Entertainment, Entertainment, Entertainment… 2023 can be summed up in these three words! The year has been a rollercoaster ride for all entertainment enthusiasts, with interesting and engaging content flowing from every nook and corner. From classic mediums to innovative platforms, the year kept audiences hooked with a diverse array of experiences. As we bid farewell to 2023, let’s take a look at the top 5 mediums that took centre stage and ruled the entertainment landscape in India.
1. Audio Series:
The year 2023 witnessed audio series emerge as the most popular form of entertainment, drawing in listeners with their compelling narratives. Pocket FM, an audio series platform, became the trailblazer of this trend, offering an immersive experience with gripping dramas, suspenseful thrillers, romance, and more. Series like Insta Millionaire and Devil Se Shaadi garnered attention from people across India. Pocket FM’s ease of accessibility, friendly interface, and on-the-go convenience helped in making a space in the hearts of listeners.
2. Web Series:
OTT continued writing its success story by offering an array of content across genres like thriller, suspense, romance, drama, and more. Some of the series that caught viewers’ attention were Farzi, Jubilee Season 1, The Railway Men: The Untold Story Of Bhopal 1984 Season 1, Guns & Gulaabs Season 1, Made In Heaven Season 2, The Jengaburu Curse Season 1, and Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo Season 1, among others. The medium not only retained its hold on audiences but also established itself as the preferred choice for many.
3. A-Lister Movies:
2023 has turned out to be the year when Bollywood had its redemption arc! After 2 years, Bollywood made its comeback, and how! One after one, audiences witnessed box office successes, with some films even crossing the 500 crores mark. Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jawan, Tiger 3, and the recently released Animal made it to the elite club, mesmerizing audiences globally.
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4. Reality Shows:
Reality shows have been an integral part of Indian entertainment for years, and 2023 was no different. The viewership surged as unforeseen drama, displays of talent, and emotionally resonant narratives captivated viewers. While 2023 saw the emergence of new reality shows like Temptation Island, IRL: In Real Love, and others, it reaffirmed that old is gold! The Kapil Sharma Show, Bigg Boss 17, and Indian Idol Season 14 ranked high among the most-loved shows.
5. Concerts:
Concerts came around a huge circle of life, starting from closed room auditoriums to open outdoor concerts and coming back to square one. In 2023, the biggest music festival in the world, Lollapalooza, captivated Mumbaikars with a stellar roster that included The Strokes, Imagine Dragons, and Diplo. VH1 Supersonic made a triumphant return to Pune, featuring Anne Marie, CKay, Tyga, and more, promising an eclectic blend of music, art, and culture. Electronic music got crazier at the Magnetic Fields Festival, which had an amazing lineup of budding as well as well-known artists.
