If we have to name an Indian OTT platform giving a tough fight to streaming giants like Netflix and Prime Video then it has to be ZEE5. The video-on-demand platform is enthralling the audience since its launch in Feb 2018. The digital streaming platform currently has more than 60 million active users which itself is a testimony of its popularity.
ZEE5 has a plethora of original movies and shows across various genres. If you are a fan of crime thrillers then shows like Abhay, Lalbazaar, Mafia, and Apaharan are at your rescue. All these are mind-blowing shows that have perfect amounts of crime and thrill. Short of time and still want to get thrilled? Watch thriller movies like Taish, London Confidential, or Lahore Confidential.
ZEE5 came as a rescue for its subscribers when the whole country was under lockdown in 2020. It enthralled the audience with shows like Abhay, Lalbazaar, Mafia, and Kaali. While crime thrillers remained the flavor of the season, ZEE5 came up with heart-touching family entertainers like Pareeksha, Chintu Ka Birthday, and Ghoomketu when it was most needed. So, if you miss going out for a movie with your family, give these movies a try. You wouldn’t regret it.
ZEE5 offers endless entertainment across various genres. It will continue to enthrall the audience in the coming times. The last two years were just trailers as the digital platform is all set to give non-stop entertainment to the viewers.
It will be #NonstopEntertainmentonZEE5 as new originals and blockbuster movies are coming up in 2021. Here are a few movies and shows which got us excited.
Black Widows
Black Widows is a murder mystery with a touch of dark humor. Released on Dec 18, 2020, the show is already grabbing eyeballs for its intriguing and entertaining premises. It boasts of a great ensemble cast which includes names like Mona Singh, Shamita Shetty, Swastika Mukherjee, Sharad Kelkar, Parambrata Chatterjee, Raima Sen, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee. If you love crime thrillers then Black Widows is one show you must watch.
Nail Polish
Nail Polish is a ZEE5 original film starring Arjun Rampal, Manav Kaul, and Rajit Kapur in pivotal roles. According to the makers, the courtroom drama is “a uniquely constructed murder trial where the back story and the court proceedings are seamlessly interwoven into a journey of criminal discovery that leaves the audience guessing till the very end.”
The trailer released on Dec 8, 2020, promises an intense courtroom thriller drama with power-packed performances by the lead actors. Nail Polish will start streaming on ZEE5 from January 1, 2021.
Kaagaz
This is the movie, everyone is waiting for. Directed by Satish Kaushik and presented by Salman Khan, Kaagaz stars Pankaj Tripathi in a pivotal role. It is about a common man, played by Pankaj Tripathi, who is declared dead as per the government records and struggles to prove his existence. Needless to say, Pankaj Tripathi is all set to deliver a top-notch performance. Watch the trailer here:
Paurushpur
The period drama stars Annu Kapoor, Milind Soman, Shilpa Shinde, Shaheer Sheikh, Anant V Joshi, and Poulomi Das among others in key roles. While not much has been revealed about the show’s plot, its official description reads, “As the mystery behind Maharaja Bhadrapratap’s missing queens is unraveled, so is the hypocrisy of the king and his kingdom where everyone, except the men, are subjected to a lifetime of slavery.”
Besides these new originals, ZEE5 has renewed its original shows. 2021 will be an exciting year for the OTT fans as blockbuster shows Rangbaaz, Apaharan, State of Siege, Lalbazaar, Kaali are set to return with their forthcoming season.
If this isn’t enough, I would recommend you to give a try to Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda starrer Taish. It is rated among the best crime thriller movies of 2020. Fed up with crime thrillers and want to refresh your mind then you can watch Darbaan or Comedy Couple.
When I say entertainment, it means true #NonstopEntertainmentonZEE5. Here is a look at what ZEE5 has to offer:
So, what’s stopping you from getting indulged in NextGen entertainment on ZEE5. Maybe the subscription cost. While the yearly membership of ZEE5 costs Rs 999, you have no need to worry. The platform has collaborated with mobile network providers like Vi and Airtel to provide various offers on subscription. ZEE5 has also collaborated with new mobile apps like Paytm and Times Prime to offer a premium subscription for free. Here is the list of top offers available for ZEE5 premium subscription:
For Vi prepaid users:
Vi prepaid users can get 1 year of ZEE5 premium free with a recharge of just Rs 405. Watch this video on how to claim this offer.
For Vi postpaid users:
If you are on a 499 plan and above you can avail ZEE5 premium for free by claiming it from the Vi app. Check this article to claim this offer.
For Airtel prepaid users:
Get a free ZEE5 premium membership at no extra cost with Airtel’s Prepaid Rs.289 pack. Here’s how to claim this offer. Here’s how to claim this offer.
Here’s a way to get ZEE5 premium membership with Airtel Top Up:
https://helpcenter.zee5.com/portal/en/kb/articles/zee5-discounted-top-ups-airtel-digital-store
For Tata Sky users:
If you are a Tata Sky Binge subscriber, here is how you can watch ZEE5 for free
For Paytm users:
Paytm First members can claim their free ZEE5 membership by following these easy steps:
- Activate your ZEE5 code from the Paytm app.
- Visit the link on the Paytm app or come to zee5.com
- Register/Sign to ZEE5
- Enter the code in the section that says, “Have a code”
- Enjoy your FREE ZEE5 membership
For Times Prime users:
Times Prime members can claim their free ZEE5 membership by following these easy steps:
- Activate your ZEE5 code from the Times Prime app.
- Visit the link on the Times Prime app or come to zee5.com
- Register/Sign to ZEE5
- Enter the code in the section that says, “Have a code”
- Enjoy your FREE ZEE5 membership
For Smart TV owners
Smart TV owners can watch ZEE5. Here’s how:
So, are you excited about the upcoming shows and movies? ZEE5 has a huge collection of original shows and movies. You can check the website and prepare a binge list for the coming year.
