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Niti Taylor to soon be back with a web-show?

Known for such successful shows as Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, Ghulaam and Ishqbaaaz, popular television actress Niti Taylor was most recently seen on Colors’ Khatra Khatra Khatra as a guest. If you are a diehard fan of the actress and missed her in a full-fledged fiction role over the months, we have an exciting piece of news to share with you.

According to reports, Niti Taylor will soon be back to woo her fans with her enthralling acting chops. Buzz doing the rounds has it that just like many other popular actors in films and television, Niti Taylor is also planning to dive into the world of web-space. Yes, you heard it right! The immensely talented actress is gearing up to make her digital debut. She will be playing the female lead in an upcoming ALTBalaji series.


We also hear that well-known television actors and friends Karan Wahi and Rithvik Dhanjani are turning producers with the forthcoming series. They have laid the foundation of their production house called Lil Frodo Productions and are set to produce their maiden show for Ekta Kapoor’s OTT platform ALTBalaji.

Reportedly, the webseries is titled Blackwoods and Niti Taylor will play the female protagonist in it. “Niti Taylor has been finalized to play the central figure in the series. It will have the genre of horror drama,” a source tells an entertainment portal.

If the news is indeed true, Blackwoods will mark the first assignment for Niti Taylor post her engagement with Parikshit Bawa.

An official announcement is awaited.

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Last year, something shifted in what the world watched. Global viewership of Southeast Asian content on Netflix grew by nearly 50%, and this isn't just a corporate milestone; it’s a signal. Stories from Jakarta, Bangkok, and Manila are no longer regional curiosities. They are now part of the global mainstream.

The numbers tell a clear story. Over 100 Southeast Asian titles have now entered Netflix’s Global Top 10 lists. More than 40 of those broke through in 2024 alone. This surge is part of a bigger boom in the region’s own backyard. The total premium video-on-demand market in Southeast Asia saw viewership hit 440 billion minutes in 2024, with revenues up 14% to £1.44 billion (₹15,300 crore). Netflix commands over half of that viewership and 42% of the revenue. They have a clear lead, but the entire market is rising.

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