Today, the show we bring to you The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the 90s American sitcom TV which kickstarted, Hollywood star Will Smith’s career. This 148 episode family entertainer has over six seasons and is definitely a binge watch! Here are a few facts about the show that you probably didn't know.1. Jada Pinkett Smith was offered the role of Lisa, but she declined because she felt she lacked chemistry with Will. Quite amusingly, three years later, the actors got married to each other.2. Former US president Donald Trump, then a businessman, made a cameo appearance in one of the episodes but felt his lines weren’t funny. Eventually, executive producer Gary H Miller had to convince him that they actually were. 3. The show ended after six seasons because Will felt it was beginning to lose its charm. Further, he had also started getting offers from Hollywood movies by then. 4. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton in the show, sued the makers of Fortnite for stealing his famous dance moves ‘The Carlton Dance’ for a popular video game ‘Fresh’ in 2018, without giving him a credit. However, the US copyrights for Performing Arts rejected his plea.You could watch this series exclusively on Netflix.Well, that's some lesser-known trivia about The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on today's podcast. I shall be back soon with another episode of OTTplay Now You Know. This is your host Nikhil signing off.

Today, the trivia is all about 4 New York ladies who strike up heartwarming conversations over sophisticated brunches and glasses of Chardonnay as they struggle to navigate city lives as women in the late 90’s. This series was not just well written but witnessed great performances by the cast. An all-time favourite comedy series, SATC won several Emmy and Golden Globe awards during its successful run for 6 seasons.Today I shall share trivia about the hit series “Sex and the city”.  I'm your host Nikhil, stay with me1. This was the first cable series to win an Emmy award for outstanding comedy series and Golden Globe for Best television series for three years in a row in 1999.2. Do you remember the very first dog that played the character, Pete, in the series? He had to be changed later as he got scared of John Corbett ​​( who played Aidan Shaw). 3. Former US president Donald Trump had made a guest appearance in Season 2 of the series. Coincidentally, he had also presented the Emmy award to Cynthia Nixon for the last season.4. Writer and director Michael Patrick King had tried to surround himself in the writer’s room with women who were single! If you haven't watched this series yet, it's streaming exclusively now on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Google Play.Well, that's some lesser-known trivia about Sex and the city on today's podcast. I shall be back soon with another episode of OTTplay Now You Know. This is your host Nikhil signing off.

This neo-noir thriller series was the talk of the town even before its release in May 2020. Paatal Lok, an Amazon Original series has a great plot and thrilling action packed sequences. The storyline draws inspiration from the mythological phenomenon of hell (Paatal). Season 1 of the series saw grand success and the audiences are eagerly waiting for its second season.. Here are a few facts you probably didn't know about the series. 1. The show marks the debut of Anushka Sharma as a producer on the web and popular singer Anup Jalota as an actor. Abhishek Banerjee did a cameo in Rang de Basanti among other films and was the casting director for this series.2. The 9 episode  web series has been shot in 110 different  locations across India. It’s also an interesting fact that the original name coined for this show was Jamuna Paar, which was later changed to Paatal Lok3. The children who played the childhood characters of Cheeni, Dhaka, Kaaliya and Gudiya are not professionals and have no acting experience. But after a crash course, they were ready to face the camera.4. The dangerous and nerve-racking accident in the finale was shot in a single take. There was  pin-drop silence on the sets until the stuntman raised his hand for a victory sign. All that’s well that ends well! If you haven't watched this series yet, its streaming exclusively now on Amazon Prime VideoWell, that's some lesser-known trivia about Paatal Lok on today's podcast. I shall be back soon with another episode of OTTplay Now You Know. This is your host Nikhil signing off.

