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‘Tanaav’ season 2 trailer: Manav Vij’s Kabir takes on a new terrorist
Sony LIV’s show based on ‘Fauda’, helmed by Sudhir Mishra and E Niwas, will be out on Septembe... read more
August 20, 2024 5:10 pmIndia’s Applause Entertainment Unveils ‘Nyaya,’ as MD Sameer Nair Charts Course of Studio’s Next Seven Years (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian studio Applause Entertainment is gearing up for an ambitious slate of projects as it enters i... read more
August 15, 2024 5:13 pmNetflix, Applause Entertainment, Film Companion Studios partner for biographical documentary ‘Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli’
S.S. Rajamouli has redefined Indian cinema with his grand storytelling and groundbreaking visual eff... read more
July 8, 2024 5:09 pmSharmajee Ki Beti: Applause Entertainment Hits A Half-Century As Sakshi Tanwar, Saiyami Kher’s Film Becomes Its 50th Release
Applause Entertainment hits a half-century with its 50th release Sharmajee Ki Beti!... read more
July 2, 2024 5:07 pmApplause Entertainment and Neelam Studios begin filming 'Bison Kaalamaadan', a powerhouse collaboration with Director Mari Selvaraj.
Applause Entertainment and Neelam Studios announce the title of the first project under their multi-... read more
June 5, 2024 6:29 pmScam 2010: The 'Scam' series strikes again! Applause Entertainment, Sony LIV and Hansal Mehta announce the next edition of the franchise
Directed by Hansal Mehta, the third installment unveils Scam 2010 - The Subrata Roy Saga... read more
May 16, 2024 6:28 pmPratik Gandhi, Hansal Mehta, Sameer Nair on ‘Gandhi’ Series: ‘We Treat Him as a Character, Not as God, Nor as a Demon’
Indian studio Applause Entertainment‘s upcoming big-budget series “Gandhi” aims to humanize th... read more
May 2, 2024 6:35 pmPratik Gandhi on Do Aur Do Pyaar and Gandhi, “Always excited to partner with Sameer Nair and his efficient team at Applause Entertainment”
Pratik Gandhi was seen last month in his most frivolous and slapstick avatar in Madgaon Express. He ... read more
April 5, 2024 6:16 pm‘Gandhi’: Hansal Mehta & Applause Entertainment’s Expansive Biopic Series Begins Production In India
The upcoming Gandhi streaming series has gone into production in Gujarat, India.... read more
January 19, 2024 6:14 pmVidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi Starrer ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ Is Here To Make You Fall In Love All Over Again
Get ready for a delightful cinematic experience as Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz, and ... read more
January 17, 2024 6:18 pm‘Fauda’ Indian Adaptation ‘Tanaav’ Renewed for Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)
“Tanaav,” the Indian adaptation of the global hit thriller series “Fauda,” will return for a... read more
September 14, 2023 6:27 pmApplause Entertainment and Zindagi Set South Asian Content Partnership: ‘We Are at the Cusp of Something Quite Dramatic’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Prolific Indian studio Applause Entertainment and Zindagi, the Indian subcontinent-focused programmi... read more
September 5, 2023 6:23 pmApplause Entertainment completes six years
In the pipeline are untold tales of iconic figures like Mahatma Gandhi, complexities of Rajiv Gandhi... read more
August 16, 2023 6:07 pmVikramaditya Motwane, Applause Entertainment team up for new shows on Emergency and Tihar jail
Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane’s Andolan Films has partnered with Applause Entertainment for two n... read more
July 28, 2023 6:25 pmSameer Nair interview: ‘The more success you get in streaming, the more you have to homogenise’
‘The risk for streamers, as they chase numbers, is that the content must necessarily become more m... read more
June 15, 2023 6:31 pmSeason 3 of City Of Dreams on OTT is riding high on audience appreciation reveals producer Sameer Nair
City of Dreams Season 3 receives love and appreciation from all quarters as it hits the OTT platform... read more
May 31, 2023 6:34 pmSonyLIV, Applause Entertainment Deepen Partnership With New Shows ‘Kafas’, ‘36 Days’ & Four Returning Seasons
Indian streamer SonyLIV has ordered two new series, social drama Kafas and suspense thriller 36 Days... read more
April 26, 2023 6:21 pmApplause Entertainment enters Tamil cinema with 'Por Thozhil’ starring Ashok Selvan and Sarath Kumar
India's premium content studio, Applause Entertainment, is set to make its debut in Tamil cinema wit... read more
April 23, 2023 6:11 pmReasons Why Applause Entertainment's Zwigato Is A Must-Watch
Zwigato is all set to release on 17th March; here we have shared some worthy reasons that make it a ... read more
March 14, 2023 1:04 pmWhy is Kapil Sharma starrer Zwigato an important film? Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair reveals it all
pil Sharma has impressed everyone with his acting chops in Zwigato trailer. The buzz around Zwigato ... read more
March 4, 2023 1:06 pmSameer Nair Interview I Atika Farooqui I Scam 1992 I Rudra I Gandhi
A true-blue veteran of the media industry, #SameerNair’s media-content house Applause Entertainmen... read more
January 21, 2023 1:03 pm‘RRR’ Director S.S. Rajamouli to Kick Off Applause Entertainment, Film Companion Show ‘Modern Masters’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A focus on “RRR” director S.S. Rajamouli will kick off “Modern Masters,” a documentary serie... read more
January 17, 2023 6:20 pmStreaming may take over TV in India soon - Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment
Streaming may take over TV in India soon - Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment ... read more
September 18, 2022 3:42 pmSameer Nair: On Applause Entertainment turning five, the ‘Gandhi’ biopic, and more
The CEO of Applause Entertainment on the content studio’s journey so far, looking ahead to shows l... read more
September 16, 2022 4:35 pmApplause Entertainment greenlights a crime procedural Trail of an Assassin based on assassination of former PM Rajiv Gandhi; Nagesh Kukunoor set to direct
Based on writer Anirudhya Mitra’s recently launched book - ‘Ninety Days: The True Story of the H... read more
September 6, 2022 4:22 pmApplause Entertainment’s Sameer Nair on upcoming projects with Hansal Mehta: We make a good collaborative team
The duo are planning to consolidate their creative partnership with the upcoming season of Scam and ... read more
September 1, 2022 4:17 pm‘Streamers have created the opportunity for high-quality drama’: Sameer Nair of Applause Entertainment
As Applause Entertainment completes five years, Nair, its CEO, gives an insight into the current OTT... read more
August 28, 2022 4:40 pm‘Criminals Minds’ Showrunner Simon Mirren & Production Partner Benjamin Anderson Team With Applause & Locomotive Global To Create Indian ‘Pro-Serial’ Drama
Criminal Minds showrunner Simon Mirren and his production partner Benjamin Anderson are currently in... read more
August 24, 2022 3:45 pmSameer Nair: As a medium, streaming doesn’t need stars. It works well with actors
"TV reaches 200 million homes... that market size is a few thousand crores in distribution revenues,... read more
August 20, 2022 4:42 pmHungry for quality content, OTT platforms have found in Applause Entertainment a reliable supplier
To become a frontrunner in OTT programming, Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, says Applause ... read more
August 19, 2022 4:41 pmApplause Entertainment's Zwigato to have its World Premiere at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival
The film 'Zwigato', written and directed by Nandita Das, starring Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami w... read more
August 18, 2022 4:14 pmFor streaming to be same size as TV, discipline is must: Sameer Nair
'We have released 40 shows to date. There are 15 in-production and we have produced eight movies', s... read more
August 18, 2022 3:32 pmSameer Nait Interview on 5 year journey
Applause Entertainment ke CEO se baatein... read more
August 16, 2022 4:34 pmSameer Nair: “Like alcohol, entertainment is recession proof, happy or sad, you watch something”
#SameerNair in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama’s Faridoon Shahryar talks about the m... read more
August 16, 2022 4:33 pmIndia’s Applause Entertainment Reveals Robust Film Slate, Doubles Down on Investment as it Turns Five (EXCLUSIVE)
Prolific Indian studio Applause Entertainment is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a flourishin... read more
August 15, 2022 3:47 pmAparna Sen Speaks On Her Collaboration With Applause Entertainment For Her Maiden Hindi Feature Film, Takes Global Festivals By Storm
Applause Entertainment’s maiden feature film The Rapist has taken the international film-festival ... read more
August 9, 2022 4:16 pmThe Unique 'Hub-and-Spoke' Model of Applause Entertainment, the Makers of 'Scam 1992'
A unique hub-and-spoke model has created a niche for Applause Entertainment's content factory, led b... read more
July 24, 2022 3:49 pmSonyLIV partners with Applause Entertainment for ‘Tanaav’; the Indian adaptation of Israeli series ‘Fauda’
Set against the idyllic backdrop of Kashmir in the year 2017, ‘Tanaav’ tells the story of a Spec... read more
June 15, 2022 4:06 pmSonyLIV Orders ‘Scam 1992’ Sequel ‘Scam 2003: The Telgi Story’; Applause Entertainment Casts Gagan Dev Riar As Counterfit Papers King
Indian streamer SonyLIV and Applause Entertainment are returning to the underworld of fraud. The pai... read more
May 24, 2022 4:08 pmApplause Entertainment to adapt Ramchandra Guha's books for series on 'Gandhi'
Applause Entertainment, has announced a biopic on Mahatma Gandhi, based on the writings of historian... read more
May 20, 2022 4:11 pmAjay Devgn's 'Rudra' explores the darker side of Mumbai; can you guess these places?
Applause Entertainment captures Mumbai city like never before in Rudra: The Edge of Darkness... read more
March 23, 2022 10:04 amCovid pandemic 2nd anniversary | The end of cinema (again) or its glorious rebirth?
Sameer Nair shares his takeaways from pandemic years ... read more
March 13, 2022 10:09 amAjay Devgn's debut OTT series Rudra- The Edge of Darkness breaks records in viewership; becomes the most-watched Hindi series in other languages
Sameer Nair on Success of Rudra on Disney+Hotstar ... read more
March 13, 2022 10:02 amSameer Nair-led Applause Entertainment eyeing to roll 15 to 25 projects a year
Content strategy for 2022... read more
March 12, 2022 10:01 amhttps://www.livemint.com/industry/media/content-makers-tap-feel-good-stories-after-pandemic-blues-11646835943245.html
Sameer Nair shares his views on foraying into animated content - Amar Chitra Katha... read more
March 9, 2022 10:10 amReimagination key for adaptations to succeed
Sameer Nair's take on adaptations and remakes... read more
March 4, 2022 10:52 amINTERVIEW: ’21 years ago, I got Amitabh Bachchan on TV and now Ajay Devgn on OTT,’ says Sameer Nair
Sameer Nair's interview on Rudra and overall Journey ... read more
March 4, 2022 10:50 amEXCLUSIVE: Sameer Nair, CEO of Applause Entertainment, on digital revolution, declining TV viewership, adaptations, and censorship- “The best part about storytelling is not the story, it’s how you tell it”
on digital revolution, declining TV viewership, adaptations, and censorship... read more
March 3, 2022 9:46 amAsia Economic Dialogue (AED) 2022, Day 2, Session 1: The Emerging Digital World
Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) 2022, Day 2, Session 1: The Emerging Digital World ... read more
February 28, 2022 11:02 amApplause Entertainment begins 2022 with hat-trick of shows Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/applause-entertainment-begins-2022-with-hat-trick-of-shows-1073421.html
2 show launches ... read more
January 22, 2022 9:58 amSameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment: 'Our Aim Is To Continue Making Such Diverse Content That Seeks To Disrupt The Status Quo'
Interview with Sameer Nair... read more
January 21, 2022 9:48 amPredictions 2022: OTT eyeing TV's $7.2 bn revenue, says Sameer Nair
A big trend playing out is the endgame battle between legacy media and new tech giants, says Sameer ... read more
December 28, 2021 10:44 amThe Sameer Nair interview | Dubbed and subtitled content have always been there but adaptations make global shows Indian
Sameer Nair's interview ... read more
December 15, 2021 10:57 amDigital aha Studio, Applause Entertainment unveil their first bilingual series- ‘Half Lion’
aha studio and content studio Applause Entertainment collaborate to produce four premium bi-lingual ... read more
December 14, 2021 10:38 amKapil Sharma to headline Nandita Das’ next directorial; Latter to co produce with Sameer Nair
Applause Entertainment announces its next film in collaboration with Nandita Das, headlined by Kapil... read more
November 26, 2021 10:31 amBuilding a Billion Dollar Indian Content Studio Requires Alchemy, Says Applause Entertainment’s Sameer Nair
Interview with Sameer Nair ... read more
November 23, 2021 9:47 amHow Applause Entertainment is disrupting the OTT sector with shows like Scam 1992 and Criminal Justice
Sameer stells YourStory, “We focus on creating content, structuring ideas and figuring out how the... read more
November 22, 2021 12:00 amHow Applause Entertainment became a leading OTT content studio
From Ajay Devgn to Amar Chitra Katha, the four-year-old studio aims to straddle the entire content s... read more
September 8, 2021 10:39 amWhy there is a need to look at OTT beyond data
Speaking at ZeeMelt, Punit Misra of Zee and Sameer Nair of Applause Entertainment discuss how data c... read more
August 30, 2021 10:58 am‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’ First Look and Teaser Revealed by Netflix India
Netflix India and Applause Entertainment revealed a first look and trailer for “Call My Agent: Bol... read more
August 26, 2021 11:54 amApplause Entertainment teams up with Amar Chitra Katha to create animated content
On their fourth anniversary, Applause Entertainment has announced a partnership with children's publ... read more
August 17, 2021 5:09 pmBBC Studios, Applause Continue Partnership With ‘Guilt’ Indian Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
Applause Entertainment and BBC Studios India announced collaboration for the Indian adaptation of th... read more
August 3, 2021 5:13 pmBBC Studios, Indian Television reunite for Indian Adaptation of Guilt
Applause Entertainment and BBC Studios India announced collaboration for the Indian adaptation of th... read more
August 3, 2021 12:00 amTime To Applaud: Ajay Devgan-Atul Kulkarni Together For The First Time
Applause Entertainment revealed the starcast of Rudra-The Edge of Darkness. The series will feature ... read more
July 27, 2021 12:00 amRaashii Khanna, Atul Kulkarni join cast of 'Rudra: The Edge of Darkness'
-Applause Entertainment revealed the starcast of Rudra-The Edge of Darkness. The series will feature... read more
July 26, 2021 12:00 amiStream Congress 2021: Content is king, but are its powers circumscribed?
