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From Gaslight to Murder Mystery 2: Films to watch on OTT this weekend

Here is a list of the latest releases of sitcoms and films on OTT platforms for you to binge-watch

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Weekends are synonymous with binge-watching films and series on OTT platforms. With each week, comes a myriad shows and films which might confuse cinema buffs.

If you need an unwinding session as the new month of April begins, here is a list of the latest releases on OTT platforms that you can binge-watch with your pyjamas on and take that much-needed break.

Gaslight

A mystery-thriller film, Gaslight stars Sara Ali Khan, Chitrangada Singh and Vikrant Massey. It follows the story of a paraplegic girl who returns to her royal family palace in Mayagrah after 15 years, after being invited by her estranged father. On reaching the estate, she finds her father is missing which makes her suspicious and she decides to uncover the secrets. Helmed by Pavan Kirpalani, the film was released on March 31 on Disney+Hotstar.

Shehzada

Starring Kartik Aaryan (as Bantu) and Kriti Sanon, Shehzaada is a comedy-drama about a life-altering event for Bantu. Bantu is disliked and ignored by his father since he was a toddler. After growing up, he finds out that he was switched at birth with a millionaire’s son, and his real parents are the wealthy and famous Jindals. Bantu decides to protect them against any harm that comes their way to prove to be the true Shehzada. Directed by Rohit Dhawan, the film is streaming on Netflix from April 1.

Murder Mystery 2

Murder Mystery 2 is a sequel to the very popular comedy mystery film of 2019, Murder Mystery, starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston as a couple Nick and Audrey Spitz, respectively. The couple has just launched their detective agency and find themselves in the middle of an uncalled case of abduction, when their friend Maharajah is abducted from his wedding on a private island. The film follows how the Spitz goes to Paris with ransom to bring Maharajah back. The film released on Netflix on March 31.

Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat

Written and directed by Anurag Kashyap, this film is a musical romantic drama starring debutante Karan Mehta and Alaya F, both playing double roles. The film made its world premiere at the 2022 Marrakech Film Festival. The plot is about two incomplete love stories set in parallel universes, which face cast and class discrimination. It also has a special appearance by Vicky Kaushal. Almost Pyaar is now premiering on Netflix.

Ayothi

R. Manthira Moorthy makes his directorial debut with this Tamil action drama. Ayothi is based on a real story, showing human values and emotions through a family. The eldest male of the family is a patriarch and misbehaves with his wife. On a Deepavali night, the family visits Rameswaram where the mother dies after meeting with an accident. As the family faces this tragedy, they receive help from Sasikumar, a stranger, who turns every stone to help them. The film released on ZEE5 on March 31 and features Sasikumar and Preethi Asrani in titular roles.

United Kacche

Sunil Grover is back with his unmatched comic timing in this fun drama. The series tells the story of Tango (Sunil Grover), who had to mortgage his ancestral property in Punjab to fulfil his dream of shifting to England. He becomes an illegal immigrant, known as Kaccha, and faces the hardships of trying to make it in a new world. The story follows his story of finding love in a foreign land and avoiding deportation for as long as he can. The series is streaming on ZEE5 starting March 31.

The Power

Based on a New York Times bestseller written by Naomi Alderman, The Power is a thrilling science fiction drama following the stories of some teenage girls who get the ability to release electric jolts from the tip of their fingers. This power becomes unstoppable and starts spreading to all the women of the world, causing disturbances that need to be rectified soon. The film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video from March 31.

Pathaan

Starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles, Pathaan became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of all time. The film was released on Amazon Prime Video on March 22 and is still being loved by fans. It follows the story of a RAW agent who needs to fight his past and stop a terrorist, essayed by John Abraham, trying to harm the country. The film is available in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. 

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Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’s Bathukamma out: Salman Khan celebrates Telangana’s flower festival with Pooja Hegde, Shehnaaz Gill, and others

Pooja Hegde and Salman Khan are seen paying a tribute to the flower festival of Telangana in the Telugu song Bathukamma

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Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde in Bathukamma

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan makers have released another song from the film, titled Bathukamma. This latest song is in Telugu and shows Pooja Hegde paying an ode to the popular flower festival of Telangana, called Bathukamma, along with Venkatesh Daggubati and Bhumika Chawla.

The song shows Salman Khan surprising her as a guest at the celebration, along with Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam and Jassie Gill.

The song shows Salman Khan sporting a mundu, a traditional Telugu attire, for the first time ever.  Bathukamma is the annual flower festival that is celebrated in Telangana by women for nine days. The women worship Goddess Sati with precious and exotic flowers of the local region.