Modern Family is one American sitcom that has all the necessary ingredients to make it a fan favourite. The show focuses on three families and their daily lives. It doesn't need a laugh track to make viewers laugh with this one. In case you too are an ardent fan of the series, here are some facts you might not have known about it. 1. All the actors on the show made an agreement to represent themselves for the awards in supporting roles and not as leads.2. The 11-season show has won 22 Emmy Awards, making it the most commendable mockumentary in history. 3. Mitchell and Cameron’s kiss in the background of an episode of season 1 was the first time a gay couple was filmed kissing on primetime television.4. Modern Family is famously the favourite show of even the former US President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.Catch this hit comedy series on Disney + Hotstar and Amazon Prime videoWell, that's some lesser-known trivia about Modern family, I shall be back again with another brand new episode of OTTplay Now You Know. It's your host Nikhil signing off for now.

Released by ABC Sitcom, Full House is one of the best family comedy shows ever. It is the perfect blend of rib-tickling humour along with a generous dose of heart-warming moments. With a stellar cast, the show was a long-running hit on television. Below are a few facts you never knew about the series.1. Bob Saget, John Stamos, and Dave Coulier went on a road trip to Las Vegas after the first season to help develop a rapport for their on-screen roles. The three forged an amazing bond that helped them enact their characters so well on the show.2. John Stamos, who played Uncle Jesse, was initially assigned the surname Cochran. But he changed it to Katsopolis to suit his character’s Greek roots.3. Initially, the producers did not want their viewers to know that Michelle was played by the twin's Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, so they credited the name as Mary Kate - Ashley Olsen.4. The Fuller House series, which aired in 2016, is a Full House spin-off, which has the extended storyline of the characters DJ Tanner, Steffany Tanner and Kimmy Gibbler.Catch this all-time favourite comedy series exclusively on Netflix.That's some lesser-known facts, and trivia about Full House for today, I shall be back with another podcast pretty soon, until then it's your host Nikhil out here.

Grey’s Anatomy, the fan favourite medical drama which debuted in 2005, focuses on the professional and personal struggles of a team of doctors. With nearly 384 episodes,Grey’s Anatomy is the longest-running primetime show on ABC. Here are a few facts you need to know about the Golden Globe-winning series. Stay locked. 1. Actor Kate Walsh, who plays Dr Addison Montgomery, stated that the show’s name changed three times before the current one was selected.2. During the filming of surgeries, the team uses animal organs and fake blood made of red gelatin to make the scenes look realistic. This means, there is always a disgusting smell throughout the shoot when such scenes are filmed.3. To make the surgical scenes appear more authentic, Kathy C An, a real-life surgical nurse, was cast in the role of Nurse Bokhee. She has been a part of this show for a long time but hasn’t got a speaking part yet.4. The success of Grey’s Anatomy spawned two spin-offs, Private Practice in 2007 and Station 19 in 2018. Well, that was some trivia and lesser-known facts about your favourite series Grey’s Anatomy, I shall be back again with a brand new podcast of OTTplay Now You Know, until then it's your host Nikhil Signing off.

This Netflix Crime Drama series captivated audiences across the globe by exploring themes of trust, love, hate, teamwork, jealousy, and rage. The multiple Emmy Award-winning TV show had audiences eagerly awaiting each season to be released on Netflix every year. Yes, I am talking about Money Heist. The show created by Alex Pina, is a Spanish drama series originally titled La casa de Papel. Netflix had it renamed as Money Heist, to appeal to a global audience. Here are some amazing facts you need to know about this great show.1. There were a few translation challenges regarding the title ‘La casa de Papel’ which is literally translated as ‘The House of Paper’, a Spanish pun which roughly translates to ‘Money House’, but the creators chose ‘Money Heist’ which resonates better with the storyline.2. The famous mask used in the show is a caricature of the face of well-known Spanish artist Salvador Dali, which depicts a symbol of revolution and anti-capitalist sentiment. 3. The show, which is filmed in Madrid, has a fictionalized interior set of the Bank of Spain because the production could not obtain permission to replicate the original.4. The well-written script’s secret is that the writers never pre-planned their storyline but penned it down as and when needed, keeping in mind the excitement, reaction and perceptions of the audience.      If you haven't watched this series yet do so streaming exclusively on Netflix.Well, that's some unknown trivia about your favourite crime drama series Money Heist. . I shall be back with another podcast about another film or show trivia that you had no clue about. Until then it’s your host Nikhil out here

