Business of Entertainment
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -In this podcast, Lata Jha takes you through the financial performance of all that's buzzing in the entertainment world, be it films or shows from your favourite TV channel or streaming platform.
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60: MIB to regulate OTT; Diwali high on web content
November 17, 2020 09:52 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBThe central government has brought OTT content, as well as news and current affairs on online platforms under the ambit of the I&B ministry. Further, theatres have mostly lost out on the big Diwali opportunity.
59: Bollywood up for dim Diwali
November 10, 2020 06:49 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBThough theatres across the country have reopened, Bollywood is unlikely to keep its promised date with Diwali this year and it is up to video streaming platforms to deliver fresh content.
58: ‘Laxmmi Bomb’ undergoes title change, theatres struggle to restart operations
November 04, 2020 07:57 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBThe makers of Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy Laxmmi Bomb have decided to modify its title after facing objections from several Hindu groups. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
57: OTT grows at the expense of traditional media, Netflix brings A Suitable Boy
October 27, 2020 10:10 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBIndia is currently the world’s fastest-growing OTT market and is all set to emerge as the world’s sixth-largest by 2024. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
56: Amazon picks up more films, theatres take baby steps towards reopening
October 13, 2020 09:22 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBThe acquisition of nine Indian films across languages by Amazon Prime Video does not spell good news for theatres that will anyway be starved of content when they reopen later this month or early November.
55: Theatres granted reopening permits, ‘Khaali Peeli’ disappoints
October 06, 2020 06:55 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBThe Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed movie theatres to reopen with 50% capacity from 15 October in areas that fall outside containment zones. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
54: Streaming platforms line up offerings for festive quarter
September 29, 2020 11:06 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBWith the shutdown of movie theatres, video streaming services have taken the challenge to line up offerings for the festive quarter this year, including movies and web shows, across languages in time for Dussehra, going on to Diwali and further Christmas and new year’s.
53: Top Bollywood stars turn to web originals, Netflix brings ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare
September 22, 2020 08:55 - 5 minutes - 5 MBAfter turning up their noses at the small screen and web shows, Bollywood stars are finally reconciling to the growing popularity of the latter. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
52: Bollywood stares at dismal festive quarter, Netflix brings ‘The Social Dilemma’
September 15, 2020 09:36 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBWhile many other businesses are looking at the upcoming festive quarter beginning October to maximise sales, India’s film exhibition market sees little hope ahead. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
51: Top movies line up for 2021 | ‘CU Soon’ debuts on Amazon Prime Video
September 08, 2020 09:07 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBEven as cinema halls battle uncertainty on reopening dates and producers witness dwindling cash flows, some studios have taken the call to announce big-budget spectacles that they believe will help bring audiences back to theatres next year. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
50: Cinemas remain shut in Unlock 4 | ‘Sadak 2’ disappoints
September 01, 2020 06:47 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBIn the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha discusses what the lockdown and unlock 4 means for the business of entertainment in terms of numbers. Along with this, she reviews the latest B-town flick Sadak 2. Tune in and find out.
49: India braces for more direct-to-digital releases | Class of ’83 disappoints
August 27, 2020 04:44 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBIndia’s film industry may increasingly be inclined to take its offerings direct to video streaming sites even after the covid 19 crisis is over and allow pay-per-view screenings on various mainstream platforms. In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
48: Bollywood misses Independence Day weekend | Netflix brings ‘Gunjan Saxena’
August 18, 2020 07:33 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBIn the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha talks about the impact of COVID on the Independence day releases. The weekend is a big revenue source for many films, however, OTT platforms takes advantage of this. Netflix releases 'Gunjan Saxena'. Tune in to find out more.
47: India loses 10-12% of movie screen count thanks to covid.
August 12, 2020 04:34 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBIn the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment. The Indian movie screen market is estimated to have lost about 10% - 12% of its screens in the last few months.
46: Cinemas remain under lockdown, ‘Shakuntala Devi’ starts streaming
August 04, 2020 12:17 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBThe government has continued to keep cinema halls under lockdown as part of guidelines brought out by the ministry of home affairs for Unlock 3.0. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
45: ‘Dil Bechara’ starts streaming while multiplexes prep for reopening
July 28, 2020 04:35 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBIn the latest episode, Lata talks about the much-awaited movie from late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, 'Dil Bechara'. A critical analysis of the movie and its financials along with an insight into the different measures being taken by theater owners getting ready for the unlock.
