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  • ZEE5 unwraps the gift of joy with ‘ZEE5 Kids Festival’ this holiday season

    ZEE5 unwraps the gift of joy with ‘ZEE5 Kids Festival’ this holiday season

    Mumbai: The ZEE5 video streaming platform, and the OTT arm of ZEEL, are spreading cheer during the much-awaited Christmas to New Year break with the ‘ZEE5 Kids Festival’. From 20 December 2023 to 1 January 2024, young viewers can dive into a world of delightful entertainment on ZEE5, spanning multiple blockbuster English theatricals, select movies and TV shows in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bangla. Apart from an expansive AVOD roster, the festival is also offering a plethora of SVOD titles for free. Family entertainers featuring popular international blockbusters are available on TVOD.

    ZEE5 head – AVOD marketing Abhirup Datta said, “With ZEE5 Kids Festival, we are introducing a new property for our youngest audience group. This is the time when everyone wants to spend quality time with family and friends and binge on some good content which is suitable for all age groups. The list of titles for this festival is specifically curated to provide a wide spectrum of choices across languages and genres in line with our commitment to increase access to premium content. I hope it makes the year-end eve a memorable and delightful experience for our ZEE5 viewers.”

    ZEE5 will host titles like ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’, ‘Dolittle’ in English, ‘Atkan Chatkan’, ‘Gadget Guru Ganesha’ in Hindi and ‘My Dear Bootham’ in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada amongst others during the 12-day festival.

  • DishTV’s Watcho – OTT Super App surpasses three million subscriptions within a year of launch

    DishTV’s Watcho – OTT Super App surpasses three million subscriptions within a year of launch

    Mumbai: Dish TV’s new OTT aggregation platform, Watcho – OTT Super App, a one-stop solution for OTT entertainment for all generations, urban and rural alike including the Gen Z, has exceeded the notable milestone of three million paid subscriptions, closely following its attainment of the 2 million subscriber mark in August this year. This is a significant highlight for the platform’s sustained growth in the competitive OTT aggregation and entertainment landscape since its launch in 2022.

    Watcho – Dish TV’s OTT platform has demonstrated exceptional growth, amassing a user base exceeding 90 million since launch, showcasing its dedication towards delivering high-quality entertainment solutions to a diverse audience. The platform not only gained a substantial user base but also solidified its position as a leading OTT solution.

    The success of Watcho is attributed to its unique approach, offering bundled packages of leading OTT platforms under a single subscription along with its own exclusive content under ‘Watcho Exclusives’. This provides users with a seamless and comprehensive entertainment experience, featuring 16 popular platforms such as Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, Sony Liv, Lionsgate Play, Hungama Play, HoiChoi, Chaupal, Manorama Max, FanCode, Raj Digital, Tarang Plus, ShortsTV, ETV Win, Stage, Aao Nxt, and ‘Watcho Exclusives’.

    The OTT Super App also grants entry to Watcho’s extensive collection of original content, including 45 plus captivating web series, Swag (user-generated content), popular shows, and exclusive live TV. The diverse array of shows covers genres such as romance, corporate conspiracies, family drama, fantasy, adventure, and sci-fi providing seamless access to premium content.

    Commenting on the milestone achievement, Dish TV India Ltd CEO Manoj Dobhal said, “As we celebrate the achievement of three million paid subscriptions on Watcho – OTT Super App, it’s a moment of pride and gratitude. This milestone underscores the resonance of Watcho as a unique offering that provides complete 360-degree OTT entertainment on one platform ‘One hai to done hai’. The audience has validated this new concept and solidified our position as a preferred entertainment destination. We interpret these numbers not just as subscriptions but as a measure of trust, loyalty, and a validation of our commitment to delivering top-notch entertainment.”

    He emphasised, “At Dish TV and Watcho, we are committed to creating a new immersive content experience for our users, and driving business growth through innovative new business streams’

    Dish TV and Watcho corporate head – marketing head Sukhpreet Singh said, “The milestone of 3 million paid subscriptions of Watcho is a testament to the evolving preference of the Indian audience validating that it is a go-to destination of the youth for diverse and engaging entertainment. For user’s, the idea to create their own content and not just consume the given content has given us a significant foothold in the market. Reaching this landmark in just about a year reaffirms our commitment to providing compelling content and innovative products. We look forward to continuously evolving and sustaining this momentum by shaping the future of entertainment”

  • ZEE sweeps Promax Asia & Digital Reinvent Awards 2023 clinching 15 awards

    ZEE sweeps Promax Asia & Digital Reinvent Awards 2023 clinching 15 awards

    Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), India’s leading content company, has swept the Promax Asia and the Digital Reinvent Awards, bagging a remarkable nine gold awards and six silver at the 2023 edition, for its unparalleled creativity and exceptional work in brand-defining campaigns.

