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Five OTT Films & Web Series Based On Books Digital Media
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Five OTT Films & Web Series Based On Books

While the OTT platforms are spreading their legs worldwide, they are also experimenting with genres and content. However, it remains a challenge all the time to produce fresh and worthy content for viewers to watch, and to fill that void, the over-the-top (OTT) platforms are taking inspiration from the projects that are based on the books. ## In recent times, we have seen many films and web series that are loosely based on widely regarded novels. Among those, Parineeti Chopra-starrer "The Girl On The Train" that was based on Paula Hawkins' bestseller of the same name along with the Riddhi Dogra-Monica Dogra-starrer web series "The Married Woman" is based on Manju Kapoor's book of the same name, got brilliant response. ## Here are 5 notable OTT shows & movies that have been inspired from books - ## BARD OF BLOOD [Netflix] ## ## An espionage thriller series directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, Bard of Blood is based on Bilal Siddiqi's 2015 novel of the same name. Siddiqi penned the book while he was still a student at St Xavier's college in Mumbai. The book traces the life of Kabir Anand (Emraan Hashmi), a former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agent who gives up civilian life to return for a risky mission. Produced by Shah Rukh Khan's production house Red Chillies Entertainment, the series stars Emraan Hashmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Danish Husain, and Jaideep Ahlawat. The first season of 7 episode premiered on 27 September 2019 on Netflix. ## THE MARRIED WOMAN [ALT Balaji, ZEE5]## ## The Monica Dogra and Riddhi Dogra-starrer web series is based on Manju Kapoor's book of the same name. The series is about two women falling in love and the circumstances that lead to this. It is directed by Sahir Raza, and currently streaming on Alt Balaji and ZEE5. ## THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN [Netflix] ## ## Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, The Girl on the Train is a murder mystery and a psychological drama, starring Parineeti Chopra, Kriti Kulhari, Aditi Rao Hydari and Avinash Tiwary in pivotal roles. This film is based on Paula Hawkins' 2015 novel of the same name. It was originally scheduled for theatrical release in 2020 but due to the covid-19 pandemic, it directly premiered on Netflix on February 26, 2021. ## STATE OF SIEGE: 26/11 [ZEE5] ## ## State of Siege: 26/11 is based on Sandeep Unnithan's book, Black Tornado: The Three Sieges of Mumbai 26/11. The web series depicts the events of the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai from the point of view of the NSG. Apart from showing the defense team in action, it also shows the planning that went into taking down the terrorists while ensuring the safety of the civilians. The web series has eight episodes and is created by Abhimanyu Singh. It stars Arjan Bajwa, Arjun Bijlani, Mukul Dev, Vivek Dahiya, Tara-Alisha Berry, among others. ## SAMANTAR [MX Player] ## ## Based on the novel of the same name by Suhas Shirwalkar, Samantar is a mystry thriller that follows the journey of a man who seeks to know his future, but his future is the past of another man. He leaves no stone unturned to find this man and change his life, but it is not easy to find someone who does not want to be found. Directed by Satish Rajwade, the series stars Swapnil Joshi, and Tejaswini Pandit in lead roles. ## Stay tuned...

Swwapnil Joshi: Experience gave me the ability to sustain failure Marathi
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Swwapnil Joshi: Experience gave me the ability to sustain failure

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) He was just a teenager when he played the title role of Lord Krishna in Ramanand Sagar's mythological TV show "Krishna" in 1993. Since then there has been no looking back for actor Swwapnil Joshi who went on to act in various TV series, excelled in Marathi films and is currently wining accolades for his role in the Marathi web series "Samantar". The actor says starting early has given him the strength to handle success and failure much better and a sustainable career.## He says a lot has changed in the business of entertainment since the time he did his first TV show at the age of nine. "Experience has given me the ability to sustain failure. I was quite young when I started and back then I was not doing things for success. Working in the industry for so long has made me realise that not everything that I will do with conviction will become a huge success, but I still have to believe in myself and I should have faith," Swwapnil told IANS.## His is currently seen playing the title role of the web series "Samantar" that also features Krishna Bharadwaj and Tejaswini Pandit. The series streams on the OTT platform MX Player.## The actor has appeared in successful Marathi films such as "Checkmate", "Amhi Satpute", "Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai", "Duniyadari", "Mangalashtak Once More", "Pyaar Vali Love Story", "Mitwaa", "Laal Ishq", and "Mogra Phulaalaa" among others.## Talking about his method of choosing scripts, Swwapnil shared: "I do not commit to a project without a bound script and I read it through. I am not one of them with whom a writer can come and discuss a one-liner and I commit to the idea and then the script turns out to be something else. No, I have to know the script because that is the backbone of the project."## "That apart I also have the parameter of who is the director and which production house is backing the project. At times, the story is good but not well executed or maybe not well marketed and properly released. Once the foundation, the script, is in place, without these two things, a film or a show cannot be materialised. Again, this is one of the factors that experience taught me," he also mentioned.## Stay tuned...

Swwapnil Joshi wants 'Samantar' to be dubbed in Bengali Marathi
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Swwapnil Joshi wants 'Samantar' to be dubbed in Bengali

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Marathi actor Swwapnil Joshi is garnering praise for his performance in the new web series "Samantar", and the show has been dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. He feels the series should now be dubbed in Bangla because Bengalis are among the most evolved audiences and constitute great connoisseurs of entertainment.## The show is based on the Marathi book 'Samantar" written by Suhas Shirwalkar. According to the actor, Bengali and Marathi are languages rich with great literature.## "When it comes to the audience, I would like to mention that Bengali and Marathi audience are some of the most evolved audience because we are highly influenced by our literature. Our literature is rich and experimental. So our audience is exposed to such kind of storytelling, way before everybody else. You see, ‘Samantar' is one of the highest-selling books in Maharashtra. I so wish that our show gets dubbed and released in Bengali. I am sure they would love to watch it," Swwapnil told IANS.## "Samantar" features Swwapnil with Krishna Bharadwaj and Tejaswini Pandit. The show streams on MX Player.## Stay tuned...