On ET iStream Congress 2021, anchored by Ameet B. Naik (founder and managing partner, Naik Naik & C... read more
July 21, 2021 5:30 pmApplause Entertainment & Disney+ Hotstar return with City of Dream 2 from July 30
Applause Entertainment released the trailer of much-awaited political thriller City of Dreams 2. ... read more
July 21, 2021 12:00 amApplause Entertainment & Disney+ Hotstar return with City of Dream 2 from July 30
Applause Entertainment released the trailer of much-awaited political thriller City of Dreams 2. ... read more
July 21, 2021 12:00 amReeling in Happiness: Growing popularity of lighthearted & positive content in times of Covid pandemic
Be it mushy romances or classic comedies, people are lapping up feel-good TV shows, web series and f... read more
July 11, 2021 12:00 amEsha Deol to make digital debut with Ajay Devgn’s Rudra The Edge of Darkness
Esha Deol Takhtani will make her digital debut with Applause Entertainment production Rudra- The Edg... read more
July 7, 2021 12:00 amEsha Deol to make digital debut opposite Ajay Devgn in Disney+Hotstar series Rudra
Esha Deol Takhtani will make her digital debut with Applause Entertainment production Rudra- The Ed... read more
July 7, 2021 12:00 amEsha Deol to make digital debut in Ajay Devgn's 'Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness'
Actress Esha Deol Takhtani will make her digital debut in the Ajay Devgn-starrer series "Rudra: The ... read more
July 7, 2021 12:00 amSiddharth Roy Kapur & Sameer Nair Speak On COVID's Impact On The Film Industry | The Media Dialogues
According to the latest annual FICCI Frames Industry Report, the Media and Entertainment Industry ha... read more
June 20, 2021 12:00 amOTT players turning to legal experts before airing political dramas
After a series of police FIRs and courts cases against Tandav on Amazon Prime Video, streaming platf... read more
June 10, 2021 12:00 amScam 1992 gets singular honour of being the only Indian series in IMDb’s list of All-Time Favourites
Applause Entertainment’s Scam 1992:Harshad Mehta Story directed by Hansal Mehta has made it into t... read more
June 6, 2021 12:00 amThe Future of Entertainment
Applause Entertainment CEO points to how much the mode of entertainment distribution has changed in ... read more
May 28, 2021 12:00 ame4m Play 2021 Metal Announcements: Netflix, Applause Entertainment rake in maximum wins
The second edition of the e4m PLAY Streaming Media Awards took place on 12th May, 2021 and was strea... read more
May 12, 2021 12:00 am5 Shows That Accurately Depict Common Issues Faced By The Gen Z
Here we bring to you a list of shows that did a phenomenal job at talking about and portraying these... read more
May 11, 2021 12:00 amThis Mother’s Day, treat your mom to heartwarming shows and movies!
Mind The Malhotras and Vadham to watch on this Mother's Day ... read more
May 8, 2021 12:00 amOTTs fear lag in content pipeline as cases continue to surge
Sameer Nair, CEO Applause Entertainment comments on content crunch with halt in production ... read more
May 4, 2021 12:00 amBinge watch these titles when you are in the mood for spine chilling thrillers
While some days there is a mood to watch light-hearted funny titles, there are those times when a sp... read more
May 4, 2021 12:00 amSeries whose upcoming seasons are already the talk of tinsel town
There are good series, then there are series that make it to the binge watch list and then there are... read more
May 4, 2021 12:00 amHello Mini 3 review – The stranger is unveiled, but Mini has a lot more to promise
Hello Mini, a franchise put together by Applause Entertainment and Goldie Behl, this season too is q... read more
April 29, 2021 12:00 amDemystify, disruption: Unplug! Unsettle! Unfold!
