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Snapshots from a party to celebrate the upcoming launch of streaming platform Flixbug

Founded and owned by Debopriyo Chakraborty, Flixbug is expected to launch in February next year with an initial rollout plan featuring 10 web series and at least five feature films in Bengali

Piya Roy Published 16.11.23, 11:00 AM
“It’s a new platform for our industry which means more jobs and opportunities for both actors and behind-the-screen workers. And one more medium through which our work can be showcased for our audience. I am glad that I could be here today to support Flixbug,” said Tolly beauty Srabanti.

“It’s a new platform for our industry which means more jobs and opportunities for both actors and behind-the-screen workers. And one more medium through which our work can be showcased for our audience. I am glad that I could be here today to support Flixbug,” said Tolly beauty Srabanti.

In the popular and ever-expanding arena of OTT, the latest to enter the fray is Flixbug, a streaming platform which promises a completely new era of stories from the heart of Bengal. The platform will deal with slice-of-life films, slapstick comedy, a few thrillers and anthologies. Mostly set in a rural background, they will evoke nostalgia and at the same time offer a contemporary take on popular stories based in Bengal’s villages.

Founded and owned by Debopriyo Chakraborty, Flixbug is expected to launch in February next year with an initial rollout plan featuring 10 web series and at least five feature films in Bengali, with more content to follow later in Bengali and Hindi. Though pricing for subscribers is not yet fixed, the platform will offer interesting revenue models for subscribers, which will be announced at a press conference prior to the official launch of Flixbug. Content profile with cast and crew will also be announced in detail later.

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A party hosted at The Park on the evening of November 9 to announce the upcoming launch was attended by the who’s who of the city’s film and television fraternity as well as many other dignitaries.

“With the launch of every new platform, there will be more work opportunities and, at the same time, more competition. So as actors, we need to upgrade ourselves constantly to keep up with the expectations of viewers who, these days, are exposed to very high quality work from across the world,” said Abar Proloy star Saswata Chatterjee.

“With the launch of every new platform, there will be more work opportunities and, at the same time, more competition. So as actors, we need to upgrade ourselves constantly to keep up with the expectations of viewers who, these days, are exposed to very high quality work from across the world,” said Abar Proloy star Saswata Chatterjee.

“We will feature nationallyacclaimed, award-winning directors who will create web series for the first time ever. We also plan to develop original films that will have a digital premiere on Flixbug post their theatre releases. We have an interesting line-up of content that will be remarkably different from other OTT channels,” said Flixbug content and creative head Raajhorshee De.

“We will feature nationallyacclaimed, award-winning directors who will create web series for the first time ever. We also plan to develop original films that will have a digital premiere on Flixbug post their theatre releases. We have an interesting line-up of content that will be remarkably different from other OTT channels,” said Flixbug content and creative head Raajhorshee De.

“We want to position Flixbug as a global OTT platform, which is home to some of the best Hindi and Bengali content of our time. Our focus is on Indian stories, be it retro classics, contemporary films or web series. We hope to connect with the preferences of a large audience base and offer topnotch viewing experience,” said Flixbug CEO Sujay Kutty

“We want to position Flixbug as a global OTT platform, which is home to some of the best Hindi and Bengali content of our time. Our focus is on Indian stories, be it retro classics, contemporary films or web series. We hope to connect with the preferences of a large audience base and offer topnotch viewing experience,” said Flixbug CEO Sujay Kutty

“If anything is started with good intentions and an honest approach it is bound to succeed and I know for sure that Flixbug, which has a wonderful team and is led by the most amazing people, is doing it right. I wish them all the success,” said actress Richa Sharma.

“If anything is started with good intentions and an honest approach it is bound to succeed and I know for sure that Flixbug, which has a wonderful team and is led by the most amazing people, is doing it right. I wish them all the success,” said actress Richa Sharma.

“I have known Raajhorshee (De) and Sujay Kutty for a very long time, and knowing them, I am sure this is going to be a serious endeavour towards creating good, sensible audio-visual content. Any new avenue opening up in the world of audio-visual entertainment is good news for the whole industry and I look forward to associating with them,” said actor-director Parambrata Chatterjee.

“I have known Raajhorshee (De) and Sujay Kutty for a very long time, and knowing them, I am sure this is going to be a serious endeavour towards creating good, sensible audio-visual content. Any new avenue opening up in the world of audio-visual entertainment is good news for the whole industry and I look forward to associating with them,” said actor-director Parambrata Chatterjee.

“A lot is happening on the OTT front — there are lots of opportunities and competition, but one has to be responsible also. I am happy to support and be a part of any effort that takes the Bengali entertainment industry forward,” said director Arindam Sil.

“A lot is happening on the OTT front — there are lots of opportunities and competition, but one has to be responsible also. I am happy to support and be a part of any effort that takes the Bengali entertainment industry forward,” said director Arindam Sil.

“It’s good to be a part of any launch in the city because as artistes, we always look forward to more opportunities for better and more exciting work. OTT is definitely the most realistic medium these days and has gained huge popularity among the audience. So we are all waiting eagerly for Flixbug to bring in more interesting content,” said actress Koneenica Banerjee.

“It’s good to be a part of any launch in the city because as artistes, we always look forward to more opportunities for better and more exciting work. OTT is definitely the most realistic medium these days and has gained huge popularity among the audience. So we are all waiting eagerly for Flixbug to bring in more interesting content,” said actress Koneenica Banerjee.

“Very good news for all artistes and technicians because a new platform means lots of new work. I am doubly excited as I have done a short film called Eternal Canvas which has been acquired by Flixbug and I really hope that people can see the short film very soon,” said Devlina Kumar.

“Very good news for all artistes and technicians because a new platform means lots of new work. I am doubly excited as I have done a short film called Eternal Canvas which has been acquired by Flixbug and I really hope that people can see the short film very soon,” said Devlina Kumar.

“I have already worked on a short film for Flixbug. The team is made up of expert professionals who understand the needs of producers, directors and actors. I am sure their fantastic approach will reflect in their productions and I am happy and excited for them,” said actress Debleena Dutt.

“I have already worked on a short film for Flixbug. The team is made up of expert professionals who understand the needs of producers, directors and actors. I am sure their fantastic approach will reflect in their productions and I am happy and excited for them,” said actress Debleena Dutt.

Pictures: Biswajit Kundu

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