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Watcho to exclusively stream Vibe On, celebrating regional hip-hop talent
MUMBAI: Regional beats, fiery lyrics, and raw talent are taking centre stage as Watcho, Dish TV’s OTT platform, gets ready to exclusively stream Vibe On, a revolutionary hip-hop reality show. This collaboration with Prinday promises to spotlight emerging musical sensations from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. With hip-hop culture thriving across India, Vibe On is all set to take regional artistry to national prominence, and Watcho is the perfect platform to make it happen.
Vibe On, which has already created waves in 25 prestigious colleges across North India, unearthed 150 outstanding artists brimming with creativity and passion. Judged by celebrated music personalities like Amit Uchana, Ravneet Singh, and JSL Singh, the show is a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts of India’s youth. Watcho’s exclusive premiere will extend its impact further, offering these dynamic artists a digital stage to showcase their talent to a broader audience.
The partnership between Watcho and Prinday exemplifies their shared commitment to fostering local talent and redefining India’s entertainment landscape. By bridging regional voices with national platforms, they highlight the growing power of OTT in transforming the way India consumes content.
“Reality shows have always been a cornerstone of India’s entertainment journey, spotlighting stories of dreams, talent, and perseverance,” said Dish TV & Watcho corporate head of marketing Sukhpreet Singh. “As the genre evolves to thrive on OTT platforms, Watcho is proud to lead this transformation. ‘Vibe On’ aligns with our vision to bridge local talent with global opportunities, fostering creativity and redefining entertainment for the digital age.”
Prinday MD Prabhjot Kaur Mahant echoed the sentiment, saying, “Prinday is dedicated to creating platforms that connect raw talent with meaningful opportunities. ‘Vibe On’ celebrates the diversity of India’s musical heritage and gives a voice to fresh, dynamic artists. Partnering with Watcho OTT allows us to amplify these artists’ reach and impact at a national level.”
For creator Baljinder S. Mahant, Vibe On is more than just a reality show. “It’s a movement to give regional talent a stage to shine. Every beat, lyric, and performance reflects the vibrant energy of India’s youth. Partnering with Watcho takes this vision further, reaching diverse audiences across the country and redefining how talent is discovered and celebrated in the digital era.”
Subscribers to Watcho can look forward to a front-row seat to India’s next musical revolution as Vibe On premieres exclusively on the platform. By delivering fresh and authentic content, Watcho reinforces its position as a trailblazer in the OTT space, offering engaging, relatable, and innovative shows that resonate with diverse audiences.
If you love hip-hop or believe in the power of regional artistry, Vibe On is the show for you. It’s more than entertainment—it’s a celebration of dreams, ambition, and the creativity that defines India’s youth. So, log into Watcho, and get ready to groove with India’s promising hip-hop stars.
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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.
