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It’s raining awards for ALTBalaji this 2018!
MUMBAI: ALTBalaji which is India’s largest OTT platform for original and exclusive shows across various genres is on a winning splurge these days with awards and recognition in the digital and OTT space. 2018 has started on a high note for the digital platform as it was awarded as one of MUMBAI’S HOT 50 BRANDS at Mumbai Brand Summit 2018.
The digital platform was awarded the BEST OTT PLATFORM OF THE YEAR by a leading trade publication. Along with this highly prestigious trade award, the OTT platform was also recognized for it super talented artists like Rajkummar Rao and Ssumier Pasricha. Rajkummar Rao bagged an award in the Best Actor Among any OTT Content category for BOSE: Dead/ALIVE and Ssumier Pasricha was awarded as the Star Entertainer of the Year for Pammi Aunty.
Along with these awards, THE MOST ENTERPRISING BRANDS & LEADERS OF ASIA 2018 also felicitated Mr. Nachiket Pantvaidya, Group COO and CEO, ALTBalaji as the Most Enterprising CEO of the Year – Digital Entertainment for his outstanding contribution to the medium and for phenomenal success that ALTBalaji has garnered.
Speaking about the recent achievements, ALTBalaji, CMO, Manav Sethi said, “We are elated to be recognized and honored at such various and prestigious award shows and what is more exciting is that we have achieved this within 11 months of our launch. ALTBalaji is the only OTT platform in India to launch about 16 original shows that are LIVE in over 90 countries, and that too with a team of 70 people. This is a testimony to the amazing work our team has done so far and validation to fact that we understand the kind of entertainment audience wants. From here we just want to climb up the ladder as we have some great content in pipeline for our viewers.”
With more than 15 million mobile and web users and available in over 90 countries ALTBalaji currently offers 16 original shows in Indian languages across various genres such as romance, mystery, drama, comedy and offers entertaining original shows for kids.
Gaming
Samsung’s #PlayGalaxy Cup 5.0 crowns Kaashvi Warriors
Galaxy S26-powered esports event reaches 350 million plus users with 48 top creators.
MUMBAI: Samsung just powered up India’s gaming arena because when Galaxy S26 meets creator chaos, even the controllers get excited. India’s largest consumer electronics brand, Samsung, hosted the fifth edition of #PlayGalaxy Cup, powered by the all-new Galaxy S26 series, bringing together 48 top gaming creators for a high-stakes tournament. Kaashvi Warriors emerged as champions after approximately four and a half hours of intense head-to-head matchups, livestreamed on Samsung India’s official YouTube channel and select Exclusive Stores nationwide, reaching over 350 million users.
The event featured leading talents from Opraahfx, including TechnoGamerz, MythPat, GamerFleet, Desi Gamers, Gautami Abhyudaya, Sooneeta, and Sourav Joshi, delivering massive engagement and competitive fire.
The Galaxy S26 series stole the show with its enhanced performance, immersive display technology, reduced thickness, and lighter weight proving its mettle in sustained peak gameplay under tournament pressure.
Samsung Mobile,vice president and head of product marketing & e-commerce Aditya Babbar said, “At Samsung, we’re proud to empower India’s vibrant esports community with Galaxy devices designed for high-performance gaming. #PlayGalaxy Cup has now entered its fifth edition… we’ve taken it to the next level with even bigger battles and exclusive experiences.”
Over five seasons, #PlayGalaxy Cup has grown from tournament to creator-community powerhouse, cementing Samsung’s bond with Gen Z and millennial gamers fuelling India’s esports boom.
In a scene where mobile gaming is exploding, Samsung’s latest showcase wasn’t just a win for Kaashvi Warriors,it’s a statement that the right device can turn any matchup into a multi-million-view spectacle.
