtvspotlight.com and receive a golden opportunity to be selected by a Master of the Art, Imtiaz Ali himself!

  • nexGTv adds more ‘flavour’ to its global content catalogue with Chardikala TV

    nexGTv adds more ‘flavour’ to its global content catalogue with Chardikala TV

    MUMBAI: nexGTv, the subscription-driven video entertainment app from Digivive Services, which recently announced its expansion in more than 140 countries, has further strengthened its global entertainment catalogue with the entire bouquet of channels from the Chardikala TV Network on its entertainment platform. With the partnership in place, nexGTv users across the globe can access these channels as part of their regular subscription, available across platforms including web and mobile.

    As a part of the move, channels of the Chardikala Network including its musical hits such as Desi Beats and PBN Music, Devotional offering – Gurbaani TV, as well as Lifestyle and GEC channels such as Desi Channel, Shangh TV, Aone Punjabi and Hamdard TV will be available to subscribers of nexGTv globally.

    The ‘pure-play’ mobile TV/ OTT video streaming player says that this latest initiative not only complements its already strong ‘Punjabi’ entertainment content on its app but also boosts its credentials as a global player of repute, vying for appeal and increasing adoption from the growing tribe of ethnic Indian and South Asian communities, who’re increasingly connecting with everything ‘Indian’. nexGTv recently enabled its Live TV content offering of more than 150 plus channels along with 1000 plus movies as well as a huge inventory of VoD and television show for viewers around the world.

    Speaking on the association, nexGTv COO Abhesh Verma said, “The time when geographical boundaries prevented viewers from accessing their favorite entertainment content is now passé! It’s exactly with that thought that we’ve made available more than 11500 hours of India-centric programming from our extensive catalogue to our Indian-origin and global subscribers. Our partnership with Chardikala TV Network and worldwide rights of their most renowned and well-known TV properties across multiple genres will undoubtedly bolster our content offering. We are confident that the enhanced variety and diversified offerings on nexGTv will serve as a strong pull for our international viewers.”

     

  • nexGTv adds more ‘flavour’ to its global content catalogue with Chardikala TV

    nexGTv adds more ‘flavour’ to its global content catalogue with Chardikala TV

    MUMBAI: nexGTv, the subscription-driven video entertainment app from Digivive Services, which recently announced its expansion in more than 140 countries, has further strengthened its global entertainment catalogue with the entire bouquet of channels from the Chardikala TV Network on its entertainment platform. With the partnership in place, nexGTv users across the globe can access these channels as part of their regular subscription, available across platforms including web and mobile.

    As a part of the move, channels of the Chardikala Network including its musical hits such as Desi Beats and PBN Music, Devotional offering – Gurbaani TV, as well as Lifestyle and GEC channels such as Desi Channel, Shangh TV, Aone Punjabi and Hamdard TV will be available to subscribers of nexGTv globally.

    The ‘pure-play’ mobile TV/ OTT video streaming player says that this latest initiative not only complements its already strong ‘Punjabi’ entertainment content on its app but also boosts its credentials as a global player of repute, vying for appeal and increasing adoption from the growing tribe of ethnic Indian and South Asian communities, who’re increasingly connecting with everything ‘Indian’. nexGTv recently enabled its Live TV content offering of more than 150 plus channels along with 1000 plus movies as well as a huge inventory of VoD and television show for viewers around the world.

    Speaking on the association, nexGTv COO Abhesh Verma said, “The time when geographical boundaries prevented viewers from accessing their favorite entertainment content is now passé! It’s exactly with that thought that we’ve made available more than 11500 hours of India-centric programming from our extensive catalogue to our Indian-origin and global subscribers. Our partnership with Chardikala TV Network and worldwide rights of their most renowned and well-known TV properties across multiple genres will undoubtedly bolster our content offering. We are confident that the enhanced variety and diversified offerings on nexGTv will serve as a strong pull for our international viewers.”