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Marathi Web Series ‘Lampan’ wins Best Web Series (OTT) Award at IFFI 2024 for

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Goa:28/11/24:Marathi Web Series ‘Lampan’ grabs the Best Web Series (OTT) Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India, for its remarkable storytelling, high production values, and exceptional performances. Directed by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari and based on stories written by Prakash Narayan Sant, ‘Lampan’ is the tale of a dreamy child with unbounded curiosity.

The award, which celebrates innovation in digital content, was presented to the creators and the OTT platform behind Lampan for their dedication to delivering an engaging and thought-provoking narrative.

Recognizing the surge of creativity in digital content, the Best Web Series (OTT) Award, introduced in the 54th edition, marks a transformative milestone in honouring outstanding storytelling on OTT platforms. In recognition of the growing impact of OTT platforms on global entertainment,

This year, five web series have been shortlisted for their artistic brilliance, storytelling finesse, technical excellence, and cultural impact. The Best OTT Web Series Award comes with a cash prize of Rs. 10,00,000, which will be shared between the creators and the OTT platform, along with individual certificates recognizing their contribution to the series’ success

.This award accentuates IFFI’s commitment to nurturing creativity and innovation in the entertainment sector. By incentivizing high-quality content creation in Indian languages and fostering collaboration among global creators and platforms, IFFI aims to position India as a hub for digital storytelling.

Lampan, which premiered on Sony Liv, stood out in fierce competition among submissions from major OTT platforms. The series, set in rural India, poignantly explores the emotional and social struggles of a young boy navigating his identity within the complex dynamics of his community. Through its evocative portrayal of self-empowerment, community ties, and personal growth, Lampan has struck a deep chord with viewers and critics alike.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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