Shoutout apps that bring you birthday greetings from a film or sports star

Personalised video messages, text messages from celebrities' verified social media handles and live interactive sessions are three key models through which fan and celebrity interact

Imagine badminton star Saina Nehwal, singer Salim Merchant, actors Sanya Malhotra, Rajpal Yadav, Sharman Joshi, and even Prem Chopra sending personalised video greetings or getting on a video call for you, your friends or family to celebrate a special day. Yes, that is exactly what celebrity shoutout platforms facilitate.

Though interactions with numerous social media platforms movie or TV personalities, and sportspersons have increased like never before, fans still feel the disconnect. The lockdown-induced boredom has worked in favour of this space that is hotting up in India.

Tring, Wysh, and Unlu are some of the prominent celebrity shoutout apps.