When it comes to ranking a superhero film, Marvel’s Iron Man is right on top, a film that has attracted its fans with some top-notch special effects, pulsating soundtracks and smart futuristic gadgets. Here are some lesser-known trivia about Iron man.1. The Iron Man first appeared in 1963 through comic books released by Marvel Comics. The Academy Award nominee Robert Downey Jr. ad-libbed the very famous line “I am Iron Man”, using it for the final scene in the 2008 film.2. The superhero Tony Stark’s Iron Man armoured outfit which is a bright red and gold suit consists of almost 450 separate pieces.3. During the filming of the final battle, Tony in Iron Man suit is supposed to drive an Audi R8 that would crash on Iron Monger and flip. However, the car refused to flip because of its sturdy built quality, which forced the filmmakers to re-write the entire sequence.4. Dr Otto Octavious aka Doc Ock from Spider-Man mythology was originally part of the script written for Iron Man in a limited capacity. Tony Stark was supposed to be the creator of Doc Ock’s infamous tentacles, but unfortunately, Marvel Studios did not have rights to the Spider-Man properties, which is owned by Sony, and it was written off from the script. However, Disney and Sony have agreed to share the rights of these characters and Alfred Molina is set to reprise his role as Doc Ock from Spider-Man 2 in the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home. Well, that's some unknown trivia about your favourite superhero film Iron Man. I shall be back with another podcast about another film or show trivia that you had no clue about. Until then it's your host Nikhil out here. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Today, we get to know more about Seinfeld, the iconic comedy 90s sitcom ‘about nothing’ created by standup legend Jerry Seinfeld and writer, co-creator Larry David. So let’s get started:1. Before the show’s first telecast, Jerry Seinfeld asked Jason Alexander, who plays his best friend George on the show, whether he felt Seinfeld could actually be successful. Alexander shot back, saying that they "didn't have a chance" and even reasoned saying, “the audience for this show is me, and I don't watch TV.” Now, that’s classic George!2. The ridiculous pirate shirt that Jerry was compelled to wear in the episode titled "The Puffy Shirt" was subsequently placed on display at the Smithsonian. Now, that’s a piece of American sartorial history we’d like to get a bite out of. 3. The iconic line ‘these pretzels are making me thirsty, which was assigned to Kramer when he bags a one-line role in a Woody Allen movie, was actually a tribute to Jeff Goldblum who had himself once featured in a one-scene role in another Woody Allen movie. In the six-second blink-and-miss scene from Annie Hall, Goldblum’s one line goes ‘I had lost by the mantra’.4. The show about nothing was one of only three series in American history to rank number one in the ratings for its entire final network season. And while the show did win 10 Primetime Emmys over the years for various categories, none of them went to the show’s lead star Jerry Seinfeld. Alright, that's some unknown facts and trivia about your favourite show Seinfeld for today, I shall be back again with another podcast soon, until then it's your host Nikhil outta here,

Do you enjoy watching American political dramas and are you a fan of Kevin Spacey? Then, it’s impossible that you’ve missed the multiple-Emmy-winning series House of Cards. Packed with political shenanigans, the show’s compelling narrative style and plot points ensure that it’s counted among the top shows of all time.   Here are a few facts about the seven-Emmy-winning show that you probably didn’t know:1. In the epic ending of Season 2, the sound made by Frank Underwood’s ring as he bangs his fist against the desk is also a part of the sound effect that now plays right before the beginning of Netflix’s Original Series and films.2. Two weeks prior to its official release, Season 3 was accidentally released on Netflix and later pulled down around 17 minutes later.3. In Season 4, Claire Underwood uses her maiden name, referring to herself as ‘Claire Hale Underwood’, which is very similar to Hillary Clinton who has referred to herself as ‘Hillary Rodham Clinton’ throughout her career.4. After working with Robin Wright in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, David Fincher directly offered her the role of Claire Underwood in House of Cards, promising her that she would have great inputs in the creation of the character.These are some lesser-known trivia and facts about House of Cards. I shall be back again with another podcast with a new film or a show. Until then, it's your host Nikhil outta here.