Fireside chat with Sameer Nair, CEO Applause Entertainment, moderated by Dr. Tripti Dhote ... read more
April 26, 2021 12:00 amHello Mini Returns with Intriguing New Characters and Fresh Twists
Based on bestselling author Novoneel Chakraborty’s Stranger trilogy, Hello Mini is produced by App... read more
April 22, 2021 12:00 amBollywood superstar Ajay Devgn to make his digital debut on Disney+ Hotstar VIP with a crime-drama series
Following the massive success of series including Criminal Justice, City of Dreams, Hostages and The... read more
April 20, 2021 12:00 amAjay Devgn Stars in ‘Rudra’ Disney Plus Hotstar’s India Adaptation of ‘Luther’
The series will bow as part of the Hotstar Specials banner on streamer Disney Plus Hotstar. As revea... read more
April 20, 2021 12:00 amAjay Devgn all set to make digital debut with Disney+Hotstar's 'Rudra-The Edge of Darkness'
'Rudra' is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India and reimagines t... read more
April 20, 2021 12:00 amAll For Claps
Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair in conversation with Kunal Purandare, Editor Forbes ... read more
April 14, 2021 12:00 am5 shows that you didn’t know are book adaptations
This scary thriller produced by Applause Entertainment is based on the Trilogy book series titled, ... read more
March 24, 2021 12:00 amReview Of MX Player’s Chakravyuh: Riveting To Its Bloodied Finale
Chakravyuh , based on Piyush Jha’s crime bestseller, fills that space on the web which we want fil... read more
March 12, 2021 12:00 amThe story behind ‘Scam 1992’; the breakout show of 2020
Business Standard’s contributing editor Vanita Kohli-Khandekar chats with actor Pratik Gandhi, dir... read more
March 11, 2021 12:00 amApplause Entertainment and SonyLIV announce the 2nd season of the Scam franchise – The Telgi Story
Applause Entertainment has officially announced that the second season of Scam franchise will featur... read more
March 4, 2021 12:00 amApplause Entertainment launches ”Scam” franchise, season two to explore Telgi stamp paper fraud
Applause Entertainment announced that the company is set to launch a second season in the popular f... read more
March 3, 2021 12:00 am5 Onscreen police officers that are fierce, fearless female
The exhilarating drama series produced by Applause Entertainment is centered on Sakthi Pandian, essa... read more
March 1, 2021 12:00 amChakravyuh trailer: Prateik Babbar as Inspector Virkar dives deep into the world of dark web to unmask the culprits in this tech crime thriller
Applause Entertainment and MX Player today unveiled the gripping trailer of their upcoming original ... read more
March 1, 2021 12:00 amReview Of Applause Entertainment & MXPlayer’s Hello Mini 2: Is Fun For The Young
Nobody is in this for serious social messages or an enduring experience one can go back to.Slip in a... read more
February 27, 2021 12:00 amHello Mini 2: Here Are 5 Reasons Why One Must Watch The Riveting Psychological Thriller Series Starring Anuja Joshi
Hello Mini 2 is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Goldie Behl’s Rose Audio Vi... read more
February 27, 2021 12:00 amScam Wins Dada Saheb Phalke Award
Scam 1992 has added yet another feather to its cap as it has been awarded the Best Web Series 2020 a... read more
February 22, 2021 12:00 amVadham : Applause Entertainment & MX Player’s New Series Salutes Girl Power
Vadham review ... read more
February 18, 2021 12:00 amMX Player & Applause Entertainment drop the trailer of ‘Hello Mini 2’
Hello Mini 2 is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Goldie Behl’s Rose Audio Vi... read more
February 18, 2021 12:00 amScam 1992's Insanely Popular Title Sequence Bags Nomination At Prestigious SXSW Film Festival
Director Hansal Mehta and Applause Entertainment took to Twitter to congratulate the team for this a... read more
February 17, 2021 12:00 amApplause Entertainment wins multiple accolades across award ceremonies
Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair has been developing a roster of premium drama series. The con... read more
February 16, 2021 12:00 amWatch: Raj Kapoor Awards for Excellence in Entertainment (OTT) 2020
Instituted in the year 2018 by The Daily Eye, the Raj Kapoor Awards for Excellence in Entertainment ... read more
February 12, 2021 12:00 amApplause Entertainment greenlights biopic thriller based on book adaptation of ‘The Double Life of Ramalinga Raju’
Applause Entertainment is beginning 2021 on a high note with the announcement of a business biopic b... read more
February 12, 2021 12:00 amApplause Entertainment greenlights biopic series on businessman Ramalinga Raju
The studio is now beginning 2021 on a high note with the announcement of a business biopic based on ... read more
February 11, 2021 12:00 amCelebrating the year of OTT
Ahead of mid-day & Radio City's Hitlist OTT awards, India's top web bosses weigh in how the cloud of... read more
February 6, 2021 12:00 amInterview: Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment
Applause Entertainment, the production house from Aditya Birla Group known for web shows such as Sca... read more
February 5, 2021 12:00 amWill continue to create gripping, exciting content: Applause Entertainment's Sameer Nair
Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair says the popularity of the production banner's shows like "Sc... read more
January 26, 2021 12:00 amScam 1992 To Hasmukh, 5 Applause Entertainment Shows To Watch If You Loved Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors!
For those who enjoyed the show, we are certain that you will appreciate some of the many marvels tha... read more
January 13, 2021 12:00 amReasons why Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors makes for a perfect binge-watch
Applause Entertainment, in association with BBC Studios recently released the next riveting chapter ... read more
January 7, 2021 12:00 amA mass of niche will dominate media 3.0 terrain
Authored article by Sameer Nair, CEO Applause Entertainment ... read more
December 29, 2020 12:00 amRewind2020: From Hostages to Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, counting down the blockbusters from the house of Applause Entertainment
Applause Entertainment produced some of the greatest shows with benchmarking records earning global ... read more
December 29, 2020 12:00 amCriminal Justice Season 2 review: A gripping morality tale
Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is no Orange is the New Black, Netflix’s breakout series, th... read more
December 24, 2020 12:00 amCriminal Justice 2 Review: Legal Drama Is Pretty Close To Being Top Notch
Criminal Justice 2 Review ... read more
December 24, 2020 12:00 amCriminal Justice 2 Review: Kirti Kulhari and Pankaj Tripathi power a hard-hitting tale
Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is a hard-hitting show that will leave you pondering, question... read more
December 24, 2020 12:00 amScam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story show makers reveal how they recreated Bombay of the 80’s
Scam 1992 is as much a story about Harshad Mehta as it is about the period it is set in. The directo... read more
December 14, 2020 12:00 am‘Scam 1992’ success story now a case study for MICA students
MICAs specialisation management course of Media and Entertainment Management (MEM) has taken up a bu... read more
December 5, 2020 12:00 amApplause Entertainment releases 18 premium drama series in 19 months
#3yearsofApplause ... read more
November 29, 2020 12:00 amApplause Entertainment’s Sameer Nair
Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair tells World Screen Newsflash about the exciting opportunities... read more
November 27, 2020 12:00 amThe year of gore
Gritty Indian crime dramas on OTT platforms have found a huge audience, but are they likely to embra... read more
November 27, 2020 12:00 am“A blockbuster show needs a blockbuster story” – Deepak Segal, Head of Content & Priya Jhavar, Creative Director Applause Entertainment reveal all about what made Scam 1992 as the most talked about show of 2020
Deepak Segal, Head of Content & Priya Jhavar, Creative Director Applause Entertainment reveal all ab... read more
November 21, 2020 12:00 amApplause Entertainment’s ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’ among the top five OTT shows with 6.6 million hits
Industry story on Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story - IMDB rating ... read more
November 12, 2020 12:00 amAfter success of Scam 1992, Applause Entertainment plans foray into movies, animation, gaming
Applause spreading its wings to create film, animation and gaming content... read more
November 11, 2020 9:40 amAfter success of Scam 1992, Applause Entertainment plans foray into movies, animation, gaming
Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair in conversation with Ajita Shashidhar about Applause's journ... read more
