Nashpati Prime is a Pakistani digital media company based in Karachi. It serves video on demand content for entertainment purpose. The venture began operations in July 2018.[1]
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| Type of business | Private |
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Type of site | Video on demand |
| Founded | July 2018 |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Pakistan |
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| Industry | Technology & Entertainment , Mass media |
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| URL | nashpati |
Background
editNashpati Prime was initiated by QLinksGroup as part of their expansion towards a digital shift with clear focus of providing entertainment through video on demand.[citation needed] The group has been previously involved with Television Productions, Post Productions and Campaign Design for Producers, Film Makers and Broadcasters.[citation needed] It has showcasing various platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and its own website.[2]
The venture also serves as content creator with distribution on partner platforms in form of alliances.[3]
Content
editNashpati Prime has programs outlay from wide spectrum of genres. Some of the projects include,
Saat Mulaqatein:
Drama web series directed by Kashif Nisar and starring Noman Ejaz along with Zara Tareen.[2] Story revolves around a couple who fall out of love and have subsequent interactions during their course of separation.
Arpitah:
Horror web series starring Sarwat Gillani, Yasra Rizvi, Zain Afzal and Khalid Nizami and created by Qaiser Ali.[4]
To be Honest:
Internet celebrity talk show hosted by standup comedian Tabish Hashmi with wide array of guests. The show has been directed and created by Azfar Ali.[5]
Khanabadosh:
Public service program hosted and conducted by drama writer Zafar Mairaj, who covers an array of topics concerning value system, prejudice, human rights and life in general.[6]
Recognition
editNashpati Prime has been crediteds with initiating a 'Digital First' through its show To be Honest, initially streamed on its own platform and later on satellite television TV One.[5]
Original programming
edit| Name | Release Date | Genre | No. of episodes | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| Saat Mulaqatein | 28 November 2019 | Web series | 9 | Featuring Noman Ijaz & Zara Tareen | [7] |
| To Be Honest | 8 January 2020 | Talkshow | 10 | [8] | |
| Dastak Na Do | 10 May 2020 | Web series | 9 | Featuring Saba Hameed, Arjumand Rahim & others |
References
edit- ^ a b Shabbir, Buraq. "Nashpati Prime set for online expansion". The News International. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ a b Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (1 September 2019). "Streaming: The Web We Weave". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Hamza Firdous shares details about his upcoming projects". The News International. 8 June 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "Sarwat Gilani will play a Christian woman in a new horror web series". Images. 23 December 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ a b "'To be Honest' becomes Pakistan entertainment industry's 'Digital First' show | Trade Chronicle". 20 August 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Meet the man bringing folk wisdom to social media". The Express Tribune. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ Images Staff (30 November 2019). "Saat Mulaqatain is a web series about a couple falling out of love". DAWN Images. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Binjee offers diverse and original digital content in Pakistan". The News International. Retrieved 1 August 2020.