<p>Freida Pinto plays a middle-aged woman who finds herself dealing with marriage and old love while battling an illness in Netflix's new series Unaccustomed Earth, which is an adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri’s acclaimed short-story collection. The drama series is set to premiere on December 17.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The trailer was unveiled on Thursday, offering a glimpse into Parul’s(Pinto) life as she returns to Cambridge after five years in Mumbai, reuniting with Amit Mukherjee (Siddharth), the man who was her first love. Old feelings resurface as the former lovers cross paths, and Parul finds herself navigating the complexities of relationships, family and choices that could affect those around her.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The story follows Parul, a devoted wife and mother who returns to Cambridge after spending five years in Mumbai. Her homecoming brings her back into the orbit of Amit, the love she never completely left behind. Parul is also dealing with a life-changing cancer diagnosis, prompting her to return to the place where she once felt most at home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The series also features Indraneil Sengupta, Adi Roy,Sarayu Blue, Justin Bartha, Iyla Sundarsingh McKaig along with Nandana Sen, Jayant Kripalani and Palomi Ghosh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Beneath every family tree, secrets take root. UNACCUSTOMED EARTH, inspired by the internationally beloved Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection, premieres December 17,” reads the caption on Instagram.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/unaccustomed-earth-first-look-freida-pinto-siddharth-feature-in-netflix-s-new-family-drama-1789978076275">Unaccustomed Earth first look: Freida Pinto, Siddharth feature in Netflix's new family drama</a></p><h2>About the book Unaccustomed Earth</h2><p>First published in 2008, Unaccustomed Earth explores the lives, relationships and identities of second- and third-generation Indian Americans. It became Lahiri’s first book to top The New York Times Best Seller list.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Lunchbox director Ritesh Batra will direct and executive produce the first two episodes.</p>

Freida Pinto and Siddharth play former lovers in Netflix's new drama Unaccustomed Earth. The trailer for the series was shared online on Thursday. The drama series is based on author Jhumpa Lahiri's book. 

Freida Pinto plays a middle-aged woman who finds herself dealing with marriage and old love while battling an illness in Netflix's new series Unaccustomed Earth, which is an adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri’s acclaimed short-story collection. The drama series is set to premiere on December 17. The trailer was unveiled on Thursday, offering a glimpse into Parul’s(Pinto) life as she returns to Cambridge after five years in Mumbai, reuniting with Amit Mukherjee (Siddharth), the man who was her first love. Old feelings resurface as the former lovers cross paths, and Parul finds herself navigating the complexities of relationships, family and choices that could affect those around her. The story follows Parul, a devoted wife and mother who returns to Cambridge after spending five years in Mumbai. Her homecoming brings her back into the orbit of Amit, the love she never completely left behind. Parul is also dealing with a life-changing cancer diagnosis, prompting her to return to the place where she once felt most at home. The series also features Indraneil Sengupta, Adi Roy,Sarayu Blue, Justin Bartha, Iyla Sundarsingh McKaig along with Nandana Sen, Jayant Kripalani and Palomi Ghosh.

<p>Freida Pinto and Siddharth play former lovers in Netflix's new drama Unaccustomed Earth. The trailer for the series was shared online on Thursday. The drama series is based on author Jhumpa Lahiri's book.&nbsp;</p>

Unaccustomed Earth trailer: Freida Pinto navigates Illness, marriage, and old love in Netflix’s new drama

<p>Netflix and hoichoi, the Bengali-first streaming platform and content studio, are joining forces for a first of its kind partnership to bring acclaimed series, new premieres, adaptations and fresh original stories to audiences across India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The partnership will bring all Hoichoi series premiering in the next two years to Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, exclusively on the service.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-alerts-fans-about-fake-volunteer-programs-ahead-of-india-tour-data-is-the-biggest-thing-today-1792654508063">Diljit Dosanjh alerts fans about fake volunteer programs ahead of India tour: ‘Data is the biggest thing today’</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The curated and acclaimed hoichoi shows on Netflix will feature 14 titles, including Madam Inspector, Sampurna, Lajja, Eken Sirji, Anjaan Saaye, The Curse of Parnashavari, Bloodlines, The Adventures of Daadi &amp; Jagga, Raat Abhi Baaki Hain, Achinta: Trial By Law, Shaadi Ka Siyappa, Queens and Parineeta: A Love Story and Mahanagar . Spanning crime thrillers, detective mysteries, folklore horror, social and courtroom dramas, and romance, the collection offers something for every mood.</p>

<p>New hoichoi releases will also arrive on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu alongside their Bengali debut on hoichoi. First up is The Cursed Temple of Kauriburi , a folklore horror series starring Jeetu Kamal, Solanki Roy and Paoli Dam, premiering November 6, with more titles to follow in the coming months.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The two platforms will also collaborate on original series, produced by Hoichoi Studios, that reimagine select hoichoi stories, bringing fresh creative voices and perspectives to each adaptation. Further details will be announced soon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Committed to delivering quality, quantity and variety, Netflix continues to complement its originals with a growing range of licensed content, bringing more third-party stories to the service in new ways. Its global audience of approaching one billion people makes it a strong partner for studios, networks and creators.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>By bringing existing favourites to new viewers and developing original adaptations together, Netflix and hoichoi are opening up more possibilities for these stories and more worlds for audiences to discover.</p>

The partnership will bring all Hoichoi series premiering in the next two years to Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, exclusively on the service.

Netflix and hoichoi, the Bengali-first streaming platform and content studio, are joining forces for a first of its kind partnership to bring acclaimed series, new premieres, adaptations and fresh original stories to audiences across India. The partnership will bring all Hoichoi series premiering in the next two years to Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, exclusively on the service. Also read: Diljit Dosanjh alerts fans about fake volunteer programs ahead of India tour: ‘Data is the biggest thing today’ The curated and acclaimed hoichoi shows on Netflix will feature 14 titles, including Madam Inspector, Sampurna, Lajja, Eken Sirji, Anjaan Saaye, The Curse of Parnashavari, Bloodlines, The Adventures of Daadi & Jagga, Raat Abhi Baaki Hain, Achinta: Trial By Law, Shaadi Ka Siyappa, Queens and Parineeta: A Love Story and Mahanagar . Spanning crime thrillers, detective mysteries, folklore horror, social and courtroom dramas, and romance, the collection offers something for every mood.

<p>The partnership will bring all Hoichoi series premiering in the next two years to Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, exclusively on the service.</p>

Netflix and Hoichoi announce landmark partnership, 14 acclaimed Bengali series to stream in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu

 Netflix is laying off around 1,000 employees, or approximately 6 percent of its workforce, in its biggest round of job cuts since 2022. The layoffs will primarily affect its product, technology, legal and human resources teams.


Netflix announces biggest layoffs since 2022, nearly 1,000 jobs on risk 

<p>Netflix is planning to cut approximately 1,000 jobs worldwide, representing around 6% of its workforce, in its largest round of layoffs since 2022. The move comes as the streaming giant faces slowing growth and challenges in keeping customers engaged with its platform. Co-Chief Executive Officers Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos informed employees about the job cuts in an email sent on Wednesday morning. Most of the affected positions are expected to be across the company's product, technology, legal and human-resources departments.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Our mission, to entertain the world, is ambitious, and delivering on it requires us to be disciplined about where we prioritize our people and resources,” they told employees. The company has been exploring several strategies to increase subscriber engagement and encourage users to spend more time on its platform. These initiatives include introducing live programming channels, bundling its service with other streaming platforms, adding video podcasts and shows from YouTube creators, and expanding its offerings of live sports and events.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite these efforts, Netflix continues to face concerns about slowing customer engagement. However, its subscriber retention remains among the strongest in the industry. According to Antenna, the company's customer defection rate in the United States stands at just over 2%. Meanwhile, Netflix shares have declined by more than 40% over the past 12 months, adding to investor concerns about the company's growth prospects. Netflix is also part of a broader trend of workforce reductions across the technology and entertainment industries.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Disney and Amazon.com have both significantly reduced their employee head counts in recent months. In their message to employees, Peters and Sarandos emphasized that the company would continue prioritizing strategic investments while restructuring parts of its workforce. Peters and Sarandos said that Netflix will continue to invest aggressively in high-impact areas but that doing so means making focused choices across the business so we can keep delivering for our members, partners, employees and investors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The layoffs come just one week before Netflix is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings report. Despite the planned job cuts and market concerns, the co-CEOs said the company remains on track to achieve its full-year earnings forecast. Netflix's latest restructuring also recalls its previous major round of layoffs in June 2022. At that time, the company had recently reported its first quarterly subscriber loss in more than a decade, raising concerns about its ability to sustain growth in an increasingly competitive streaming market.</p>

Netflix plans to lay off around 1,000 employees globally, cutting 6% of its workforce amid slowing growth, engagement concerns and falling shares

Netflix is planning to cut approximately 1,000 jobs worldwide, representing around 6% of its workforce, in its largest round of layoffs since 2022. The move comes as the streaming giant faces slowing growth and challenges in keeping customers engaged with its platform. Co-Chief Executive Officers Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos informed employees about the job cuts in an email sent on Wednesday morning. Most of the affected positions are expected to be across the company's product, technology, legal and human-resources departments. “Our mission, to entertain the world, is ambitious, and delivering on it requires us to be disciplined about where we prioritize our people and resources,” they told employees. The company has been exploring several strategies to increase subscriber engagement and encourage users to spend more time on its platform. These initiatives include introducing live programming channels, bundling its service with other streaming platforms, adding video podcasts and shows from YouTube creators, and expanding its offerings of live sports and events. Despite these efforts, Netflix continues to face concerns about slowing customer engagement. However, its subscriber retention remains among the strongest in the industry. According to Antenna, the company's customer defection rate in the United States stands at just over 2%. Meanwhile, Netflix shares have declined by more than 40% over the past 12 months, adding to investor concerns about the company's growth prospects. Netflix is also part of a broader trend of workforce reductions across the technology and entertainment industries. Disney and Amazon.com have both significantly reduced their employee head counts in recent months. In their message to employees, Peters and Sarandos emphasized that the company would continue prioritizing strategic investments while restructuring parts of its workforce. Peters and Sarandos said that Netflix will continue to invest aggressively in high-impact areas but that doing so means making focused choices across the business so we can keep delivering for our members, partners, employees and investors. The layoffs come just one week before Netflix is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings report. Despite the planned job cuts and market concerns, the co-CEOs said the company remains on track to achieve its full-year earnings forecast. Netflix's latest restructuring also recalls its previous major round of layoffs in June 2022. At that time, the company had recently reported its first quarterly subscriber loss in more than a decade, raising concerns about its ability to sustain growth in an increasingly competitive streaming market.

<p>Netflix plans to cut 1,000 jobs globally, or 6% of its workforce, amid slowing growth, weaker engagement and a share-price decline of over 40%</p>

Netflix layoffs: Streaming giant to cut 1,000 jobs globally amid slow growth and declining user engagement

<p>Dear gentle readers, there is news from the ‘ton. Netflix’s popular period drama Bridgerton is getting a new prequel series. The makers of the period drama announced on Thursday that a new limited series spinoff will explore the love story of Lady Violent Bridgerton and Viscount Edmund Bridgerton, the parents of the show’s eight beloved siblings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The cast of the show has not been announced yet. In the series, actress Ruth Gemmell plays Violet, while Connie Jenkins-Greig portrayed a young version of Queen Charlotte.</p><p>Like 2023’s Queen Charlotte, the new show will focus on the younger years of a character from the main series — in this case, Lady Violet Bridgerton, the matriarch of the show’s central family.</p><p><br>“Prepare yourselves dear readers, for this author has some rather large news to share,” the makers wrote on X while announcing the series, typically in Lady Whistledown’s fashion.</p><p>“A new series, chronicling the romance of a young Violet and Viscount Edmund Bridgerton, is underway,” reads the post, signed by the show’s infamous gossip writer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p> </p><p><br>Bridgerton executive producer Shonda Rhimes and Nicholas Nardini will serve as writers and showrunners on the prequel. They will executive produce alongside Tom Verica, who is also set to direct, and Rhimes’ Shondaland partner Betsy Beers, according to Netflix’s companion site Tudum.</p><p> </p><p>Bridgerton has been an enduring hit for Netflix since its premiere in 2020 and has had four seasons, each narrating the love story of the Birdgerton siblings.</p><p> </p><p>Season 1 explored the love story between Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and her husband Simon (Regé-Jean Page), while Season 2 revolved around the budding romance between Viscount Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma. Season 3 followed the friends-to-lovers romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).</p><p> </p><p>Season 4 retold aCinderella story, with Luke Thompson starring as Benedict Bridgerton and Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek.</p><p> </p><p>While the prequel has been announced, makers are also filming the fifth season of the series. Hannah Dodd’s Francesca Stirling and Masali Baduza’s Michaela Stirling are set to lead the season.</p><p> </p><p>Bridgerton Season 6 was also greenlit in May 2025.</p>

Netflix has officially greenlit a new limited prequel series in the Bridgerton universe. The spinoff will chronicle the romantic origin story of matriarch Lady Violet Bridgerton and her late husband, Viscount Edmund Bridgerton—the parents of the eight core siblings.