November 11, 2020 12:00 amApplause Entertainment to invest up to Rs 4,000 crore across verticals: Sameer Nair, CEO
Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair in conversation with The Economic Times about Applause's way ... read more
November 9, 2020 12:00 amDeepak Segal: Approached them with vision for Indian version
Deepak Segal in conversation with Mid-day talking about Applause Entertainment's first French adapta... read more
November 3, 2020 12:00 amDigital expansion is beneficial for broadcast industry: Deepak Segal
Applause Entertainment's content head talks content strategy and teases upcoming projects ... read more
October 26, 2020 12:00 amDivya Dutta: “I Have Always Been A Fan Of Hostages, Wanted To Be A Part Of It”
Divya Dutta in conversation with Box Office India speaking about playing a female negotiator in Appl... read more
September 21, 2020 12:00 amLockdown made work on 'Hostages 2' challenging says director Sachin Mamta Krishn
Debutant director Sachin Mamta Krishn talks about challenges while working on Hostages during lockdo... read more
September 11, 2020 12:00 amReview Of Hostages 2: Startling Labyrinth Of Conception Deception And Denouement
It is amazing how far Hostages 2 stretches its wings without the fear of flying. The second season b... read more
September 9, 2020 12:00 amDon't underestimate the power of OTT: Divya Dutta
Actress Divya Dutta is now part of another action thriller series, Hostages. The National Award winn... read more
September 9, 2020 12:00 amHostages 2 Review: Ronit Roy, Divya Dutta and Dino Morea make you their 'hostage' with an engaging narrative
A Bollywood masala entertainer, Hostages 2, produced by Applause Entertainment in association with B... read more
September 8, 2020 12:00 amHostages 2: Ronit Roy, Divya Dutta announce second season in grand way
The cast and director, Sudhir Mishra talks about the show Hostages Season 2 ... read more
September 4, 2020 12:00 amOTT services bring stories on Godmen, religion
The trope of villainous Godmen goes back a long way, be it Rohit Shetty’s Singham Returns (2014) o... read more
September 2, 2020 12:00 amWattpad on disrupting entertainment one fiction piece at a time
The Telegraph India writes about Applause Entertainment and Wattpad India's exclusive partnership to... read more
August 24, 2020 12:00 amScam 1992 teaser: Hansal Mehta’s web series presents rise and fall of stockbroker Harshad Mehta
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has shared the teaser of his new web show titled Scam 1992. It is based on th... read more
August 18, 2020 12:00 amIndia’s Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair considers the future of global collaboration post-pandemic
Applause Entertainment's Sameer Nair's feature in a new perspective series "Coming up Next" co-produ... read more
August 10, 2020 12:00 amThe Kapil Sharma Show: Avrodh cast to grace the stage
The Kapil Sharma Show is back with new episodes. After hosting Sonu Sood last weekend, the team has ... read more
August 9, 2020 12:00 amExclusive: Madhurima Tuli On 'Avrodh', The Indian Army, The Action Genre, And More
Madhurima Tuli plays Namrata Joshi in the Sony LIV series 'Avrodh: The Siege Within'.... read more
August 4, 2020 12:00 amAmit Sadh on Avrodh: I'm like Arjun with my eyes trained on target
With Avrodh depicting the 2016 surgical strikes, Amit Sadh says he is unfazed by comparisons with Vi... read more
August 4, 2020 12:00 amCan't Put in My Ideology in Character Based on Real Life: Neeraj Kabi on Avrodh Role
Neeraj Kabi in conversation with News18 ... read more
August 4, 2020 12:00 amWeb Series Review | Avrodh The Siege Within: Salaam To The Naya Hindustan!!
Review of the web series Avrodh The Siege Within... read more
July 29, 2020 12:00 amReview of SonyLIV’s Avrodh: A Striking Revisit To Uri Surgical Strike
Review of web series Avrodh, The Seize Within ... read more
July 29, 2020 12:00 amApplause Entertainment's Sameer Nair on disrupting creativity & redefining storytelling
Sameer Nair in conversation with Indian Television about creating content in today's time and determ... read more
July 27, 2020 12:00 amSonyLIV presents Avrodh:The Siege Within
Review of web series Avrodh:The Siege Within... read more
July 24, 2020 12:00 amUndekhi review: A web series that ticks all the boxes of a good crime thriller
Undekhi review: Writers Mohinder Pratap Singh, Sidharth Sengupta and Varun Badola have succeeded in ... read more
July 9, 2020 12:00 amHarsh Chhaya on Undekhi: I am playing a wild, obnoxious character
Actor Harsh Chhaya on his latest venture Undekhi, why he does limited work and how camps function in... read more
July 8, 2020 12:00 amUndekhi review: Harsh Chhaya serves a gem of a thriller, you better not overlook it
Undekhi review: The crime thriller stands out with its remarkable performances, decent dosage of hum... read more
July 8, 2020 12:00 amReview of SonyLIV’s Undekhi: Relentlessly Gripping Treatise On Power And Exploitation
Subhash K Jha reviews Applause Entertainment's Undekhi, calls it relentlessly gripping ... read more
July 8, 2020 12:00 amIndia’s Applause teams with Gurinder Chadha, Sunder Aaron on ‘Seeker’
India’s Applause Entertainment is making its first step into international drama series in partner... read more
June 30, 2020 12:00 amGurinder Chadha to create a multi-season drama based on life of an Indian guru
Titled 'Seeker', the show will feature an International Indian cast and will be shot at variou... read more
June 30, 2020 12:00 amIndia’s Applause Working with Gurinder Chadha on Seeker
Applause Entertainment is developing the original, multi-season series Seeker with partners Gurinder... read more
June 29, 2020 12:00 amMumbai-Based Applause Entertainment & Gurinder Chadha’s Bend It Partner On Indian Guru Series ‘Seeker’
Applause Entertainment, the Mumbai-based content studio which is behind The Office Indian remake and... read more
June 29, 2020 12:00 amYour Honor Review: Jimmy Sheirgill Powers Absorbing Drama
Your Honor Review: Mita Vashisht is brilliant. Varun Badola stands tall in the guise of a family man... read more
June 19, 2020 12:00 amYour Honor Verdict: A Deliciously Addictive Crime Drama | The Quint
Deliciously Addictive Crime Drama says The Quint about Your Honor ... read more
June 19, 2020 12:00 amTwo sides of the law: Jimmy Sheirgill and Mita Vashisht on their latest show, 'Your Honor'
With 'Your Honor', actors Jimmy Sheirgill and Mita Vashisht on prepping for intense roles and why th... read more
June 18, 2020 12:00 amJimmy Sheirgill: Apart from being a thriller, Your Honor is also an emotional series
In an exclusive chat with indianexpress.com, the actor shared that the web is giving him challenging... read more
June 18, 2020 12:00 am‘The subject should speak to you’: ‘Shool’ director E Niwas is back with web series ‘Your Honor’
Your Honor stars Jimmy Sheirgill as a judge who finds himself on the wrong side of the law.... read more
June 17, 2020 12:00 amWhy viewers are not missing their favourite shows on TV
Applause Entertainment's CEO Sameer Nair in conversation with Mint ... read more
June 10, 2020 12:00 amNow streaming everywhere
Applause Entertainment's CEO Sameer Nair talks about the captive audience amid the lockdown to India... read more
May 30, 2020 12:00 amApplause nails the marketing game for Mannphodganj Ki Binny on TikTok
Within 48 hours, more than 1,000 user generated content had been created using the audio by Applause... read more
May 29, 2020 12:00 amApplause Entertainment signs multi-show deal with SonyLIV
Applause Entertainment signs a content licensing deal of 4 premium drama series with SonyLIV ... read more
May 29, 2020 12:00 amIN10 Media Network’s Juggernaut Productions joins hands with Applause Entertainment
Under this partnership, the two brands will co-fund and co-produce content for the bourgeoning OTT m... read more
May 19, 2020 12:00 amCoronavirus Impact: General entertainment channels make a dash for OTT content
Sameer Nair in conversation with Financial Express on how GEC's is tapping into the library of OTT p... read more
May 18, 2020 12:00 amApplause Entertainment appoints Yogesh Manwani as Head of Marketing & Revenue
Applause Entertainment today announced the appointment of Yogesh Manwani as Head, Marketing & Revenu... read more
May 13, 2020 12:00 amGauahar Khan, Mukul Chadda And 'The Office' Team Reunite For A Special WFH Episode
Applause Entertainment's The Office, produced by BBC Studios India, is back to entertain their fans ... read more
May 8, 2020 12:00 amAfter the Virus: Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment
Sameer Nair gives a pragmatic view on life after the virus ... read more
April 21, 2020 12:00 amBollywood preps for social distancing, hygiene on sets
Producers and entertainment industry experts say helping cast and crew tide over the fear psychosis ... read more
April 21, 2020 12:00 amHasmukh Review (Netflix): Vir Das KILLS It In His Latest Black Comedy!
