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10 exciting new releases on Netflix that you need to watch out for in March 2021

From comedies like Indoo Ki Jawaani and Pagglait to true crime series like Delhi Crime season 2, here's everything you should add to your watchlist for the coming month

March 2021 was inaugurated with a bang on Instagram by Netflix India today, as the streaming giant dropped an action-packed teaser featuring all its upcoming releases for the coming month. The video took over social media feeds with glimpses of the diverse line-up of the month, which included everything from comedies—peep Sanya Malhotra-starrer Pagglait, Kiara Advani's Indoo Ki Jawaani, and Masaba Masaba Season 2—to action-crime series like the second instalment of Delhi Crime, and more. What else is on Netflix's March menu? Check out the sneak peek below, grab your popcorn, and walk through our curated list of the most anticipated releases to look out for this month. 

Pagglait (March 26)

This comedy-drama has been on everyone's radar for a while, boasting a power-packed cast with Sanya Malhotra as the lead, joined by Sayani Gupta, Shruti Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, and more. Delving into the life of a young widow, the film focuses on the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and how she learns to embraces herself to the fullest. 

Bombay Begums (March 8)

Celebrate International Women's Day with Alankrita Shrivastava's (of pathbreaking black comedy, Lipstick Under My Burkha fame) Bombay Begums. Starring  Pooja Bhatt, Shahana Goswami, Amruta Subhash, and Plabita Borthakur, the film, set in Mumbai, chronicles the stories of five modern-day ambitious women.

Indoo Ki Jawani (March 2)

After a few delays, the Kiara Advani-led Indoo Ki Jawani will finally release on Netflix this month. The coming-of-age comedy-drama centres around a young woman named Indira (played by Advani), who, upon realising her love interest Samar (Aditya Seal) is from Pakistan, plans to discover any other secrets he may be keeping from her. 

The Big Day Season 2

After witnessing the grandiose of The Big Fat Indian Wedding on-screen with Conde Nast India's The Big Day, the second edition of the show is all set to hit screens soon. Expect more interviews and BTS glimpses from experts of the multi-billion dollar industry of planning weddings, as well as lots of heartwarming love stories. 

Masaba Masaba Season 2 

Fans who loved this comedy-drama series starring designer Masaba Gupta and her mother Neena Gupta will be glad to know that Masaba Masaba has been refreshed for a second instalment. Just like season one, the upcoming episodes promise to be full of hilarious moments, as well as empowering ones—and, of course, some great clothes. 

Delhi Crime Season 2 

Bringing home the International Emmy for Best Drama Series, Richie Mehta-directed Delhi Crime has been renewed for another season, as predicted. Unearthing more facts about the grotesque and inhumane rape case that occurred in 2012, Season 2 will delve deep into an unexpected finding that Inspector Bhupender Singh (Rajesh Tailang) chances upon.

Jamtara Season 2

Set in Jharkhand, this series tells a riveting tale of the credit card phishing scam that occurred in Jamtara. Based on a true story, Soumendra Padhi's directorial debut leaves the audience with a major cliffhanger that will unravel in the upcoming season.

Mismatched Season 2

Based on Sandhya Menon’s bestselling book When Dimple Met Rishi, Mismatched is a coming-of-age light romantic-comedy. The show revolves around the traditional practices of arranged marriage in India, focusing on Rishi (Rohit Saraf) and Dimple (Prajakta Koli)'s totally ‘mismatched’, but binge-worthy, life story. 

Little Things Season 4

The Netflix romance-comedy created by writer and director Dhruv Sehgal revolves around the live-in relationship of Dhruv Vats (Dhruv Sehgal) and Kavya Kulkarni (Mithila Palkar). Their simple and quirky love story depicts what adulthood does to relationships. 

Sardar Ka Grandson

Netflix fans, a power-packed family movie is coming up for you this month too—Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet-starrer Sardar Ka Grandson. While the release date of this cross-border love story is yet to be confirmed, buzz around the movie has already grown, thanks to Kapoor's Instagram post, which came with the caption, "Gather your parents and grandparents for this one, Sardar ka Grandson is coming soon to @netflix_in."

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