Dear gentle readers, there is news from the ‘ton. Netflix’s popular period drama Bridgerton is getting a new prequel series. The makers of the period drama announced on Thursday that a new limited series spinoff will explore the love story of Lady Violent Bridgerton and Viscount Edmund Bridgerton, the parents of the show’s eight beloved siblings. The cast of the show has not been announced yet. In the series, actress Ruth Gemmell plays Violet, while Connie Jenkins-Greig portrayed a young version of Queen Charlotte. Like 2023’s Queen Charlotte, the new show will focus on the younger years of a character from the main series — in this case, Lady Violet Bridgerton, the matriarch of the show’s central family. “Prepare yourselves dear readers, for this author has some rather large news to share,” the makers wrote on X while announcing the series, typically in Lady Whistledown’s fashion. “A new series, chronicling the romance of a young Violet and Viscount Edmund Bridgerton, is underway,” reads the post, signed by the show’s infamous gossip writer.

<p>Netflix has officially greenlit a new limited prequel series in the Bridgerton universe. The spinoff will chronicle the romantic origin story of matriarch Lady Violet Bridgerton and her late husband, Viscount Edmund Bridgerton—the parents of the eight core siblings.</p>

Bridgerton gets new prequel spinoff centered on Lady Violet and Viscount Edmund

<p><i>Sweet Magnolias</i> has been one of Netflix’s popular relationship and family dramas since its debut in 2020. The series, which follows lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue as they deal with love, family and their careers in the fictional town of Serenity, has now reached the end of its run. Netflix has decided not to bring the show back for a sixth season, while its creator Sheryl J. Anderson and star JoAnna Garcia Swisher are already moving on to a new project.</p><h2>Netflix cancels Sweet Magnolias, new series Ladies of the House</h2><p>Netflix has decided to end <i>Sweet Magnolias</i> after five seasons, bringing the story of Maddie Townsend, Helen Decatur and Dana Sue Sullivan to a close. In a press release of the streaming platform, it stated that Netflix chose not to renew Sweet Magnolias for a sixth season. Instead, the streaming service ordered a new drama series from Sweet Magnolias' showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson — with Swisher, 47, set to executive produce and potentially star in it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/it-s-a-girl-deepika-padukone-and-ranveer-singh-welcome-their-second-child-1789824844292"><strong>It's a girl! Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome their second child</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All grand adventures must eventually end," read a post from the show's official Instagram account. "And here, dear friends, is where ours goes. Sweet Magnolias is now complete with five seasons streaming on Netflix. Anderson, for her part, teased their next chapter with Ladies of the House.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ed-sheeran-s-first-show-after-pro-palestine-row-no-opening-acts-new-start-time-1789814032221"><strong>Ed Sheeran's first show after pro-Palestine row: No opening acts, new start time</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Ladies of the House</i> is an upcoming Netflix drama series created by showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson, starring and executive-produced by JoAnna Garcia Swisher. The series is based on <i>Lauren.&nbsp;</i></p><p><i>Edmondson's</i> novel of the same name. The plot reportedly revolves around a charismatic family winery owner who dies unexpectedly; his wife and two adult daughters must work past their personal conflicts to save the family business.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/hayden-panettiere-s-malibu-memorial-to-honour-her-legacy-as-family-and-friends-gather-1789810820497"><strong>Hayden's Malibu memorial to honour her legacy as family and friends gather</strong></a></p><h2>What is Sweet Magnolias all about?</h2><p><i>Sweet Magnolias</i> is an American romantic drama television series on Netflix that follows the lives of three lifelong best friends in a small South Carolina town. It centres on Maddie, Heleen and Dana Sue as they support each other through complex relationships, family struggles and career challenges.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/brad-pitt-to-return-as-gerry-lane-for-world-war-z-sequel-edward-berger-to-direct-1789813430345"><strong>Brad Pitt to return as Gerry Lane for World War Z sequel</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The show is set in the Serenity, a charming small Southern town where everyone knows everyone's business. The show stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley. It is adapted from the bestselling Sweet Magnolias novel series by author Sherryl Woods. The first novel, Stealing Home, was published in 2007, and the book collection features 11 novels in total.</p>

Netflix has cancelled Sweet Magnolias after five seasons and ordered Ladies of the House, a new drama based on Lauren Edmondson’s novel. Read to know more. 

Sweet Magnolias has been one of Netflix’s popular relationship and family dramas since its debut in 2020. The series, which follows lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue as they deal with love, family and their careers in the fictional town of Serenity, has now reached the end of its run. Netflix has decided not to bring the show back for a sixth season, while its creator Sheryl J. Anderson and star JoAnna Garcia Swisher are already moving on to a new project. Netflix cancels Sweet Magnolias, new series Ladies of the House Netflix has decided to end Sweet Magnolias after five seasons, bringing the story of Maddie Townsend, Helen Decatur and Dana Sue Sullivan to a close. In a press release of the streaming platform, it stated that Netflix chose not to renew Sweet Magnolias for a sixth season. Instead, the streaming service ordered a new drama series from Sweet Magnolias' showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson — with Swisher, 47, set to executive produce and potentially star in it. Also Read: It's a girl! Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome their second child All grand adventures must eventually end," read a post from the show's official Instagram account. "And here, dear friends, is where ours goes. Sweet Magnolias is now complete with five seasons streaming on Netflix. Anderson, for her part, teased their next chapter with Ladies of the House. Also Read: Ed Sheeran's first show after pro-Palestine row: No opening acts, new start time Ladies of the House is an upcoming Netflix drama series created by showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson, starring and executive-produced by JoAnna Garcia Swisher. The series is based on Lauren. Edmondson's novel of the same name. The plot reportedly revolves around a charismatic family winery owner who dies unexpectedly; his wife and two adult daughters must work past their personal conflicts to save the family business. Also Read: Hayden's Malibu memorial to honour her legacy as family and friends gather What is Sweet Magnolias all about? Sweet Magnolias is an American romantic drama television series on Netflix that follows the lives of three lifelong best friends in a small South Carolina town. It centres on Maddie, Heleen and Dana Sue as they support each other through complex relationships, family struggles and career challenges. Also Read: Brad Pitt to return as Gerry Lane for World War Z sequel The show is set in the Serenity, a charming small Southern town where everyone knows everyone's business. The show stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley. It is adapted from the bestselling Sweet Magnolias novel series by author Sherryl Woods. The first novel, Stealing Home, was published in 2007, and the book collection features 11 novels in total.

<p>Netflix has cancelled Sweet Magnolias after five seasons and ordered Ladies of the House, a new drama based on Lauren Edmondson’s novel. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

Netflix closes Sweet Magnolias chapter after 5 seasons, sets up Ladies of the House

<p>Lust Stories, right from the beginning, when the first part was released in 2020, raised eyebrows. Since then, several other similar films and series have come up on OTT- all exploring female sexual desires- some landed, some did not, but the charm of Lust Stories and subsequently of Lust Stories 2 has had a different effect on the audience. How many mainstream filmmakers have attempted to explore what women want and ultimately got it right? In Lust Stories 3, filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj speak of Lust, an emotion that often brings out the best and worst in any human being.</p><h2>What is Lust Stories 3 about?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lust Stories 3 starts with a bang as Vikramaditya Motwane introduces Paddy (Radhika Apte) and Shona(Konkona Sen Sharma), two women in their 40s wanting reiginiate the sex lives in their marraige. They are office colleagues and neighbours and best friends. They watch Korean dramas together and would want their husbands, Hemant (Vijay Verma) and Debu (Abhishek Banerjee) to be more active in bed. A plan is hatched during a weekend trip with family to Khandala so that the women get what they want. Shona takes the lead even as Paddy reminds her that they are not in Korea but Kandivili. While the two friends finally act upon the plan, which involves their unsuspecting husbands, it doesn’t go the way it was envisioned for the two couples.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kiran Rao’s story takes the viewers to a very busy spot in Mumbai where a pizza delivery guy (Gurfateh Pirzada) and a nail artist (Sana Thampi) hook up in the latter’s empty flat even as the man and his identical twin sell drugs at night on the sly. He thinks her house is a perfect alibi and hideout for the stash and cash, but things are not quite as simple as they seem.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shakun Batra takes a theme that he is known to ace- familial complexities- in his film that features Ali Fazal and Radikka Madan as a divorcing couple. Love was at the centre of their relationship as they had built a life together but at present they are slowly trying to separate and be civil about it. But the wounds are deep and separating amicably is not so easy, as they find sex as a way to communicate amid all the fighting. “Is Lust the cure or the painkiller?” asks the therapist, only to expose the two and show them the mirror about what they are running away from.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The final film, by Vishal Bhardwaj, makes the female gaze the core theme of the plot. Real-life couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth play married couple Saira and Badru, settled in Hyderabad. Saira is a professor of literature, while her husband Badru is a homoeopathic doctor. They look like a much-in-love and lustful couple to the outside world, but Badru isn’t ever able to fully satisfy Saira in bed. What makes Bhardwaj’s film stand out as how the man is objectified in this story, with Saira writing an explicit novel on lust while imagining her husband as an object of desire. Siddharth, wrapped in a tiny white cloth, and sporting a mop on his head and a handlebar moustache, serenades his wife in her dreams, even as Badru in reality isn’t able to fully understand his wife’s needs. The plot twist comes when the two realise that they are a perfect match made in heaven, yearning the same things but just too shy to openly communicate.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What works and what does not</h2><p>I am sold when any filmmaker is willing to write a story featuring Radhika Apte and Konkona Sen Sharma in it. The two women are fantastic, and the chemistry is hard to miss. Motwane’s segment, while talking of female desire, is comical in the beginning with a retrospective end and the actors deliver well. Sen Sharma and Apte together are a house on fire with perfect comic timing. But the men- Vijay Verma and Abhishek Banerjee- one slightly clueless and the other slightly sly-aren’t bad either. The four actors uplift a known story well- with comic timing and that dance on Marathi wrap- making their film the most fun of them all.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fazal, who is riding high on Mirzapur: The Movie’s success, and Radhikka Madan share a great on-screen chemistry. But their story worked the least for me. It's a conversational drama where there is a lot of emotional baggage to offload for both the characters and a lot to take in for the viewers.</p>

<p>Rao’s film has relatively newer faces and a fresh pairing of Pirzada and Thampi who add the extra zing to their onscreen romance. Rao, of course, gives the film an interesting feminist spin, making the girl appear more in power and more in tune with what exactly she wants and at what time, leaving the men high and dry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The most elaborate is Bhardwaj’s film that is dramatic, quirky and set in a backdrop that is slightly unfamiliar to us all. As the married couple whose communication takes a hit on bed, Aditi and Siddharth are fantastic. Kudos to the filmmaker and Siddharth for presenting the man as the sex object and flipping the narrative. Aditi and Siddharth share crackling chemistry and deliver to a slightly over-the-top screenplay, ably. Special mention for Gajraj Rao, who plays the empathic father-in-law to Aditi and adds the right amount of humour to the story.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The plot, though, harps on female desires a bit too much and gives a simplistic resolution to the plot.</p><h2>Final Verdict</h2><p>Lust Stories 3 caters to women more and wants the men to take note. While female desires remain the core theme of the anthology, it also talks of human emotions well and the complexities that come along with it. It may not shy away from talking about sexual desire, but it very obviously states how Indian society is still reluctant to talk about sex openly. In Lust Stories 2, sex is used for seeking revenge, communicating, taking control of things, having fun, and even for redemption.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lust Stories 3 is now streaming on Netflix.</p>

Lust Stories 3 sticks to the format of the previous films in the franchise, keeping female desire at the core of all the films. The anthology film has four distinctive stories which are propelled by great performances.