    At the Promax Asia 2023 Awards, ZEE5’s ability to craft a compelling invite shone bright.  ZEE5’s ‘Kashmir Files’ trailer earned the coveted Best Factual Promo award, while the ‘Main Tajdaar’ video was awarded the Best Visual FX and Compositing for its captivating visuals and ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs’ bagged a Gold for the Best Reality promo. Additionally, ‘& Prive HD’ earned a gold award in the Best Editing category, while the striking series poster of ‘Ayali’ took home a gold in the Best Key Art category. Adding to ZEE’s accolades, Zee Café’s ‘Breaking Bad’ launch campaign and the ‘CVF Season 3’ launch promo garnered silver awards in the Best Drama Campaign and Best Reality Promo categories respectively. This impressive haul of metals is a testament to ZEE’s dedication to producing innovative and engaging content that resonates with audiences across Asia.

    At the Digital Reinvent 2023 Awards, the ‘Pitching to Ashneer Grover’ promo for ‘TVF Pitcher Season 2’secured gold in the ‘Best Use of Influencers Using Social Media’ category.  Zee Bangla dominated with their ‘Mother’s Day Campaign’ taking home gold for micro video content. The winning streak continued with their captivating ‘IPL Combat Campaign’ winning gold and ‘Neem Phuler Modhu’ launch campaign securing silver in the coveted Digital Brand Campaign of the Year award. The IPL Combat campaign’s success extended further with a silver in the Delivery on a Dime category.

    Zee Bangla’s ‘Neem Phuler Modhu’ launch campaign securing gold for “Organic Use of Social Media,” while the ‘Mother’s Day Campaign’ earned silver in the same category. Additionally, ZEE5’s ‘Taj: Divided by Blood Official Trailer’ also grabbed a silver under ‘Best in Promotion & Marketing: Trailer’ category.

    ZEE chief marketing officer – content SBU Kartik Mahadev said, “We are delighted about the wins at the recent Promax Asia and the Digital Reinvent 2023 awards. It has been our constant endeavour to leverage creativity and enable content discovery through compelling, insight-based invites that stand out amidst the clutter and I’d like to thank our internal teams at ZEE and creative partners in bringing this vision to life. These wins underscore the ability of our brands to consistently engage with viewers through a distinct point of view.”

    Promax India, the leading community in the nation’s entertainment market, successfully hosted the ‘Promax Asia India Awards 2023’ and the ‘Digital Reinvent 2023’ Awards, which commemorate remarkable accomplishments in the realms of entertainment marketing and design.

  • ZEE5’s Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai sweeps Filmfare OTT Awards 2023

    ZEE5’s Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai sweeps Filmfare OTT Awards 2023

    Mumbai: ZEE5, India and Bharat’s largest home-grown video streaming platform and the OTT arm of ZEEL, bagged multiple awards for its original film “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai” at the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023. The direct-to-digital ZEE5 original which later saw a theatrical release owing to its widespread acclaim, won across five key categories in the Web Original Film section. Alongside this, ZEE5’s comedy web series “TVF Pitchers S2” and “TVF Tripling S3” collectively won prestigious titles in the comedy series section.  

    Winning Categories:

    The gripping courtroom drama was inspired by a five-year-long standalone fight of lawyer Adv. PC Solanki, ZEE5’s “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai” won the prestigious Black Lady in the following categories:

    Best Film, Web Original – “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai”
    Recognizing the film’s outstanding narrative, direction, and overall cinematic excellence

    Best Actor, Web Original Film – Manoj Bajpayee
    Commending one of this era’s most versatile actors, Manoj Bajpayee for his exceptional portrayal of lawyer Adv. PC Solanki in the lead role

    Best Director, Web Original Film – Apoorv Singh Karki
    Recognizing Mr. Apoorv Singh Karki’s masterful direction of the sensitive film which tackled a societal issue with a powerful yet moving narrative

