Actor Manoj Bajpayee said OTT platforms have opened doors for male actors overlooked by mainstream Bollywood, offering meaningful roles, professional recognition and financial stability. He highlighted how streaming has transformed the entertainment industry by creating more frequent opportunities for diverse performers
Actor Siddharth praised the streaming era for enabling artists to take on contrasting roles, citing his characters in “Operation Safed Sagar” and “Lust Stories 3”. Filmmakers discussed bold programming, audience expectations, algorithms, entertainment and the evolving streaming landscape at FICCI FRAMES
JioHotstar saw record-breaking digital viewership as India’s Test series against England kicked off, marking a new chapter under Shubman Gill’s leadership. The platform logged 89.1 million viewers for the first Test, reflecting surging fan interest in red-ball cricket
The 38-year-old actor said the boom of the streaming services, particularly in India, has broken down the monopoly of a "specific number of people", resulting in newer storytelling.