Lust Stories, right from the beginning, when the first part was released in 2020, raised eyebrows. Since then, several other similar films and series have come up on OTT- all exploring female sexual desires- some landed, some did not, but the charm of Lust Stories and subsequently of Lust Stories 2 has had a different effect on the audience. How many mainstream filmmakers have attempted to explore what women want and ultimately got it right? In Lust Stories 3, filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj speak of Lust, an emotion that often brings out the best and worst in any human being. What is Lust Stories 3 about? Lust Stories 3 starts with a bang as Vikramaditya Motwane introduces Paddy (Radhika Apte) and Shona(Konkona Sen Sharma), two women in their 40s wanting reiginiate the sex lives in their marraige. They are office colleagues and neighbours and best friends. They watch Korean dramas together and would want their husbands, Hemant (Vijay Verma) and Debu (Abhishek Banerjee) to be more active in bed. A plan is hatched during a weekend trip with family to Khandala so that the women get what they want. Shona takes the lead even as Paddy reminds her that they are not in Korea but Kandivili. While the two friends finally act upon the plan, which involves their unsuspecting husbands, it doesn’t go the way it was envisioned for the two couples. Kiran Rao’s story takes the viewers to a very busy spot in Mumbai where a pizza delivery guy (Gurfateh Pirzada) and a nail artist (Sana Thampi) hook up in the latter’s empty flat even as the man and his identical twin sell drugs at night on the sly. He thinks her house is a perfect alibi and hideout for the stash and cash, but things are not quite as simple as they seem. Shakun Batra takes a theme that he is known to ace- familial complexities- in his film that features Ali Fazal and Radikka Madan as a divorcing couple. Love was at the centre of their relationship as they had built a life together but at present they are slowly trying to separate and be civil about it. But the wounds are deep and separating amicably is not so easy, as they find sex as a way to communicate amid all the fighting. “Is Lust the cure or the painkiller?” asks the therapist, only to expose the two and show them the mirror about what they are running away from. The final film, by Vishal Bhardwaj, makes the female gaze the core theme of the plot. Real-life couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth play married couple Saira and Badru, settled in Hyderabad. Saira is a professor of literature, while her husband Badru is a homoeopathic doctor. They look like a much-in-love and lustful couple to the outside world, but Badru isn’t ever able to fully satisfy Saira in bed. What makes Bhardwaj’s film stand out as how the man is objectified in this story, with Saira writing an explicit novel on lust while imagining her husband as an object of desire. Siddharth, wrapped in a tiny white cloth, and sporting a mop on his head and a handlebar moustache, serenades his wife in her dreams, even as Badru in reality isn’t able to fully understand his wife’s needs. The plot twist comes when the two realise that they are a perfect match made in heaven, yearning the same things but just too shy to openly communicate. What works and what does not I am sold when any filmmaker is willing to write a story featuring Radhika Apte and Konkona Sen Sharma in it. The two women are fantastic, and the chemistry is hard to miss. Motwane’s segment, while talking of female desire, is comical in the beginning with a retrospective end and the actors deliver well. Sen Sharma and Apte together are a house on fire with perfect comic timing. But the men- Vijay Verma and Abhishek Banerjee- one slightly clueless and the other slightly sly-aren’t bad either. The four actors uplift a known story well- with comic timing and that dance on Marathi wrap- making their film the most fun of them all. Fazal, who is riding high on Mirzapur: The Movie’s success, and Radhikka Madan share a great on-screen chemistry. But their story worked the least for me. It's a conversational drama where there is a lot of emotional baggage to offload for both the characters and a lot to take in for the viewers.

<p>Lust Stories 3 sticks to the format of the previous films in the franchise, keeping female desire at the core of all the films. The anthology film has four distinctive stories which are propelled by great performances.</p>

Lust Stories 3 review: Konkona-Radhika’s crackling chemistry & Vishal Bhardwaj’s bold role reversal steal the show

<p>JD Vance seems to be more serious about Emily's life than Emily herself. Netflix's hit romantic comedy Emily in Paris is loved by audiences across the globe. While the world has enjoyed her adventures in Paris and Rome, the show has no connection with seriousness, or anything even close to it. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But even though it doesn't come close, US Vice President JD Vance takes it very seriously, so seriously that he has even used words like 'masterwork' and ‘Shakespeare of our time.’ Surely, this was one of the reviews of the show that one could ever imagine.&nbsp;</p><h3>JD Vance calls Emily in Paris, ‘’a masterwork,'' says this is the person that he should marry.&nbsp;</h3><p>Vance lauded the Netflix show like no one ever has. The show, which stars Lily Collins as an American who transfers to Paris, follows her roller-coaster love life. This does not come as a surprise, as Vance has previously shared admiration for the show. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Calling the hit comedy series, “genius” and a “masterwork of American television,” Vance said in a video posted on TikTok and Instagram on Monday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“If you’re just watching it superficially, ‘Emily in Paris’ is about this sort of bubbly girl who goes to Paris and has a cool job and has great experiences and drinks fine wine, does all the things that you would do in Paris. But what it actually is, it is a massive cultural criticism of millennial decision making,” he said. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read</strong>: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/pregnant-anne-hathaway-spotted-enjoying-a-morning-walk-in-new-york-s-central-park-with-bodyguard-1789542652741">Anne Hathaway spotted enjoying a morning walk in New York’s Central Park</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing his “meta-analysis” of the Netflix series, Vance said he knows who he wants her to end up with: Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), her on-and-off love interest in the show. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking about their romance and the chemistry that had the audience hooked, Vance feels like the two characters are meant for each other and should marry and have children.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“She goes to Paris and it's obvious to everybody who watches the show that she should end up with the French chef. She should marry this guy. They should start a family, whether in Paris or America. They should build a life together,” Vance said. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“And yet, what both of them do is they make a series of absurd, sometimes hilarious, sometimes not particularly believable mistakes, where she ends up with a bunch of random people or focused on her job. He ends up with a bunch of random people or focused on his job. And it’s like obvious: Fall in love, get married. You two were made for each other,” Vance went on to say.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/meghan-markle-s-phone-number-leaked-from-children-s-whatsapp-group-couple-switches-archie-and-lilibet-s-school-1789546228897">Meghan's phone number leaked from school's WhatsApp group amid security concern</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The fact that they keep on making atrocious decisions is kind of like the best bit of cultural commentary — I would say cultural criticism of my generation, the millennials,” the 42-year-old vice president continued to hail the show as he added, “It is — at the risk of overstating it — the Shakespeare of our time.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vance's video on Emily in Paris quickly went viral, drawing a wave of reactions from the netizens. However, he might also be disappointed with the news that the show is coming to an end with its sixth season. The first look from the upcoming season has been revealed by the streaming giant.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

JD Vance has shared good words about Lilly Collins' Emily in Paris. While the show has got great views, it has surely not got great reviews. But it's Vance, who has founf the show a masterpiece; and how he views it. 

JD Vance seems to be more serious about Emily's life than Emily herself. Netflix's hit romantic comedy Emily in Paris is loved by audiences across the globe. While the world has enjoyed her adventures in Paris and Rome, the show has no connection with seriousness, or anything even close to it. But even though it doesn't come close, US Vice President JD Vance takes it very seriously, so seriously that he has even used words like 'masterwork' and ‘Shakespeare of our time.’ Surely, this was one of the reviews of the show that one could ever imagine. JD Vance calls Emily in Paris, ‘’a masterwork,'' says this is the person that he should marry. Vance lauded the Netflix show like no one ever has. The show, which stars Lily Collins as an American who transfers to Paris, follows her roller-coaster love life. This does not come as a surprise, as Vance has previously shared admiration for the show. Calling the hit comedy series, “genius” and a “masterwork of American television,” Vance said in a video posted on TikTok and Instagram on Monday. “If you’re just watching it superficially, ‘Emily in Paris’ is about this sort of bubbly girl who goes to Paris and has a cool job and has great experiences and drinks fine wine, does all the things that you would do in Paris. But what it actually is, it is a massive cultural criticism of millennial decision making,” he said. Also read: Anne Hathaway spotted enjoying a morning walk in New York’s Central Park Sharing his “meta-analysis” of the Netflix series, Vance said he knows who he wants her to end up with: Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), her on-and-off love interest in the show.

<p>JD Vance has shared good words about Lilly Collins' Emily in Paris. While the show has got great views, it has surely not got great reviews. But it's Vance, who has found the show a masterpiece, and how he views it.&nbsp;</p>

'A masterwork of American television!' JD Vance's serious review of Emily in Paris goes viral, reveals who Emily should marry

After the massive box-office success of Mirzapur: The Movie, which brought back fan-favourites like Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu and Munna. And, this thing should continue not with Mirzapur, but with other OTT shows as well.  

<p>After the massive box-office success of Mirzapur: The Movie, which brought back fan-favourites like Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu and Munna. And, this thing should continue not with Mirzapur, but with other OTT shows as well. &nbsp;</p>

Mirzapur did it, now it's their turn - OTT shows we want as movies - Family Man, Bandish Bandit and more

<p>The trailer for Parineeti Chopra's Shaque: Trust No One is out, and it tells the harrowing story of a mother searching for her daughter who was kidnapped just moments after she was born.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Created by Rensil D'Silva and Siddharth P. Malhotra, and directed by Rensil D'Silva, the gripping thriller explores how fragile the line is between love, suspicion, and truth.</p><h3>Shaque: Trust No One: Parineeti Chopra turns fierce mom in this intriguing thriller</h3><p>Set to premiere on September 24, the series will mark Parineeti Chopra's much-awaited web series debut. She steps into a dark and gripping world where nothing is what it seems, and everyone is a suspect. &nbsp;With secrets unfolding at every turn, the show promises to be a binge-worthy emotional thriller that will keep you guessing.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/watched-the-early-spring-7-c-dramas-and-movies-of-jing-boran-you-shouldn-t-miss-1789024315702">Watched The Early Spring? 7 C-Dramas and movies of Jing Boran you shouldn't miss</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As a mother torn between grief and hope, Parineeti delivers a raw and intense performance that is already winning praise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The trailer opens with Parineeti delivering a baby girl, who is taken away hours later. Eight years have passed, but she hasn’t stopped searching for her daughter. Set in a misty, hilly town, the series revolves around a grieving mother trapped in an endless search for her child. After years of waiting, she suddenly receives mysterious photos of her daughter. But who sent these pictures? And why now? As she digs deeper, she gets a hint that the person behind it is someone very close to her. But who is it? Is it someone she trusts? It may be her husband, or her mother-in-law, or even her friend.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/digger-final-trailer-out-tom-cruise-s-wild-old-version-is-on-a-mission-to-save-the-world-1789028521868">Digger trailer: Tom Cruise's wild, old version is on a mission to save the world</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Chopra, the series stars Soni Razdan, Anup Soni, Jennifer Winget, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Harleen Sethi, Dhruv Chowdhary, and Sumeet Vyas. The series will be released on Netflix on Sept 24.&nbsp;</p>

Set to premiere on September 24, the series will mark Parineeti Chopra's much-awaited web series debut. She steps into a dark and gripping world where nothing is what it seems, and everyone is a suspect. 

The trailer for Parineeti Chopra's Shaque: Trust No One is out, and it tells the harrowing story of a mother searching for her daughter who was kidnapped just moments after she was born. Created by Rensil D'Silva and Siddharth P. Malhotra, and directed by Rensil D'Silva, the gripping thriller explores how fragile the line is between love, suspicion, and truth. Shaque: Trust No One: Parineeti Chopra turns fierce mom in this intriguing thriller Set to premiere on September 24, the series will mark Parineeti Chopra's much-awaited web series debut. She steps into a dark and gripping world where nothing is what it seems, and everyone is a suspect. With secrets unfolding at every turn, the show promises to be a binge-worthy emotional thriller that will keep you guessing. Also read: Watched The Early Spring? 7 C-Dramas and movies of Jing Boran you shouldn't miss As a mother torn between grief and hope, Parineeti delivers a raw and intense performance that is already winning praise.

<p>Set to premiere on September 24, Shaque: Trust No One will mark Parineeti Chopra's much-awaited web series debut. She's playing a role of grieving mother, who is in a search for her baby.&nbsp;</p>

Shaque: Trust No One trailer: Parineeti Chopra is on an intense hunt for her kidnapped daughter

