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DEVESH SHARMA CHRONICLES THE WINNERS OF THE RECENTLY HELD MYGLAMM FILMFARE OTT AWARDS 2021

The MyGlamm Filmfare OTT Awards this year were held amidst the fear of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. We expected the industry to chicken out but its denizens came in droves to support and applaud their peers. OTT has become a playing field for performers to showcase their versatility. While established names like Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amruta Subhash and Geetanjali Kulkarni are breaking new ground, it's also springing up stars like Pratik Gandhi and Kani Kusruti. Directors like Hansal Mehta, Sudhir Mishra and Raj and DK also made waves in 2020. It was a year of risque and risky content, where stories and storytellers pushed boundaries. Reality seamlessly merged with fiction to present us with gripping plots, buoyed by some superlative acting. Here's taking a look at all the winners...

BEST SERIES

SCAM 1992: THE HARSHAD MEHTA STORY

Harshad Mehta was a notorious securities trader who rose to insane heights before getting caught by the authorities. The series humanised the scamster, delving into his past to offer a rounded picture of the person he was and what triggered his infamous rise to dizzy heights. He became a symbol of success for the masses, who continue to look up to him despite his fall from grace. The series was highly acclaimed for its crisp storytelling, editing and production values. It offered an incisive insight into the scamster's life, which kept you glued to the screen. Full marks to the makers for creating a highly captivating series.

NOMINEES

Aashram

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors

Family Man Season 2

Grahan

Mirzapur Season 2