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Industry trailblazers celebrated: Winners announced at Digital Reinvent Awards 2023
Mumbai: The Digital Reinvent Awards 2023, a prestigious event that celebrates and honours outstanding achievement in the world of streaming entertainment in India concluded its 2023 edition on 1 December 2023 with a virtual event. The Awards along with a distinguished ceremony recognizing excellence in the Indian streaming entertainment industry broadcasted live on the Digital Reinvent Facebook Page.
Netflix has once again demonstrated its unparalleled prowess in the entertainment industry, as it bagged 7 Golds and 6 Silvers across diverse categories. Noteworthy victories include the gold accolades for the compelling documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers,’ showcasing Netflix’s ability to deliver captivating narratives in the Documentary or Non-Fiction Program or Series category. The streaming giant’s triumph in the Supporting Actress of the Year category further solidifies its standing, with Shefali Shah in ‘Darlings’ and Tillotama Shome in ‘Delhi Crime S2’ securing top honours. Netflix’s consistent excellence is highlighted in the Movie/Mini-Series category, where ‘Darlings’ and ‘Monica O My Darling’ clinch gold, reaffirming Netflix’s status as an industry leader. The total metal count stood at 13 with maximum Gold. On Top of it all, Netflix won the Platform of the Year award.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has made a significant impact in the awards arena, securing a total of 4 gold and 4 silver awards across various categories. Zee’s adept use of influencers in ‘TVF Pitchers Season 2 Promo | Pitching to Ashneer Grover on Zee5’ earns them a silver in the Use of Influencers Using Social Media category, highlighting the strategic utilization of social media platforms. The silver-winning entry ‘Zee Bangla Mother’s Day Campaign’ showcases Zee’s prowess in the micro video content category. Additionally, Zee Bangla’s success extends to the Digital Brand Campaign of the Year, with gold awards for both ‘IPL Combat Campaign’ and ‘Neem Phuler Modhu Launch Campaign,’ exemplifying Zee Entertainment Enterprise’s versatility and creativity in digital marketing and content creation.
Following on its heels and acing digital marketing innovations has been Amazon Prime Video winning both a gold and a silver award for the Web Series of the Year category for ‘Dahaad’ and ‘Farzi’. Other individual winners on the list were Shemaroo Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Liv, White Turtle Studios, Applause Entertainment and Promoshop.
PIM Asia events director Andy Chua commented, “Netflix and Zee Entertainment have truly outshone the competition at the Digital Reinvent Awards 2023, setting new benchmarks for excellence in the Indian streaming entertainment industry. This year’s total medal count of 13, with a remarkable dominance in Gold, solidifies Netflix’s status as an industry leader, culminating in the prestigious Platform of the Year award. Zee Entertainment Enterprises, equally deserving of accolades, showcased strategic brilliance across categories, securing 4 Golds and 4 Silvers. As we celebrate these achievements, it’s evident that the future of streaming entertainment is in the hands of trailblazers like Netflix and Zee, shaping the industry’s landscape with their creativity and dedication.”
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Hari Om OTT premieres Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai series
First devotional show on Jhulelal Sai streams in Sindhi and Hindi.
MUMBAI: Hari Om OTT just turned the tide for devotional dramas because when Jhulelal Sai steps onto the small screen, even the waves start streaming in two languages. Hari Om OTT, India’s leading devotional streaming platform launched in June 2024, has premiered Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai, a milestone series that marks the first-ever show dedicated to the revered deity of the Sindhi community. The show, starring Manish Raisinghani as Jhulelal Sai / Varun Dev and Parag Tyagi as Mirkh Shah, launched on Jhulelal Jayanti and is available in both Sindhi and Hindi.
The series chronicles the life, journey and teachings of Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai, blending mythology with historical elements to deliver an authentic and inspiring narrative for global audiences.
Manish Raisinghani said, “Portraying Jhulelal Sai and Varun Dev was not just a role, it was a spiritual journey and a moment of immense pride for my family and community. This one holds a special place in my heart, especially since the show is coming in our very own Sindhi language as well.”
Parag Tyagi added, “Jhulelal Sai is the first-ever show that beautifully blends mythology with history. Hari Om has achieved something truly special by bringing the stories of our gods and goddesses to audiences in their authentic language.”
Hari Om OTT CEO Avinash Dugar said, “With Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai, we’re excited to share this inspiring story with the Sindhi community and beyond. We will continue to showcase the stories of Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma to the world, presented in their own language.”
The premiere builds on Hari Om OTT’s track record of acclaimed devotional titles including Mata Lakshmi, Jai Jagannath, Shri Tirupati Balaji, Mata Saraswati and Chandra Dev, all focused on celebrating India’s cultural and spiritual legacy through high-quality storytelling.
In a streaming landscape crowded with fiction, Hari Om OTT is quietly proving that the most powerful stories aren’t made up, they’re the ones that have already inspired generations, now delivered straight to your screen in the language of devotion. Bhagwan Jhulelal Sai is now streaming on Hari Om OTT.