<p>The Early Spring is ruling hearts and charts across the world. The Chinese drama shows a forbidden relationship between a boss and a fresh graduate who joins his company. There are rules - You cannot be in a relationship with a colleague. Yet, the arrogant and elusive boss who etched them into the rulebook breaks them to begin a sizzling romance with his employee. It starts with a mountain rescue, a thank-you dinner, followed by a drunken night out, which turns into a one-night stand.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This opens a Pandora's box of emotions that fully entangle our two protagonists. Shang Zhi Tao, the FL, aka Flora, tries to fight her "feeling of love" for her boss, while Luan Nian, the ML, aka Luke, finds himself being pulled towards an unexpected connection. If you haven't watched the show, you'd think that this would be the start of a lovely romance. But you are wrong. Why? Because neither of our leads knows how to talk about their feelings.</p><h2><strong>A messy affair</strong></h2><p><br>The very next day, Luke tells her that she left her bag at his place on purpose. He says nothing more, and Flora picks up on the hint and believes that he is pushing her away. Now both of them have jumped on the assumption bandwagon. "Will she get clingy?" "He doesn't want me". "It was an accident". &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260904/image-1788530516023.png"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Luke knows he did something wrong, and tries to apologise by giving her an expensive bag. But instead of saying the right things, he simply pushes her into taking it. While he is trying to say sorry without getting the words out, she assumes he is simply buying her silence about the night they got together.</p><h2><strong>Burying true emotions: I will not say what I really want to say</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Our ML is a bigshot executive who deals with high-profile clients almost daily, yet he cannot communicate to save his life when it comes to love. This is common in modern relationships and is not limited to this extremely beautiful and breakthrough drama. Why do people find it so hard to say what's on their mind? Why has clear communication become a luxury in today's world?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260904/image-1788530458491.png"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dr Rahul Chandhok, Senior Consultant &amp; Head of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Artemis Hospitals, says that some people have difficulty expressing their true feelings. "It can be hard, unsafe and strange to find the words for emotions. They may have been taught that displaying sadness, anger and vulnerability is a sign of weakness."&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even Flora holds back when she believes Lu Mi and assumes that Luke is having an affair with his childhood friend. She starts avoiding him, resents him, but not once asks him about her.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sidhharrth S Kumaar, a Relationship Coach, says, "We learn how to explain a problem, give an opinion or argue a point, but not how to say 'this hurt me, 'I felt ignored,' or ‘I am scared of losing this person’."</p><h2><strong>This is clearly what he is SAYING: Even when he has NOT said anything</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Well, not saying anything is clearly part of the problem. When you don't say the right words at the right time, you leave the door open for assumptions and misunderstandings. Luke gives her the bag, and yet doesn't add the word “Sorry”. Flora assumes he wants her to stay quiet about their one-night stand. She applies for a transfer from his department. He questions her about it, asking why she isn't using the new bag. Flora again tells her she would keep their night of passion a secret; he doesn't need to worry. Luke lets out his now-famous smirk (IYKYK) and leaves.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260904/image-1788530553650.png"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He meant well and was trying to make her comfortable at work, trying to let her know that she doesn't need to worry. Yet, again, he just does not say the right words. This leaves Flora plenty of room to decode things her own way, and make assumptions about what Luke really wants.</p><p>"The brain fills in the blanks when information is missing, so we often assume what the other person is thinking," Dr Rahul says.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"If the other person is quiet, distant or not saying things clearly, the mind starts filling in the blanks on its own. Then fear of rejection comes in, and usually the story we create is not a positive one," says Sidhharrth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She doesn't confront him about how he acted the next day, and it was she who ended up getting hurt. "An assumption is not a fact. Reading minds can cause unnecessary hurt, anger and distance. Instead of trying to interpret what someone means, ask clear questions. It gives the other person a chance to explain, not defend," says Dr Rahul.</p><h2><strong>PLEASE don't go: But let me scream first</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Often we struggle to understand what we are feeling when things do not go our way. For Luke, this happens when Flora is offered a new role at another company. He is sure that she will leave even when she hasn't said anything or accepted the job. All the wrong words start pouring out of his mouth. "If you are thinking about joining Alex at the new job, it could only mean that you are cheap and obedient," he tells her over a TEXT MESSAGE, after they have been together for over a year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Why would you say such mean and harsh things when you actually want to tell her not to leave him?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dr Rahul says this happens because sometimes people are not fully aware of what they are feeling. "The emotions can include silence, irritation, withdrawal and overthinking," he says. Luke finds it hard to openly admit that he doesn't want to lose Flora.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Naming emotions, speaking intentionally, using “I feel” statements and choosing a safe time can help and promote honest communication," Dr Rahul says.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>…And this is why we don't hate Luan Nian</strong></h2><p><br>Luan Nian, or Luke, played by Jing Boran, is being termed a major red flag all over social media. Is it because of his communication problems? We have just learned that not everyone is good at speaking about their feelings. Does that make them a bad person? Haven't we grown up hearing that actions speak louder than words? Yes, Luke cannot say what he feels. So what! His gestures do most of the talking.<br><br>I'll have that glass of osmanthus milk now! Thank You!</p>

The Early Spring male lead, Luan Nian, played by Jing Boran, has almost no communication skills when it comes to the woman he craves. Shang Zhi Tao fills in the gap he leaves by holding back, creating further confusion. Why are some people bad at speaking about their emotions?

The Early Spring is ruling hearts and charts across the world. The Chinese drama shows a forbidden relationship between a boss and a fresh graduate who joins his company. There are rules - You cannot be in a relationship with a colleague. Yet, the arrogant and elusive boss who etched them into the rulebook breaks them to begin a sizzling romance with his employee. It starts with a mountain rescue, a thank-you dinner, followed by a drunken night out, which turns into a one-night stand. This opens a Pandora's box of emotions that fully entangle our two protagonists. Shang Zhi Tao, the FL, aka Flora, tries to fight her "feeling of love" for her boss, while Luan Nian, the ML, aka Luke, finds himself being pulled towards an unexpected connection. If you haven't watched the show, you'd think that this would be the start of a lovely romance. But you are wrong. Why? Because neither of our leads knows how to talk about their feelings. A messy affair The very next day, Luke tells her that she left her bag at his place on purpose. He says nothing more, and Flora picks up on the hint and believes that he is pushing her away. Now both of them have jumped on the assumption bandwagon. "Will she get clingy?" "He doesn't want me". "It was an accident". Luke knows he did something wrong, and tries to apologise by giving her an expensive bag. But instead of saying the right things, he simply pushes her into taking it. While he is trying to say sorry without getting the words out, she assumes he is simply buying her silence about the night they got together. Burying true emotions: I will not say what I really want to say Our ML is a bigshot executive who deals with high-profile clients almost daily, yet he cannot communicate to save his life when it comes to love. This is common in modern relationships and is not limited to this extremely beautiful and breakthrough drama. Why do people find it so hard to say what's on their mind? Why has clear communication become a luxury in today's world? Dr Rahul Chandhok, Senior Consultant & Head of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Artemis Hospitals, says that some people have difficulty expressing their true feelings. "It can be hard, unsafe and strange to find the words for emotions. They may have been taught that displaying sadness, anger and vulnerability is a sign of weakness." Even Flora holds back when she believes Lu Mi and assumes that Luke is having an affair with his childhood friend. She starts avoiding him, resents him, but not once asks him about her. Sidhharrth S Kumaar, a Relationship Coach, says, "We learn how to explain a problem, give an opinion or argue a point, but not how to say 'this hurt me, 'I felt ignored,' or ‘I am scared of losing this person’." This is clearly what he is SAYING: Even when he has NOT said anything Well, not saying anything is clearly part of the problem. When you don't say the right words at the right time, you leave the door open for assumptions and misunderstandings. Luke gives her the bag, and yet doesn't add the word “Sorry”. Flora assumes he wants her to stay quiet about their one-night stand. She applies for a transfer from his department. He questions her about it, asking why she isn't using the new bag. Flora again tells her she would keep their night of passion a secret; he doesn't need to worry. Luke lets out his now-famous smirk (IYKYK) and leaves. He meant well and was trying to make her comfortable at work, trying to let her know that she doesn't need to worry. Yet, again, he just does not say the right words. This leaves Flora plenty of room to decode things her own way, and make assumptions about what Luke really wants. "The brain fills in the blanks when information is missing, so we often assume what the other person is thinking," Dr Rahul says. "If the other person is quiet, distant or not saying things clearly, the mind starts filling in the blanks on its own. Then fear of rejection comes in, and usually the story we create is not a positive one," says Sidhharrth. She doesn't confront him about how he acted the next day, and it was she who ended up getting hurt. "An assumption is not a fact. Reading minds can cause unnecessary hurt, anger and distance. Instead of trying to interpret what someone means, ask clear questions. It gives the other person a chance to explain, not defend," says Dr Rahul. PLEASE don't go: But let me scream first Often we struggle to understand what we are feeling when things do not go our way. For Luke, this happens when Flora is offered a new role at another company. He is sure that she will leave even when she hasn't said anything or accepted the job. All the wrong words start pouring out of his mouth. "If you are thinking about joining Alex at the new job, it could only mean that you are cheap and obedient," he tells her over a TEXT MESSAGE, after they have been together for over a year. Why would you say such mean and harsh things when you actually want to tell her not to leave him? Dr Rahul says this happens because sometimes people are not fully aware of what they are feeling. "The emotions can include silence, irritation, withdrawal and overthinking," he says. Luke finds it hard to openly admit that he doesn't want to lose Flora. "Naming emotions, speaking intentionally, using “I feel” statements and choosing a safe time can help and promote honest communication," Dr Rahul says. …And this is why we don't hate Luan Nian Luan Nian, or Luke, played by Jing Boran, is being termed a major red flag all over social media. Is it because of his communication problems? We have just learned that not everyone is good at speaking about their feelings. Does that make them a bad person? Haven't we grown up hearing that actions speak louder than words? Yes, Luke cannot say what he feels. So what! His gestures do most of the talking. I'll have that glass of osmanthus milk now! Thank You!

<p>The Early Spring male lead, Luan Nian, played by Jing Boran, has almost no communication skills when it comes to the woman he craves. Shang Zhi Tao fills in the gap he leaves by holding back, creating further confusion. Why are some people bad at speaking about their emotions?</p>

The Early Spring is proof not everyone can talk about their real feelings, and it is perfectly OK

<p>A new documentary about President Donald Trump’s secret transfer from Air Force One to another military aircraft in Turkey is set to be released on Netflix. Titled <i>Instadocs: The Decoy Plane, </i>the documentary by showrunner Steve Yaccino will give details of the July 8 incident from the perspective of the travelling press corps. The maker promises the docu series will give firsthand accounts from on board the plane, including The Washington Post’s Dan Lamothe, who was part of the reporting team that first broke the story.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Beyond showing the lengths the Secret Service will go to protect the president, this instalment reveals the cost of that mission: to get him home safely, a plane full of reporters and the public they answer to were left flying blind," Netflix said in a statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Instadocs is Netflix’s new "quick-turn documentary series that moves at the speed of the story and arrives at the height of the conversation." The Decoy Plane is the third installment in the series after "Instadocs: Alex Murdaugh, Unconvicted" and "Instadocs: The Prediction Games."</p><h2>How did Trump switch planes?</h2><p>According to a report in The Washington Post, Trump secretly took off from Turkey on a military aircraft after being transferred in a catering truck, which is typically used to deliver food and and beverages to the aeroplanes.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Back then, the White House had stated that the president traveled on a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-B Air Force One due to security threats from Iran. He took the plane from Turkey to RAF Mildenhall in England, switched back to the Qatari jet, and continued on to Joint Base Andrews near Washington, D.C.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The aircraft swap was a deliberate ruse to protect the president during his trip to Turkey for the NATO summit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's up to the Secret Service. I just follow what they'd like to do. I go by Secret Service and the military," Trump later told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Aug. 11. "They wanted me to go on a different plane, a different plane, uh, equal safety, but they wanted me to do it, so I do it."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump’s aide Natalie Harp and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegeseth had accompanied the US President on the flight while other top officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, adviser Stephen Miller, former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and reporters traveling with the president, remained on what became a "decoy" plane.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Instadocs: The Decoy Plane will be premiering on Netflix on September 4.</p>

US President Donald Trump's secret plane swap in Turkey back in July is now the subject of a docu series on Netflix. Titled Instadocs: The Decoy Plane, the series will give first hand account of those who were travelling with the president on that day. 

A new documentary about President Donald Trump’s secret transfer from Air Force One to another military aircraft in Turkey is set to be released on Netflix. Titled Instadocs: The Decoy Plane, the documentary by showrunner Steve Yaccino will give details of the July 8 incident from the perspective of the travelling press corps. The maker promises the docu series will give firsthand accounts from on board the plane, including The Washington Post’s Dan Lamothe, who was part of the reporting team that first broke the story. "Beyond showing the lengths the Secret Service will go to protect the president, this instalment reveals the cost of that mission: to get him home safely, a plane full of reporters and the public they answer to were left flying blind," Netflix said in a statement. Instadocs is Netflix’s new "quick-turn documentary series that moves at the speed of the story and arrives at the height of the conversation." The Decoy Plane is the third installment in the series after "Instadocs: Alex Murdaugh, Unconvicted" and "Instadocs: The Prediction Games." How did Trump switch planes? According to a report in The Washington Post, Trump secretly took off from Turkey on a military aircraft after being transferred in a catering truck, which is typically used to deliver food and and beverages to the aeroplanes. Back then, the White House had stated that the president traveled on a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-B Air Force One due to security threats from Iran. He took the plane from Turkey to RAF Mildenhall in England, switched back to the Qatari jet, and continued on to Joint Base Andrews near Washington, D.C. The aircraft swap was a deliberate ruse to protect the president during his trip to Turkey for the NATO summit.

<p>US President Donald Trump's secret plane swap in Turkey back in July is now the subject of a docu series on Netflix. Titled Instadocs: The Decoy Plane,&nbsp;the series will give first hand account of those who were travelling with the president on that day.&nbsp;</p>

Netflix to release docuseries on Donald Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey

<p>Meghan Markle's acting return has become a major talking point. Amid the buzz, Netflix's top boss has reacted to it, sparking even more speculation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After reports of Markle making an acting comeback surfaced, it was revealed that she has reportedly joined Netflix's hit show The Gentlemen for season 3. No official confirmation on this.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meghan and Prince Harry have reportedly moved back to London, UK, with their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, for an extended period of time.</p><h3>Meghan Markle's acting project on Netflix, boss reacts.</h3><p>Amid all the buzz, Netflix boss Manda Levin was asked about Markle's acting return, and her cryptic response fueled further speculation around Markle's casting in the hit Netflix project. She neither denied nor said yes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-2-0-duchess-to-join-netflix-show-after-uk-move-1787364754801">Meghan Markle 2.0: Duchess to join Netflix show after UK move?</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Wednesday, Levin, Netflix’s scripted chief in the UK, was asked about Markle's appearance in the show.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“All bets are off,” the chief replied.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Netflix boss refused to give a clear reply and exaggerated what she meant by it, leaving it unclear whether she was denying it or saying yes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Days after it was announced that Meghan and Harry are returning to London, Variety learnt that she is in talks to join the third season of Netflix's The Gentlemen. This news came after News.com.au reported that the family decided to return because of Markle's acting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/12-000-per-hour-the-huge-amount-meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-spent-on-their-private-jet-to-the-uk-1787833274918"> $12,000 per hour? The huge amount Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spent on their private jet to the UK</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, she's in talks to join Netflix's hit show in season 3. But, the talks are in the very initial stage, with no contract in place. No details are available on what role she will play in the show. According to The Sun, she will appear as the “ultimate temptress” in the action comedy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An insider has said: “The gossip in TV circles is that Meghan could play the ultimate temptress, who puts the cat among the pigeons by seducing an aristocrat.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If these reports are true, then this will be Markle’s first significant acting role since leaving Suits, which she left just before her wedding with Harry in 2018. In the hit legal drama, she played Rachel Zane.</p>

Meghan Markle might be returning to the world of acting, and this time she's again collaborating with Netflix. While no official confirmation has been shared on this yet.

