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Instagram releases India’s top food hashtags
MUMBAI: Instagram has changed the way people look at food. Whether it’s to take a picture of your meal before eating it, video of a recipe, a restaurant review or a behind the scenes video from a cookery show –Indians are using Instagram in varied ways to express what food means to them.
Recognizing this close relationship, Instagram today released a list of India’s top food hashtags at a curated “Food at Instagram” masterclass with some of the country’s most prominent food creators including Chef Kunal Kapur, Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur, Pooja Dhingra, Executive Chef at Le 15 Patisserie, Deeba Rajpal, Food Blogger and Stylist at Passionate about Baking, Archana Doshi, CEO & Founder of Archana’s Kitchen and Shilpa Mitha, Food Miniaturist and creator of @suenosouvenir.
As a part of the session, each of these business owners and creators shared best practices to harness the power of visual storytelling through Instagram and build a loyal audience. Pooja Dhingra highlighted the use of ‘Stories’ to showcase recipes through her Sunday Baking Club, while Chef Kunal Kapur and Archana Doshi discussed how the use of video over still images helped in connecting with and creating a steady fan base for their recipes.
Chef Kunal Kapur said, “Instagram has truly changed the way we perceive food in the world today. I remember scouring through hundreds of cookbooks just to create that perfect dish and now, all it takes to fashion a meal is to view one short video on Instagram or just follow a foodie's stories. Whether you are looking to inspire others or find some inspiration for yourself – the Instagram community has created a virtual family for food lovers to connect, share and motivate.”
During the session, Saket Jha Saurabh, Head of Entertainment Partnerships, Facebook, India said, “One billion people around the world come to Instagram every month because they can connect with friends and interests in one place. Food is a great example of the diverse and creative content that is shared on Instagram and this presents a huge opportunity for creators to grow their community and achieve their business objectives. From chefs to foodies, our tools and innovations are built to bring personal, authentic content to a larger audience and we hope today's session will inspire more creators from all over India and showcase the best of Indian content globally.”
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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.