    Best Story, Web Original Film – Deepak Kingrani
    Acknowledging the depth and deft social commentary Mr. Deepak Kingrani brought into the film through storytelling

    Best Dialogue, Web Original Film – Deepak Kingrani
    Highlighting the impact and effectiveness of the film’s dialogues written by Mr. Deepak Kingrani

    “TVF Pitchers S2” and “TVF Tripling S3” on ZEE5 won the following awards in the Comedy Series category:

    Best Comedy (series/specials) – “TVF Pitchers S2”

    Recognizing the brilliant narrative, comedic elements, and direction of the web series

    Best Actor, Series – comedy (female) – Maanvi Gagroo for her role in “TVF Tripling S3”
    Captivating the audience with her outstanding comedic performance as Chanchal Sharma, Ms. Maanvi Gagroo bagged the ‘Best Actor, Series – comedy (female)’ title for her role in “TVF Tripling S3”

    Best Supporting Actor, Series – Comedy (Male) – Arunabh Kumar for his role in “TVF Pitchers S2”

    Commending  Arunabh Kumar’s brilliant comedic timing and remarkable performance as a supporting actor in “TVF Pitchers S2”

    Best Supporting Actor, Series – Comedy (Female) – Shernaz Patel for her role in “TVF Tripling S3”

    Veteran actor Shernaz Patel’s spunky yet heartwarming performance as Charu Sharma won her the Best Supporting Actor title in the Comedy Series category

    Hosted by The Times Group, The Filmfare OTT Awards was established in 2020 to honour both the artistic and technical excellence of professionals in OTT series and films. As the OTT entertainment industry continues to evolve and thrive, the Filmfare OTT Awards remains dedicated to upholding the Black Lady’s legacy and recognising the excellence of the Indian OTT segment. The event’s fourth edition took place on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Mumbai which was attended by prominent celebrities from the entertainment industry.

  • Atrangii OTT’s game-changing app sets the bar high for OTT entertainment

    Atrangii OTT’s game-changing app sets the bar high for OTT entertainment

    Mumbai: Atrangii app will expand its horizon, bringing exclusive content to Jio, Zee5, and MX Player platforms. Super app will include premium shows and brand new platforms like Firangii, Satrangii, Flaunt, and Imli along with an e-commerce platform, all under one roof at only Rs.99 for a month for android users and only Rs.135 for a month for iOS users.

    Atrangii OTT helmed by media baron Vibhu Agarwal after successfully completing one year since its launch, has now enhanced the app to redefine the OTT experience for the audience. Atrangii will now be an all-encompassing super app, and the expansion is marked by the introduction of various sub-platforms under its ecosystem. The OTT platform, will now have under its umbrella four new platforms Firangii, Satrangii, Flaunt, and Imli each delving into a different genre. Along with it, the super app will also have premium original shows and its e-commerce platform. The new Atrangii OTT super app will be priced at Rs.99 per month for android users and Rs.135 per month for iOS users for a subscription per month, at Rs.180 for three months for android users and Rs.225 for iOS users and Rs.333 for the year for android users and Rs.369 for iOS users.  

    Premium Shows will include the standout content slate from Atrangii featuring a stellar cast in an incredible lineup of shows like Baghin, Johri, Kaccha Pappad Pakka Pappad, Pal Pal Dil Ke Pass, Ganga, Mr and Mrs Khurana and Libaas. They have also announced their upcoming slate with shows like Ishqneeti, Kadiyaan, Ghost and many more.

    Firangii, is especially curated for those with a taste for global entertainment and will stream super-hit fiction Hindi dubbed dramas with English subtitles from foreign languages such as Korean, Turkish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Pakistani and other international language content. From thrilling K-pop sensations to gripping Turkish romantic dramas, Firangi broadens horizons and invites viewers on a cross-cultural journey.

    Satrangii will primarily feature original finite web series which will vary from long-format stories to short series, series will vary from 8-20 episodes.

    Flaunt one of its standout platforms, will offer alluring and captivating lifestyle content. The super glamorous platform promises to be an immersive experience for viewers. The first non-fiction show to launch is Kink, hosted by reality television queen Divya Agarwal and gives the viewers a glimpse into the world of glitz, glamour, passion and excitement of reality television. Adding to the offering will be Atrangii’s first ever reality talk show ‘Ansuni’…. Teri Kahi, Maine Suni, which is under production and will be launched soon.  It will be a one-of-a-kind talk show which will be hosted by the enigmatic, bold, forthright and Junta’s favourite Hindustani Bhau. The app, as the name suggests will also have content on elite fashion, photography and travel.

