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Nov 22, 2023

Blender’s Choice

To celebrate and honor the innovators of 2022 in the OTT industry and the

To celebrate and honor the innovators of 2022 in the OTT industry and the digital space, "Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards" was unveiled today at The Daily Star Centre, through a press conference. The awards, presented by Ispahani and The Daily Star, are being organised for the second time to honour the groundbreaking work done by the artistes in the OTT space, alongside content creators.

The press conference was headed by Imran Kadir, Head of Marketing & Sales, The Daily Star, along with Omar Hannan, General Manager, Ispahani Team Limited, and Ajoy Kumar Kundu, CEO of Mediacom Limited. Celebrities, including the likes of FS Nayeem, Shohel Mondol, Syed Ahmed Shawki, Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, Khayam Sanu Sandhi, Aisha Khan, Sharif Siraj, Goutam Koiri, and Shahnaz Sumi, among others, graced the occasion with their warm presence.

This year Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022 will have 28 categories, out of which 14 are for Film/Drama/Story, 4 for Music, 4 critics award and 6 for content creators.

Omar Hannan, General Manager of Ispahani Tea Limited, mentioned, "Ispahani has a long history of supporting and promoting Bangladeshi arts and culture. The collaboration between Ispahani and The Daily Star for the "Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2022" is an endeavor to acknowledge, appreciate, and inspire the competitive spirit among both on-screen and off-screen contributors in Bangladesh's OTT and digital content industry."

Hannan also expressed hope that this initiative will foster the growth of a thriving creator's economy and culture, nurturing positive and Innovative digital content.

Tajdin Hassan, Chief Business Officer, The Daily Star told A&E, "It is truly monumental that OTT has become such an essential ingredient of our entertainment. The goal of this initiative is not just to recognise the outstanding performers, but to inspire the upcoming artists to set greater benchmarks."

He also added, "This is our second iteration, and I'm certain that over the upcoming years, we'll see this industry achieving further heights."

FS Nayeem congratulated this initiative sharing his thoughts. "Recognising talents in the OTT arena is a great way to appreciate and inspire artistes to work more cautiously. I believe the best may take the prize home."

"Taqdeer" and "Karagar" director Shawki appreciated the initiative, and added that other than the National Film Award, no other awards in the country provides recognition for behind-the-scene, technical artistes.

The submissions for the nominations are open from tomorrow (June 8) and it will be closed on July 8.