Chaupal (streaming)

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Chaupal
Type of site
Over-the-top streaming service
Available inPunjabi, Haryanvi, Bhojpuri
OwnerBosna Digital Pvt. Ltd.
URLhttps://chaupal.tv/
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedAugust 2021
Current statusActive

Chaupal is an over-the-top (OTT) streaming service owned by Bosna Digital Limited and Launched in August 2021, it offers content in Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Bhojpuri languages.[1]

Overview[edit]

Chaupal, traditionally a term for communal gathering spaces in South Asia, denotes an online entertainment platform in its contemporary usage. The platform features a range of movies and web series, emphasizing regional Indian languages such as Punjabi, Bhojpuri, and Haryanvi.[2]

History[edit]

Chaupal was established by the Punjabi movie channel Pitaara TV. The OTT provides entertainment content in three regional languages - Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Bhojpuri.[3]

Availability and Access[edit]

Global Availability[edit]

The Platform's service is globally available. iOS users can access the app in all countries except France and China. Android and Android TV users can enjoy the platform in all countries except China. Amazon Fire device users can access the app worldwide. Samsung device users can access the app in all countries except Brazil and China.[4]

Subscriptions[edit]

Chaupal provides a variety of subscription plans. These plans differ in terms of video resolution, the number of simultaneous streams permitted, and the number of devices that can be used for content downloads.[5]

Content[edit]

The content library of Chaupal includes movies, web series, and short films in Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Bhojpuri. On its launch day, The Platform released 12 originals (films and web series), 50 exclusive titles, and over 300 movies.[6]

Original Movies[edit]

Title Language Genre Ref
Please Kill Me Punjabi/Bhojpuri Mystery crime thriller [7]
Seep Haryanvi Link Punjabi/Haryanvi Political thriller [8]
Dustbin Punjabi/Bhojpuri/Haryanvi Suspense drama [9]
Umran Ch Ki Rakheya Punjabi Romantic drama [10]

Original Web Series[edit]

Title Language Genre Ref
Shikaari 2 Punjabi Crime drama [11]
Lanka Mein Danka Bhojpuri Action drama [12]
Prapanch Bhojpuri Action crime [13]
Pakadua Biyah Bhojpuri Crime and social drama [14]

Partnerships[edit]

Chaupal has been added exclusively to Amazon Prime Video Channels in India and is available as an add-on with Zee5 Global for the USA audience. It has also formed partnerships with various platforms, including Airtel Xstream Play, Tata Binge Play, Watcho, Jio TV, OnePlus TV, and others.[15][16][17][18][19][20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Pitaara TV launches multi-regional streaming platform Chaupal - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  2. ^ "Pitaara TV launches multi-regional streaming platform Chaupal". indiantelevision.com. 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  3. ^ "Chaupal OTT: Pitaara TV Launches World's Biggest Multi-Regional OTT Platform". kiddaan.com. 2021-09-04. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  4. ^ "Prime Video adds Punjabi service Chaupal to aggregator offering". mint. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  5. ^ "Chaupal Subscription Plans, Top Movies & Web Series in India". Moviee Talks. 2023-12-16. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  6. ^ Bureau, Adgully (2021-08-30). "Pitaara TV launches multi-regional streaming platform". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  7. ^ "Chaupal original: Watch suspense unfold in upcoming film Please Kill Me on Sept 24 - Hello Tricity". 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  8. ^ Rattan, Jasdeep Singh (2021-09-14). "Movie SEEP performing well on OTT platform CHAUPAL. Streaming now !". Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  9. ^ Metro, Hindustan (2021-10-06). "What happens when a loving, family man becomes suspicious of his wife? To find out, watch Chaupal Original Dustbin releasing on October 8". www.hindustanmetro.com. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  10. ^ Metro, Hindustan (2022-03-09). "Chaupal Originals film 'Umran Ch Ki Rakheya' is a unique story breaking stereotypes, redefining love". www.hindustanmetro.com. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  11. ^ "With Season 2 of Punjabi web series Shikaari entertaining viewers, cast member Guggu Gill says more adventure is on the way". The Tribune. Jan 30, 2023. Retrieved Jan 4, 2024.
  12. ^ "रितेश पांडे की भोजपुरी वेब सीरीज 'लंका में डंका' का गाना रिलीज, शानदार है साफ-सुधरी लव स्टोरी वाला ये VIDEO". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  13. ^ "पहली वेब सीरीज Prapanch का दमदार ट्रेलर रिलीज, बंदूक ताने दिखे Pawan Singh". आज तक (in Hindi). 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  14. ^ "भोजपुरी वेब सीरीज 'पकडुआ बियाह' का ट्रेलर लॉन्च, गायकी के बाद अंकुश राजा अभिनय में दिखाएंगे जलवा". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). 6 December 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  15. ^ "Prime Video adds Punjabi service Chaupal to aggregator offering". mint. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  16. ^ "Tata Play Binge adds Planet Marathi, Namma Flix and Chaupal to its OTT platform". Financialexpress. 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  17. ^ "Airtel Xstream Now Has 2 Million Paid Users". Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  18. ^ "Dish TV India launches its one-stop OTT entertainment solution - ET BrandEquity". ETBrandEquity.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  19. ^ "Reliance Jio announces new prepaid JioTV Premium plans: Pricing, OTT channels offered and more". The Times of India. 2023-12-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  20. ^ "Chaupal OTT partners with OnePlus to bring regional entertainment on OnePlus TV". www.adgully.com. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2024-02-08.

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