The Media Room
The Media Room
Podcast Description
Join Vanita Kohli-Khandekar as she takes you through a unique behind the scenes look at the inner workings and machinations of the media and entertainment business. She will speak to experts, film makers, media barons, broadcasters, publishers, platforms, media analysts, and more, to give you insights on the intersection of storytelling, money, technology and communication in this rapidly evolving space.
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The podcast explores various themes including the dynamics of the media industry, the evolution of storytelling, and the impact of technology on communication. Specific episode examples include discussions on the linearisation of streaming services featuring industry analysts, and the resilience of the newspaper industry with insights from a corporate director.
Join Vanita Kohli-Khandekar as she takes you through a unique behind the scenes look at the inner workings and machinations of the media and entertainment business. She will speak to experts, film makers, media barons, broadcasters, publishers, platforms, media analysts, and more, to give you insights on the intersection of storytelling, money, technology and communication in this rapidly evolving space.
India’s microdrama market is growing rapidly, with millions of viewers watching short, mobile-first stories. But can the format turn its growing audience into a sustainable business?
On this episode of The Media Room by Vanita Kohli-Khandekar speaks to Azim Lalani, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer of BULLET Microdrama and Trinetra AI, and Keerat Grewal, Partner at Ormax Media Pvt. Ltd, about the rise of microdramas in India, changing viewing habits, AI-generated content and the challenge of monetisation.
India’s microdrama audience reportedly grew from 70 million in 2025 to 110 million in 2026. Yet, according to the Ormax data discussed in this episode, 72% of surveyed viewers had never paid for microdrama content.
As platforms experiment with new business models and AI-generated stories, the big question remains: Can microdramas become a sustainable entertainment business in India?
Chapters
(00:00) – Introduction to India’s Microdrama Market
(01:13) – India’s Microdrama Audience Hits 110 Million
(04:24) – Why Reels and Algorithms Drive Microdrama Growth
(06:53) – Bullet TV, Zee and AI-Generated Content
(10:33) – The Challenge of Monetising Microdramas
(17:45) – Can India’s Microdrama Market Become Profitable?
(25:41) – Why Viewers Watch but Don’t Pay
(31:00) – How AI Is Changing Microdrama Production
(36:54) – AI, Mythology and the Future of Indian Stories
(43:31) – When Will Microdramas Become Profitable?
(47:56) – Brand Integrations and AI-Powered Advertising
(50:55) – Can Microdramas Move Beyond Mobile Screens?
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