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ZEE5 bags multiple awards at The OTTplay Awards 2023
Mumbai: ZEE5, India and Bharat’s largest home-grown video streaming platform, the OTT arm of ZEEL, bagged seven awards across categories at the OTTplay – One Nation, One OTT Awards 2023. ZEE5’s diverse range of titles including Ayali, Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai, Haddi, Chhatriwali, Tarla, shined at the event with seven accolades.
Winning Categories:
1. Best Series – ‘Ayali’
Emerging as a powerful reflection on patriarchal dynamics in India, ZEE5’s very own original ‘Ayali’ won the ‘Best Series’ title
2. Best Film on True Events – ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai’
The gripping courtroom drama inspired by a five-year-long standalone fight of lawyer Adv. PC Solanki, ‘Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai’ won the ‘Best Film on True Events’ title
3. Best Actor Male Film (Editor’s Choice) – Nawazuddin Siddiqui for his role in ‘Haddi’
One of this era’s most versatile actors, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was bestowed the ‘Best Actor (Male) – Film’ (Editor’s choice) title for his performance in crime thriller ‘Haddi’
4. Best Actor Female Film (Popular Choice) – Rakul Preet Singh for her role in ‘Chhatriwali’
Reigning the hearts of cinema lovers, Rakul Preet Singh received the ‘Best Actor (Female) – Film’ (Popular Choice) title for her captivating performance in ZEE5’s original social comedy ‘Chhatriwali’
5. Best Supporting Actor Male – Sharib Hashmi for his role in ‘Tarla’
With his remarkable performance adding depth and authenticity to the film, Sharib Hashmi won the ‘Best Supporting Actor (Male)’ title for his role in ‘Tarla’
6. OTT Performer of the Year (Female) – Aditi Rao Hydari for her role in ‘Taj: Divided By Blood’
Mesmerizing the audience with her elegance and captivating performance, Aditi Rao Hydari bagged the ‘OTT Performer of the Year (Female)’ award for her role in ZEE5’ original period drama ‘Taj: Divided By Blood’
7. Versatile Performer (Male) – Abhilash Thapliyal (Blurr)
Proving his exceptional range and dedication to his craft, Mr. Abhilash Thapliyal bagged the ‘Versatile Performer (Male)’ title
Hosted by OTTplay in partnership with Hindustan Times, the OTTPlay – One Nation, One OTT Award celebrates some of the most captivating OTT films, series, filmmakers and actors across all Indian languages that graced our screens in the past year. Being India’s first pan-nation OTT awards, OTTplay Awards is an ode to content that resonates with audiences nationwide. The event’s second edition took place on Sunday, 29 October 2023, at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai, which was attended by some of the most well-known names from the entertainment industry.
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