Applause Entertainment's Hasmukh is a perfect blend of black comedy, thrill, and amazing performance... read more
April 18, 2020 12:00 am‘Hasmukh’ review: Finally, a great vehicle for Vir Das’ acting prowess
Crackling chemistry between Das and Ranvir Shorey make this Netflix show extremely watchable... read more
April 18, 2020 12:00 amVir Das on Hasmukh: He's only ever free when he murders or is on stage
Vir Das-starrer Hasmukh begins streaming on Netflix from April 17.... read more
April 17, 2020 12:00 amTisca dedicates ''Hostage'' role to first responders, care givers
Actress Tisca Chopra has dedicated her role of Dr. Mira Anand in the series "Hostages" to first resp... read more
April 14, 2020 12:00 amMannphodganj Ki Binny Review: A Highly Entertaining Story Dipped In Rusticity !
Highlighting the rusticity of Prayagraj, the series is simple, plain and immensely entertaining.... read more
April 3, 2020 12:00 amHasmukh: Netflix Unveils Trailer, Release Date for Vir Das’ Original Series
Hasmukh is a production of Emmay Entertainment for Applause Entertainment.... read more
April 3, 2020 12:00 amThe show must stream on: Media firms ensure connectivity in lockdown
As India overdoses on mass media, how are TV channels, DTH operators, streaming firms and others dea... read more
April 2, 2020 12:00 am‘Mannphodganj Ki Binny’ Is A Treat To Watch, All Thanks To ‘Binny’ Who Connects With All Of Us!
“Mannphodganj ki Binny” is the perfect blend of desi swag and a progressive outlook while having... read more
March 31, 2020 12:00 amPranati Rai Prakash excited about her web series ''Mannphodganj Ki Binny''
The show is produced for Applause Entertainment by Tony and Deeya Singh''s -- DJ''s A Creative Unit.... read more
March 31, 2020 12:00 am"It is an opportunity to build a habit of non-linear entertainment"
Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair dissects the impact of COVID-19 on the entertainment industry... read more
March 31, 2020 12:00 am'Adaptations are smart originals because Indian audiences haven't seen them'
Applause Entertainment’s Head of Content Deepak Segal and Head of Revenue & Marketing Ashok Cheria... read more
March 20, 2020 12:00 amApplause Entertainment's Sameer Nair on digital content creation, self regulation and creative freedom
Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, talks about how the content creators are looking at locali... read more
March 16, 2020 12:00 amMohit Raina’s role as IPS officer in ‘Bhaukaal’ is inspired by true life events
Produced for Applause Entertainment by Baweja Movies, Bhaukaal is set in Muzaffarnagar in 2003, whic... read more
March 6, 2020 12:00 amApplause Entertainment, Firework partner to create short format originals and IPs
Applause Entertainment, the content studio from the Aditya Birla Group, has partnered with short vid... read more
February 20, 2020 12:00 amStreaming content creators eye remakes of foreign shows to keep viewers hooked
Sameer Nair-led Applause Entertainment is bringing Israeli show Fauda’s Indian version to the smal... read more
February 18, 2020 12:00 am"We really aimed for a killer pilot": Vikramaditya Motwane on Sacred Games
Sameer Nair in conversation with Vikramaditya Motwane... read more
February 4, 2020 12:00 amOTT market being built, monetisation will follow: Applause's Sameer Nair
Applause Entertainment's CEO in an exclusive interview with Vanita Kohli-Khandekar ... read more
January 16, 2020 12:00 amHansal Mehta ropes in newcomers for ''Scam 1992''
Applause Entertainment, the content studio from the Aditya Birla group, is creating the financial th... read more
December 17, 2019 12:00 amHansal Mehta on The Big Bull: Our approach differs from their movie
Produced by Applause Entertainment and adapted from Dalal's book, The Scam — will be as much about... read more
December 17, 2019 12:00 amPratik, Shreya lead Applause Entertainment’s thriller
Applause Entertainment announces a white collar thriller based on Debashis Basu and Sucheta Dalal's ... read more
December 17, 2019 12:00 amAdaptation bug bites Indian OTT world
In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, Sameer Nair talks about how the OTT industry is tapping i... read more
December 7, 2019 12:00 amWhen movies met streaming video
Applause Entertainment's CEO Sameer Nair in conversation with Vanita Kohli-Khandekar ... read more
November 20, 2019 12:00 amOn the creative continuum
Vanita Kohli Khandekar interviews Sameer Nair for lunch with BS ... read more
November 16, 2019 12:00 amIsraeli drama series Fauda to be adapted for Indian viewers
Israeli drama series Fauda (meaning ‘Chaos’ in Arabic) is said to be one of the best shows to be... read more
November 7, 2019 12:00 amIsraeli Show ‘Fauda’ Set for Indian Remake (Exclusive)
The acclaimed political thriller, which streamed worldwide on Netflix, will be set against the confl... read more
November 6, 2019 12:00 am'The Storyteller'
Cover story interview with Sameer Nair, a television pioneer, who now inhabits a content world ... read more
October 10, 2019 12:00 amApplause Entertainment announces a dark thriller drama series, Your Honor
Dark, gripping and morally complex, Applause Entertainment announces a dark thriller drama series, Y... read more
September 13, 2019 12:00 amApplause Entertainment announces a dark thriller drama series, Your Honor
Dark, gripping and morally complex, Applause Entertainment announces a dark thriller drama series, '... read more
September 12, 2019 12:00 amFor the love of good content: Amazon & Hotstar now rely on adaptations of Israeli shows
Adapting foreign shows by infusing local flavours is a key part of the strategy for originals... read more
September 3, 2019 12:00 amStreaming platforms fight it out for the OTT pie
As urban India laps up streaming services, OTT players are vying to keep the viewer hooked by tappin... read more
August 23, 2019 12:00 amStreaming platforms fight it out for the OTT pie
As urban India laps up streaming services, the burgeoning video-on-demand market is vying to keep th... read more
August 23, 2019 12:00 amWeb streaming shows dabble in bold, political themes to target youth
Content creators take up controversial subjects such as politics, religion and militancy for video-s... read more
July 30, 2019 12:00 am#TwitterChat: Indians are open to all kinds of content: Deepak Segal
