Nawazuddin Siddiqui quits OTT platforms

[Bapun]

Nawazuddin Siddiqui announced that he is quitting digital platforms. The actor revealed that he is not happy with what he sees and that OTT platforms have become a ‘dhanda’.

Nawazuddin further talked about why he decided to not work in shows on digital platforms and what changed post he starred in Netflix’s Sacred Games. “When I did Sacred Games for Netflix, there was an excitement and challenge around the digital medium. New talent was being given a chance Now that freshness is gone,” said the actor.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui quits OTT platforms, says it's become a dhanda

Nawazuddin Siddiqui announced that he is quitting digital platforms. The actor revealed that he is not happy with what he sees and that OTT platforms have become a ‘dhanda’.

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[iDJ]

Freshness is gone? That's his opinion. Start working for likes of Prime, Sony LIV, Voot etc. Than you will know what freshness is.

 

[Prithi Deb]

This is just a roundabout way of saying that he was to stop doing only niche stuff and go mainstream, where the big bucks are.

 

[Vivek3457789]

Nawazuddin Siddiqui had earlier said that OTT platforms have become a 'dhanda (racket) for big production houses'. He had also talked about why he decided to not work in shows on digital platforms. However, the actor revealed that his statement was taken out of context. He said, "I am doing a lot of films for OTT. I am sitting here because of Netflix. OTT platforms have given us all an International recognition. We get to showcase our talent there to the whole world. In my statement, I was talking about some production houses who randomnly make anything. It was taken out of context and my intention was never to say that I want to quit OTT. I just don't want to do anything that looks like a serial."

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not quitting OTT, says his statement was taken out of context

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who has bagged an International Emmy nomination for his performance in Netflix's Serious Men, had earlier said that he wanted to quit OTT. Now, in an exclusive chat with India Today, he clarified that his statement was taken out of context.

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[hike]

He is saying very much true. Just look at series from these so called OTT they are full of adult stuff with no story. They need to maintain standard.

 

[rohitvatsa]

He is saying very much true. Just look at series from these so called OTT they are full of adult stuff with no story. They need to maintain standard.

That’s because the OTT platforms have to fill in space with some cheap programs.Not everyone can afford million dollar debt like Netflix

 

[hike]

That’s because the OTT platforms have to fill in space with some cheap programs.Not everyone can afford million dollar debt like Netflix

What is your defination for cheap program?
I'm not talking about money it's all about stories.
Bhai don't you think Netflix itself is the one with cheap program like Jamtara, College Romance, Laila, Karan Johar many projects and etc.
A genuine story and decent amount is enough for good stories like Apharan, Panchayat, Kota Factory, F.L.A.M.E.S, Raikar Case, Delhi Crime, Ye Meri Family, Criminal Justice, Permanent Roommate, etc.
It's not at all about money

 

[rohitvatsa]

What is your defination for cheap program?
I'm not talking about money it's all about stories.
Bhai don't you think Netflix itself is the one with cheap program like Jamtara, College Romance, Laila, Karan Johar many projects and etc.
A genuine story and decent amount is enough for good stories like Apharan, Panchayat, Kota Factory, F.L.A.M.E.S, Raikar Case, Delhi Crime, Ye Meri Family, Criminal Justice, Permanent Roommate, etc.
It's not at all about money

Talking purely from the perspective of someone who watches only Hindi and English webseries i cannot recall even 5 good webseries's which streamed around same time on 1 platform whether it is Netflix or Prime or Hotstar.Those who ha money streamed the famous US webseries's like Arrow,Flash and other well known old serials.That left the likes of Zee5,Voot,Sony Liv and MX player nothing to show for barring their once in a month series's in case of Sony Liv/Voot and once in a blue moon series for likes of Zee5 and lesser said about MX player the better it would be.I haven't watched a single Web series on Zee5 since State of Siege in July even though i have an annual subscription.