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Year Ender 2021: Biggest Trends in OTT
The year 2021 has been the toughest of all, but the digital medium has been one that has gained a lot in the year gone by!! While theatrical releases did not happen for most of the year, the boom in the digital market was visibly pleasing to watch!! From the onset of Covid in the year 2020, we have seen a lot of movement on the digital front with many releases. The year 2021 was a big one, especially for the Bollywood market. The films that were ready for a theatrical launch were sold for huge money to the leading OTT platforms. This brought in a new wave of film watching on the digital med | Click Here...
Review Of Hiccups & Hookups: More Hiccups Than Hookups
Hiccups & Hookups(Lionsgate Play,8 Episodes) Starring Lara Dutta, Prateik Babbar, Shinnova, Meera Chopra, Meiyang Chang Directed by Kunal Kohli Rating: * ½ An inebriated uncle blabbers to Prateik Babbar about his fractured marriage. “I’m in a threesome with God.” Such cringeworthy attempts at being bold brassy and,yes, cool , carpet this corny series about breakups, makeups , making out and freaking out…in no particular order. Adapting an American tv series Casual, Hookups & Hiccups thinks constant references to casual s*x and drug c | Click Here...
Exclusive: Danish Sood and Kavya Trehan in Lionsgate Play’s U Special
Starz’s India-based streamer Lionsgate Play is all set to roll out a new series named U Special. The story is directed by Karwaan director Akarsh Khurana, who is also the showrunner. Adhaar Khurana, who worked as an assistant director on Karwaan, is co-directing. It has an ensemble cast that includes Sumeet Vyas, Arjun Mathur, Parambrata Chatterjee, Rukshar Dhillon, Taaruk Raina, Gopal Datt and Ahsaas Channa, among others. We exclusively reported about Tanvi Azmi, Vidya Malavade, Lukram Smil and Himika Bose being part of the project. Now we hear, talented actors Danis | Click Here...
Exclusive: Tanvi Azmi in Lionsgate Play’s U Special
IWMBuzz.com has always updated its readers about the latest development from TV and Digital space. We exclusively reported about Starz’s India-based streamer Lionsgate Play’s new series named U Special. We informed readers about Vidya Malavade, Lukram Smil and Himika Bose being part of the project. Now we hear, talented and veteran actress Tanvi Azmi, who is known for her work in projects like Bajirao Mastani, Tribhanga, Thappad, will also feature in the series. As per reports, U Special has an ensemble cast that includ | Click Here...
Exclusive: Vidya Malavade joins the cast of Lionsgate Play’s U Special?
Beautiful and stunning Vidya Malavade, who has enthralled audiences in movies like Chak De India, Kidnap, is currently ruling on the digital platform. After being part of Mismatched, Bamini Boys, the diva will be seen in Starz’s India-based streamer Lionsgate Play’s new series named U Special. As per reports, U Special has an ensemble cast that includes Sumeet Vyas, Arjun Mathur, Parambrata Chatterjee, Rukshar Dhillon, Taaruk Raina, Gopal Datt and Ahsaas Channa, among others. It is set in the cheerful, quirky and vibrant world of a large university campus filled with young | Click Here...
Exclusive: Nassar Abdulla and Shinnova in Lionsgate Play’s Project 23
IWMBuzz.com has been exclusively reporting about Lionsgate Play’s first Indian original series Project 23. We have earlier exclusively informed that talented actors Meera Chopra, Divya Seth, Khalid Siddiqui, Meiyang Chang, Ayn Zoya, Vahbiz Dorabjee and Kavita Banerjee are part of the cast. Now, as per sources, actors Nassar Abdulla (Main Hoon Na) and Shinnova (short film Kaunn Con haii?) have also joined the project. The series is a remake of the comedy drama series Casual which feature Lara Dutta and Prateik Babbar in le | Click Here...
Penalty actor Lukram Smil in Lionsgate Play’s U Special
Manipur-based actor Lukram Smil, who played the protagonist in the digital film “Penalty”, is all set to entertain fans in a new project. As per a reliable source, the actor will be seen in Starz’s India-based streamer Lionsgate Play’s new series named U Special. The story will be directed by Karwaan director Akarsh Khurana, who will also serve as the showrunner. Adhaar Khurana, who worked as an assistant director on Karwaan, will co-direct. It is set in the cheerful, quirky and vibrant world of a large university campus filled with young people from all over the country. | Click Here...
Himika Bose bags Lionsgate Play’s U Special
Young actress Himika Bose, who has been part of fun sketches on digital platforms like TVF, AIB, Filtercopy and Scoop Whoop, rose to fame after featuring in Malayalam feature film Valiyaperunnal. Now, according to our credible sources, the actress will be seen in Starz’s India-based streamer Lionsgate Play’s new series named U Special. The story is set in the cheerful, quirky and vibrant world of a large university campus filled with young people from all over the country. It will be directed by Karwaan director Akarsh Khurana, who will also serve as the showrunner. Adhaar Khuran | Click Here...
Teri Meri Ikk Jindri actress Kavita Banerjee in Lionsgate Play’s Project 23
Young star Kavita Banerjee, who is currently seen as Chanda in Zee TV show Teri Meri Ikk Jindri, has bagged a new web show. As per sources, Kavita has been roped in for Lionsgate Play’s first Indian original series named Project 23. The project is a remake of the comedy-drama series Casual which features Lara Dutta and Prateik Babbar in lead roles. We had earlier also reported about actors Meera Chopra, Divya Seth, Khalid Siddiqui, Meiyang Chang, Ayn Zoya, Vahbiz Dorabjee being part of the cast. The series is helmed by director Kunal Kohli. It is being produced by Jar Pictur | Click Here...
Vahbiz Dorabjee in Lionsgate Play’s first Indian original series
Vahbiz Dorabjee, who is known for her work in projects like Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, Bahu Hamari Rajnikant, has bagged a new digital project. As per sources, Vahbiz will be part of Lionsgate Play’s first Indian original series. The project is a remake of the comedy drama series Casual which feature Lara Dutta and Prateik Babbar in lead roles. We had earlier also reported about actors Meera Chopra, Divya Seth, Khalid Siddiqui, Meiyang Chang, Ayn Zoya being part of the cast. The series is helmed by director Kunal Kohli. It is being produced by Jar Pictures. Casual, which premi | Click Here...
Meera Chopra, Divya Seth, Khalid Siddiqui, Meiyang Chang, Ayn Zoya in Lionsgate Play’s first Indian original series
Global streaming platform, Starz, which launched its direct-to-consumer OTT app Lionsgate Play last year in India, has announced its first Indian original series. It is a remake of the comedy drama series Casual which feature Lara Dutta and Prateik Babbar in lead roles. The show is helmed by director Kunal Kohli. It is being produced by Jar Pictures. Casual, which premiered on October 7, 2015, on Hulu, revolves around Valerie (Michaela Watkins), a newly divorced single mother living with her brother Alex (Tommy Dewey) and her daughter Laura (Tara Lynne Barr). The fourth and final sea | Click Here...