Chaupal is an over-the-top ( OTT)

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owned by Bosna Digital Limited and Launched in August 2021, it offers content in Punjabi,

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, and

Bhojpuri Bhojpuri (;Bhojpuri entry, Oxford Dictionaries
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languages.

Overview

Chaupal, traditionally a term for communal gathering spaces in

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, denotes an online

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platform in its contemporary usage. The platform features a range of

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and

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, emphasizing regional Indian languages such as Punjabi,

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, and

History

Chaupal was established by the Punjabi movie channel Pitaara TV. The OTT provides entertainment content in three regional languages - Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Bhojpuri.

Availability and Access

Global Availability

The Platform's service is globally available.

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users can access the app in all countries except

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and

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. Android and

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users can enjoy the platform in all countries except China. Amazon Fire device users can access the app worldwide.

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device users can access the app in all countries except

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and China.

Subscriptions

Chaupal provides a variety of

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plans. These plans differ in terms of

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, the number of simultaneous streams permitted, and the number of devices that can be used for content downloads.

Content

The content library of Chaupal includes movies, web series, and short films in Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Bhojpuri. On its launch day, The Platform released 12 originals (films and web series), 50 exclusive titles, and over 300 movies.

Original Movies

Original Web Series

Partnerships

Chaupal has been added exclusively to

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Channels in

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and is available as an add-on with

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Global for the

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audience. It has also formed partnerships with various platforms, including Airtel Xstream Play, Tata Binge Play, Watcho,

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, OnePlus TV, and others.

References

External links

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