<p>Actors Barun Sobti, Nimisha Sajayan and Anshumaan Pushkar-starrer 'Babita Singh Reporting' has announced its release date.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie is set to premiere on Prime Video on August 28. The investigative drama, which stars Nimisha in the lead role, will follow a suspended police officer who starts looking into the murder of her childhood friend.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kohrra-2-review-barun-sobti-and-mona-singh-s-web-series-on-netflix-is-not-just-a-regular-mystery-thriller-1770796266301"><strong>Kohrra 2 review: Barun Sobti and Mona Singh's web series is not just a regular mystery thriller</strong></a></p><h2>Babita Singh Reporting first look poster</h2><p>The makers announced the release date along with the first-look poster of the film on social media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Ambiecka Pandit and written by Amita Vyas, the film is set in a small Indian town. Nimisha plays Babita Singh, fondly called Baby, a police officer who has been suspended from duty. After the death of her childhood friend, Baby decides to investigate the case herself.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-raat-jawaan-hai-trailer-barun-sobti-priya-bapat-lead-this-slice-of-life-story-on-frienship-and-parenthood-757591"><strong>Raat Jawaan Hai trailer: Barun Sobti, Priya Bapat lead this slice of life story on friendship and parenthood</strong></a></p><h2>About Babita Singh Reporting</h2><p>The film is directed by Ambiecka Pandit and produced by Saurabh Malhotra, Manuj Mittra and Tina Tharwani under Film Squad Productions, in association with Act Three. Sudip Sharma serves as the executive producer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from 'Babita Singh Reporting,' Barun Sobti will also be seen in the upcoming film Welcome to Khoya Mahal alongside Aditi Rao Hydari.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>'Babita Singh Reporting' will stream on Prime Video from August 28.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong>:<i> This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</i></p>

Prime Video on Monday announced the release date of Babita Singh Reporting. Starring  Barun Sobti, Nimisha Sajayan and Anshumaan Pushkar, the film revolves around a suspended police officer who investigates the murder of her childhood friend.

Actors Barun Sobti, Nimisha Sajayan and Anshumaan Pushkar-starrer 'Babita Singh Reporting' has announced its release date. The movie is set to premiere on Prime Video on August 28. The investigative drama, which stars Nimisha in the lead role, will follow a suspended police officer who starts looking into the murder of her childhood friend. Also Read: Kohrra 2 review: Barun Sobti and Mona Singh's web series is not just a regular mystery thriller Babita Singh Reporting first look poster The makers announced the release date along with the first-look poster of the film on social media. Directed by Ambiecka Pandit and written by Amita Vyas, the film is set in a small Indian town. Nimisha plays Babita Singh, fondly called Baby, a police officer who has been suspended from duty. After the death of her childhood friend, Baby decides to investigate the case herself.

<p>Prime Video on Monday announced the release date of Babita Singh Reporting. Starring &nbsp;Barun Sobti, Nimisha Sajayan and Anshumaan Pushkar, the film revolves around a suspended police officer who investigates the murder of her childhood friend.</p>

Babita Singh Reporting: Barun Sobti, Nimisha Sajayan's investigative thriller to arrive on THIS date

<p>Writer-director Sudip Sharma had opened up a new world when he created the procedural drama <i>Kohrra</i> in 2023. The web series, mostly in Punjabi, unusually showcased the state of Punjab, sans all the bonhomie and colour that films often associate the state with. Much like its plot, a murder mystery, the drama had muted colours, with heavy fog shrouding the lives of those involved in the case. Sharma returns with <i>Kohrra</i> season 2, with a new mystery and a new set of complications, but keeps the same aesthetics and mood of the first season. Just like the first season, a heavy fog remains on the lives of the police officers investigating the case, the identity of the killer, the victim’s family and societal prejudices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Actor Barun Sobti returns as Assistant Sub-Inspector Garundi in season 2 of <i>Kohrra</i>, which shifts the story to Jagrana, a small town in Punjab. Garundi has a new wife and a new boss and has to maintain a fine balance between professional and personal life. &nbsp;As a woman is found dead in the barn of her brother’s home, Garundi and his boss, Assistant-Inspector Dhanwant Kaur (Mona Singh), are given charge of the case. As the two officer get cracking on the case, they have to also face demons of their own past and strike a balance between personal and professional at all times.</p><h2>What’s the plot of Kohrra 2</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When a woman (Pooja Bhamrrah) is found dead in her brother’s (Anurag Arora) barn, everyone is a suspect. Her NRI husband (Rannvijay Singha), a new possible love interest with whom she intended to start a dance studio and the brother himself. &nbsp;At the onset, the case seems like an open-and-shut case, with the cops finding bloodied footprints of the murderer all over the crime scene. But as Garundi and Dhanwant start investigating, the case becomes murky, with past issues of each suspect spilling out in the open. Dhanwant, who has been reappointed to her post and given charge of the case, is battling a dark past of her own. Garundi, newly married, wants to leave his past and start afresh with his wife, but the familial burden keeps pulling him down.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the cops investigate the case, more murders pile up. Meanwhile, a young labourer from Jharkhand comes to the same town looking for his father, who had come to Jagrana town about twenty years ago as a labourer but has been missing for over a year. Dhanwant and her team have her hands full and pressure from the top, along with domestic issues of her own; the Sub-Inspector has a lot at stake and a lot to prove her worth.</p>

