Whether you’re drawn to soulful love stories that tug at the heartstrings, emotional journeys that celebrate resilience, or nuanced portrayals of modern relationships with all their joys and struggles, this lineup promises rich storytelling, unforgettable performances, and a deep emotional resonance that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Tag: OTT
From drama to thrillers, 8 releases to watch out for
Whether it’s a sibling squabble that feels like home, a spy thriller that tests the boundaries of loyalty, or a courtroom battle for justice, each story carries the heart and complexity of South Asian storytelling while connecting with the diaspora worldwide.
“Sudhir bhai really opened my mind,” says Saqib Saleem on cloak-and-dagger world of Crime Beat
As the name says it, Crime Beat, being aired on Zee5, takes viewers into the cloak-and-dagger world of crime journalism — this is a world where the journalists are almost as much of investigators as the official law enforcement, and these crime journalists are often more at personal risk than police officers.
With Shadow Assassins, filmmaker Nilaanjan Reeta Datta unmasks the horrors of the secret killings of Assam
Nilaanjan Datta’s film Shadow Assassins had a commercial release in December 2022, and then won a clutch of awards for its lead actor Anurag Sinha. The film has been selected for numerous festivals in India and abroad, the latest being the Jaipur International Film Festival in January 2025. It also got the Best Film Special Award at the Eastern European Film Festival in 2025, and has been selected for the Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival in 2025.
2024’s hidden gems: Must-watch ZEE5 Global originals that defined the year
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the incredible stories that kept us entertained, moved, and captivated throughout 2024.
“Needed someone to hold my hand”: Manoj Bajpayee lets his guard down, showers praise on Despatch director Kanu Behl
In an exclusive virtual Spotlight interview with Connected to India, Manoj, accompanied by Despatch’s director Kanu Behl, let his guard down, opening about his craft and the need to push himself.
The Broken News 2: Did you miss these pop-culture references in the series?
In ZEE5 Global’s The Broken News Season 2, director Vinay Waikul has strived to showcase an authentic portrayal of the world of journalism. Combining it with a myriad of incidents that became hot pop-culture topics in the last few years, the new season becomes a compelling watch for eagle-eyed viewers and media aficionados. Here are […]