44: Netflix ready with 17 new titles as theatres collapse
July 21, 2020 11:28 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBAmerican streaming platform Netflix has announced a bunch of new web shows and Bollywood films for direct-to-digital release. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
43: TV viewership, smartphone usage slump as India enters Unlock 2.0
July 14, 2020 05:06 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBTV viewership and smartphone usage have lost the rapid pace of growth acquired in the initial phase of the COVID lockdown. In the latest episode of its show ‘Business of Entertainment,’ Mint’s Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
42: Disney+ Hotstar acquires 7 Bollywood titles
July 07, 2020 07:13 - 6 minutesThe big news this week is the acquisition of seven Bollywood titles by Disney+ Hotstar for a direct-to-digital release, a move that busts the myth that only mid-sized films are skipping a theatrical release during COVID-induced lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
42: Disney+ Hotstar acquires 7 Bollywood titles
July 07, 2020 07:13 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBThe big news this week is the acquisition of seven Bollywood titles by Disney+ Hotstar for a direct-to-digital release, a move that busts the myth that only mid-sized films are skipping a theatrical release during COVID-induced lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
41: TV shoots resume, ‘Bulbbul’ shines on Netflix
June 30, 2020 09:52 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBThe government’s permit to resume TV shoots across states earlier this month has meant some breather for television producers and broadcasters. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
40: Single screens shut down, OTT content disappoints
June 23, 2020 10:46 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBMore than 50% of India’s 6, 000 plus single screens will find it difficult to restart business in the post-pandemic world as the uncertainty around film exhibition remains. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
39: Multiplexes report losses but line up releases post-October
June 16, 2020 10:20 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBIndia's top multiplex chains, PVR Cinemas and INOX Leisure Ltd, have reported losses for the March-ended quarter but believe big-ticket releases will bring people back to theatres post October. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
38: Shooting to gradually resume, Netflix out with ‘Choked’
June 09, 2020 10:05 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBThe big news this week is that shooting of films and web projects will restart soon, with the ministry of home affairs considering the feasibility of opening up movie theatres while TV may start earlier. In this episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
37: TV viewership, smartphone usage lose pace as lockdown is relaxed
June 02, 2020 06:30 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBBoth television viewership and smartphone usage have lost pace in India as the country relaxes lockdown restrictions. In this episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
36: Bollywood records dullest Eid in years
May 26, 2020 12:33 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBSans a Salman Khan film, Bollywood has recorded its dullest Eid in years thanks to the COVID-19 scare and theatre shutdown across the country. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
35: ‘Gulabo Sitabo,’ ‘Shakuntala Devi’ go digital, cinema owners panic
May 19, 2020 06:58 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBThe big news this week is the coming of several Indian films, originally meant for theatrical release, to digital streaming platforms. In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
34: Zee, one of the 1st media houses to go Digital
May 12, 2020 13:32 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBAs TV viewership sinks, online streaming platforms have seen a boom during the lockdown. In an exclusive interview with Mr. Tarun Katial (CEO, Zee5), Mint's Lata Jha talks about the immediate and the post-COVID future of OTTs.