<h2>What works and what doesn’t</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Director Sudip Sharma, who also serves as a co-writer with Gunjit Chopra and Diggi Sisodia, keeps the template of the first season but makes this season darker. There, love defined the lives of each of the characters; here, it is the societal structure that sets the story. Primarily in Punjabi, the fog of mystery, of guilt and of societal norms hang heavy over the plot, making <i>Kohrra 2</i> more compelling. The writing is solid, and one is hooked to the story from the first frame. The compelling plot is backed by powerful performances. While Suvinder Vicky had led the series in the first season, in <i>Kohrra 2</i>, it's Mona Singh and Barun Sobti who steer the narrative well.</p>

Kohrra 2

<p> </p><p>Singh plays a troubled Dhanwant Kaur, who is a diligent officer but has too much burden of the past that tends to pull her back. It's a restraint perfromance and one in which Singh shines. Pradyuman Singh plays her alcoholic husband and delivers a fine performance.</p><p>Barun Sobti, a man who has been a star on television and someone who has reinvented himself in the OTT space, plays Garundi well. The character has now evolved but is conscious of his background. Sobti brings earnestness to his performance and makes it look effortless, making Garundi a very likeable man. His scenes with a constable called Aujla stand out for their natural chemistry and humour.</p><p> </p><p>There is also a young actor, Prayrak Mehta, who plays Arun, a migrant worker from Jharkhand who comes to Punjab in search of his father. Mehta, a relatively new face, steals the show in the scenes he features in. Your heart goes out to his character, a desperate man looking for his father, whom he has never met and who is constantly failed by the system. Mehta’s track is important to the story and very well written. The young actor does justice to the writing, delivering a stunning performance, one that stays with you long after the show is over.</p>

A still from Kohrra 2

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the series, with its layered and dark story, is engaging, it does become a tad sluggish somewhere in the middle, when Garundi and Dhanwant are unable to crack the case and get tied down due to their personal issues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the show picks up pace in the fifth and sixth (final) episodes, delaying the revelation of the killer till the end. It’s not something that you expect (which is a good thing) and one that makes you ponder over power dynamics and class divides that exist in our society.</p><h2>Final verdict</h2><p>Kohrra 2 is equally riveting as the first season, with stunning performances from its cast. It is layered and dark, with engaging subplots that seamlessly merge with the main story. Sharma, who had also created <i>Paatal Lok</i> 1 and 2, manages to elevate a mystery thriller into a commentary on societal privileges and prejudices. The result is a series that is compelling and one that stays with you for a long time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Kohrra 2</i> is streaming on Netflix.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Netflix's procedural drama Kohrra returns with season 2. Creator Sudip Sharma weaves an intricate story of revenge, greed and societal prejudices in the second season which has top performances from Barun Sobti, Manu Singh and others. 

Writer-director Sudip Sharma had opened up a new world when he created the procedural drama Kohrra in 2023. The web series, mostly in Punjabi, unusually showcased the state of Punjab, sans all the bonhomie and colour that films often associate the state with. Much like its plot, a murder mystery, the drama had muted colours, with heavy fog shrouding the lives of those involved in the case. Sharma returns with Kohrra season 2, with a new mystery and a new set of complications, but keeps the same aesthetics and mood of the first season. Just like the first season, a heavy fog remains on the lives of the police officers investigating the case, the identity of the killer, the victim’s family and societal prejudices. Actor Barun Sobti returns as Assistant Sub-Inspector Garundi in season 2 of Kohrra, which shifts the story to Jagrana, a small town in Punjab. Garundi has a new wife and a new boss and has to maintain a fine balance between professional and personal life. As a woman is found dead in the barn of her brother’s home, Garundi and his boss, Assistant-Inspector Dhanwant Kaur (Mona Singh), are given charge of the case. As the two officer get cracking on the case, they have to also face demons of their own past and strike a balance between personal and professional at all times. What’s the plot of Kohrra 2 When a woman (Pooja Bhamrrah) is found dead in her brother’s (Anurag Arora) barn, everyone is a suspect. Her NRI husband (Rannvijay Singha), a new possible love interest with whom she intended to start a dance studio and the brother himself. At the onset, the case seems like an open-and-shut case, with the cops finding bloodied footprints of the murderer all over the crime scene. But as Garundi and Dhanwant start investigating, the case becomes murky, with past issues of each suspect spilling out in the open. Dhanwant, who has been reappointed to her post and given charge of the case, is battling a dark past of her own. Garundi, newly married, wants to leave his past and start afresh with his wife, but the familial burden keeps pulling him down. While the cops investigate the case, more murders pile up. Meanwhile, a young labourer from Jharkhand comes to the same town looking for his father, who had come to Jagrana town about twenty years ago as a labourer but has been missing for over a year. Dhanwant and her team have her hands full and pressure from the top, along with domestic issues of her own; the Sub-Inspector has a lot at stake and a lot to prove her worth.