Adgully engaged with Deepak Segal, Head of Content at Applause Entertainment, in a #TwitterChat on t... read more
July 17, 2019 12:00 amStreaming sites see content costs surge
The nearly 30 streaming sites are pumping crores of rupees in creating original content... read more
July 5, 2019 12:00 amWhy differentiation is the way forward for OTT players – Part 2
Scope for creating differentiation & challenges involved ... read more
July 4, 2019 12:00 amWhy differentiation is the way forward for OTT players - Part 1
Industry experts on creating differentiation in the OTT space, the challenges faced, is specializing... read more
July 3, 2019 12:00 amWe’re a long way from Scranton. And yet, we’re not
Not that Sameer Nair needed a sign, but it portended well when Anurag Pandey’s was the lone hand t... read more
June 28, 2019 12:00 amOTT and TV content can co-exist for another 10 years
From being more male viewer oriented, OTT content is becoming more diversified ... read more
June 14, 2019 12:00 amTale with a twist
Applause Entertainment is developing quite a number of brilliant drama series lately. The Content St... read more
June 4, 2019 12:00 amThe problem of plenty
The entry of large global players in the OTT space and the Indian market ... read more
May 20, 2019 12:00 amApplause for bingeing
Applause being the driver in the content creation league thriving with a zest that brings stories fr... read more
May 6, 2019 12:00 amWho's Afraid of. Apple TV+?
As Apple enters the world of original content, we ponder its impact on its rivals - and the ecosyste... read more
April 25, 2019 12:00 amSense & Censorship
At Applause, we want to be a catalyst in offering premium content to consumers and create bold new s... read more
April 22, 2019 12:00 am'Criminal Justice' better than 'Sacred Games' (Review)
"Criminal Justice" plays out the crime investigation, courtroom intrigue and prison horror in bouts ... read more
April 8, 2019 12:00 amHollywood meets Bollywood as the global streaming wars reach India
Hotstar wars... read more
April 6, 2019 12:00 am‘Criminal Justice’ Is Sluggish But Saved by Good Performances
The Indian Criminal Justice hits its stride by the mid-point when the rape and murder case is being ... read more
April 5, 2019 12:00 amCriminal Justice first impression: Vikrant Massey stands out in this riveting adaptation
Criminal Justice first impression: Vikrant Massey stands out playing a young boy who suddenly finds ... read more
April 5, 2019 12:00 amShould the likes of Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime be afraid of Apple TV+?
As Apple enters the world of original content, we ponder its impact on its rivals - and the ecosyste... read more
April 3, 2019 12:00 amJackie Shroff opens up about his digital debut
"It is commendable how smoothly every scene was shot and now I am waiting to watch the magic on Hots... read more
March 28, 2019 12:00 amThe Netflix game plan to lead Entertainment
Netflix is blurring language barriers, but made a profit of only ₹20 lakh in India last year. What... read more
March 28, 2019 12:00 amBirla's Applause is ready to begin the show now
From the ready series, Applause has sold four shows to Hotstar, the OTT service of Star India ... read more
March 22, 2019 12:00 amOTT apps step up content war, eye paid subscribers
According to experts, big money is pouring into content for web shows... read more
March 7, 2019 12:00 amIndia’s Hotstar Belatedly Joins Original Content Race With Slate of Applause Shows
“Hotstar is the leader of the streaming services in India and a perfect partner for us. We hope to... read more
March 5, 2019 12:00 amFox’s Indian Streamer Hotstar Set to Remake ‘The Office,’ ‘Criminal Justice’
The first four shows announced are in partnership with Applause Entertainment, backed by leading bus... read more
March 4, 2019 12:00 amHotstar and Applause partner for the first slate of Hotstar Specials
Criminal Justice, The Office, Hostages and City Of Dreams to stream on Hotstar... read more
March 4, 2019 12:00 amGlobal recognition for Applause's Rasbhari
Representing India at the "Series Mania international festival", Applause Entertainment's Rasbhari i... read more
February 27, 2019 12:00 amApplause Entertainment’s ‘Rasbhari’ becomes the first Indian series to be officially selected for the Series Mania International Festival
Produced by Tanveer Bookwala, headlined by Swara Bhasker, the drama series will also be showcased at... read more
February 27, 2019 12:00 amApplause Entertainment announces new Dramedy set in the Heartland
Sameer Nair, Tony and Deeya Singh collaborate for this light hearted drama, adapted from the book ... read more
February 21, 2019 12:00 amApplause Entertainment ropes in industry veteran Deepak Segal as Content Head
Deepak Segal joins Applause Entertainment as Head of Content.... read more
February 18, 2019 12:00 amRegulator's new TV tariff order causes disruption
The fear in the market is that TV’s loss (due to unstable data) could be digital and print’s gai... read more
February 14, 2019 12:00 amPaytm to get into content space, launch video streaming service
Paytm, backed by global giants like Alibaba and Softbank, is now looking to build a content war ches... read more
February 14, 2019 12:00 amMohit in Applause Entertainment's Bhaukaal
A heartland crime drama based on the life of IPS officer Navniet Sekera ... read more
February 7, 2019 12:00 amBrands are products of trust
A piece by Sameer Nair, about 'Brands and Trust' in he Impact Magazine ... read more
February 7, 2019 12:00 amHotstar and Applause partner for the first slate of Hotstar Specials
Criminal Justice, The Office, Hostages and City Of Dreams to stream on Hotstar.... read more
February 4, 2019 12:00 amIndia on their minds
Netflix, now three years old in India, has spent more on local content here than anywhere else in th... read more
January 6, 2019 12:00 amDoordarshan eyes partnership with streaming services
Doordarshan, which operates 23 satellite channels, covering about 92% of the country’s population ... read more
January 1, 2019 12:00 amDecoding Zee’s plan to play the global stage
Realizing that the broadcasting business is changing rapidly, Zee seeks to embrace a global technolo... read more
December 10, 2018 12:00 amApplause Entertainment Announces A New Family Comedy - Mind The Malhotras!
