Indiatimes Binge Polls Are Back! Vote For Your Favourite Web Series, OTT Stars And More

It's that time of the year, when we sit down and reflect on the year that has gone by.?

2023, in particular, has been a phenomenal year for showbiz. Theaters got a new lease of life, after a long dull phase which was brought over by the pandemic. With movies like Jawan, Pathaan, Gadar 2, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and others spiking up the box office numbers, even the world of OTT upped its game and presented some jaw-dropping titles in the forms of spectacular web series and web movies.?

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Indiatimes is back with its yearly ritual? of Binge Polls - where we celebrate and commemorate the art and artists who gave their all and therefore deserve the limelight just like the mainstream movies and celebs.

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A variety of shows and movies took center stage this year which catered to different sections of the society. From historical, thrillers, murder-mystery, real life stories, documentaries to GenZ related content, a wide selection of titles kept all of us thoroughly entertained.?

On one hand, we had a show like The Railway Men which made us aware of the contribution of the railway workers in the rescue of several people during the biggest industrial disaster of 1984, the Bhopal Gas tragedy. On the other, we had retro shows like Bambai Meri Jaan?which was a retelling of the gory tale of the underworld and its influence on Mumbai and Guns And Gulaabs, a fictional story revolving around gang wars and the illegal trade of opium.?

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Many A-league bollywood actors tried their hands at OTT - the likes of Shahid Kapoor, Kajol, Dimple Kapadia, Anil Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Kareena Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur among others were seen showcasing their acting mettle in web series in 2023.

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The spectrum of variety has been so vast that every time we wanted to take a break from heavy shows, we were presented with light watches in the form of Temptation Island, Takeshi’s Castle, Koffee With Karan and Squid Game: The Challenge among others.

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There is something for everyone on OTT. You name it and they have it - personalised endings, same story with multiple perspectives, the liberty to choose how to watch a particular story be it the form of a movie or a series - this year brought new innovations in the world of entertainment.

To ease off our burden, we decided to dig a little deeper and leave it on the audience to pick their hot favourites.?

Indiatimes Binge is a place where we live and breathe OTT content and let the viewers decide and vote for the shows and movies that they like. Right from the nitty-gritties to the major leagues, this is a final encore that will pay a big tribute to shows and movies that struck a chord with our hearts.?

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Have you started voting yet?

Best Reality Series

Best Horror Films And Shows

Most Talked About Shows

Breakthrough Performance of 2023 (Female)

This year we saw a variety of shows and movies on OTT with phenomenal female performers taking charge. Some didn't even have the main lead roles but even that didn't deter them from giving their best. As they say, hard work seldom goes unnoticed, it's time to celebrate these very performers and acknowledge and appreciate their work in all it's glory.?

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NOMINATIONS

1. Kritika Kamra - Bambai Meri Jaan

2. Tabu- Khufiya

3. Karishma Tanna - Scoop

4. Mona Singh - Made In Heaven 2

5. Sushmita Sen - Taali/Aarya 3

6. Dimple Kapadia - Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo

7. Sobhita Dhulipala - The Night Manager/Made In Heaven 2

8. Tilotamma Shome -? Lust Stories 2

Breakthrough Performance of 2023 (Male)

OTT has proved that an actor doesn't have to have six-pack abs and a certain look to impress audiences. A hero is someone who intrigues viewers with their uniqueness and personality. This year in the OTT landscape, we were introduced to several such powerful characters who left us stunned. Some became so memorable that we'll remember them for years to come. Let's take a look at performances that stood out from the rest.

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NOMINATIONS

1. Manoj Bajpayee - Sirf Ek Bandaa Hi Kaafi Hai

2. Jaideep Ahlawat - Jaane Jaan

3. Abhay Deol Trial By Fire

4. Barun Sobti - Asur 2/Kohrra

5. Rana Daggubati - Rana Naidu

6. Amey Wagh - Kaala Paani

7. Saurabh Sachdeva - Bambai Meri Jaan/ Jaane Jaan/ Haddi/Vadh

8. Avinash Tiwary - Bambai Meri Jaan/Kaala

9. Babil Khan - The Railway Men

10. Kay Kay Menon - The Railway Men

11. Divyenndu - The Railway Men

12. Vijay Varma - Dahaad/Kaalkoot

13. Adarsh Gourav - Guns And Gulaabs

14. Suvinder Vicky - Kohrra

Best Theatrical Release That Did Wonders On OTT?