Meghan Markle's acting return has become a major talking point. Amid the buzz, Netflix's top boss has reacted to it, sparking even more speculation. After reports of Markle making an acting comeback surfaced, it was revealed that she has reportedly joined Netflix's hit show The Gentlemen for season 3. No official confirmation on this. Meghan and Prince Harry have reportedly moved back to London, UK, with their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, for an extended period of time. Meghan Markle's acting project on Netflix, boss reacts. Amid all the buzz, Netflix boss Manda Levin was asked about Markle's acting return, and her cryptic response fueled further speculation around Markle's casting in the hit Netflix project. She neither denied nor said yes. Also read: Meghan Markle 2.0: Duchess to join Netflix show after UK move? Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Wednesday, Levin, Netflix’s scripted chief in the UK, was asked about Markle's appearance in the show. “All bets are off,” the chief replied. The Netflix boss refused to give a clear reply and exaggerated what she meant by it, leaving it unclear whether she was denying it or saying yes. Days after it was announced that Meghan and Harry are returning to London, Variety learnt that she is in talks to join the third season of Netflix's The Gentlemen. This news came after News.com.au reported that the family decided to return because of Markle's acting. Also read: $12,000 per hour? The huge amount Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spent on their private jet to the UK Now, she's in talks to join Netflix's hit show in season 3. But, the talks are in the very initial stage, with no contract in place. No details are available on what role she will play in the show. According to The Sun, she will appear as the “ultimate temptress” in the action comedy. An insider has said: “The gossip in TV circles is that Meghan could play the ultimate temptress, who puts the cat among the pigeons by seducing an aristocrat.'' If these reports are true, then this will be Markle’s first significant acting role since leaving Suits, which she left just before her wedding with Harry in 2018. In the hit legal drama, she played Rachel Zane.

<p>Meghan Markle might be returning to the world of acting, and this time she's again collaborating with Netflix. No official confirmation has been shared on this yet.</p>

Meghan Markle to join The Gentlemen season 3? Netflix gives cryptic reaction

<p>Actor Taapsee Pannu's upcoming film Gandhari has landed in trouble just a week before its release. Days after the first look of the film was revealed, it has found itself in the middle of a copyright controversy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Netflix thriller, set to premiere on September 3, is facing plagiarism allegations by a Mumbai-based writer who claims he had pitched a similar script to the makers. However, Kathha Pictures, the production house behind the film, has denied the accusations.</p><h3>Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari faces plagiarism row</h3><p>Mumbai-based writer Kalyan Bandi has reportedly accused the makers of plagiarising his story, which he had pitched to the makers in 2024. He accused that they had taken his idea and developing a new script under director Kanika Dhillon’s name.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bandi, an IIT Madras alumnus who currently works as an Inspector with the Central GST and Customs department, claims he wrote and registered a story titled Gandhari in 2019. The story, according to him, revolves around a mother who takes on the avatar of a fierce goddess after getting caught up in a child-trafficking racket. Speaking to India Today, he revealed that he had reached out to Netflix Vice President Monika Shergill with the story back in 2019, when she was working with Voot. Back then, he shared an eight-page story and a two-page Gandhari synopsis.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/don-t-be-shy-alia-bhatt-backed-rom-com-to-arrive-on-prime-video-on-this-date-1787632367840">Don't Be Shy: Alia Bhatt-backed rom-com to arrive on Prime Video on THIS date</a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Continuously raising questions over the movie, he had also taken legal action, and had sent the notice seeking &nbsp;financial compensation and credit. In September 2025. He has also shared that the script was not approved back then, saying that it didn't fit the company's commissioning slate. &nbsp;Bandi has also registered the story and synopsis with the Screenwriters Association and was working on the idea. In 2023, he also reached out to Baweja Studios, where the discussions happened on the movie. He has shared his pitch with JioHotstar. He has sought around Rs 40 lakh as compensation.&nbsp;</p><h3>Makers have denied the claims</h3><p>Soon after these allegations went viral, the production house released a statement saying that the movie is an original piece of work by the writer and director.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Denying the claims, the makers released a statement on Instagram, reading,''Our attention has been drawn to allegations circulating on social media and in certain publications to the effect that our forthcoming film “Gandhari” copies another person’s concept and uses that person’s title.”</p><blockquote><p>&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

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<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/dethroned-miss-north-carolina-usa-brittany-boltinhouse-files-lawsuit-alleges-defamation-1787627301670">Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA files lawsuit, alleges defamation</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Saying that these allegations are false, they wrote, “We deny them unequivocally. “Gandhari” is an original work, written and produced by Ms Kanika Dhillon and developed by Kathha Pictures. Its story and screenplay are Ms Dhillon’s own work.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Concluding the statement, they urged media, and digital platforms to consider this news as false. “We request the media, digital platforms and members of the public to treat these allegations as what they are, namely unverified and false, and to refrain from publishing, circulating or repeating them as established fact.”</p><h3>What will Gandhari be about?</h3><p>Set against a fictitious town, Joypurra, Gandhari is a story of Bani, a mother whose devotion is tested at every turn as she's on a search for her daughter. &nbsp;The movie has an acclaimed ensemble cast featuring Ishwak Singh, Chhaya Kadam, Swastika Mukherjee, Mita Vashisht and Jatin Sarna.</p>

Written and produced by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish Makhija, Gandhari is a story of a mother, Bani (Taapsee Pannu), who is on a search for her daughter. 

Actor Taapsee Pannu's upcoming film Gandhari has landed in trouble just a week before its release. Days after the first look of the film was revealed, it has found itself in the middle of a copyright controversy. The Netflix thriller, set to premiere on September 3, is facing plagiarism allegations by a Mumbai-based writer who claims he had pitched a similar script to the makers. However, Kathha Pictures, the production house behind the film, has denied the accusations. Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari faces plagiarism row Mumbai-based writer Kalyan Bandi has reportedly accused the makers of plagiarising his story, which he had pitched to the makers in 2024. He accused that they had taken his idea and developing a new script under director Kanika Dhillon’s name. Bandi, an IIT Madras alumnus who currently works as an Inspector with the Central GST and Customs department, claims he wrote and registered a story titled Gandhari in 2019. The story, according to him, revolves around a mother who takes on the avatar of a fierce goddess after getting caught up in a child-trafficking racket. Speaking to India Today, he revealed that he had reached out to Netflix Vice President Monika Shergill with the story back in 2019, when she was working with Voot. Back then, he shared an eight-page story and a two-page Gandhari synopsis. Also read: Don't Be Shy: Alia Bhatt-backed rom-com to arrive on Prime Video on THIS date Continuously raising questions over the movie, he had also taken legal action, and had sent the notice seeking financial compensation and credit. In September 2025. He has also shared that the script was not approved back then, saying that it didn't fit the company's commissioning slate. Bandi has also registered the story and synopsis with the Screenwriters Association and was working on the idea. In 2023, he also reached out to Baweja Studios, where the discussions happened on the movie. He has shared his pitch with JioHotstar. He has sought around Rs 40 lakh as compensation. Makers have denied the claims Soon after these allegations went viral, the production house released a statement saying that the movie is an original piece of work by the writer and director. Denying the claims, the makers released a statement on Instagram, reading,''Our attention has been drawn to allegations circulating on social media and in certain publications to the effect that our forthcoming film “Gandhari” copies another person’s concept and uses that person’s title.”

<p>Written and produced by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish Makhija, Gandhari is a story of a mother, Bani (Taapsee Pannu), who is on a search for her daughter.&nbsp;</p>

Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari faces plagiarism row: Writer claims film copied his 2019 script, seeks Rs 40 lakh in compensation

<p>Renowned American model and TV personality Tyra Banks is grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons. Tyra and Netflix have reportedly been in a legal tussle over the story told about America's Next Top Model. But what are the claims made by Tyra against the streaming platform?</p><h2>Why is Tyra Banks suing Netflix over the America's Next Top Model documentary?</h2><p>Tyra Banks is reportedly suing Netflix over the docuseries <i>Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model,</i> alleging defamation and manipulation. She claims producers selectively edited her 3.5-hour interview down to 16 minutes to create a false narrative that she ignored a contestant's sexual assault and exploited trauma for ratings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/selena-gomez-wondermind-controversy-explained-why-is-she-facing-a-1-2-million-lawsuit-1786870014730"><strong>Selena Gomez Wondermind controversy explained: Why is she facing a $1.2 million lawsuit?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tyra has argued that her comments were stripped of context and reassembled to make it appear as though she dodged questions about a contestant's assault. The lawsuit claims the portrayal hurt her personal brand and business ventures. Banks has alleged that filmmakers hid the specific accusations from her during the interview process.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: &nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/rob-reiner-murder-case-nick-reiner-s-1-5m-trust-fund-access-blocked-here-s-why-trustees-said-no-1786856433950"><strong>Rob Reiner murder case: Nick Reiner's $1.5M trust fund access blocked</strong></a></p><h2>Netflix's response to Tyra Banks' allegations</h2><p>Netflix filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing the project involved standard editorial choices typical of documentary filmmaking. The streaming platform noted that Banks signed a standard waiver relinquishing creative control. Netflix stands by directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan, maintaining that Banks was given a fair platform to share her side.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ryan-gosling-unveils-first-footage-from-star-wars-starfighter-at-d23-meet-kade-auberon-1786850943302"><strong>Ryan Gosling unveils first footage from Star Wars: Starfighter</strong></a></p><h2>All about Tyra Banks</h2><p>Tyra Banks is an American supermodel and TV producer who gained fame after breaking racial barriers as the first Black woman to solo-grace the covers of publications GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She created the cultural phenomenon America's Next Top Model.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She reportedly began modelling at the age of 15 and became a global face for Covergirl and walked major runways for Chanel, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. She created and hosted <i>ANTM</i> for over two decades and hosted her own successful daily talk show, The Tyra Banks Show, winning two Daytime Emmy Awards.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/bruce-willis-joins-daughter-tallulah-on-her-wedding-day-in-rare-family-appearance-1786814117970"><strong>Bruce Willis joins daughter Tallulah on wedding day in rare appearance</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tyra Banks has appeared in films and shows like <i>The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Coyote Ugly, and Life-Size,</i> alongside launching business ventures and studying at Harvard Business School.</p>

Tyra Banks and streaming platform Netflix are reportedly at loggerheads over the story told about America's Next Top Model. Read more to know what the controversy is all about.

Renowned American model and TV personality Tyra Banks is grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons. Tyra and Netflix have reportedly been in a legal tussle over the story told about America's Next Top Model. But what are the claims made by Tyra against the streaming platform? Why is Tyra Banks suing Netflix over the America's Next Top Model documentary? Tyra Banks is reportedly suing Netflix over the docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, alleging defamation and manipulation. She claims producers selectively edited her 3.5-hour interview down to 16 minutes to create a false narrative that she ignored a contestant's sexual assault and exploited trauma for ratings. Also Read: Selena Gomez Wondermind controversy explained: Why is she facing a $1.2 million lawsuit? Tyra has argued that her comments were stripped of context and reassembled to make it appear as though she dodged questions about a contestant's assault. The lawsuit claims the portrayal hurt her personal brand and business ventures. Banks has alleged that filmmakers hid the specific accusations from her during the interview process. Also Read: Rob Reiner murder case: Nick Reiner's $1.5M trust fund access blocked Netflix's response to Tyra Banks' allegations Netflix filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing the project involved standard editorial choices typical of documentary filmmaking. The streaming platform noted that Banks signed a standard waiver relinquishing creative control. Netflix stands by directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan, maintaining that Banks was given a fair platform to share her side. Also Read: Ryan Gosling unveils first footage from Star Wars: Starfighter All about Tyra Banks Tyra Banks is an American supermodel and TV producer who gained fame after breaking racial barriers as the first Black woman to solo-grace the covers of publications GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She created the cultural phenomenon America's Next Top Model. She reportedly began modelling at the age of 15 and became a global face for Covergirl and walked major runways for Chanel, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. She created and hosted ANTM for over two decades and hosted her own successful daily talk show, The Tyra Banks Show, winning two Daytime Emmy Awards. Also Read: Bruce Willis joins daughter Tallulah on wedding day in rare appearance Tyra Banks has appeared in films and shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Coyote Ugly, and Life-Size, alongside launching business ventures and studying at Harvard Business School.

