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  • The series are helmed by some of India’s finest storytellers, notes a communique

    Netflix to partner Viacom18 Studios for three originals

    By A Correspondent

     

    Netflix has announced three new original series in partnership with Tipping Point, the digital content arm of Viacom18 Studios.

     

    The series are helmed by some of India’s finest storytellers, notes a communique.

     

    Said Monika Shergill, Director, International Originals, Netflix: “We believe that great stories can come from anywhere and be loved everywhere. It’s exciting to partner with Viacom18 Studios and take these gripping stories to our members across India and the world. We can’t wait for fans to discover these beautifully crafted, well-produced series made by passionate and incredibly talented teams.”

     

    Commenting on the partnership Ajit Andhare, COO – Viacom18 Studios, added: “I am delighted to partner with Netflix to debut Tipping Point’s series to the world. Each series is motivated by a film-scale mindset, honed over many years at Viacom18 Studios. We look forward to these distinctive series, with our trademark narratives, entertaining audiences in India and around the world.”

     

     

  • The documentary chronicles the rise of gully rap in India

    Vice first documentary to premiere on Voot

    By A Correspondent

     

    ‘Kya Bolta Bantai’, a documentary on the gully rap scenario in India produced by Vice India is now streaming on Voot.

     

    Speaking about the partnership, Chanpreet Arora, CEO, Vice India, said: “It is our endeavour as a full-scale media company to be omnipresent,establish strategic partnerships to take what we create to an environment where the relevant viewers are already consuming rich content. Kya Bolta Bantai is an attempt to create content that is relatable to the youth of the country in a unique format of storytelling that is true to the pulse of not only Mumbai, but our country at large.”

     

    Speaking about the content, Monika Shergill, Head – Content, Viacom18 Media said: “It is great to partner with Vice India in bringing such inspiring stories to our audiences. At Voot, our focus is on providing an immersive experience for our viewers through content that is inclusive and stimulating. Kya Bolta Bantai is sure to resonate with our users through its great story telling.”