Prasar Bharti’s OTT platform ‘Waves’ has crossed 1 million downloads in a month, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav in a post on social media platform X.
The platform, which was unveiled at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa last month, is “more than a platform—it’s a celebration of India’s rich culture, vibrant stories and technological prowess,” he added.
The platform was launched to bring new content and revive classic shows like Ramayana and Mahabharata. It has hosted content by National Creator Award winners and screened films from FTII, Annapurna College, and other top institutions.
This milestone reflects India’s unbreakable bond with its cultural roots, the minister said. He called the platform a “complete infotainment ecosystem” with more than 10 genres in more than 12 languages, live TV streaming and 65 live channels, video-on-demand, free-to-play, not just OTT. gaming, and online shopping through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), he added.