Opinion of Youth about OTT Web Series in India

Opinion of Youth about OTT Web Series in India
(A Study of Haryana)

-Dr. Sewa Singh Bajwa
Professor,
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication,
Ch. Devi Lal University, Sirsa ( Haryana)

 Abstract
Our country has gone through a tremendous technological revolution which has promoted new entertainment platforms through high speed internet, video on demand and OTT. Where earlier we had to go out for every small work, today we can easily do the same work sitting at home. Whether we want to order some goods or watch a movie or serial, we can watch it sitting at home, now there is no need to go to the cinema or sit in front of the television to watch a movie or a program, through the OTT platform, we can watch it anywhere at any time. You can also watch the program of your choice as per your convenience. Program on OTT The program is created keeping in mind every special category. Everything has some advantages and some disadvantages too. The content aired on OTT is replete with films and web series containing objectionable, derogatory language and sexual scenes which is harmful for our young generation. Through this research paper, youth's opinion and their habits towards obscene material shown in web series broadcast on OTT, their choice, reason behind using OTT, society or what effect does it have on their lives. An attempt has been made to know all these facts prominently. Survey method has been used in the research. To know the opinion of the youth, data has been collected by preparing a questionnaire with the help of Google form and sending the form through WhatsApp and e-mail to the youth living in different parts of Haryana.

Key Words: - Internet, OTT, Obscenity, Derogatory language, Youth, Opinion