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Karan Patel talks about failure of his film, why he won't do 'Bigg Boss'
Mumbai, April 8: Popular television actor Karan Patel, known for his work in shows such as Kasturi, and Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, agreed that the timing of the release of his 2023 film Daaran Chhoo was not right, which contributed to the film's failure at the box-office. He also revealed why he would not be able to participate in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan.
Digital media surpassed TV with 32% of media revenue: Report
New Delhi, April 2: Digital media has surpassed traditional media such as television, capturing 32 per cent of India's media revenues of Rs 802 billion in the calendar year 2024, according to a report by Elara Capital.
Shabana Azmi: Unfortunately, the OTTs are also getting into some kind of formula
New Delhi, March 30: National Award-winning actress Shabana Azmi, who has also worked in the digital space with shows such as “The Empire” and “Dabba Cartel”, says that unfortunately, the OTT platforms are also getting into some kind of formula, which they need to shake themselves from and not run after stars.
Farhan Akhtar says OTT has expanded scope of stories, helped storytellers make bold choices
Mumbai, March 29: Bollywood multi-hyphenate Farhan Akhtar feels that the medium of OTT has changed the game for the world of entertainment in many ways.
Ishaan Khatter says 'theatrical films is always the dreamscape '
New Delhi, March 27: Actor Ishaan Khatter, who will be seen in the upcoming series “The Royals”, has talked about his love for cinema, describing it as a “dreamscape” and also acknowledged the caliber of storytelling in the streaming space.
Prime Video reacts to Shekhar Kapur's claims about Bandit Queen edits
Mumbai, March 24: Streaming platform Prime Video on Monday issued a clarification in response to filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who recently alleged that his film 'Bandit Queen' on Prime Video had been cut without his consent.
Digital offerings to provide 300 basis points margin boost for TV broadcasters by 2026-27: Crisil report
New Delhi, March 17: Operating margins of television (TV) broadcasters are poised to rise 300 basis points to 15 per cent by 2026-27 with increasing digital offerings beaming up economies of scale, according to Crisil.
Govt considering need for a new law to regulate obscene and violent contents on digital and OTT platforms
New Delhi, February 22: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is reviewing existing laws related to all forms of media amid growing concerns over the misuse of freedom of expression to showcase obscene and violent content on digital platforms.
I-B Ministry issues advisory on adherence to Indian laws and the Code of Ethics prescribed under IT rules 2021
New Delhi, February 20: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday issued an advisory on adherence to Indian laws and the Code of Ethics prescribed under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Govt acts tough on OTT, social media platforms, asked to adhere to laws of the land
New Delhi, February 20: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised the OTT platforms to adhere to the laws of the land while publishing content on their platforms.
Follow code on age-based content classification, I&B Ministry tells OTT platforms
New Delhi, Feb 20: In the backdrop of 'India's Got Latent' controversy linked to Ranveer Allahbadia, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised OTT platforms to follow the norms for age-based classification of content prescribed under the Code of Ethics.
Kiran Rao feels a lot more good work is about to come out on OTT
Mumbai, Feb 16: Filmmaker Kiran Rao, who is known for 'Laapataa Ladies' and 'Dhobhi Ghat', has said that Indian OTT still has miles to go in terms of path-breaking content.
Allahbadia row: Parliamentary panel on IT seeks suggestion on review of laws for OTT, other media platforms
New Delhi, February 13: In the wake of the controversy surrounding social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia's recent offensive remarks on a YouTube show, the Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) has written to Information and Broadcasting (IB) Ministry to provide a brief note regarding the proposed amendments in laws related to media, sources said, to deter similar instances in the future.
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske in Lok Sabha demands Centre evolve guidelines for content on OTT
Mumbai, February 11: Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Tuesday raised the issue of offfensive comments made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and urged the government to constitute guidelines for content on such programmes on social media.
NCW seeks Ashwini Vaishnaw's help to curb obscene content on OTT platforms
New Delhi, Feb 10: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking regulatory measures to check obscene content available on various Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and social media streaming sites, an official said on Monday.
Harman Baweja on the OTT challenges: There is space for everyone
Mumbai, Feb 5: Actor and filmmaker Harman Baweja recently opened up about the OTT challenges faced by conventional movies during the changing times. Speaking exclusively to IANS, the 'Love Story 2050' actor revealed that according to him, there is space for everything and everyone.
Nivedita Basu explains why actors are choosing OTT over daily soaps
Mumbai, Jan 27: Producer Nivedita Basu recently shared her thoughts on the growing trend of actors rejecting daily soaps in favour of OTT platforms.
'I want to be challenged', Vijay Varma on his recent success
Mumbai, Jan 18: Vijay Varma has cemented his position as one of the most sought-after stars in Bollywood with his recent releases. During a recent media interaction, the 'Darlings' actor revealed that his success stems from people recognizing his potential and giving him opportunities.
Art exhibition, revisit of 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind': Rasika Dugal shares her plan for birthday
Mumbai, Jan 17: Actress Rasika Dugal, who is known for ‘Mirzapur’, ‘Delhi Crime’, ‘Shekhar Home’ and others, is celebrating her birthday on Friday.