November 28th 2023.
The 54th International Film Festival of India has concluded with great success, awarding the first-ever OTT Award for Web Series to the hit Hindi comedy-drama series 'Panchayat 2'. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and written by Chandan Kumar, the show follows Abhishek Tripathi, a young urban graduate reluctantly embracing the role of secretary in the remote fictional village of Phulera.
The second season of the show dives deeper into Abhishek's life in Phulera, exploring his relationships with Pradhan, Vikas, Prahlad, and Manju Devi, while also juggling diverse village issues. It is full of relatable moments and humor, which has helped the show become an instant hit.
At the inaugural ceremony of the film festival, Anurag Thakur, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, highlighted the remarkable growth of the OTT industry in India. He stated that 28% annual growth rate of the sector has helped employ thousands of people. As such, the OTT Awards were introduced to honor exceptional digital content creators across various platforms.
Among the 32 entries from 10 languages and 15 OTT platforms, 'Panchayat 2' stood out among the rest, including 'Rocket Boys: Season 1', 'Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi', and 'Human' and the Jury panel gave a special mention to 'Rocket Boys: Season 1'.
Finally, Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' co-star Jitendra Kumar revealed that he had discussed the topic of homosexuality with Ayushmann 10 years ago while being a fan of his. This just goes to show the kind of impact 'Panchayat 2' had on the 54th International Film Festival of India and how much it resonated with its viewers.
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