<p>Netflix's procedural drama Kohrra returns with season 2. Creator Sudip Sharma weaves an intricate story of revenge, greed and societal prejudices in the second season which has top performances from Barun Sobti, Manu Singh and others.&nbsp;</p>

Kohrra 2 review: Barun Sobti and Mona Singh's web series is not just a regular mystery thriller

<p>New season and a new chilling case. The trailer of <i>Kohrra season 2</i> is out, and it’s thrilling, shocking, and gripping all at once. After the first season became a superhit, Netflix renewed the hit show for season 2, with actor Barun Sobti reprising his role as ASI Amarpal Garundi, this time joined by a new cop, Sub-Inspector Dhanwant Kaur, played by Mona Singh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Sudip Sharma and Faisal Rahman, Season 2 is created and written by Gunjit Chopra, Diggi Sisodia, and Sudip.</p><h2>Kohrra Season 2 trailer out</h2><p>On Thursday (29 Jan) morning, Netflix gave the day a rather foggy and mysterious start with the release of the trailer that fans had been waiting for.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ranveer-singh-kantara-controversy-fir-filed-against-actor-for-hurting-religious-sentiments-1769625345488">FIR filed against Ranveer Singh over controversial Kantara performance</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Set in the gloomy city of Dalerpura in Punjab, the trailer revolves around Amar (Barun), who has been transferred to a different Police station and Dhanwant (Mona) as they investigate the murder of a woman named Preet Bajwa, played by Pooja Bhamrrah.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="et" dir="ltr">Kohrre se nikal kar aa raha hai ek naya case. And Inspectors Dhanwant &amp; Garundi will be on duty 🔥<br>Watch Kohrra: Season 2, out 11 February, only on Netflix. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KohrraSeason2OnNetflix?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KohrraSeason2OnNetflix</a> <a href="https://t.co/OsyHNruVq0">pic.twitter.com/OsyHNruVq0</a></p>&mdash; Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/NetflixIndia/status/2016733866749546684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Much similar to the first season, the new season revolves around a web of emotions that the two characters are going through.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The trailer starts with Dhanwant, who looks sad as she watches school kids, hinting at her personal life turmoil. The moment she receives a call from work, we see her and Amar heading to the crime scene, where we see the body of women, who has been brutally murdered.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Both Amar and Dhanwant embark on a mission to solve the murder, investigating the case and questioning several people, including her husband, played by Rannvijay Singha and learns about her turbulent personal life. The clip unveils several other key characters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-ott-release-ranveer-singh-s-blockbuster-to-stream-on-netflix-1769603109425">Is Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar releasing on OTT on THIS date? Here's what we know</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Women are always complicated,” Garundi says in Punjabi. To this, Dhanwant says, &nbsp;“Men are not less”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With a tense atmosphere, the clip shows that the gloomy town's atmosphere is not just limited to the characters or story but also reflects the feelings and the personal conflicts that these characters are going through, as in the last part of the trailer, it has been revealed that Mona's husband is missing.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Kohrra season 2</i> is releasing on February 11, only on Netflix.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Directed by Sudip Sharma and Faisal Rahman, Kohrra Season 2 is created and written by Gunjit Chopra, Diggi Sisodia, and Sudip Sharma.

New season and a new chilling case. The trailer of Kohrra season 2 is out, and it’s thrilling, shocking, and gripping all at once. After the first season became a superhit, Netflix renewed the hit show for season 2, with actor Barun Sobti reprising his role as ASI Amarpal Garundi, this time joined by a new cop, Sub-Inspector Dhanwant Kaur, played by Mona Singh. Directed by Sudip Sharma and Faisal Rahman, Season 2 is created and written by Gunjit Chopra, Diggi Sisodia, and Sudip. Kohrra Season 2 trailer out On Thursday (29 Jan) morning, Netflix gave the day a rather foggy and mysterious start with the release of the trailer that fans had been waiting for. Also read: FIR filed against Ranveer Singh over controversial Kantara performance Set in the gloomy city of Dalerpura in Punjab, the trailer revolves around Amar (Barun), who has been transferred to a different Police station and Dhanwant (Mona) as they investigate the murder of a woman named Preet Bajwa, played by Pooja Bhamrrah.

<p>Directed by Sudip Sharma and Faisal Rahman, Kohrra Season 2 promises to be a gripping whodunit. Revolving around Mona Singh and Barun Sobti, the show will premiere on 11 Feb.&nbsp;</p>

Kohrra Season 2 trailer out: Barun Sobti and Mona Singh are solving the murder with emotional mist