    Imli, on the other hand is a fascinating platform that will take the world of podcasts by storm. With a vast library of audio content, Imli offers a mix of entertaining as well as thought-provoking engaging storytelling that will be amalgamated with international quality background music, foley and dialogues giving viewers a close-to-real immersive experience. The stories will span genres like horror, crime, thriller, love, romance and many more unexplored themes.

    Atrangii group Vibhu Agarwal, founder & CEO shared, “We are delighted to add four more platforms –  Firangii, Satrangii, Flaunt, Imli to our Atrangii ecosystem. Ever since Atrangii has launched, our only endeavour has been to make it a one-stop destination for everything entertainment. To further this initiative, we have also enhanced and added our e-commerce platform to the super app. Subscribers of Atrangii OTT, can now stream their favourite content and shop on one single platform. This saves the consumer the hassle of registering and subscribing to different apps to achieve their entertainment and shopping needs. We are proud to be the first home-grown super app to roll out fiction, non-fiction, lifestyle content and podcast under one umbrella platform.”

  • ITC Sunrise Pure returns with Aajker Annapurna Season 3 in West Bengal

    ITC Sunrise Pure returns with Aajker Annapurna Season 3 in West Bengal

    Mumbai: ITC Ltd’s Sunrise Pure, the market leader in the branded spices category in West Bengal, is thrilled to announce the launch of Aajker Annapurna – Season 3, a culinary extravaganza that will be broadcasted on popular OTT platform – ZEE5. After two years of remarkable and consecutive success, Aajker Annapurna returns to rekindle the culinary passion and entrepreneurial aspirations of women in West Bengal.

    The campaign, centered around Sunrise Pure’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurial ambitions of women looking to establish culinary ventures, introduces a fresh element to the initiative. This year the brand anticipates over 20,000 entries from all over West Bengal.  Further to encourage participation, this year the registration process has been simplified with the help of a WhatsApp chatbot. The chatbot provides culinary enthusiasts with 900+ customized recipes. Participants are to use these recipes, prepare the dish and share pictures of their creations. In addition to this, with each prepared dish submission, participants will have the opportunity to earn Sunrise coins, a higher number of coins will increase their chance to qualify for the second round.

    Speaking about this initiative, ITC Ltd Sunrise business head Piyush Mishra said, “We are delighted to bring back Aajker Annapurna Season 3. The previous seasons’ achievements underscore Sunrise Pure’s dedicated support for empowering women in West Bengal, helping them turn their culinary talents into flourishing enterprises. This upcoming season is poised to deliver an even more magnificent culinary experience. The incredible feedback we’ve received thus far has been truly heartwarming, and we eagerly anticipate another year of success.”

    Participants can register by sending a text ‘Hi’ on ‘9433566414’, follow directions by the bot and submit their dishes for participating in Aajker Annapurna Season 3. Participants will earn ‘one’ sunrise coin per valid dish. Participants are required to earn as many coins as possible by the deadline to increase their chances of making it to the next round. The last date for submitting your entries is 22 November 2023.

    Those who qualify for the next rounds will be given culinary, audio video making and entrepreneurial training by experts at ITC hotel and their recipe videos will be featured on Sunrise’s YT channel. Participants will be judged on merit and creativity they showcase by a panel of experts. The winner of the contest will receive a cash prize of 1.5 lacs.

    In the previous season, the Annapurna team received over 10,000 entries. Shahala Ahmed, who won the title of ‘Aajker Annapurna’ is today a successful entrepreneur and runs her own business.