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Salman Khan took to Twitter to announce the release of the song. Watch the video here:

All the actors are decked up in traditional clothing and Pooja Hegde is flaunting her dandiya steps. Social media users are enjoying the song and praising Salman Khan for representing the South Indian culture so beautifully. A user commented that the song is a visual delight.

As per the sources, Salman Khan decided to make a song on this festival after hearing about its popularity from Venkatesh. He was intrigued and asked the music director Ravi Basrur to compose a song dedicated to the floral festival to pay tribute to the rich Telugu culture. The song has been shot during the real Bathukamma festival last year, across Hyderabad, with 200 background dancers.

The vocals are by Santhosh Venky, Aira Udupi, Harini Ivaturi, Suchetha Basrur & Vijayalaxmi Mettinahole. The song has been composed by Ravi Basrur, and written by Kinnal Raj & Harini Ivaturi with Hindi lyrics added by Shabbir Ahmed and Ravi Basrur.

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is directed by Farhad Samji. The film is the official remake of the 2014 Tamil film Veeram, and is scheduled to hit the theatres on April 21 2023.

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Parineeti Chopra to marry Raghav Chadha, Harrdy Sandhu confirms

Punjabi singer-actor Harrdy Sandhu has confirmed the wedding rumours of his co-star Parineeti Chopra with Raghav Chadha

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Parineeti Chopra with Raghav Chadha

Parineeti Chopra has been in the news ever since she was spotted with AAP leader Raghav Chadha in Delhi and Mumbai. The couple has been spotted together thrice, most recently at the Delhi airport on March 28 where Raghav was present to pick up the actor.

Reports suggest that the couple is ready to tie the knot soon and make their relationship official.

However, the rumoured couple both have not commented on their relationship status so far, but actor Harrdy Sandhu has just confirmed their relationship. In an interview, the Punjabi singer said he is happy for the couple and congratulated them.

Sandhu was Chopra’s co-star in the 2022 film Code Name: Tiranga. He said that he is very happy that it is finally happening and he wishes her all the luck, and he had also called to congratulate her.

He also added that while shooting for Code Name: Tiranga, they used to discuss marriage and  Chopra had said she will only get married once she feels she has found the right guy.

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A few days ago, AAP member Sanjeev Arora also congratulated the rumoured couple on Twitter for their union.

Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra studied together at the London School of Economics and have many mutual friends. The reports suggest that both their families have initiated discussions on marriage and will be fixing a date for the roka ceremony soon.

The couple was spotted on dinner and lunch dates in Mumbai last week and the actor was also spotted at designer Manish Malhotra’s house around that time, leading the fans to believe it was regarding her wedding outfit.

Parineeti Chopra debuted in 2011 with the film Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Raghav Chadha is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party and the youngest member of the Rajya Sabha at age 34.

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Maidaan teaser out: Ajay Devgn to play football coach in sports-drama | WATCH

Maidaan features Ajay Devgn as football coach Syed Abdul Rahim.

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Ajay Devgn

The most-awaited teaser of Ajay Devgn’s next film Maidaan is finally out now. The sports drama is set in the golden era of Indian football directed by Amit Sharma.

Maidaan features Ajay Devgn as football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. It also stars Rudranil Ghosh, Priyamani, and Gajraj Rao in titular roles and will hit the silver screen on June 23 this year.

Maidaan teaser out

The teaser starts with a powerful commentary as Indian footballers prep themselves to play on the ground drenched in rain. Maidaan is set in 1952-1962, which is considered the golden era of Indian football and follows the story of a less-talked-about hero who created history and records for India.

Maidaan’s teaser will also remind you of Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De India as both films show the same theme and drama.

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Watch Maidaan teaser here:

Ajay Devgn shared the teaser on his social media and captioned it as, ‘Maidaan mein utrenge Gyarah par dikhenge Ek.’

Bankrolled by Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta, and Zee Studios, Maidaan’s music has been composed by Academy Award winner AR Rahman.

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Syed Abdul Rahim, popularly known as Rahim Saab, served as an Indian football coach and manager of the Indian national team from 1950 until he passed away in 1963. Cited as the architect of modern Indian football, the Indian team, under his mentorship, won Gold medals in Asian Games, played semi-finals of the Summer Olympics, and won the titles of the Colombo Cup.

Rahim succumbed to cancer on June 11, 1963, after being bedridden for almost six months.

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