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Vashu Bhagnani claims Netflix owes him ₹47 crore; OTT platform denies it: Report | Bollywood

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₹47 crore; OTT platform denies it: Report&section=Entertainment&subSection=bollywood&impression=true” width=”100%” height=”0px” style=”display:block” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no”> Sep 25, 2024 07:06 PM IST Producer Vashu Bhagnani accused Netflix India of ‘cheating’ him to the tune of ₹47.37 crore, but the OTT platform claims he owes them money. Producer Vashu Bhagnani has accused Netflix India of allegedly ‘cheating’ him out of ₹47.37 crore. Talking to the Economic Times, the head of Pooja Entertainment claimed that he hadn’t received the money he is owed, but the OTT platform claims otherwise. (Also Read: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan producers accuse director Ali Abbas Zafar of siphoning funds; file complaint) Vashu Bhagnani runs Pooja Entertainment with his son Jackky Bhagnani. Vashu Bhagnani accuses Netflix According to the Economic Times report, Vashu claimed that the OTT platform ‘cheated and conspired against the rights’ of his three recent films – Hero No 1, Mission Raniganj and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. He filed a complaint against Los Gatos Production Services India, through which Netflix reports its content investments in India, Zoo Digital India and against executives of both …

Two-Member Netflix Team To Meet I&B Secretary Amid Row Over ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ Series

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Last Updated: September 03, 2024, 10:42 IST The series director, Anubhav Sinha, stands accused by the Centre of “normalising a crime against the nation masterminded and facilitated by Pakistan’s ISI”. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Netflix’s latest series, “IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack,” faces backlash for its portrayal of hijackers A two-member team from Netflix is set to meet with the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) on Tuesday amid a row surrounding the streaming platform’s latest series, IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack. The series, which dramatises the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight, has faced backlash due to its portrayal of the hijackers, particularly the use of names that some critics argue misrepresent the terrorists’ identities. The I&B Ministry summoned Netflix’s content head, Monika Shergill, following accusations that the series insensitively altered the names of the hijackers to include “Bhola” and “Shankar.” Critics, including political leaders and social media users, have expressed outrage, claiming that this portrayal could distort historical facts and hurt religious sentiments. Earlier, the central government had summoned the content head …

Kerala Launches India’s First Govt-owned OTT Platform CSpace, Deets Inside

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The inaugural phase of the OTT platform will feature a lineup of 42 films. CSpace is aimed at delivering a unique blend of informative and entertaining content, especially tailored for the masses. Today, on March 7, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched India’s first Govt-backed OTT platform at the Kairali Theatre at 9:30 am. The state has started a new wave in digital entertainment with the launch of the platform named CSpace. According to the reports, CSpace — which made its debut today — is aimed at delivering a unique blend of informative and entertaining content, especially tailored for the masses. In a recent media interaction, noted film director and chairman at Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), Shaji N Karun, said the introduction of the new OTT platform is intended to address the numerous issues and developing disparities within the OTT industry. He further said, CSpace will focus on the growing imbalances and multifarious challenges that are majorly faced in the OTT sector in terms of content selection and propagation. According to an official …

Kerala launches country’s first government-backed OTT platform ‘CSpace’ | Latest News India

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Kochi: Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched India’s first state-run over-the-top (OTT) platform ‘CSpace’ in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. In the first phase, 42 films, including 35 feature films, six documentaries and one short film have been admitted to CSpace (Twitter Photo) The platform, which will be managed by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), will feature award-winning films, short films, documentaries and other content that have not received a wide theatrical release but have great artistic and cultural merit, said people aware of the matter. Those screened at major international film festivals will find an opportunity to be screened on CSpace. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. A curator panel of 60 eminent experts has been chosen by the KSFDC to evaluate content submitted to the platform. A panel of three members will judge each piece of content and decide whether it is worthy artistically of being screened through the platform, said the people. In the first phase, 42 films, including 35 feature films, six documentaries and one short …