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Now Download & Watch Movies Offline with BIGFLIX
MUMBAI: Reliance Entertainment Digital’s movie-on-demand service BIGFLIX has taken a leap and rolled out the download facility for its large base of over 1 mn registered users and over 100k subscribers. This new service will now allow viewers to not just stream but also download their favourite movies and enjoy them offline as per their convenience of time and space, sans advertising and at no additional cost!
In India, content consumption online, such as movie streaming, has always seen limitations such as inconsistent bandwidth & lower internet speeds that has kept masses away. As India’s largest movie streaming service, BIGFLIX has often received grievance from its users about persistent internet diffidence spoiling their movie watching experience.
“It’s not exactly the launch of the download service, it’s the solution of a long standing, internet- connectivity related issue faced by most of our users across regions. At BIGFLIX, our aim had always been to reach out to those movie lovers who shy away from a streaming service for the sheer lack of stable internet connectivity. So now our users need not worry about streaming their favourite films, they can download at their convenience and watch them offline anytime, anywhere without having to worry about the accessibility to internet. Internet connectivity is no longer a restraint to the movie watching experience to our subscribers -whether they are at home or on the go!” said Mr. Shreyash Sigtia, Business Head, BIGFLIX.
BIGFLIX has been consistently expanding its content offering by partnering with leading entertainment houses like Reliance Entertainment, UTV, Disney, Shemaroo Entertainment, IndiaCast, Unisys, AP International and many more to bring an assortment of films for the Indian consumers who prefer entertainment at their convenience of time and space. This entire catalogue of several thousands of movies on BIGFLIX can now be streamed or downloaded on desktops and laptops with plans starting Rs.99 onwards.
Subscribers will be required to install ‘download manager’ to manage their download lists linked to their BIGFLIX account.
(Steps to download a movie on BIGFLIX: http://bigflix.com/download-edu)
Some key aspects of the download service are:
In the case of interruption in download, users have the option to resume the download from where it was discontinued earlier.The download manager sits on the user’s machine and enables users to watch the movies which they have downloaded even when they are not connected to the internet i.e. films once downloaded can be watched offline
Users can begin watching the movie as soon as 20% download is reached.
All content on BIGFLIX is DRM protected and therefore the movies thus downloaded cannot be copied onto another devices.
The download feature can be availed on the entire catalogue comprising over 2000 titles across genre and languages.
No additional costs to avail download service; users can download and watch films offline so long as their subscription to BIGFLIX is active.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