Sameer Nair partners with Sahil Sangha for the Indian adaptation of the Israeli show ‘La Famiglia... read more
November 23, 2018 12:00 amApplause Entertainment announces new family comedy
Show announcement - Mind The Malhotras ... read more
November 22, 2018 12:00 amVideo streaming services may gain from Supreme Court ruling
Supreme Court order stands to benefit the consumer, who can now pick and choose his channels.... read more
November 19, 2018 12:00 amProducers of web shows now find scripts in books
Film-makers in India have largely drawn inspiration from foreign movies, sometimes copying them fram... read more
November 7, 2018 12:00 amApplause Entertainment to adapt Israeli show Honey Badgers into Hindi show titled Udan Patolas
Udan Patolas features Sukhmani Sadana, Apoorva Arora, Poppy Jabbal and Aasttha Ssidana.... read more
October 26, 2018 12:00 amUdan Patolas celebrates the spirit of sisterhood
Show announcement - Udan Patolas ... read more
October 25, 2018 12:00 am'Honey Badgers' creator looking forward to Indian adaptation
Aditya Birla Group's Applause Entertainment has taken the right of the Armoza Formats' scripted seri... read more
October 25, 2018 12:00 am'Honey Badgers' creator looking forward to Indian adaptation
Directed by Shakti Sagar Chopra and produced by Sol Production, "Udan Patolas" revolves around four ... read more
October 25, 2018 12:00 amApplause Entertainment celebrates the spirit of sisterhood with ‘Udan Patolas’
Applause Entertainment brings 'Udan Patolas', adapted from the popular Israeli series Honey Badgers.... read more
October 25, 2018 12:00 amRegional shows get a push on digital platforms
The future of online content will also be fuelled by local language consumption... read more
October 11, 2018 12:00 am‘India Strikes-10 Days’: Neeraj Kabi, Darshan Kumar to star in web series based on Uri attack
Cast announcement for India Strikes - Actors Neeraj Kabi, Darshan Kumar, Vikram Gokhale and Madhurim... read more
September 29, 2018 12:00 amGoldie Behl discovers Anuja Joshi for ‘Marry Me, Stranger’
Applause Entertainment, the content studio from the Aditya Birla Group headed by media pioneer Samee... read more
September 10, 2018 12:00 amGoldie Behl excited about 'Marry Me, Stranger'
Author Novoneel Chakraborty's "The Stranger Trilogy" is being adapted into a romantic thriller digit... read more
September 10, 2018 12:00 amAmit Sadh to play major tango in India Strikes - 10 days
Applause Entertainment brings a gritty, realistic and dramatic recounting of the Uri terror attacks ... read more
August 23, 2018 12:00 amAmit Sadh excited about 'India Strikes-10 Days'
Actor Amit Sadh has been roped in for military drama series "India Strikes-10 Days", based on the 20... read more
August 23, 2018 12:00 amAmit Sadh to play Major Tango in military drama series India Strikes - 10 Days
Applause announced India Strikes- 10 Days, a multi- season web series with a talented cast and show ... read more
August 23, 2018 12:00 amWhy ‘Naagin’ continues to rule idiot box
The first season of 'Naagin' was a mega success. It stayed on top of the charts for its entire seaso... read more
August 16, 2018 12:00 amTime to censor digital content? Experts say creativity should be set free, but creators need to act responsibly
In light of recent controversies, experts believe creativity should be set free, but digital content... read more
August 6, 2018 12:00 amRural Indians are not giving up their television sets that easily: Barc
Television viewership in rural India rose 10% between 2016 and 2018 while that in urban areas grew 4... read more
July 24, 2018 12:00 amHas online video begun affecting TV ratings?
There has been a dramatic explosion of online content consumption in the last couple of years and th... read more
July 23, 2018 12:00 am'Discovery happens through content, not marketing'
Interview with Financial Express: The content journey and Applause ambitions ... read more
July 20, 2018 12:00 amApplause Entertainment now reconstructs Taj
Applause Entertainment partners with Contiloe Pictures to produce - ‘Taj – A Monument of Blood ... read more
July 12, 2018 12:00 amOur focus is on Premium drama: Applause's Nair
Interview with Mint - Upcoming shows under Applause and why the OTT video space in India is not clut... read more
July 6, 2018 12:00 amApplause Entertainment appoints Ashok A Cherian as head of marketing and revenue
Applause Entertainment, the Sameer Nair led Content Studio from the Aditya Birla Group, has announce... read more
June 20, 2018 12:00 amVideo streaming platforms are betting big on regional content
Video streaming platforms have put about 30% of their annual budgets into local language content, sa... read more
June 14, 2018 12:00 amSwara Bhasker all set for a ‘Rasbhari’ tale
Applause Entertainment unites with Nikhil Bhat, Shantanu Srivastava and Tanveer Bookwala for a comin... read more
June 7, 2018 12:00 amSwara Bhasker all set for a ‘Rasbhari’ tale
Applause Entertainment unites with Nikhil Bhat, Shantanu Srivastava, Tanveer Bookwala for a coming-o... read more
June 7, 2018 12:00 amWhen Sudhir Mishra held Ronit Roy, Tisca Chopra, Parvin Daba
Cast announcement for Hostages ... read more
May 24, 2018 12:00 amNetflix, Amazon and Disney fight for India’s online audience
The streaming giants are having trouble getting Indians to pay for content... read more
April 6, 2018 12:00 amHansal Mehta finds himself in a Scam
National Award winning director Hansal Mehta to direct Scam for Applause Entertainment ... read more
March 26, 2018 12:00 amApplause Entertainment ropes in Hansal Mehta to helm 'The Scam'
The National Award winning director is to direct a web series on the 1992 securities scam... read more
March 26, 2018 12:00 amRINGING IN A ROUND OF APPLAUSE
Media veteran Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment tells us why he is bullish about the content ... read more
February 26, 2018 12:00 amApplause Entertainment to make the first ever web series on the 1992 Securities Scam based on the bestselling book ‘The Scam’
For the first time ever, the true story behind one of the most notorious scams of the Indian Stock M... read more
February 19, 2018 12:00 amA tale of power, corruption and deceit
Applause Entertainment ropes in ace director Nagesh Kukunoor for the urban-political thriller titled... read more
February 9, 2018 12:00 amNagesh Kukunoor gets into politics with City of Dreams
National Award-winning filmmaker and Sameer Nair join hands for a 10 episode web series set and shot... read more
February 8, 2018 12:00 amBBC Worldwide India announces partnership with Applause Entertainment to produce BBC Formats
BBC Worldwide India has announced a partnership with Aditya Birla Group’s Applause Entertainment t... read more
January 19, 2018 12:00 am