The new norm is that every filmmaker aims to make it big not only in theatres but also on OTT. Most movies eye a digital release after completing their run at the Box Office. It’s a whole new ball game as the digital audience has a varied taste and it’s hard to impress this section of viewers. The amount of streaming minutes and views decide the fate of these movies in the world of OTTs. With such amazing offerings on the silver screen in 2023, the competition to ace in the digital sphere is also fierce. With massive money-minting movies like Jawaan, Gadar 2, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, Pathaan, Leo, Mark Antony, Jailer, Iraivan and others, the competition is as tough as it can get.?

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NOMINATIONS:?

1. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani?

2. Gadar 2?

3. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar?

4. Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway?

5. Jawan?

6. Pathaan?

7. Chittha?

8. Kannaur Squad?

9. Satya Prem Ki Katha?

10. Leo?

11. Tiger Nageshwara Rao?

12. Mission Raniganj?

13. King Of Kotha?

14. Jailer?

15. Iraivian?

16. Mark Antony?

17. Variso?

18. Skanda? ??

Best Desi OTT Web Series?

2023 proved to be an interesting year as there was no dearth of longform content. Several web series were released which catered to different sets of audiences. We saw mainstream movie stars taking the plunge and making their OTT debuts this year - be it Shahid Kapoor in Farzi or Kajol in The Trial: Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhokha. While the fictional world saw a creative explosion, even series inspired by real life stories left a huge impact. It's safe to say that the race to become the best isn't going to be easy as it's difficult to pick just one!?

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NOMINATIONS:?

1. The Night Manager 1 & 2?

2. Lust Stories 2?

3. Rocket Boys 2?

4. Aarya 3?

5. Trial By Fire?

6. Taaza Khabar?

7. Rana Naidu?

8. Taj: Divided By Blood?

9. Farzi?

10. The Railway Men?

11. Jubilee?

12. Dahaad?

13. Scoop?

14. Asur 2?

15. Kaalkoot?

16. Kohrra?

17. Made In Heaven 2?

18. Choona

19. Guns And Gulaabs?

20. Taali?

21. Bambai Meri Jaan?

22. Scam 2003?

23. Kaala Paani?

24. Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo.??

Best True Crime Documentary?

Many people are fascinated by true crime stories. When creative filmmakers pick up a publicized incident and present a heavily researched and well-made documentary on it, the end result is nothing short of phenomenal. This year saw a handful of jaw-dropping documentaries which became the talk of the town for days at end. Check out the nominations for this one because it will take a lot of assessment to pick the best one.?

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NOMINATIONS?

1. Mumbai Mafia?

2. The Hunt For Veerappan?

3. Victim/Suspect?

4. Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee And Jessica Wongso?

5. Dancing On The Grave?

6. Kashmir Files: Unreported?

7. Murdaugh Murders?

8. Madoff: The Monster Of Wall Street

This is just the beginning! Come be a part of India's largest user-based polls on OTTs.

Best Web Movie With Strong Female Leads

While women taking centerstage in theatrical movies still remain a topic of contention, the OTT world has given a great medium to women artists to shine and showcase their acting mettle. This year was no different. A good amount of shows and digital films with strong female leads grabbed a lot of eyeballs. Some of them were so noticeable that we are sure they will remain etched in our memories for years to come. Check them out for yourself:

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NOMINATIONS

1. Kareena Kapoor - Jaane Jaan

2. Yami Gautam - Lost

3. Neena Gupta - Vadh

4. Sharmila Tagore - Gulmohar

5. Radhika Apte - Undercover

6. Huma Qureshi - Tarla

7. Tabu - Khufiya

8. Sanya Malhotra - Kathal

Best OTT Movie (Global)

With the availability of so much desi content, the Indian audiences are spoilt for choice. Haven't we spent hours deciding on what to watch from such a large list of options. Even on a global level, content generation has been in abundance this year. In fact, we witnessed Alia Bhatt make her Hollywood and OTT debut with the film Heart Of Stone opposite Wonderwoman Gal Gadot.?

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NOMINATIONS

1. Pain Hustlers

2. Heart Of Stone

3. Fairplay

4. The Mother

5. Reptile

6. Extraction 2

7. The Killer

8. Birdbox Barcelona.

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