<p>Netflix's crime drama <i>Kohrra </i>is all set to return with its second season after receiving appreciation from fans as well as critics. The streaming platform on Tuesday announced the release date and unveiled the first poster of the upcoming season. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2>About the first poster</h2><p>With the second season releasing on February 11, 2026, fans will witness the return of Barun Sobti, and Mona Singh is also set to join the cast. The poster was shared with a caption, "Dhundh mein sach kho jaata hai. Aaiye iss naye shehar mein, sach ko dhundne. Watch Kohrra 2, starring Mona Singh and Barun Sobti, out 11 February, only on Netflix."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-wamiqa-gabbi-to-raghav-juyal-bollywood-stars-making-their-mark-in-south-indian-cinema-in-2026-1768824372824"><strong>From Wamiqa Gabbi to Raghav Juyal: Bollywood stars making their mark in South Indian Cinema in 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-teaser-receives-cbfc-clearance-runtime-details-inside-1768893533164"><strong>Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge teaser receives CBFC clearance; runtime details inside</strong></a></p><h2>About Kohrra Season 2</h2><p>The first season of <i>Kohrra </i>premiered in 2023 and was loved by fans for its storytelling and nuanced performances. Barun Sobti reprises his role as Assistant Sub-Inspector Amarpal Jasjit Singh, popularly known as Garundi, in the next installment. He leaves behind Jagrana and has been transferred to Dalerpura Police Station, where he works under a new commanding officer, Dhanwant Kaur, played by Mona Singh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Talking about the series, showrunner and director of <i>Kohrra 2</i>, Sudip Sharma, said, "It’s quite exciting to be back. Season 1 allowed us to explore quieter tensions between people, between past and present. This season as well, we’ve tried to bring forth as authentic a portrayal of Punjab as possible, with the characters rooted in a universal reality we’ve seen play out across the country. The show's an emotional roller-coaster. Barun and Mona have done a fantastic job, and I can’t wait for people to see it for themselves."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/why-did-javed-akhtar-refuse-to-write-songs-for-border-2-lyricist-reveals-the-real-reason-1768888426418"><strong>Why did Javed Akhtar refuse to write songs for Border 2?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Echoing the sentiment, Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India shared, "Kohrra is our cult classic which won many awards, love and accolades from audiences and critics. What makes it unique is its honest simplicity, the unassuming backgrounds that expose deep layers of complexity as the fog lifts episode on episode. Set in a new city against the backdrop of a new crime and new partnership, S02 is even more riveting. I completely credit the expert craftsmanship of Sudip Sharma, who is not only the creator &amp; showrunner, but is also making his directorial debut with S2. For all crime fans, this is an unmissable crime drama thriller."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-twinkle-khanna-s-convoy-car-meets-with-accident-in-mumbai-s-juhu-here-s-what-happened-1768877213621"><strong>Akshay Kumar's convoy car meets with accident in Juhu; here's what happened</strong></a></p><h2>Kohrra release date</h2><p>Created and written by Gunjit Chopra, Diggi Sisodia, and Sudip Sharma, the new season once again showcases Punjab’s bleak, wintry terrain, which hides unsettling truths. The series is produced by Film Squad Production in association with Act Three, with Saurabh Malhotra, Sudip Sharma, Manuj Mittra, and Tina Tharwani serving as producers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Sudip Sharma, <i>Kohrra </i>Season 2 is slated to premiere exclusively on Netflix on February 11.</p>

Netflix's crime drama Kohrra Season 2 is all set to return with another thrilling story. Alongside Barun Sobti, the new season will also feature Mona Singh. Read on to find out the release date.

Netflix's crime drama Kohrra is all set to return with its second season after receiving appreciation from fans as well as critics. The streaming platform on Tuesday announced the release date and unveiled the first poster of the upcoming season. About the first poster With the second season releasing on February 11, 2026, fans will witness the return of Barun Sobti, and Mona Singh is also set to join the cast. The poster was shared with a caption, "Dhundh mein sach kho jaata hai. Aaiye iss naye shehar mein, sach ko dhundne. Watch Kohrra 2, starring Mona Singh and Barun Sobti, out 11 February, only on Netflix." Also Read: From Wamiqa Gabbi to Raghav Juyal: Bollywood stars making their mark in South Indian Cinema in 2026

<p>Netflix's crime drama Kohrra Season 2 is all set to return with another thrilling story. Alongside Barun Sobti, the new season will also feature Mona Singh. Read on to find out the release date.</p>

Kohrra Season 2 first poster out! When and where to watch Barun Sobti, Mona Singh's crime drama

Entertainment Diljit Dosanjh, Barun Sobti, Kani Kusruti and Payal Kapadia were some big winners at the Critics’ Choice Awards 2025.  The awards night took place in Mumbai on Tuesday night and was organized by Film Critics Guild of India.