<p>Tyra Banks and streaming platform Netflix are reportedly at loggerheads over the story told about America's Next Top Model. Read more to know what the controversy is all about.</p>

Tyra Banks-Netflix controversy: What does she claim the ANTM documentary got wrong?

<p>Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will receive an extended presentation on August 27, giving fans their most detailed look at the game ahead of its November launch. In a surprise move, the showcase will premiere first on Netflix before becoming available on YouTube later the same day. The presentation will stream on Netflix at 3 pm ET (12:30 am IST on August 28). Rockstar will then release it on its official YouTube channel and the GTA 6 website at 9 pm ET (6:30 am IST), allowing everyone to watch it for free. The announcement marks the first time Rockstar has partnered with Netflix for an exclusive game reveal, highlighting the streaming platform's growing ambitions in the gaming industry.</p><h2><strong>What can fans expect?</strong></h2><p>Rockstar has not revealed exactly what the extended presentation will include. The company has simply described it as "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look." However, fans expect fresh gameplay footage, new details about Vice City, improved graphics, open-world activities and a closer look at the game's protagonists, Jason and Lucia. The showcase follows Rockstar's previous trailers, which became some of the biggest gaming videos ever released online. The second trailer, launched in 2025, attracted hundreds of millions of views within its first day across platforms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Final marketing push begins</strong></h2><p>The August presentation is expected to begin Rockstar's final promotional campaign before GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, GTA 6 returns players to Vice City while introducing Rockstar's biggest and most detailed open world to date. Industry analysts believe the title could become one of the highest-selling entertainment launches in history, continuing the success of Grand Theft Auto V, which has sold more than 200 million copies worldwide since its 2013 release. Netflix has been investing heavily in gaming over the past few years through mobile titles, game studios and interactive entertainment. Hosting Rockstar's first-ever exclusive GTA presentation gives the company another opportunity to attract gamers to its platform. For Rockstar, the partnership expands the game's reach beyond traditional gaming audiences while building momentum before what is expected to be one of the biggest video game launches of the decade.</p>

Rockstar Games has confirmed an extended GTA 6 presentation for August 27. In a first for the studio, Netflix will premiere the showcase before YouTube. The event is expected to reveal new gameplay and kick off the final marketing campaign ahead of GTA 6's November 2026 launch.


Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will receive an extended presentation on August 27, giving fans their most detailed look at the game ahead of its November launch. In a surprise move, the showcase will premiere first on Netflix before becoming available on YouTube later the same day. The presentation will stream on Netflix at 3 pm ET (12:30 am IST on August 28). Rockstar will then release it on its official YouTube channel and the GTA 6 website at 9 pm ET (6:30 am IST), allowing everyone to watch it for free. The announcement marks the first time Rockstar has partnered with Netflix for an exclusive game reveal, highlighting the streaming platform's growing ambitions in the gaming industry. What can fans expect? Rockstar has not revealed exactly what the extended presentation will include. The company has simply described it as "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look." However, fans expect fresh gameplay footage, new details about Vice City, improved graphics, open-world activities and a closer look at the game's protagonists, Jason and Lucia. The showcase follows Rockstar's previous trailers, which became some of the biggest gaming videos ever released online. The second trailer, launched in 2025, attracted hundreds of millions of views within its first day across platforms. Final marketing push begins The August presentation is expected to begin Rockstar's final promotional campaign before GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, GTA 6 returns players to Vice City while introducing Rockstar's biggest and most detailed open world to date. Industry analysts believe the title could become one of the highest-selling entertainment launches in history, continuing the success of Grand Theft Auto V, which has sold more than 200 million copies worldwide since its 2013 release. Netflix has been investing heavily in gaming over the past few years through mobile titles, game studios and interactive entertainment. Hosting Rockstar's first-ever exclusive GTA presentation gives the company another opportunity to attract gamers to its platform. For Rockstar, the partnership expands the game's reach beyond traditional gaming audiences while building momentum before what is expected to be one of the biggest video game launches of the decade.

<p>Rockstar Games has confirmed an extended GTA 6 presentation for August 27. In a first for the studio, Netflix will premiere the showcase before YouTube. The event is expected to reveal new gameplay and kick off the final marketing campaign ahead of GTA 6's November 2026 launch.</p>

Rockstar to unveil GTA 6 extended look ahead of November launch

<p>Imagine you are looking at a billboard, and you see a person walking inside it. This is something that happened to people in Los Angeles when they saw a billboard with a man inside it, walking and waving. Shocking at first, right? But it was actually a promotional campaign for Netflix's The Last House film.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While promotions are often said to be creative, but what Netflix has just done to promote its new outing, The Last House, is on another level of creativity, or we can also call it an experiment.</p><h3><br>Netflix put a man inside a billboard to promote The Last House</h3><p>To promote the new sci-fi film about a family being trapped inside their home, the streaming giant put a man inside a billboard as part of the movie’s promotional campaign.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The man was placed inside a billboard above the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. While onlookers were initially shocked, it was soon revealed to be a promotional campaign for the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The billboard, located at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue, featured a house-like structure with a huge window that revealed a living room built into the installation, approximately 30 feet above the ground. Inside, a man looked out through the window and waved at people below.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There&#39;s a guy in there 👀 <a href="https://t.co/L79Q7pisNP">pic.twitter.com/L79Q7pisNP</a></p>&mdash; Netflix (@netflix) <a href="https://x.com/netflix/status/2085478699382566977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>From morning until the event, the man was seen drinking coffee, waving at onlookers and using a whiteboard with words like “spectacular,” ''Stuck in Here'' which he would hold up from inside the living room. In another clips, the man could be seen eating food, relaxing, constantly engaging with people below, using binoculars, and listening to music through headphones.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Photos and videos of the creative billboard have gone viral across social media platforms, from Instagram and LinkedIn to X, with people sharing their reactions. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As expected, this out-of-the-box advertisement has gone viral across the social media.</p><p>''Netflix has a man living in a billboard… 😭😭</p><p><br>How much do you think rent is?'' one user wrote.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can I sign up? Given the current rental price… <a href="https://t.co/Tgj39aHmdm">pic.twitter.com/Tgj39aHmdm</a></p>&mdash; Steve Li (@st3v3li) <a href="https://x.com/st3v3li/status/2085621520475586822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote,''So out of the box unique, love love already!''</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Netflix got a guy living inside a billboard on sunset blvd in LA <a href="https://t.co/YEMXu9MdbJ">pic.twitter.com/YEMXu9MdbJ</a></p>&mdash; 🖤 Buy Physical Media 🖤 (@VHSDVDBLURAY4K) <a href="https://x.com/VHSDVDBLURAY4K/status/2085572576844321187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Third user wrote,''Guy chilling in a #TheLastHouse&nbsp;<br>@netflix billboard this afternoon at the bottom of my street on Sunset Blvd. Such cool marketing! The movie comes out tomorrow. #horror #netflix.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This campaign started on Thursday (Aug 6) and will end on Sunday (Aug 9).</p><h3>What is The Last House about?</h3><p>Released on Netflix, the movie tells the story of a family trapped inside a house by an unknown force. How the four family members will survive becomes their greatest challenge. The film stars Grace Lee, Wagner Moura, and Gabriel Barbosa, among others, and is directed by Louis Leterrier.</p>

While promotions are often said to be creative, what Netflix has just done to promote its new outing, The Last House, is on another level of creativity, or we can also call it an experiment.

Imagine you are looking at a billboard, and you see a person walking inside it. This is something that happened to people in Los Angeles when they saw a billboard with a man inside it, walking and waving. Shocking at first, right? But it was actually a promotional campaign for Netflix's The Last House film. While promotions are often said to be creative, but what Netflix has just done to promote its new outing, The Last House, is on another level of creativity, or we can also call it an experiment. Netflix put a man inside a billboard to promote The Last House To promote the new sci-fi film about a family being trapped inside their home, the streaming giant put a man inside a billboard as part of the movie’s promotional campaign. The man was placed inside a billboard above the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. While onlookers were initially shocked, it was soon revealed to be a promotional campaign for the film. The billboard, located at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue, featured a house-like structure with a huge window that revealed a living room built into the installation, approximately 30 feet above the ground. Inside, a man looked out through the window and waved at people below.

<p>Netflix just took the promotions to the next level. To promote their recent movie The Last House, the makers have put a man inside a billboard in Los Angeles.</p>

A man inside a billboard? Netflix’s bizarre The Last House promo leaves the internet stunned

<p>The Kargil War remains one of the most crucial and difficult wars that Indian forces fought and won. Since then, numerous films and shows have highlighted the valour of the Indian Army, who bravely reclaimed key peaks in the Kargil sector from the Pakistani army, but not much is known about the role that the Indian Air Force played in the war. Netflix's new series, Operation Safed Sagar, retells an important chapter in history where the IAF fought in the toughest and highest altitudes in history and successfully bombed key hideouts of the Pakistani army in the Kargil and Drass sector, thereby enabling the Indian Army to capture the peaks for India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Oni Sen, Operation Safed Sagar doesn’t glorify war but the men and their sacrifice more. It steers clear of the jingoism that is often attached to such war dramas, yet it leaves you with a sense of pride and a sense of the belongingness for the country like India. While the backdrop is that of war, Operation Safed Sagar, successfully gives a 360-degree picture of the situation that prevailed in both Pakistan and India. It also humanises its war heroes, making it an emotional watch where, once again, it is reiterated that the sacrifices the men in uniform and their families have made time and again for the safety of our country.</p><h2>The plot of Operation Safed Sagar</h2><p>Months before the Kargil War in 1999, Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja (Siddharth) is called in by B.S Dhanoa Tony (Jimmy Shergill) to an IAF base in Bhatinda to train a bunch of young officers for a special complex formation of their fighter jets, which involves team coordination and alignment. The officers, all raring to go, initially have issues understanding Ahuja’s strategy and following it. Dhali (Abhay Verma) is a risk taker and slightly brazen about flouting rules. He often clashes with Baldy (Mihir Ahuja) who is more of a calculative risk taker. Baldy also has personal battles to fight as his girlfriend Madhvi (Prajakta Koli ) arrives unannounced at the base, keen to elope and marry him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As Ahuja and his wife Alka (Amrita Bagchi) slowly warm up to the young officers, making them a part of their family at the base, war breaks out in Kargil. They are all asked to report to Srinagar. The Indian Air Force is initially assigned to click photos of crucial checkposts in high altitude captured by the Pakistani Army. The aerial images are to help the Indian Army understand what and who they are fighting high up in the mountains. However, soon the IAF’s Golden Arrows play a strategic role in bombing these captured posts, aiding the army in reclaiming what's ours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the first few episodes establish the various characters and their bonding, the later part of the six-part series gives a detailed account of how the IAF made strategic moves to drop bombs in targeted areas, without jeopardising the safety of our own men. Writers Sandeep Jain, Barun Kashyap, Abhijeet Singh Parmar, Nikhil Ravi, and Kushal Srivastava also give a detailed insight into the Pakistani side of the war where PM Nawaz Shariff (Vinay Pathak delivering strong performance) is shown to be at constant loggerheads with his father and General Musharaff ( Manu Rishi Chaddha delivering a class act) who manipulates and constantly lies and intructs the Pak army to infiltrate areas in Kargil, thereby disregarding the Shimla act.</p><h2>What works and what does not</h2><p>Operation Safed Sagar works primarily because of its story. It celebrates the men in uniform and how a bunch of them tactically strategised an operation that, by conventional standards, would have failed. Written with insights and inputs from the IAF, the series gets into the thick of things from the beginning, delivering a story that is riveting. It keeps the jargon at bay, instead projecting the story as it had happened, keeping the humane side of the war intact.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Actors Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill lead a formidable cast who are all pitch-perfect in their respective characters. It is a mystery why Siddharth is not seen in Hindi series as much as his fans would want to see him. The actor takes up the role of a brave officer Ahuja in the series, and one can’t help but recall Siddharth playing the rebel youth in Rang De Basanti. The heart cries when his character is held captive by the enemy camp. Shergill, Abhay Verma and Mihir Ahuja, along with Adil Hussain, are all fantastic in their respective roles.</p><p>The women- Dia Mirza, Amrita Bagchi and Prajakta Koli have less to do in the series apart from playing the support system to the men. Bagchi’s scenes in the second half stand out for their emotional quotient.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Since the series talks of fighter jets, the instant comparison to Top Gun is inevitable. The CGI is not the best and some of the technical terms and jargons force-fed to the layman viewer. Scenes in the second half, played out in Pakistan between Sharif and Musharraf, feel repetitive too after a point. There is also of course, some dramatisation of certain moments.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p> </p><p> </p><p>However, Operation Safed Sagar picks up pace in the final two episodes, giving a rousing tribute to the IAF and the role they played in the Kargil war. Original TV footage juxtaposed with the series adds more heft to the storytelling. Because Netflix has mounted the show on a big scale, there are prominent actors like Sanjay Suri, Barun Sobti, and Anjan Srivastava playing cameo roles in the series.</p><h2>Final Verdict</h2><p>While there are ample amount of shows and films based on the Kargil War, Operation Safed Sagar still stands out as it tells a story that is not so well known. IT also serves as a reminder to the audience that a story on the India-Pak war can be told without force-feeding patriotism. It can be told with sensitivity, factually, without glorifying brutality and killing. Operation Safed Sagar reinstates your belief in the defence forces who have time and again risen up to moments of crisis and protected India.</p><p> </p><p>Operation Safed Sagar is now streaming on Netflix.</p>

Operation Safed Sagar, the new Netflix web series, gives a detailed account of the crucial roles that the Indian Air Force played in capturing key points during the Kargil War in 1999. The war drama has deft writing and powerful performances from its cast. 

