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From The Fame Game to Love Hostel, 5 titles to watch this weekend

The month of February has been great for content both in theatres and on OTT platforms. The theatres re-opened this month with the film Badhaai Do starring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar becoming the first film to screen in theatres post the third wave. The film opened to positive reviews. The OTT platforms also had some great shows and movies that were released in the month of February. The month will be ending on a high note both on OTT and in the theatres. If you are planning to stay indoors on the last weekend of the month, we are here to help you with 5 titles you must totally watch:

From The Fame Game to Love Hostel, 5 titles to watch this weekend

The Fame Game: Superstar Madhuri Dixit as Anamika Anand in this Netflix original will sweep you off your feet with her performance. Anamika Anand - queen of hearts is not just a Bollywood Superstar. She’s a mother, a wife, a daughter, a confidante and so much more.  On the surface, she has everything. Loved by all and with fame that knows no bounds. But when Anamika goes missing, the investigation uncovers the messy truth behind her seemingly picture-perfect life and family.  The suspenseful family drama also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul, Suhasini Mulay, Muskkaan Jaferi, Lakshvir Saran, and Rajshri Deshpande. The series is directed by Bejoy Nambiar and Karishma Kohli and backed by Dharmatic Entertainment.

Where: Netflix from February 25

Gehraiyaan: The Shakun Batra-directed film was released on February 11 and stars Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Dhairya Karwa. The film talks about the complexities of modern relationships touching upon themes like infidelity, commitment, and desires. The film directed by Shakun Batra opened to polarising reviews with some people loving and relating to it and some unable to make sense of the film and its plot. Either way, the film has opened discussions on the complexities of human emotions and relationships in modern times. And if you have yet not watched the film, it would make for a great weekend watch and decide for yourself whether you like it or not.

Where: Amazon Prime Video

Love Hostel: Sanya Malhotra, Vikrant Massey, and Bobby Deol have paired up together for the first time for this 'love on the run' film. Written and Directed by Shanker Raman, Love Hostel traces the volatile journey of a spirited young couple (Vikrant and Sanya), being hunted by a ruthless mercenary (Bobby Deol). The star-crossed lovers take on the entire world in search of their fairy-tale ending. Set against the pulsating backdrop of rustic North India, Love Hostel is a tale of hope and survival in a world where power, money, principles lead to mayhem and bloodshed.

Where: ZEE5 from February 25

Mithya: Mithya is a six-part psychological thriller series headlined by Huma Qureshi. The series also marks the debut of Avantika Dassani, the daughter of Bhagyashree. Mithya has Huma Qureshi essaying the role of Juhi, a Hindi literature university professor, and Avantika Dassani as her student, Rhea Rajguru. What sparks off as a matter of academic deception, soon spirals into a conflicted relationship between the two leading to a devastating sequence of events. As Juhi and Rhea engage in head-to-head psychological combat, both unwilling to back down, Mithya takes a dark turn and threatens to engulf the two and everyone around them.

Where: ZEE5

The Great Indian Murder: The series starring Pratik Gandhi and Richa Chadha is an adaptation of Vikas Swarup's riveting novel, Six Suspects, which revolves around the murder of the son of a high-profile minister. DCP Sudha Bharadwaj, played by Richa Chadha, and Suraj Yadav, a Central Bureau of Investigation officer, played Pratik Gandhi, are tasked with uncovering the mystery surrounding a murder., The Great Indian Murder which takes a murder investigation to the length and breadth of the country on a thrilling ride, leading to an explosive finale a makes it an absolute must-watch.

Where: Disney+ Hotstar.

Bonus: If you are looking for something controversial and a lot of drama then you can catch the premiere of the reality show Lock Upp which will be hosted by Kangana Ranaut on February 27 on ALTBalaji and MXPlayer.The first three contestants announced are Nisha Rawal, Munawar Faruqui, and Poonam Pandey. There is a lot of buzz around the show regarding its format, its participation, and yes, the host.

ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Madhuri Dixit reacts to fan who said that her show The Fame Game reminds them of Sridevi



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