Diljit Dosanjh, Barun Sobti, Kani Kusruti and Payal Kapadia were some big winners at the Critics’ Choice Awards 2025. Held in Mumbai on Tuesday night and organized by Film Critics Guild of India, the award ceremony had noted lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar interacting with critics in a fireside chat. In this year’s edition of the Critics’ Choice Awards 2025, a new category was introduced- Best Documentary- which honored exceptional feature length documentary films from the past year. The award was given to the film Nocturnes. In the Feature Films segment, All We Imagine As Light won Best Feature Film, recognised for its compelling narrative and artistic excellence, while Payal Kapadia won Best Director. Diljit Dosanjh earned Best Actor for his remarkable performance in Amar Singh Chamkila. Accepting the award, Diljit Dosanjh expressed his heartfelt gratitude, stating, “Thank you to the Film Critics Guild for this award, bohot bohot shukriya for considering me worthy of this honour. I dedicate this award to Amar Singh Chamkila and to Imtiaz sir, who brought this beautiful film to life. I just had the chance to be a part of it—it was entirely Imtiaz sir’s hard work. A big thank you to the entire cast and crew of the film.” Also read: This is why Oscar-nominated film Santosh has been blocked from release in India Darshana Rajendran won Best Actress for her gripping role in Paradise. Ravi Kishan’s standout performance in Laapataa Ladies earned him Best Supporting Actor, and Kani Kusruti was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her impactful role in Girls Will Be Girls. In the Web Series category, Poacher emerged as a major winner, securing Best Web Series. Nimisha Sajayan received Best Actress for her role in Poacher, while Barun Sobti won Best Actor for his performance in Raat Jawaan Hai. Also see: Salman Khan announces film with Sanjay Dutt, admits Atlee film is delayed In Short Films, Obur dominated the category, winning Best Short Film along with multiple other accolades. Harish Khanna was named Best Actor for Jal Tu Jalaal Tu, while Jyoti Dogra’s performance in Taak (Tracker) earned her the Best Actress award. Check out full list of winners here: Short Films Nominations Category: Best Short Film IYKYK (If You Know You Know) Jal Tu Jalaal Tu Obur: Winner Taak (Tracker) Virundhu (The Feast) Category: Best Director Bonita Rajpurohit for “IYKYK (If You Know You Know” Prateek Vats for “Jal Tu Jalaal Tu” Faraz Ali “Obur”: Winner Ajai Vishwanath “Starch” Udit Khurana “Taak (Tracker)” Category: Best Actor Kayan Dadyburjor for “Halfway” Kumar Chheda for “Halfway” Harish Khanna for “Jal Tu Jalaal Tu”: Winner Aaqib Nazir Dinda for “Obur” George Vijay for “Virundhu (The Feast)” Category: Best Actress Menuka Pradhan for “Crossing Borders” Sheeba Chaddha for “Night Queen” Indu Sharma for “Riha (Unlocked)” Gayatri Patel Bahl for “Strach” Jyoti Dogra for “Taak (Tracker)”: Winner Category: Best Writing Bonita Rajpurohit for “IYKYK (If You Know You Know)” Vindhya Gupta for “Jooyein (Lice)” Faraz Ali for “Obur”: Winner Akhil Lotlikar, Tanmay Gemini for “The Slow Train” Rishi Chandna, Rahul Srivastava for “Virundhu (The Feast)” Renée Zellweger joins Selena Gomez starrer Only Murders in the Building season 5 Category: Best Cinematography Kartik Parmar for “Bhed Bakri Bhoot (Gote Goat Ghost)” Appu Prabhakar for “Crossing Borders” Avinash Arun Dhaware for “Monsoon Walk” Anand Bansal for “Obur”: Winner Tarkash Mehta for “Taak (Tracker)” Documentary Nominations Against the Tide And, Towards Happy Alleys Nocturnes: Winner Rhythm of a Flower (Phool Ka Channd) The Midwife's Confession Web Series Nominations Category: Best Web Series Brinda Freedom at Midnight Killer Soup Poacher: Winner Raat Jawaan Hai Category: Best Director Surya Manoj Vangala for “Brinda” Nikkhil Advani for “Freedom at Midnight” Abhishek Chaubey for “Killer Soup” Richie Mehta for “Poacher”: Winner Sumeet Vyas for “Raat Jawaan Hai” Category: Best Actor Mihir Godbole for “Lampan” Ravi Kishan for “Maamla Legal Hai” Barun Sobti for “Raat Jawaan Hai“: Winner Kay Kay Menon for “Shekhar Home” Tahir Raj Bhasin for “Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein S2” Category: Best Actress Swastika Mukherjee for “Bijoya” Trisha Krishnan for “Brinda” Konkona Sen Sharma for “Killer Soup” Nimisha Sajayan for “Poacher”: Winner Anjali Anand for “Raat Jawaan Hai” Category: Best Supporting Actor Rajesh Tailang for “Bandish Bandits S2” Rajendra Chawla for “Freedom at Midnight” Rajesh Khattar for “Murder in Mahim” Faisal Malik for “Panchayat S3” Dibyendu Bhattacharya for “Poacher”: Winner Category: Best Supporting Actress Divya Dutta for “Bandish Bandits S2” Nidhi Bisht for “Maamla Legal Hai” Sai Tamhankar for “Manvat Murders” Kani Kusruti for “Poacher”: Winner Priya Bapat for “Raat Jawaan Hai” Category: Best Writing Anand Tiwari, Atmika Didwania, Karan Singh Tyagi for “Bandish Bandits S2” Surya Manoj Vangala, Padmavathi Malladi, Jay Krishna for “Brinda” Abhinandan Gupta, Gundeep Kaur, Adwitiya Kareng Das, Divy Nidhi Sharma, Revanta Sarabhai, Ethan Taylor for “Freedom at Midnight” Richie Mehta, Gopan Chidambaran for “Poacher”: Winner Khyati Anand Puthran for “Raat Jawaan Hai” Feature Films Nomination Category: Best Film All We Imagine As Light: Winner Amar Singh Chamkila Family Girls Will Be Girls Kottukkaali (The Adamant Girl) Laapataa Ladies Manjummel Boys Padatik Paradise Rimdoggittanga (Rapture) Category: Best Director Payal Kapadia for “All We Imagine As Light”: Winner Imtiaz Ali for “Amar Singh Chamkila” Shuchi Talati for “Girls Will Be Girls” Chidambaram for “Manjummel Boys” Dominic Sangma for “Rimdoggittanga (Rapture)” Category: Best Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran for “Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life)” Diljit Dosanjh for “Amar Singh Chamkila”: Winner Abhishek Bachchan for “I Want To Talk” Soori for “Kottukkaali (The Adamant Girl)” Chandan Sen for “Manikbabur Megh (The Cloud and the Man)” Category: Best Actress Kani Kusruti for “All We Imagine As Light” Preeti Panigrahi for “Girls Will Be Girls” Anna Ben for “Kottukkaali (The Adamant Girl)” Darshana Rajendran for “Paradise”: Winner Urvashi for “Ullozhukku (Undercurrent)” Category: Best Supporting Actor Anjan Dutt for “Chaalchitra Ekhon” Raghav Juyal for “Kill” Vijayaraghavan for “Kishkindha Kaandam” Ravi Kishan for “Laapataa Ladies”: Winner Mahendra Perera for “Paradise” Category: Best Supporting Actress Divya Prabha for “All We Imagine As Light” Kani Kusruti for “Girls Will Be Girls”: Winner Sai Abhinaya for “Kottukkaali (The Adamant Girl)” Chhaya Kadam for “Laapataa Ladies” Parvathy Thiruvothu for “Ullozhukku (Undercurrent)” Also read: Freedom At Midnight attempts to humanise our founding fathers, says writer Abhinandan Gupta Category: Best Writing Anand Ekarshi for “Aattam”: Winner Payal Kapadia for “All We Imagine As Light” Biplab Goswami, Sneha Desai, Divy Nidhi Sharma for “Laapataa Ladies” Chidambaram for “Manjummel Boys” Dominic Sangma for “Rimdoggittanga (Rapture)” Category: Best Cinematography Sunil K. S. for “Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life)” Ranabir Das for “All We Imagine As Light”: Winner Rafey Mehmood for “Kill” Shyju Khalid for “Manjummel Boys” Tojo Xavier for “Rimdoggittanga (Rapture)” Category: Best Editing Aarti Bajaj for “Amar Singh Chamkila” Shivkumar V. Panicker for “Kill”: Winner Vivek Harshan for “Manjummel Boys” Srijit Mukherjee for “Padatik” A. Sreekar Prasad for “Paradise” Gender Sensitivity Award: ‘Girls Will Be Girls’