  • Freemium model in OTT is the future

    Freemium model in OTT is the future

    Mumbai: US subscriber base of Netflix and Disney+ reported growth of 5.4 per cent YoY and 0.2 per cent YoY in Q3CY23, respectively; the international segment outperformed with subscriber growth of 10.5 per cent YoY and 17.0 per cent YoY for Netflix and Disney+, respectively. Netflix continues to lead as it has a paid subscriber base of 247.2mn vs 150.2mn of Disney+. Disney+Hotstar(India and other Asia nations) paid subscribers declined for the fourth consecutive quarter, as it fell 38.7 per cent YoY; Disney+ Hotstar has lost 37 per cent of its paid subscriber base (now at 37.6 mn paid subs) over the four quarters after 1) losing Indian Premier League (IPL) digital rights and 2) offering World Cup content free of cost, which also has led to a loss in paid subscriber base over the past two months. We believe Disney+Hotstar subscriber loss has bottomed and may see mid-single digit growth over the next few quarters based on new content offerings – movies and web series slate. Netflix (US) average revenue per user (ARPU) declined 0.5 per cent YoY whereas Disney+ (US) posted ARPU growth of 23 per cent YoY (on a low base) during the quarter. In India, Disney+Hotstar was the only platform that grew 20.7 per cent YoY to USD 0.7 or Rs 58 per month on low base.

    Focus on cost optimisation driving increased monetisation

    Netflix’s innovative move on paid sharing has reaped rich dividends, as it has led to better subscriber growth, which was 9.4 per cent YoY (average) over the past two quarters since the introduction of this feature in May’23 ; the ad tier model too has received a positive response and can become big, led by connected TV adoption globally, as Netflix also plans to make inroads in the gaming business too. Disney+ has also seen success in the ad supported plan, as 50 per cent of new subscriber addition is on ad-supported model. Disney+ plans to reduce losses in the streaming business and has cut annual content budget by 7 per cent YoY to USD 25bn. Disney continues to evaluate strategic options for its linear TV networks while maintaining focus on cost optimisation and high-quality content delivery.

    Read through for Indian OTT

    Zee5, India’s larger broadcaster peer, too has focused on efficiency in its digital business, as losses narrowed marginally by 8.3 per cent YoY to Rs 2.5bn. India’s OTT market has seen a big disruption post Jio Cinema’s free offering of IPL content, which, in turn, will negatively affect subscription video on-demand (SVOD) revenue growth, as platforms may be unable to raise prices; innovative measures, such as ad-supported streaming and password-sharing initiatives may be the only levers for better monetization. Disney+Hotstar continues to look for a strategic partner, and high probability of the Z-Sony merger, we still believe India’s OTT market will see early signs of consolidation in the near to medium term, which is the only way content cost would climb down and enable platforms to move closer to break-even & profitability.

    The credit of this article goes to Elara Capital SVP Karan Taurani.

  • Tata Play Binge celebrates Children’s Day with these 8 animated titles

    Tata Play Binge celebrates Children’s Day with these 8 animated titles

    Mumbai: With Tata Play Binge, it’s time to celebrate Children’s Day filled with a lot of laughter, wonder and a side of teachings for our young hearts. The evolution of children’s content has witnessed a shift from generic toons that kept kids entertained to now value-bringing content that teaches them morals and life lessons in a fun and engaging manner. So, this Children’s Day on 14th November, Tata Play Binge brings a selection of animated content that offers a unique balance to entertainment and teachings to kids, making them a great family watch. Get ready to kick back and relax with your little ones as the platform brings you the perfect line-up of some of the most exciting and thoughtful toons ever!

    Turning Red – Disney+ Hotstar

    Turning Red introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between being her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she ‘poofs’ into a giant red panda! The movie makes for a fun and relatable watch, enabling young kids, especially girls who are embracing teen-age by pushing them to instill self-belief and move forward through life, regardless of the challenges they face.

    The Boss Baby – Netflix

    Boss Baby is the story of seven-year-old Tim, who gets jealous when his parents give all their attention to his little brother. Tim soon learns that the baby can talk and the two team up to take on the CEO of Puppy Co. to foil his menacing plans. What ensues is a roller coaster of drama and adventure that tests the bonds of brotherhood. Starring Alec Baldwin, Tobey Maguire, and Lisa Kudrow as voice actors, Boss Baby is a wholesome comedy with never-ending quips and a baby in a suit that oozes awesomeness and is, well, the ‘boss’. So, this children’s day, let your kids get inspired to be the ‘Boss Baby’ of their lives!

    Shrek – Amazon Prime Video

    A classic tale with a twist, Shrek is the story of a fearsome ogre who lives by himself in his swamp. Infuriated when his land gets taken away, he sets on a mission to get it back. He makes a deal to get it back, on the condition that he retrieves Princess Fiona for the fairytale-hating Lord Farquaad of Duloc. As he falls in love with her on the way, it creates complications that he must resolve. Will he pick the princess or his land? Starring Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers, Shrek is an adventure drama that teaches kids about the value of friendships, honesty, and most importantly, the difficulty one can face while making hard choices.

