KATHMANDU- Nepali film ‘Lalibazar’, which was released in theatres on Baisakh 25, is now available on the DGO OTT platform worldwide from the first day of Dashain’s Phulpati festival.
Produced by Shatkon Arts, the film explores the importance of education through the story of a mother and daughter. Its worldwide digital release allows Nepali audiences at home and abroad to watch it simultaneously.
“We could not screen the film in many international locations for various reasons. Through OTT, we have now reached Nepalis living abroad as well as audiences in Nepal,” said producer and actor Rabindra Singh Baniya. “Please watch the film and share your feedback.”
Baniya said his production banner prioritises social responsibility alongside entertainment. He expressed confidence that Lalibazar could also offer a learning experience for audiences across age groups.
The film features Baniya alongside Swastima Khadka, Samaira Thapa, Mukunda Kumar Shrestha, Abhay Baral, Prem Pandey, Asha Poudel, Govinda Sunar, Aabha Aryal, Tara Sharma, Ramesh Badi, Saraswati Adhikari, Janaki Kathayat, Nishchal Panthi, Birbal Chaudhary and Kuntal, among others.
Bishal Devkota and Prashansa Subedi make their acting debuts with the film.
Directed and written by Yam Thapa, Lalibazar has a screenplay and dialogues co-written by Thapa and Pradeep Bhattarai. Bhattarai is the executive producer, while Max Dipesh Khatri and Rabindra Singh Baniya are the producers.
DGO expands its Nepali content catalogue
DGO describes itself as Nepal’s first government-licensed subscription-based OTT streaming platform. It offers sports and entertainment content to Nepali audiences worldwide.
Its catalogue includes Nepali films, web series, short films, live cricket and football, live television, reality shows and musical programmes, streamed in HD with Nepali and English commentary.
DGO has recently partnered with digital company OSR Digital to bring Nepali films to its platform based on audience demand. Lalibazar marks the beginning of this initiative, with the platform’s film lineup also available to viewers.
In addition to Nepali content, DGO offers popular series from Indian OTT platform JioHotstar and live La Liga football.
According to the company information provided, the DGO app has been downloaded 1.3 million times and has more than 350,000 monthly users. Its audience extends to more than 15 countries, with the platform targeting Nepalis living abroad as well as viewers in Nepal.
Subscription plans start at Rs 249 per month.
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