Critics Choice Awards 2025: Diljit Dosanjh, Kani Kusruti win top honours in films, Barun Sobti takes home Best Actor award in series

<p>After an intense thriller like <em>Kohra,</em> Barun Sobti returns to the OTT space with a slice-of-life series called <em>Raat Jawaan Hai</em>, which discusses the challenges of new parents.&nbsp;<br />
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Sony Liv's original series <em>Raat Jawaan Hai,</em> throws us into the unpredictable lives of three besties—Radhika (Anjali Anand), Avinash (Barun Sobti), and Suman (Priya Bapat)—as they embark on the wildest adventure of all: raising kids.<br />
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The trailer was unveiled on Tuesday on social media and gives a glimpse into the journey, where sanity takes a backseat to diapers, careers, and friendships. With each other by their sides, these friends are in for one epic, heartwarming rollercoaster!<br />
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A Yamini Pictures Pvt Ltd production, written and created by Khyati Anand-Puthran, directed by the incredibly talented Sumeet Vyas and produced by Vicky Vijay, this comedy-drama shines with an amazing star cast.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the trailer of <em>Raat Jawaan Hai </em>here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<em>Raat Jawaan Hai</em> is an eight-part series and will stream on Sony Liv from October 11.&nbsp;</p>


After an intense thriller like Kohra, Barun Sobti returns to the OTT space with a slice-of-life series called Raat Jawaan Hai, which discusses the challenges of new parents.

After an intense thriller like Kohra, Barun Sobti returns to the OTT space with a slice-of-life series called Raat Jawaan Hai, which discusses the challenges of new parents. Sony Liv's original series Raat Jawaan Hai, throws us into the unpredictable lives of three besties—Radhika (Anjali Anand), Avinash (Barun Sobti), and Suman (Priya Bapat)—as they embark on the wildest adventure of all: raising kids. The trailer was unveiled on Tuesday on social media and gives a glimpse into the journey, where sanity takes a backseat to diapers, careers, and friendships. With each other by their sides, these friends are in for one epic, heartwarming rollercoaster! A Yamini Pictures Pvt Ltd production, written and created by Khyati Anand-Puthran, directed by the incredibly talented Sumeet Vyas and produced by Vicky Vijay, this comedy-drama shines with an amazing star cast. Watch the trailer of Raat Jawaan Hai here: Raat Jawaan Hai is an eight-part series and will stream on Sony Liv from October 11.