    Up And Away – ZEE5

    A re-imagination of an age-old tale, Up and Away, a Danish animated film, is the story of Hodja, a boy from Pjort. Wanting to explore the world, he borrows a flying carpet from his neighbour. In return, he must find and return the man’s granddaughter, Diamond, to her grandfather. With a multitude of challenges ahead, like the all-eating Sultan who wants to get his hands on Hodja’s flying carpet, he sets out for the adventure of a lifetime. The film teaches bravery, a sense of right and wrong, and compassion, making it a Children’s Day must-watch.

    Killer Bean Forever – MX Player

    Top-notch assassin Killer Bean is the best in the business and is his boss’ most trusted guy, constantly called upon to clean up the mess when things go bad. But with Detective Cromwell stuck between him and the head of a mob, Killer Bean uses his quick thinking and skills to learn that he might be the next target. With the hunter now becoming the hunted, will he get out of this mess, alive? Killer Bean Forever brings intense action and drama in the most hilarious way possible.

    Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation – SonyLIV

    The third film in the Hotel Transylvania franchise sees Count Dracula feeling lonely and depressed while running his hotel for monsters. In an effort to cheer up his spirit and show him a good time, his family books a luxury vacation cruise exclusively for monsters where he falls in love with the mysterious cruise captain. Will the captain’s secrets tear them apart? The film teaches lessons of trust, honesty, and letting go of the past making the film a family-watch.

    The Legend Of Hanuman – Disney+ Hotstar

    The Legend Of Hanuman takes us on a journey, as Lord Mahadev is reborn as Hanuman to serve Lord Rama, and becomes a beacon of hope amidst the harrowing darkness. This series teaches kids about Indian mythology along with righteousness, bravery, and courage as we witness Lord Hanuman on a variety of adventures, each more challenging than the last!

    Krishna: Makhan Chor – ZEE5

    The film follows the story of Lord Krishna, showcasing his adventures and courage as a young boy who is very mischievous and goes on various quests to help the ones around him. However, his escapades always cause trouble for his mother. Krishna: Makhan Chor is a movie filled with mischief, innocence, and a familial bond, one that is sure to bring your family closer together.

    Wondering how to get the subscription of these OTT apps? We have Tata Play Binge for you. Viewers can avail the entire package of 22+ apps (Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, MX Player, Lionsgate Play, Apple TV+, KLiKK, Aha, VROTT, Sun NXT, Hallmark Movies Now, ReelDrama, Chaupal, Namma Flix, Planet Marathi, manoramaMAX, iStream, Tarang Plus, Hungama Play, Eros Now, ShemarooMe, Curiosity Stream, EPIC ON, Travelxp, DocuBay, and ShortsTV) and Games under one subscription, in one app, without having to subscribe or remember the password of every app. Sounds amazing? It is amazing!!

  • ZEE5 brightens Diwali with Manoranjan festival & special premium subscription discounts

    ZEE5 brightens Diwali with Manoranjan festival & special premium subscription discounts

    Mumbai: ZEE5, India and Bharat’s largest home-grown video streaming platform, the multi-lingual storyteller and the OTT arm of ZEEL, announced the Manoranjan Festival and exclusive festive discounts on premium subscriptions for ZEE5 viewers. Starting from 4 – 14 November 2023, ZEE5 is streaming 18 premium SVOD titles across 6 languages at zero cost. The platform has announced a 30 per cent discount on premium HD subscription at Rs 699 from 3 to 15 November. Along with this, consumers can avail a 40 per cent discount on 4K subscription at Rs 1199/- from 3 to 9 November and a 50 per cent discount from 10 to 15 November at Rs 999.

    The slate of free-to-watch festive entertainers includes marquee titles across thrillers, fiction, romance like Padman, Kaagaz, Jhund in Hindi; Bangarraju, Varudu Kaavalenu, Rang De in Telugu; Bommai Nayagi, Captain, Valimai in Tamil; Bhajarangi 2, Ek Love Ya, Arjun Gowda in Kannada; Thattassery Koottam, Vedikkettu, Prakashan Parakkatte in Malayalam; and Har Har Mahadev, De Dhakka 2, Zombivli in Marathi. Further, prominent TV shows across languages will celebrate ‘Ghar-wali Diwali’ with ZEE5 viewers on the platform.

