Entertainment roundup: Netflix announces 22 titles; Geetika Vidya Ohlyan on fair skin obsession; women-centric OTT shows & films; March theatrical releases

In Maamla Legal Hai on Netflix, Ravi Kishan plays VD Tyagi, the president of the bar association at Patparganj court. (Photo courtesy Netflix)

1.  What to watch on Netflix this year: From Sanjay Leela Bhansali's OTT debut to Kriti Sanon's first film as producer - 5 debuts to watch: Netflix announces 22 titles for 2024, forthcoming shows, films: Aamir Khan’s son Junaid's acting debut, Vaani Kapoor's first OTT series Mandala Murders, Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni in Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives, Kriti Sanon to Sanjay Leela Bhansali are coming to Netflix this year. Read More

2. Netflix announces 22 titles including Heeramandi and Mismatched season 3: As per their annual tradition, Netflix has announced a slate of new titles for 2024. At a glittering event in Mumbai titled Next on Netflix, the streaming platform announced more than 20 titles including new shows, new films, documentaries and returning seasons of popular shows. Comedian and actor Zakir Khan was the master of ceremonies and introduced the media to the new projects. Here’s a look at Netflix’s offerings for this year… Read More

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. (Poster courtesy Netflix)

3.    Crew, Shaitaan and Dune 2 among theatre releases in March 2024: Satish Kaushik’s last film as an actor; a case of accidental wife swapping; a Vidya Balan rom-com; Hindi horror film starring Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyotika; Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon in a single caper – there’s a lot releasing in March in theatres. Check it out here… Read More

4.  Actor Geetika Vidya Ohlyan: Tera Kya Hoga Lovely, on fair skin obsession, has a comic tone to it: In her latest film Tera Kya Hoga Lovely, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan is playing a cop for the second time in her career. But Chandrawal from this film and Soni from her debut film are as different as one cop could be from another. The Soni and Tera Kya Hoga Lovely actor talks about playing an Indian policewoman on screen, working with Randeep Hooda, and upcoming projects including Punjab 95 with Diljit Dosanjh. Read More

Geetika Vidya Ohlyan; Ohlyan plays a cop in In Tera Kya Hoga Lovely, which also stars Randeep Hooda and Ileana D'Cruz.

5.  5 women-centric OTT shows to watch any time of the year, not just on Women's Day: With the digital space gaining prominence in the country and content-driven projects making their mark, OTT platforms have become a great space for thought-provoking performances by female artists. From Made in Heaven to Maharani, here is a list of power-packed women-led shows to watch on PrimeVideo, Netflix, SonyLIV, Disney + Hotstar Read More

6.  7 must watch Bollywood films with powerful female performances: It is always a pleasure to watch a film with an engaging and thought-provoking lead performance. Bollywood has given us many gems in recent times on female empowerment that weren't just big on substance, but were also successful on metrics like viewer numbers, ratings and box office collection. Here are seven Hindi films about women, led by women performers that check the two big boxes of substance and success. Watch these Bollywood films for stellar performances by actresses like Vidya Balan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone Read More

7. Mrunal Thakur to speak in UN Panel on sexual violence today: Made in Heaven actress Mrunal Thakur, who played a victim of sex trafficking in her debut film Love Sonia, will be attending the UN Panel discussion on sexual violence virtually. Jersey actress Mrunal Thakur is all set to be a part of a panel discussion on Human Cost of Conflict Related Sexual Violence, taking place today at the UN Headquarters in New York. The panel aims to explore the global context and impact of sexual violence in conflict zones, including its interlinkage with human trafficking. Bollywood actor Mrunal Thakur's presence adds weight to the discussion, given her portrayal of the harrowing experiences faced by victims of trafficking in director Tabrez Noorani’s hard-hitting 2018 film Love Sonia. Read More