Raat Jawaan Hai trailer: Barun Sobti, Priya Bapat lead this slice of life story on friendship and parenthood

<p>There is no denying that the year 2017 will down in history as the year where newer stories and smaller films took precedence over big-budget formula films. Filmmakers became brave in storytelling in 2017. From illicit romances to erectile dysfunction to falling in love at 40 to a middle-class housewife finding her voice in the most unexpected manner- filmmakers tried to tell newer stories this year. And while a lot of these films got appreciated by critics and masses alike- here is a list of films that did not get its due credit. Presenting the most underrated films of 2017.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Haraamkhor:</strong></p>

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<p>A story of a student falling in love with her teacher would make a lot of people uncomfortable. But filmmaker Shlok Sharma dealt with the story in the most subtle, nuanced manner. Coupled with strong performances by its lead- Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Shweta Triptha-<em>Haraamkhor</em> was a different take on love. Sharma could have gone overboard showing a romance that most deem as scandalous but he broached the topic in a sensitive, mature manner making the film a compelling watch.<br />
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<strong>Anaarkali Of&nbsp;</strong><strong>Aarah</strong></p>

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<p>If<em> Anaarkali of </em><em>Aarah</em> had released a year back, Aniruddha Roy Choudhary&#39;s <em>Pink </em>would have appeared flawed. Journalist turned filmmaker Avinash Das&#39; film spoke about consent, but in a society where the term is almost alien. Centered around Anaarkali whose profession is to sing songs full of sexual innuendoes, the film highlighted the plight of many such women who may sing raunchy songs for a living but are not ready to give sexual favours to men. Anaarkali&#39;s battle may have been a lonely one, but it sure resonated with a lot of women across the country and drove home a very important point- that a &#39;No&#39; means a &#39;No&#39;. While the film was lauded by the critics, its the audience which overlooked the film. Perhaps because of its look or maybe because it did not have a big name in the star cast- but it was a film that will remain relevant in the times to come. &nbsp;</p>

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<strong>Meri Pyaari Bindu</strong></p>

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<p>Ayushmann Khurrana had multiple releases this year- making him, along with Rajkummar Rao, the new poster boy of the middle-class. And while people loved him in <em>Shubh Mangal Saavdhan</em> and <em>Bareilly Ki Barfi-</em> his performance in Akshay&nbsp;Roy&#39;s <em>Meri Pyaari Bindu</em> almost went unnoticed. Which is unfortunate because of all the three films, Khurrana was absolutely brilliant as Bubla Roy, the wry, angsty novelist in this film. Paired opposite the vivacious Parineeti Chopra, the film took a fairly realistic approach towards modern romances and heartbreaks. With a beautiful soundtrack, Meri Pyaari Bindu was perhaps the most subtle love story of this year with endering performances by not just the lead pair but the entire supporting cast- who are mainly known faces of Bengali film industry.</p>

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<strong>Death In The Gunj</strong></p>

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<p>Konkona Sen Sharma&#39;s film was in English and a bit of Bengali, which is perhaps the reason that the film had less commercial viability. But the actress-filmmaker should be given credit for making a film that will remain relevant for decades to come. At the onset, it looked like a mystery thriller about a death in McCluskiegunj where a family gathers for a vacation- but the story ultimately was so much more than that. The film dealt with how a society perceives masculinity and how we always succumb to stereotypes. It had a superlative cast - each performing their character with absolute ease. More importantly, the film made a lot of people sit up and take notice of a fine actor called Vikrant Massey- who as the central character Shutu - gave one of the best performances this year.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Trapped</strong></p>

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<p>2017 can easily be called Rajkummar Rao&#39;s year. Not only did the actor get critical appreciation, but also tasted commercial success. With as a many as 5 releases this year, Rao got to showcase his versatility in each of his films. Among those films, Vikramaditya Motwane&#39;s <em>Trapped</em> was perhaps the most different of the lot. It was a tricky film, to begin with- with just one character trapped in a confined space- but Rao performance and a fine screenplay written by Hardik Mehta made<em> Trapped </em>the most unconventional film of the year.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Jagga Jasoos</strong></p>

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<p>Ranbir Kapoor&#39;s ambitious film had been in the making for a long time and people were sceptical that how relevant would it be when it finally releases. Yet director Anurag Basu made the film thoroughly entertaining. Made like a typical musical- which is a first for Bollywood- <em>Jagga Jasoos</em> was endearing for many reasons. The music, its camerawork, the way the story was narrated and of course Kapoor and Saswata Chatterjee&#39;s performances made the film thoroughly enjoyable. Basu&#39;s tribute of sorts to Satyajit Ray and Herge&#39;s Tintin was lauded by critics but the storytelling method was not taken well by the audience.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Tu Hai Mera Sunday</strong></p>

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<p>Milind Dhaimade&#39;s little film with a big heart was almost overlooked when it released in October. Primarily because the film released on the same day as Saif Ali Khan&#39;s <em>Chef </em>and also because it did not have a big star in it. But word of mouth publicity ensured that the film got more screenings in the coming days and eventually gave <em>Chef</em> a tough fight at the Box Office. Featuring TV heartthrob Barun Sobti, Shahana Goswami and a bunch of theatre and TV actors- <em>Tu Hai Mera Sunday</em> was a story of a motley group in Mumbai looking for space to play football on Sundays. The film, in its own subtle way, highlighted the grave space problem in an ever-growing city like Mumbai. With some endearing performances and breezy narrative- it was a film that a lot of people in the big cities could relate to.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Mukti Bhawan</strong></p>

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<p>A film on death and afterlife should ideally be morbid, no? But director Shubhashish Bhutiani&#39;s film was uplifting and refreshing in more ways than one. A story of a busy son who takes his father to Varanasi as the old man desires to spend his last few days near the ghats, the film was a poignant take on life and the little things we tend to overlook in our daily lives. With superlative performance by Adil Hussain, the film not only dealt with death but also highlighted the importance of celebrating life.&nbsp;</p>


Filmmakers tried to tell newer stories this year and while a lot of these films got appreciated- here is a list of films that did not get its due credit. Presenting the most underrated films of 2017.?

