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Biopic to ensure composer N Dutta s legacy is not unacknowledged: Son Roop Naik
The upcoming biopic of composer N Dutta, also widely known as Datta Naik, aims at ensuring his legacy does not go unacknowledged, his son Roop Naik on Wednesday. The film was announced earlier in the day, to mark the death anniversary of the musical genius. Titled N Datta: The Untold Story , the film aims at highlighting the extreme tragedy and triumphs that the late composer saw in his lifetime. I do not want the personal and musical legacy of my father to remain unacknowledged. That his story has remained unheard so far is why the film is called N Datta: The Untold Story . His camaraderie with some of the doyens of our music industry and the subsequent output helped define the musical sound of 1950s, Roop Naik said.
Siddharth Anand Kumar explains how simultaneous release of films in cinemas and online will benefit the industry
Bollywood producer laments the inequity his kind face at the hands of theatre owners and feels its time took a hard look at the dynamics and figured out the best way forward. Simultaneous releases, he insists, can benefit all the stakeholders, including theatre exhibitors December 21, 2020 / 03:49 PM IST
Simultaneous release of films in theatres and on video streaming platforms may or may not happen in India. But every stakeholder is thinking about it.
For exhibitors, simultaneous release is a big no, whereas producers think it is the need of the hour.
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This Is How Regional-Language Content Exploded on OTT Platforms in 2020
When the pandemic stricken world was under lockdown, diverse regional-language content was one of the many things that cinelovers explored on the OTT platforms.
Last Updated:December 17, 2020, 11:12 IST
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Many predicted that the closing of theaters for most part of the year will make 2020 the worst year for cinema. However, good movies kept coming. In fact, showbiz found another outlet in OTT platforms.
Interestingly, the year turned out to be one when regional content came to focus. Statistics released by Hotstar India, based on streaming giant’s pan-India consumer base, stated that the regional-language content contributed to more than 40% video consumption, with Tamil, Telugu and Bengali topping the viewing patterns.