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EMA 2020: Watch The Biggest Celebration Of Music, Live And Exclusive On Voot Select
The year 2020 will go down in history as the most unexpected and unpredictable, yet music has been the one constant for everyone around the world. From homemade quarantine music to virtual livestream performances to the amazing videos that made fans swoon even in these challenging times, the 2020 Europe Music Awards will be a celebration of music as well as the unbeatable human spirit. Prepare for a night of jaw-dropping performances from the hottest artists while celebrating the power of music in 2020 on Monday November 9, streaming Live on Voot Select at 1:30 am, and airing on Vh1 India at 9am.
The competition is unreal at this year's show, with Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weekend, DJ Khaled and others, contending for the top prizes across categories. Lady Gaga leads the nominations with nods in a whopping 7 categories, followed closely by Justin Bieber and BTS, each with 5 nominations. While the competition is at its fiercest best, the awards will go to the artists who get the most votes and it's up to the fans to vote for their favorites.
Bringing one of the most-awaited music awards to Indian viewers, Ferzad Palia, Head – Voot Select, Youth, Music and English Entertainment, Viacom18, said, “Over the years, we’ve noticed a considerable growth in the viewership of EMAs and other awards as the fanbase of international artists has been growing exponentially in India. The ‘Best India Act’ category is extremely close too, and I am certain fan-armies of the nominated artists are just as excited to see their favorites clinch the coveted award on the international stage. Decided by fan-votes, the EMAs are arguably the most anticipated and popular international music awards. And we wanted to showcase the awards to our audience In India as it happens across London and Budapest, by streaming it Live on Voot Select and also airing it for our television viewers on Vh1 India.”
Here’s why the 2020 EMA is a night you just cannot miss;
· Taking place across the majestic cities of Budapest and London, this year’s awards will be hosted by British girl pop band Little Mix
· With three wins at last year’s EMA, BTS expects to swoop the award for ‘Best Song’ with their record-breaking single – Dynamite
· New additions to this year's category lineup include three new awards – ‘Best Latin’, ‘Video for Good’ & ‘Best Virtual Live’
· 2020 EMA performer list includes the biggest of the biggest names such – Alicia Keys, DaBaby, Karol G, Tate McRae, Jack Harlow, Zara Larsson, and more
· Also performing for the first-time at the EMA are Sam Smith, Maluma, Doja Cat & YUNGBLUD
· Madison Beer, Brazilian superstar Anitta, supermodel Winnie Harlow, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and former MTV EMA hosts Bebe Rexha and Rita Ora will all make special appearances as well.
· And that's not all. Hungarian supermodel Barbara Palvin will also be on the ground in Budapest as a special correspondent, giving fans an exclusive tour of Hungary's must-see landmarks and sights.
· But the biggest party gets even bigger as David Guetta performs on a stage built in the pool of the Széchenyi Bath, one of the largest spa baths in Europe.
· Drawing a win for the fans, the ‘EMA Biggest Fans’ category let the fans decide which artist from amongst Ariana Grande, BLACKPINK, BTS, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift has the biggest and most creative group of devotees
Get ready for an awesome musical night of awards, performances and magic, all the way from London and Budapest, streaming Live on Voot Select on Monday at 12:30am and airing on Vh1 India at 8am exclusively
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
