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It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

Moonbin, a member of the K-pop group Astro, has died at the age of 25.

As reported by Yonhap News, Moonbin was found dead by his manager at his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the evening of Wednesday, April 19th. Police are still investigating the case, and an official cause of death is currently unknown.

Astro’s label Fantagio shared a statement saying Moonbin has “left us and became a star in the sky,” while adding that the company is “deeply mourning” the loss alongside his family, members of Astro, fellow artists, and fans. There will be a private funeral in accordance with the family’s wishes.

Moonbin joined Astro in 2016 alongside Mj, Jinjin, Rocky, Cha Eun-woo, and Yoon San-ha. Aside from a brief hiatus in 2019 for health-related reasons, he was an active member of the group until his death. In January 2023, he officially renewed his Fantagio contract with all the...

Moonbin, a member of the South Korean boy band Astro, died by suicide today at his residence in the Gangnam district of Seoul. He was 25.

The body of the singer-actor was found by his manager at approximately 8:10 p.m. Kst on April 19. The manager immediately called the police, according to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station. “It appears that Moonbin took his own life,” police told South Korean news media. “We are currently discussing the possibility of an autopsy to determine the precise cause of death.”

Fantagio, the South Korean management agency that reps the group Astro, confirmed Moonbin’s death, saying in a statement that the singer “has now become a star in the sky.”

Moonbin and Sanha of Astro, ‘Show Champion’ 2022 (Credit: Getty Images)

“Although it cannot compare to the grief of the bereaved family that had to part with their beloved son and brother, his fellow artists...

Oscar viewers were treated to a historical moment this year when Bong Joon Ho and his “Parasite” cast took the stage at the Dolby Theater to accept the Academy Award for Best Picture, marking the first time a foreign-language film won the top Oscar prize. “Parasite” cast members Song Kang-ho, Park So-dam, and Lee Sun-kyun were all in attendance at the Oscars, but one part of the ensemble who was not on stage was 10-year-old child actor Jeong Hyeon-jun. Jeong was watching the Oscars from home in South Korea, and fortunately Jeong’s family members recorded him losing his mind as “Parasite” earned one history-making Oscar win after another.

“I thought it would be awesome to get it, and we actually won the award!” Jeong told the Associated Press in a video interview from home the day of the Oscars. “So I am wondering if I am in heaven. I...