The Kargil War remains one of the most crucial and difficult wars that Indian forces fought and won. Since then, numerous films and shows have highlighted the valour of the Indian Army, who bravely reclaimed key peaks in the Kargil sector from the Pakistani army, but not much is known about the role that the Indian Air Force played in the war. Netflix's new series, Operation Safed Sagar, retells an important chapter in history where the IAF fought in the toughest and highest altitudes in history and successfully bombed key hideouts of the Pakistani army in the Kargil and Drass sector, thereby enabling the Indian Army to capture the peaks for India. Directed by Oni Sen, Operation Safed Sagar doesn’t glorify war but the men and their sacrifice more. It steers clear of the jingoism that is often attached to such war dramas, yet it leaves you with a sense of pride and a sense of the belongingness for the country like India. While the backdrop is that of war, Operation Safed Sagar, successfully gives a 360-degree picture of the situation that prevailed in both Pakistan and India. It also humanises its war heroes, making it an emotional watch where, once again, it is reiterated that the sacrifices the men in uniform and their families have made time and again for the safety of our country. The plot of Operation Safed Sagar Months before the Kargil War in 1999, Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja (Siddharth) is called in by B.S Dhanoa Tony (Jimmy Shergill) to an IAF base in Bhatinda to train a bunch of young officers for a special complex formation of their fighter jets, which involves team coordination and alignment. The officers, all raring to go, initially have issues understanding Ahuja’s strategy and following it. Dhali (Abhay Verma) is a risk taker and slightly brazen about flouting rules. He often clashes with Baldy (Mihir Ahuja) who is more of a calculative risk taker. Baldy also has personal battles to fight as his girlfriend Madhvi (Prajakta Koli ) arrives unannounced at the base, keen to elope and marry him. As Ahuja and his wife Alka (Amrita Bagchi) slowly warm up to the young officers, making them a part of their family at the base, war breaks out in Kargil. They are all asked to report to Srinagar. The Indian Air Force is initially assigned to click photos of crucial checkposts in high altitude captured by the Pakistani Army. The aerial images are to help the Indian Army understand what and who they are fighting high up in the mountains. However, soon the IAF’s Golden Arrows play a strategic role in bombing these captured posts, aiding the army in reclaiming what's ours. While the first few episodes establish the various characters and their bonding, the later part of the six-part series gives a detailed account of how the IAF made strategic moves to drop bombs in targeted areas, without jeopardising the safety of our own men. Writers Sandeep Jain, Barun Kashyap, Abhijeet Singh Parmar, Nikhil Ravi, and Kushal Srivastava also give a detailed insight into the Pakistani side of the war where PM Nawaz Shariff (Vinay Pathak delivering strong performance) is shown to be at constant loggerheads with his father and General Musharaff ( Manu Rishi Chaddha delivering a class act) who manipulates and constantly lies and intructs the Pak army to infiltrate areas in Kargil, thereby disregarding the Shimla act. What works and what does not Operation Safed Sagar works primarily because of its story. It celebrates the men in uniform and how a bunch of them tactically strategised an operation that, by conventional standards, would have failed. Written with insights and inputs from the IAF, the series gets into the thick of things from the beginning, delivering a story that is riveting. It keeps the jargon at bay, instead projecting the story as it had happened, keeping the humane side of the war intact. Actors Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill lead a formidable cast who are all pitch-perfect in their respective characters. It is a mystery why Siddharth is not seen in Hindi series as much as his fans would want to see him. The actor takes up the role of a brave officer Ahuja in the series, and one can’t help but recall Siddharth playing the rebel youth in Rang De Basanti. The heart cries when his character is held captive by the enemy camp. Shergill, Abhay Verma and Mihir Ahuja, along with Adil Hussain, are all fantastic in their respective roles. The women- Dia Mirza, Amrita Bagchi and Prajakta Koli have less to do in the series apart from playing the support system to the men. Bagchi’s scenes in the second half stand out for their emotional quotient. Since the series talks of fighter jets, the instant comparison to Top Gun is inevitable. The CGI is not the best and some of the technical terms and jargons force-fed to the layman viewer. Scenes in the second half, played out in Pakistan between Sharif and Musharraf, feel repetitive too after a point. There is also of course, some dramatisation of certain moments.

<p>Operation Safed Sagar, the new Netflix web series, gives a detailed account of the crucial roles that the Indian Air Force played in capturing key points during the Kargil War in 1999. The war drama has deft writing and powerful performances from its cast.&nbsp;</p>

Operation Safed Sagar review: Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill soar in a restrained Kargil war drama

<p>The <i>musafirs</i> of love are coming back with a new season. Vikrant Massey, Vidika Pinto and Mahima Makwana-starrer Netflix series Musafir Cafe is coming back with a second season. On Wednesday, the OTT platform announced the next chapter of the popular series and stated that the story was always meant to go beyond season one.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As the world of Chander, Sudha and Preeti gets written once again, audiences can look forward to the relationships, emotions and unanswered questions that made the series so unforgettable.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The series Musafir Cafe struck a deeply personal chord with the audience as many could see a little of themselves in Chander, Sudha or Preeti; in the choices they had to make and the timing of it all.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The first season of the show ended on a cliffhanger. Season 2 will aim to unravel Chander and his true love.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Will Sudha and Chander discover that some connections never really fade? Will Preeti continue to redefine what love and companionship can look like? Season 2 will return to answer questions that have been lingering about the show in the minds of the viewers.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India said, “Musafir Cafe has captured the hearts of audiences all over. The conversations about the show have hijacked the Internet with debates about the ending and what lies ahead, the dialogues, the characters and the music. Romance, when done right, captures hearts and conversations like no other genre does. We are bullish about building this genre, like we built comedy for our members. And I’m happy to announce Musafir Cafe S02 will be an integral part of that slate. We can’t wait to take this tale of love and longing into its next exciting phase.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/musafir-cafe-review-vikrant-massey-s-slow-burn-romance-proves-timing-is-everything-in-love-1784888505563">Musafir Cafe review: Vikrant Massey’s slow-burn romance proves timing is everything in love</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Talking about the overwhelming response to Musafir Cafe and the announcement of Season 2, creator and writer Sharanya Rajgopal said, "I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love on our show. As storytellers, we can only hope that our characters will find a home in people's hearts, that the honesty in our work speaks to them. The love that audiences have shown Chander, Sudha and Preeti has been far more beautiful than I could have imagined. Watching viewers laugh with them, cry for them, tell me their stories and passionately root for their favourite characters has been deeply moving and humbling. It felt like they weren't ready to say goodbye, and honestly, neither was I. Because for me, the story is just getting started. I'm incredibly grateful to Netflix for believing in this story from the very beginning, championing its emotional honesty, and being true creative partners and my musafirs every step of the way. Their faith in my every crazy request and their willingness to nurture it with me, every step of the way has made it possible for us to tell the next chapter. Season 2 will be our love letter to everyone who made Musafir Cafe their own. What happens next? Stay tuned!”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>About Musafir Cafe</h2><p>Created and written by Sharanya Rajgopal, directed by Ruchir Arun, and based on the characters from the beloved novel by Divya Prakash Dubey, the series is produced by Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT) and Homemade Stories, and stars Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto, Mahima Makwana, alongside Adil Hussain, Rajeev Siddhartha, Anubha Fatehpuria, Loveleen Mishra and Sadia Siddiqui.</p>

Vikrant Massey-Vedika Pinto starrer web series Musafir Cafe has been renewed for Season 2 by Netflix. The series earned rave reviews for its performances, story and soulful music on its release last month. 

The musafirs of love are coming back with a new season. Vikrant Massey, Vidika Pinto and Mahima Makwana-starrer Netflix series Musafir Cafe is coming back with a second season. On Wednesday, the OTT platform announced the next chapter of the popular series and stated that the story was always meant to go beyond season one. As the world of Chander, Sudha and Preeti gets written once again, audiences can look forward to the relationships, emotions and unanswered questions that made the series so unforgettable. The series Musafir Cafe struck a deeply personal chord with the audience as many could see a little of themselves in Chander, Sudha or Preeti; in the choices they had to make and the timing of it all. The first season of the show ended on a cliffhanger. Season 2 will aim to unravel Chander and his true love. Will Sudha and Chander discover that some connections never really fade? Will Preeti continue to redefine what love and companionship can look like? Season 2 will return to answer questions that have been lingering about the show in the minds of the viewers. Tanya Bami, Series Head, Netflix India said, “Musafir Cafe has captured the hearts of audiences all over. The conversations about the show have hijacked the Internet with debates about the ending and what lies ahead, the dialogues, the characters and the music. Romance, when done right, captures hearts and conversations like no other genre does. We are bullish about building this genre, like we built comedy for our members. And I’m happy to announce Musafir Cafe S02 will be an integral part of that slate. We can’t wait to take this tale of love and longing into its next exciting phase.” Also read: Musafir Cafe review: Vikrant Massey’s slow-burn romance proves timing is everything in love Talking about the overwhelming response to Musafir Cafe and the announcement of Season 2, creator and writer Sharanya Rajgopal said, "I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love on our show. As storytellers, we can only hope that our characters will find a home in people's hearts, that the honesty in our work speaks to them. The love that audiences have shown Chander, Sudha and Preeti has been far more beautiful than I could have imagined. Watching viewers laugh with them, cry for them, tell me their stories and passionately root for their favourite characters has been deeply moving and humbling. It felt like they weren't ready to say goodbye, and honestly, neither was I. Because for me, the story is just getting started. I'm incredibly grateful to Netflix for believing in this story from the very beginning, championing its emotional honesty, and being true creative partners and my musafirs every step of the way. Their faith in my every crazy request and their willingness to nurture it with me, every step of the way has made it possible for us to tell the next chapter. Season 2 will be our love letter to everyone who made Musafir Cafe their own. What happens next? Stay tuned!”

<p>Vikrant Massey-Vedika Pinto starrer web series Musafir Cafe has been renewed for Season 2 by Netflix. The series earned rave reviews for its performances, story and soulful music on its release last month.&nbsp;</p>

Musafir Cafe Season 2 confirmed: Netflix announces return of Vikrant Massey’s hit romance series

<p>Vikrant Massey’s Musafir Cafe, a slow romance drama, comes at a time when there is anger on the streets of India and spy thrillers and murder mysteries are dominating screens- big and small. The eight-part series, produced by Massey, who also plays the lead in the show, takes a practical approach to modern-day relationships, where love alone is not enough to make a relationship work. It reiterates that timing is everything, and that two right people can drift apart if the timing is not right. Created and written by Sharanya Rajgopal and based on Divya Prakash Dubey’s novel of the same name, Musafir Cafe is refreshing, real and breaks the clutter of action thrillers that have been releasing of late.</p><h2>What’s Musafir Cafe about?</h2><p>Chander (Massey) is a software engineer working in Bhopal, away from his family in Delhi. The man is an emotional being, always dreaming of a happy family and a slow life in the mountains. His calm meets the chaos of Sudha (Vedika Pinto), a divorce lawyer who is fiercely independent and wants to build a comfortable life for her mother. While Chander and Sudha are different as chalk and cheese, they are also each other’s cheerleaders.</p><p>Completing the triangle is Preeti (Mahima Makwana), a wanderlust who has made a life with Chander in the hills years after Sudha has walked out of it. But has Chander found closure from his past relationship? The eight-part series is set in Bhopal and Mussorie and narrates Chander’s story spanning over 8 years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pallichattambi-review-tovino-thomas-ambitious-political-saga-weighed-down-by-predictable-script-1784882492587">Pallichattambi review: Tovino Thomas' political saga falls short</a></p><h2>What works and what doesn’t</h2><p>Love is complicated, a fact that is constantly reiterated in Musafir Cafe. The show highlights that falling in love is easy; sparks fly, you end up having the best time with each other. However, that alone cannot make a relationship last. The eight episodes beautifully highlight that often relationships are messy and complicated, despite two people being deeply in love with each other.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Massey, who turns producer with this series, plays Chander with absolute earnestness. The cehmistyry that that he shares both with Pinto and Makwana feels organic. The women play their parts well, even with Makwana putting in the right amount of restraint to her character, Preeti. A woman who is aware of her man’s past and is patient enough to wait for him to get closure, no matter how long it takes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musafir Cafe also highlights the conflicts that urban, career-oriented women have to go through, where they take responsibility of their own family and thus, often, resist marriage. The beauty of Musafir Cafe is that no one is wrong. The three characters are all strong individuals who want to make things right for their partners.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/adarsh-baal-vidyalaya-review-kay-menon-teaches-trolls-and-questions-our-education-systemjantar-menonprimevideo-1784882718568">Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya review: Kay Menon teaches, trolls, and questions our education system</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While Musafir Cafe is an easy, breezy romance, it, on many occasions, gives a sense of Deja Vu of Massey’s previous show Broken But Beautiful.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The supporting cast comprising Adil Hussain, Loveleen Mishra, Anubha Fatehpuri, Rajeev Siddhartha, and Sadiya Siddiqui only enable the core story, but the makers never delve into something deeper about these characters in the show. Wish they had.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musafir Cafe could have also been a movie; it would have had the same impact.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Final Verdict</h2><p>Love is perhaps the most favoured genre in India. While most shows and films talk about the process of falling in love, not too many address the complexities of modern-day relationships. Musafir Cafe is real and takes a practical approach at relationships. It ends at a point which opens up possibilities of a sequel. Let’s hope the sequel- if it is made- creates a similar impact on viewers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musafir Cafe is streaming on Netflix.</p>

Musafir Cafe, the new show on Netflix, is refreshing and real. Organic chemistry among the trio, strong portrayal of urban women balancing career and family, and earnest performances from Massey, Pinto, and Makwana make this a must watch. 

