iWorld
MX Player rides K-drama wave this holiday season
Mumbai: MX Player is hosting Hindi dubs of popular Korean dramas (K-dramas) on its platform this holiday season. The titles can be streamed for free exclusively on the streaming platform.
Gentle romances, soapy dramas, exciting thrillers, and unique stories from a familiar culture are one of the main reasons why K-content is gaining popularity in the Indian subcontinent. By offering these titles in Hindi, MX Player aims to democratise international content for the mass Indian audiences, said the OTT platform in a statement.
The lineup has an overarching theme of romance weaved into various genres such as medical procedural, corporate conspiracies, family drama, fantasy, adventure, and sci-fi. It includes shows like “Heirs,” “Pinocchio,” “Rich Man Goblin,” “Dr Romantic,” “Doctor Stranger,” “Penthouse,” “Kill Me Heal Me,” “I’m not a Robot,” “Into the Ring,” and “Doctor John” among others.
“The volume of content consumption on OTT has significantly increased over the last two years, not just in regional/ local content but also for international shows that we localise and dub in Indian languages for our large audience base at MX,” stated MX Player SVP and head – content acquisitions and alliances Mansi Shrivastav. “One big obsession/major trend we see today is the love and craze for K-dramas that have all the makings of an entertainment potboiler dressed up in sharp production design and fresh, well-written narratives. We are delighted to share that MX VDesi will continue to offer Korean shows that have gained popularity and are loved by global audiences, along with new releases that are in the pipeline.”
Gaming
Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons launch India’s first official F1 sim racing championship
Nationwide competition creates pathway from virtual racing to pro motorsport
MUMBAI: Formula 1 has teamed up with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited to launch India’s first officially sanctioned F1 sim racing competition, marking a new step in the country’s growing motorsport ecosystem.
The championship, titled F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, will offer a structured national platform for sim racers, with participants competing on the official F1 25 across multiple stages. The competition will begin with online qualifiers, followed by city-based simulator rounds, before culminating in a national final in Mumbai this November.
Open to players across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, registrations for the event will begin on 30 April via the Mumbai Falcons app. The format mirrors real-world racing, featuring official circuits, team liveries and competitive structures aligned with the global series.
Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan said the initiative arrives at a time when interest in the sport is surging in India, adding that a structured sim racing platform could help identify and nurture the next generation of talent.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited managing director Ameet Gadhoke noted that the championship aligns with the team’s long-term goal of building a strong motorsport pipeline in the country and placing Indian talent on the global stage.
The launch also reflects broader momentum in esports, especially after its recognition under India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. By bridging gaming and real-world racing, the initiative aims to offer aspiring drivers a credible entry point into professional motorsport.
With interest in Formula 1 steadily rising and conversations around its return to India gaining pace, the new championship could become a proving ground for future racing stars.
