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Bollywood Hungama sets the stage for OTT Fest 2025
MUMBAI: Lights, camera, streaming! Bollywood Hungama is all set to roll out the third edition of its OTT India Summit & Entertainment Awards 2025, returning on December 3 and 4 to celebrate India’s booming digital entertainment landscape.
Fresh off the glittering success of the Style Icons Summit & Awards, which saw A-list stars like Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Shahid Kapoor and Malaika Arora lighting up the red carpet, Hungama Digital Media is shifting gears from couture to content. The OTT India Fest will once again bring together creators, disruptors, and dreamers shaping India’s streaming revolution.
Hungama Digital Entertainment founder and CEO Neeraj Roy said the aim is to keep pushing the boundaries of what Indian entertainment can be. He noted that with more than 100 originals already under its belt, Hungama continues to champion innovation, authenticity, and cultural relevance.
From thought-provoking panels to glamour-packed celebrations, the two-day summit promises to blend insight with spectacle, reaffirming Hungama’s place as a trailblazer in India’s entertainment ecosystem.
As co-founder Suleman Mobhani put it, the initiative isn’t just an event but a movement celebrating influence, individuality and innovation. With creators and brands coming together once again under one spotlight, this December, it’s showtime for India’s OTT power players.
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
