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How the controversy over 'Satluj' could reshape Punjab's electoral politics

The Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn't blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it's bound to trigger the most

Govt committee backs retaining OTT ban on Satluj over 'security' concerns

A committee set up by the Centre to examine the content of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer film 'Satluj' is learnt to have recommended that the ban on its public access through online streaming platforms should remain as the film allegedly goes against India's sovereignty and integrity, government sources said on Saturday. The Honey Trehan-directed film depicts the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who investigated the cremation of thousands of unidentified bodies in Punjab between 1984 and 1994, and was abducted and murdered by the state police in 1995. It was pulled from the OTT platform ZEE5 for viewers in India two days after its release on July 3 after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting cited security concerns. Subsequently, the ministry set up an inter-department committee (IDC) under the IT Rules 2021 for a detailed examination of the film and recommend the future course of action. The issue turned political in Punjab, with the Shiromani Gurdwara ...

Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' removed from ZEE5 just 2 days after its release

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's long-delayed film "Punjab '95", which released in India on streaming service ZEE5 under a new title "Satluj", has become unavailable on the platform just two days later. The film, based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was stuck in censorship for over three years. The Honey Trehan-directed movie was released without any cuts on Friday, but on Sunday evening the platform shared a statement to inform viewers that it's no longer available in India. "In light of the current developments, 'Satluj' will be unavailable in India until further notice. We remain committed to exploring every appropriate avenue through due process to bring the film back to our audiences at the earliest opportunity," the streamer said in a statement. The OTT platform said the response to 'Satluj' since its release has been truly overwhelming. "We are deeply grateful to every viewer who chose to subscribe, watch and champion the film. Your love and support

Zee bags exclusive Bundesliga media rights in India for five-year period

Beginning with the 2026-27 season, Bundesliga matches will stream on Zee5 and air on Unite8 Sports channels as Zee expands its football broadcasting portfolio in India

OTT releases this week: The Taj Story, Aspirants Season 3 and much more

For fans at home, this week's OTT releases offer a variety of new films and TV series. Numerous shows, ranging from romantic comedies to political thrillers, are making their way across OTT sites

Top OTT releases this week: The Bluff, Ikkis, Accused, Bridgerton and more

From Priyanka Chopra Jonas' action drama The Bluff to Konkona Sen Sharma's intense thriller Accused, OTT platforms are rolling out a packed slate of fresh releases across genres this week

Zee Entertainment's Q3 FY26 results: Net profit drops 5% to ₹155.3 cr

Zee Entertainment's Q3FY26 net profit fell 5.1% to ₹155 crore despite 15% revenue growth, as weak FMCG ad spending weighed on margins

Streaming platforms switch channels to South India, small-town viewers

To attract these new subscribers, platforms like JioHotstar are expected to double its original programming hours in the next 12 to 18 months in southern languages

ZEE5 Bangla bets on affordable prices to lure viewers, says official

ZEE5 aims to make content both affordable and relatable for Bengali audiencesparticularly in tier two and three citiesby aligning pricing and storytelling with local needs and cultural sensibilities, says Rusa Banerjee, Business Head of the streamer's Bangla arm. The OTT platform is trying to keep pace with changing audience preferences by innovating with different genres and storytelling formats to stay relevant and engaging, Banerjee added. "Storytelling in Bengali is evolving fast and so are we. We are actively experimenting across formats, genres, and narrative styles to stay in step with what audiences want today. "We wish to give audiences, hooked to Bengali contents, a platform that reflects their stories, in their language, at a price that respects their wallet and enables them to pay only for what they want to watch," Banerjee told PTI in an interview. On the programming level, she said the platform is deliberately mixing thrillers, dramas, and cultural themes to broaden a

Zee Entertainment Q1 results: Net profit rises 21.7% to ₹143.7 crore

Zee Entertainment Enterprises posted a 21.7% increase in net profit to Rs 143.7 crore in Q1FY26, driven by the absence of restructuring costs post the Zee-Sony merger

Zee Entertainment Q1 results: Net profit rises 22% to ₹143.7 crore

Revenue from operations fell 13.94 per cent to ₹1,849.8 crore from ₹2,149.5 crore in Q1 FY25

Indian OTT platforms continue to expand, but on smaller scale with low risk

Indian streaming services are slowing cash burn, focusing on niche content and cost optimisation as they rework business models for sustained growth and profitability

ZEE enters into equity partnership with content, tech start-up Bullet

Leading broadcaster ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Monday said it has entered into a strategic equity partnership with Bullet, a new-age content & tech start-up. ZEEL did not share much details on the transactions, but said "it will invest/acquire stake in Bullet". Co-founded by entrepreneurs Azim Lalani and Saurabh Kushwah, Bullet has developed India's first micro-drama application focused on fast-paced, creator-driven content through short duration vertical format episodes targeted towards the younger audiences. "Bullet will be launched within the ZEE5 ecosystem, leveraging its strong user base by enabling access to high-quality, bite-sized entertainment directly through the platform," according to a joint statement. Moreover, to have a pan-India appeal, the application will be available across languages and will harness the company's rich content engine and repertoire of language content, it said. The application will cater to the evolving consumption habits of ...

ZEE share price may double in 1-2 years, says CLSA with 'Outperform' rating

ZEE share price: In its base-case scenario, CLSA has pegged ZEE share price target at ₹170, an upside potential of 70 per cent from current levels

Mrs. movie review: A woman's battle against patriarchy, told in silence

A Hindi adaptation of The Great Indian Kitchen, Mrs. does more than just retell a story. Read on to find out its review

OTT releases this week: From The GOAT to CTRL; Top movies, shows to watch

OTT releases this week: Several movies and series going to be released this weekend on different OTT platforms such as Netflix, SonyLIV, ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar

Unfolding Romance: Luv Ki Arrange Marriage' Steals Hearts on ZEE5

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E-com giant Amazon to acquire some assets of streaming service MX Player

The company said that the transaction is not yet complete

Upcoming 5 OTT movies/series to watch this week, check details here

Upcoming OTT movies/series to watch this week: Several movies or series are released on different OTT platforms every week. Here are the top 5 movies/series to watch

Top 5 OTT releases this week to watch at your home, check the list below

OTT releases this week: Every week, several OTT movies are released on different platforms. Here are the top 5 OTT movies releasing this week