There is no denying that the year 2017 will down in history as the year where newer stories and smaller films took precedence over big-budget formula films. Filmmakers became brave in storytelling in 2017. From illicit romances to erectile dysfunction to falling in love at 40 to a middle-class housewife finding her voice in the most unexpected manner- filmmakers tried to tell newer stories this year. And while a lot of these films got appreciated by critics and masses alike- here is a list of films that did not get its due credit. Presenting the most underrated films of 2017. Haraamkhor: A story of a student falling in love with her teacher would make a lot of people uncomfortable. But filmmaker Shlok Sharma dealt with the story in the most subtle, nuanced manner. Coupled with strong performances by its lead- Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Shweta Triptha-Haraamkhor was a different take on love. Sharma could have gone overboard showing a romance that most deem as scandalous but he broached the topic in a sensitive, mature manner making the film a compelling watch. Anaarkali Of Aarah If Anaarkali of Aarah had released a year back, Aniruddha Roy Choudhary's Pink would have appeared flawed. Journalist turned filmmaker Avinash Das' film spoke about consent, but in a society where the term is almost alien. Centered around Anaarkali whose profession is to sing songs full of sexual innuendoes, the film highlighted the plight of many such women who may sing raunchy songs for a living but are not ready to give sexual favours to men. Anaarkali's battle may have been a lonely one, but it sure resonated with a lot of women across the country and drove home a very important point- that a 'No' means a 'No'. While the film was lauded by the critics, its the audience which overlooked the film. Perhaps because of its look or maybe because it did not have a big name in the star cast- but it was a film that will remain relevant in the times to come. Meri Pyaari Bindu Ayushmann Khurrana had multiple releases this year- making him, along with Rajkummar Rao, the new poster boy of the middle-class. And while people loved him in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan and Bareilly Ki Barfi- his performance in Akshay Roy's Meri Pyaari Bindu almost went unnoticed. Which is unfortunate because of all the three films, Khurrana was absolutely brilliant as Bubla Roy, the wry, angsty novelist in this film. Paired opposite the vivacious Parineeti Chopra, the film took a fairly realistic approach towards modern romances and heartbreaks. With a beautiful soundtrack, Meri Pyaari Bindu was perhaps the most subtle love story of this year with endering performances by not just the lead pair but the entire supporting cast- who are mainly known faces of Bengali film industry. Death In The Gunj Konkona Sen Sharma's film was in English and a bit of Bengali, which is perhaps the reason that the film had less commercial viability. But the actress-filmmaker should be given credit for making a film that will remain relevant for decades to come. At the onset, it looked like a mystery thriller about a death in McCluskiegunj where a family gathers for a vacation- but the story ultimately was so much more than that. The film dealt with how a society perceives masculinity and how we always succumb to stereotypes. It had a superlative cast - each performing their character with absolute ease. More importantly, the film made a lot of people sit up and take notice of a fine actor called Vikrant Massey- who as the central character Shutu - gave one of the best performances this year. Trapped 2017 can easily be called Rajkummar Rao's year. Not only did the actor get critical appreciation, but also tasted commercial success. With as a many as 5 releases this year, Rao got to showcase his versatility in each of his films. Among those films, Vikramaditya Motwane's Trapped was perhaps the most different of the lot. It was a tricky film, to begin with- with just one character trapped in a confined space- but Rao performance and a fine screenplay written by Hardik Mehta made Trapped the most unconventional film of the year. Jagga Jasoos Ranbir Kapoor's ambitious film had been in the making for a long time and people were sceptical that how relevant would it be when it finally releases. Yet director Anurag Basu made the film thoroughly entertaining. Made like a typical musical- which is a first for Bollywood- Jagga Jasoos was endearing for many reasons. The music, its camerawork, the way the story was narrated and of course Kapoor and Saswata Chatterjee's performances made the film thoroughly enjoyable. Basu's tribute of sorts to Satyajit Ray and Herge's Tintin was lauded by critics but the storytelling method was not taken well by the audience. Tu Hai Mera Sunday Milind Dhaimade's little film with a big heart was almost overlooked when it released in October. Primarily because the film released on the same day as Saif Ali Khan's Chef and also because it did not have a big star in it. But word of mouth publicity ensured that the film got more screenings in the coming days and eventually gave Chef a tough fight at the Box Office. Featuring TV heartthrob Barun Sobti, Shahana Goswami and a bunch of theatre and TV actors- Tu Hai Mera Sunday was a story of a motley group in Mumbai looking for space to play football on Sundays. The film, in its own subtle way, highlighted the grave space problem in an ever-growing city like Mumbai. With some endearing performances and breezy narrative- it was a film that a lot of people in the big cities could relate to. Mukti Bhawan A film on death and afterlife should ideally be morbid, no? But director Shubhashish Bhutiani's film was uplifting and refreshing in more ways than one. A story of a busy son who takes his father to Varanasi as the old man desires to spend his last few days near the ghats, the film was a poignant take on life and the little things we tend to overlook in our daily lives. With superlative performance by Adil Hussain, the film not only dealt with death but also highlighted the importance of celebrating life.

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