33: 'Mrs. Serial Killer,’ ‘Thappad’ now streaming as TV nosedives
May 06, 2020 10:18 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBTV viewership and smartphone usage in India seem to have slowed down as the country gets used to the lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
32: ‘Extraction’ on Netflix, reruns dominate TV
April 28, 2020 07:18 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBIndia’s two big metros Mumbai and Delhi have reported the highest growth in television viewership in the country during lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
32: ‘Extraction’ on Netflix, reruns dominate TV
April 28, 2020 07:18 - 6 minutesIndia’s two big metros Mumbai and Delhi have reported the highest growth in television viewership in the country during lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
31: ‘Four More Shots Please!’ on Amazon, DD shows continue to reign
April 21, 2020 09:12 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBComedy-drama Four More Shots Please! is out with a second season on Amazon Prime while Doordarshan continues to reign with its reruns of old shows. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
30: ‘Angrezi Medium’ on Disney+ Hotstar; DD most watched channel during lockdown
April 14, 2020 09:53 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBComedy drama Angrezi Medium is already streaming on Disney+ Hotstar while Doordarshan has emerged as the most watched TV channel in India with the return of its old shows. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
29: Ramayana’ on TV, ‘Panchayat’ on Amazon for viewers during lockdown
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBThe nation-wide lockdown has meant viewers have turned to their television screens and hand-held devices for entertainment. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
28: Netflix has ‘Maska,’ Amazon ‘Parasite’ for you at home | Business of Entertainment
March 31, 2020 13:32 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBThe shutdown of theatres supplemented with flops has resulted in a Rs. 450-500 crore loss for Bollywood this quarter. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
27: Covid-19 halts new movie releases but streaming shows still abound
March 24, 2020 08:17 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBThe corona scare worsens with each passing day, which means there are no new movie releases. However, Netflix, Amazon, Hotstar and others line up offerings. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
26: 'Angrezi Medium, ‘Pushpavalli 2’ major offerings of the week
March 17, 2020 08:40 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBThe entertainment offerings this week include comedy-drama Angrezi Medium and Amazon Prime Video original Pushpavalli- Season 2. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
25: ‘Baaghi 3’, ‘Guilty’ major entertainment offerings of the week
March 10, 2020 12:42 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBBaaghi 3 has made Rs. 53 crore over the weekend. It opened to 30-35% occupancy on Friday morning. It made Rs. 17.50 crore on Friday after advance bookings slowed down. Thappad ended its first week with collections of Rs. 23.50 crore. The Taapsee Pannu-starrer was unable to build on the positive word-of-mouth.
24: ‘Thappad’ big entertainment offering of the week
March 03, 2020 08:13 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBThe entertainment offerings this week include Taapsee Pannu-starrer Thappad besides a new Netflix original I Am Not Okay With This. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
23: 'Love Aaj Kal’ heads Valentine’s Day offerings
February 18, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBThe Valentine’s Day weekend was high on the romantic vibe with Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal and Netflix original To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
22: ‘Malang,’ ‘Shikara,’ ‘Little Women’ big releases of the week
February 11, 2020 11:27 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBThe entertainment offerings this week include Bollywood films Malang and Shikara and Hollywood Oscar nominee Little Women. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
21: ‘Jawaani Jaaneman,’ ‘What the Love!’ new entertainment offerings of the week
February 04, 2020 10:04 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBThe entertainment offerings this week include Saif Ali Khan-starrer Jawaani Jaaneman and Netflix original What the Love! With Karan Johar. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
20: ‘Street Dancer 3D,’ ‘Panga’, ‘The Forgotten Army’ make for exciting week
January 28, 2020 09:28 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBThe entertainment offerings this week include two Bollywood films—Street Dancer 3D and Panga and Amazon Prime Video original, The Forgotten Army. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
19: 'Tanhaji' continues run with 'Sex Education 2' as new offering of the week
January 21, 2020 05:14 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBThe entertainment offerings this week include Ajay Devgn's period drama Tanhaji- The Unsung Warrior that continues its box office run while Netflix is out with a new original, Sex Education 2. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
18: ‘Chhapaak,’ ‘Tanhaji,’ ‘Darbar’ compete in theatres this week
January 14, 2020 07:32 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBThe entertainment offerings this week include Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak, Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji- The Unsung Warrior and Rajinikanth’s action drama Darbar. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
17: 'Ghost Stories,'Bombshell' make for exciting new year
January 07, 2020 08:42 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBThe entertainment offerings this week include Netflix's new original film, Ghost Stories and Hollywood biographical drama Bombshell. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
16: ‘Dabangg 3’ sustains over opening weekend amid CAA protests
December 24, 2019 06:59 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBThe biggest entertainment offering of the week, Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg 3 has sustained thanks to its lead actor’s star power amid raging CAA protests in the country. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
15: ‘Mardaani 2,’ ‘Jumanji’ ‘Queen’ big offerings of the week
December 17, 2019 07:35 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBThe entertainment offerings this week include action thriller Mardaani 2, Hollywood flick Jumanji: The Next Level and a new web show titled Queen. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
15: ‘Mardaani 2,’ ‘Jumanji’ ‘Queen’ big offerings of the week
December 17, 2019 07:35 - 5 minutesThe entertainment offerings this week include action thriller Mardaani 2, Hollywood flick Jumanji: The Next Level and a new web show titled Queen. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
14: ‘Panipat,’ ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh’ big offerings of the week.
December 10, 2019 06:35 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBThe entertainment offerings this week include war epic Panipat and comedy drama Pati Patni Aur Woh. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.