    ZEE5 India chief business officer Manish Kalra said, “For the festive season 2023, our focus was on expanding the offerings on the platform for both the formats to ensure the wider audience is benefitted. On AVOD, in the last quarter we have launched unique content through campaigns every month alongside releasing top blockbusters for premium users. Audience response has been positive with an increase in engagement on the platform through our family entertainers. I hope audiences will enjoy the Diwali offerings as we assure to continue creating quality entertainment for ZEE5 viewers.”

    ZEE5 is one of the fastest-growing OTT platforms in India as per latest industry reports, with a significant presence in regional markets. The platform is known for its diversified content across over 100 taste clusters and its focus on real, relevant, and resonant storytelling. In 2023, the platform had announced a massive slate of 111 titles spanning across genres and formats. Today, ZEE5 is present in over 190 countries and is home to over 5 lakhs+ hours of on-demand content, over 160 Live TV channels and a strong library of 4000+ titles in 12 Indian languages. With a seamless user interface and amazing user experience, the platform is the highest rated OTT platform on both Android PlayStore and iOS App Store with a rating of 4.5/5 on the Android Play Store and 4.8/5 on the iOS App Store.

    Tune in for a Mega Entertaining Festive Period from 4 Nov- 14 Nov only on ZEE5!

  • ZEE5 bags multiple awards at The OTTplay Awards 2023

    ZEE5 bags multiple awards at The OTTplay Awards 2023

    Mumbai: ZEE5, India and Bharat’s largest home-grown video streaming platform, the OTT arm of ZEEL, bagged seven awards across categories at the OTTplay – One Nation, One OTT Awards 2023. ZEE5’s diverse range of titles including Ayali, Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai, Haddi, Chhatriwali, Tarla, shined at the event with seven accolades.

    Winning Categories:

    1.   Best Series – ‘Ayali’

    Emerging as a powerful reflection on patriarchal dynamics in India, ZEE5’s very own original ‘Ayali’ won the ‘Best Series’ title

    2.   Best Film on True Events – ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai’

    The gripping courtroom drama inspired by a five-year-long standalone fight of lawyer Adv. PC Solanki, ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai’ won the ‘Best Film on True Events’ title

    3.   Best Actor Male Film (Editor’s Choice) – Nawazuddin Siddiqui for his role in ‘Haddi’

    One of this era’s most versatile actors, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was bestowed the ‘Best Actor (Male) – Film’ (Editor’s choice) title for his performance in crime thriller ‘Haddi’

    4.   Best Actor Female Film (Popular Choice) – Rakul Preet Singh for her role in ‘Chhatriwali’

    Reigning the hearts of cinema lovers, Rakul Preet Singh received the ‘Best Actor (Female) – Film’ (Popular Choice) title for her captivating performance in ZEE5’s original social comedy ‘Chhatriwali’

    5.   Best Supporting Actor Male – Sharib Hashmi for his role in ‘Tarla’

    With his remarkable performance adding depth and authenticity to the film, Sharib Hashmi won the ‘Best Supporting Actor (Male)’ title for his role in ‘Tarla’

    6.   OTT Performer of the Year (Female) – Aditi Rao Hydari for her role in ‘Taj: Divided By Blood’

    Mesmerizing the audience with her elegance and captivating performance, Aditi Rao Hydari bagged the ‘OTT Performer of the Year (Female)’ award for her role in ZEE5’ original period drama ‘Taj: Divided By Blood’

    7.   Versatile Performer (Male) – Abhilash Thapliyal (Blurr)

    Proving his exceptional range and dedication to his craft, Mr. Abhilash Thapliyal bagged the ‘Versatile Performer (Male)’ title

    Hosted by OTTplay in partnership with Hindustan Times, the OTTPlay – One Nation, One OTT Award celebrates some of the most captivating OTT films, series, filmmakers and actors across all Indian languages that graced our screens in the past year. Being India’s first pan-nation OTT awards, OTTplay Awards is an ode to content that resonates with audiences nationwide. The event’s second edition took place on Sunday, 29 October 2023, at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai, which was attended by some of the most well-known names from the entertainment industry.