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Watcho’s OTT hits two million premium subscribers in ten months
Mumbai: Dish TV’s OTT aggregation platform ‘Watcho- OTT super app’ today announced that its one-stop OTT entertainment solution has achieved a significant milestone of two million premium paid subscribers and a total of 80 million plus users within just ten months of its launch in 2022. The unique service offers bundled packages of the most popular OTT platforms all in one place, providing the subscribers with a comprehensive range of digital content libraries while enabling them the convenience of a single subscription.
The service offered by Watcho enables viewers to access content from over 17 popular OTT destinations, including Watcho, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, Sony LIV, Lionsgate Play, Hungama Play, HoiChoi, Klikk, EpicOn, Chaupal, Oho Gujarati, Manorama Max, FanCode, Raj TV, Tarang Plus and ShortsTV, through a single login and subscription model. Additionally, the OTT Super App provides access to Watcho’s massive library of original content including 40+ enthralling web series, Swag (UGC content), snackable shows, and live TV from Watcho exclusives.
The success of the aggregation app can be attributed to its focus on delivering high-quality content to its users. The exciting line-up of shows from different platforms spans various genres —romance, corporate conspiracies, family drama, fantasy, adventure, and sci-fi amongst others.
Dish TV India Ltd CEO Manoj Dobhal said, “We are delighted to announce that we have crossed the 2 million premium paid subscribers’ milestone for our Watcho OTT aggregation service, in just 10 months. This achievement is a testimony to our dedication to providing the largest spread of OTT content in a seamless user-friendly experience on our platform. Dish TV has been the pioneer in defining the way entertainment is consumed, carrying on the same legacy we remain committed to innovating and bringing new and exciting platforms to our ‘Watcho- OTT Super App’. We are confident that our efforts to deliver exciting entertainment content along with the best user experience will set a new benchmark in the industry. As we expand our content offerings and explore new opportunities, we thank our subscribers for their continued trust and support.”
DishTV & Watcho corporate head – marketing Sukhpreet Singh said, “We are elated to announce that our OTT aggregation platform has achieved the milestone of 2 million premium paid subscribers in a short span of time. This achievement is a significant step towards our goal of making Watcho the go-to destination for entertainment enthusiasts. We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of content that caters to the diverse interests of our subscribers. As we continue to expand our content offerings and explore new partnerships, we are committed to offering our users an unparalleled entertainment experience. We thank our subscribers for their support and look forward to adding more OTT partners to our platform in the near future.”
Watcho also has a unique platform for user-generated content called Swag where people may create their own content and discover their potential. In Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, Watcho now provides more than 35 original series, 300 exclusive plays, and over 100 live channels.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