Vikrant Massey’s Musafir Cafe, a slow romance drama, comes at a time when there is anger on the streets of India and spy thrillers and murder mysteries are dominating screens- big and small. The eight-part series, produced by Massey, who also plays the lead in the show, takes a practical approach to modern-day relationships, where love alone is not enough to make a relationship work. It reiterates that timing is everything, and that two right people can drift apart if the timing is not right. Created and written by Sharanya Rajgopal and based on Divya Prakash Dubey’s novel of the same name, Musafir Cafe is refreshing, real and breaks the clutter of action thrillers that have been releasing of late. What’s Musafir Cafe about? Chander (Massey) is a software engineer working in Bhopal, away from his family in Delhi. The man is an emotional being, always dreaming of a happy family and a slow life in the mountains. His calm meets the chaos of Sudha (Vedika Pinto), a divorce lawyer who is fiercely independent and wants to build a comfortable life for her mother. While Chander and Sudha are different as chalk and cheese, they are also each other’s cheerleaders. Completing the triangle is Preeti (Mahima Makwana), a wanderlust who has made a life with Chander in the hills years after Sudha has walked out of it. But has Chander found closure from his past relationship? The eight-part series is set in Bhopal and Mussorie and narrates Chander’s story spanning over 8 years. Also read: Pallichattambi review: Tovino Thomas' political saga falls short What works and what doesn’t Love is complicated, a fact that is constantly reiterated in Musafir Cafe. The show highlights that falling in love is easy; sparks fly, you end up having the best time with each other. However, that alone cannot make a relationship last. The eight episodes beautifully highlight that often relationships are messy and complicated, despite two people being deeply in love with each other. Massey, who turns producer with this series, plays Chander with absolute earnestness. The cehmistyry that that he shares both with Pinto and Makwana feels organic. The women play their parts well, even with Makwana putting in the right amount of restraint to her character, Preeti. A woman who is aware of her man’s past and is patient enough to wait for him to get closure, no matter how long it takes. Musafir Cafe also highlights the conflicts that urban, career-oriented women have to go through, where they take responsibility of their own family and thus, often, resist marriage. The beauty of Musafir Cafe is that no one is wrong. The three characters are all strong individuals who want to make things right for their partners. Also read: Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya review: Kay Menon teaches, trolls, and questions our education system While Musafir Cafe is an easy, breezy romance, it, on many occasions, gives a sense of Deja Vu of Massey’s previous show Broken But Beautiful. The supporting cast comprising Adil Hussain, Loveleen Mishra, Anubha Fatehpuri, Rajeev Siddhartha, and Sadiya Siddiqui only enable the core story, but the makers never delve into something deeper about these characters in the show. Wish they had. Musafir Cafe could have also been a movie; it would have had the same impact.

<p>Musafir Cafe, the new show on Netflix, is refreshing and real. Organic chemistry among the trio, strong portrayal of urban women balancing career and family, and earnest performances from Massey, Pinto, and Makwana make this a must watch.&nbsp;</p>

Musafir Cafe review: Vikrant Massey’s slow-burn romance proves timing is everything in love

<p>A lanky businessman ventures into a hole-in-the-wall restaurant and savours his meal alone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It's a mundane premise for a TV show, yet Japan's "The Solitary Gourmet" draws a cult-like following around Asia, captivating millions of viewers with its simplicity, nostalgia and deeply quirky Japanese feel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Combining culinary discovery with the showcase of local heritage, the show centres on fictional entrepreneur Goro Inogashira, who drives around in his Mini, using brief business meetings as a pretext for his gastronomic wanderings.</p><p><br>On a shoot for an episode of the latest season, which AFP visited, actor Yutaka Matsushige studies the menu at a tuna restaurant where the camera crew has set up, asks the owner for her recommendations, then suggests a rewrite of the script.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The atmosphere of a restaurant, the welcome from the owners... all of that creates a story that Goro immerses himself in, and you immediately feel the life experience and history of the person behind the stove," Matsushige told AFP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"When we talk with them, they sometimes suggest dishes that weren't planned, and we add them in during the shoot," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 63-year-old actor has been playing Inogashira, invariably dressed in a suit and tie, on screen since 2012.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The character is also the star of the eponymous manga by Jiro Taniguchi and Masayuki Kusumi on which the show is based.</p><h2>Nostalgia in a bowl of soup</h2><p>That original work "is less a story in the traditional sense than wanderings through unfamiliar regions where you simply stop to eat", Matsushige said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I wanted viewers to almost feel like they were watching a documentary," explained the actor, who over the course of his career has worked with a clutch of prominent Japanese filmmakers such as Takashi Miike, Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Takeshi Kitano.</p><p><br>During the show, Goro's internal musings about other diners at the restaurant as he nods approvingly at the food, peppered with close-ups of the dish, make for a distinctly Japanese experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Broadcast late at night in Japan, the series had at first very modest ratings before gradually finding its audience, including in Taiwan and South Korea, where some episodes were filmed. A Mandarin remake shot in Taiwan was also released.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite the success of the manga in Europe, the series is only available on YouTube.</p><p>Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol, sentenced in February to life in prison for insurrection, declared in 2023 that he was a devoted fan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Matsushige, this success stems from the work's uniqueness.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Nowadays, people expect TV series to be easy to follow and spectacular," he said.</p><p>"The expression of subtle nuances, like the nostalgia you feel while drinking a bowl of soup, is being lost."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With this show, "we wanted everyone to be able to have their own interpretation... I'd like the series to evoke abroad a sensibility closer to Yasujiro Ozu's films", which capture the subtle nuances of everyday life, than to the more grand and spectacular films of Akira Kurosawa.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A film adaptation, written and directed by Matsushige and partially shot in France, was released in Japan last year.</p><h2>Lifetime of experience&nbsp;</h2><p>The series also aims to support the family-run restaurants that host the shoots, which are never too chic or trendy, so as not to clash with Goro's character, noted producer Shiori Kojima.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But often the eateries brought into the spotlight subsequently see long lines forming at their doors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kenji Kamagata, 71, who has run his tuna restaurant for nearly three decades, admits he had previously refused any television appearance for that reason, changing his mind only because he is a "huge fan" of Matsushige.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor says he takes his family to dine in the restaurants where he has filmed, but always before the episode airs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Many traditional restaurants are gradually being replaced by chains," but those featured in the series "are often run by elderly people who are keeping their know-how alive," said Matsushige.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You understand that the katsudon (a bowl of rice topped with breaded pork cutlet) is the fruit of an entire lifetime of experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"That's what makes the dish so delicious."</p>

It's a mundane premise for a TV show,  yet The Solitary Gourmet draws a cult-like following around Asia, captivating millions of viewers with its simplicity, nostalgia and deeply quirky Japanese feel.

A lanky businessman ventures into a hole-in-the-wall restaurant and savours his meal alone. It's a mundane premise for a TV show, yet Japan's "The Solitary Gourmet" draws a cult-like following around Asia, captivating millions of viewers with its simplicity, nostalgia and deeply quirky Japanese feel. Combining culinary discovery with the showcase of local heritage, the show centres on fictional entrepreneur Goro Inogashira, who drives around in his Mini, using brief business meetings as a pretext for his gastronomic wanderings. On a shoot for an episode of the latest season, which AFP visited, actor Yutaka Matsushige studies the menu at a tuna restaurant where the camera crew has set up, asks the owner for her recommendations, then suggests a rewrite of the script. "The atmosphere of a restaurant, the welcome from the owners... all of that creates a story that Goro immerses himself in, and you immediately feel the life experience and history of the person behind the stove," Matsushige told AFP. "When we talk with them, they sometimes suggest dishes that weren't planned, and we add them in during the shoot," he said. The 63-year-old actor has been playing Inogashira, invariably dressed in a suit and tie, on screen since 2012. The character is also the star of the eponymous manga by Jiro Taniguchi and Masayuki Kusumi on which the show is based. Nostalgia in a bowl of soup That original work "is less a story in the traditional sense than wanderings through unfamiliar regions where you simply stop to eat", Matsushige said. "I wanted viewers to almost feel like they were watching a documentary," explained the actor, who over the course of his career has worked with a clutch of prominent Japanese filmmakers such as Takashi Miike, Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Takeshi Kitano. During the show, Goro's internal musings about other diners at the restaurant as he nods approvingly at the food, peppered with close-ups of the dish, make for a distinctly Japanese experience. Broadcast late at night in Japan, the series had at first very modest ratings before gradually finding its audience, including in Taiwan and South Korea, where some episodes were filmed. A Mandarin remake shot in Taiwan was also released. Despite the success of the manga in Europe, the series is only available on YouTube. Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol, sentenced in February to life in prison for insurrection, declared in 2023 that he was a devoted fan. For Matsushige, this success stems from the work's uniqueness. "Nowadays, people expect TV series to be easy to follow and spectacular," he said. "The expression of subtle nuances, like the nostalgia you feel while drinking a bowl of soup, is being lost." With this show, "we wanted everyone to be able to have their own interpretation... I'd like the series to evoke abroad a sensibility closer to Yasujiro Ozu's films", which capture the subtle nuances of everyday life, than to the more grand and spectacular films of Akira Kurosawa. A film adaptation, written and directed by Matsushige and partially shot in France, was released in Japan last year. Lifetime of experience The series also aims to support the family-run restaurants that host the shoots, which are never too chic or trendy, so as not to clash with Goro's character, noted producer Shiori Kojima. But often the eateries brought into the spotlight subsequently see long lines forming at their doors. Kenji Kamagata, 71, who has run his tuna restaurant for nearly three decades, admits he had previously refused any television appearance for that reason, changing his mind only because he is a "huge fan" of Matsushige. The actor says he takes his family to dine in the restaurants where he has filmed, but always before the episode airs. "Many traditional restaurants are gradually being replaced by chains," but those featured in the series "are often run by elderly people who are keeping their know-how alive," said Matsushige. "You understand that the katsudon (a bowl of rice topped with breaded pork cutlet) is the fruit of an entire lifetime of experience. "That's what makes the dish so delicious."

<p>It's a mundane premise for a TV show, &nbsp;yet The Solitary Gourmet draws a cult-like following around Asia, captivating millions of viewers with its simplicity, nostalgia and deeply quirky Japanese feel.</p>

Table for one: how Japan's 'Solitary Gourmet' became a TV hit

Netflix's new film Voicemails for Isabelle has struck an emotional chord with viewers worldwide. The newly released romantic drama is generating buzz across social media for its remarkable storyline and heartfelt moments. 

<p>Netflix's new film Voicemails for Isabelle has struck an emotional chord with viewers worldwide. The newly released romantic drama is generating buzz across social media for its remarkable storyline and heartfelt moments.&nbsp;</p>

Voicemails for Isabelle: 7 heartwarming scenes social media can't stop talking about

<p>American director Carl Rinsch, known for the 2013 film "47 Ronin," was sentenced Monday to 30 months in prison for defrauding Netflix of millions of dollars, prosecutors in New York announced.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rinsch was convicted last year of misspending $11 million paid to him by the streaming platform in 2020 to create a science fiction series called "White Horse."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Instead of using the money to make the show, Rinsch made risky bets on highly speculative stock options and cryptocurrency, and spent millions of dollars on luxury goods for himself," US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton said in a statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Among the purchases Rinsch allegedly made were luxury clothing and furniture, a red Ferrari and five Rolls-Royces.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to the prison sentence, Rinsch, 48, was ordered to forfeit $11 million.</p><p>His lawyers had pleaded for leniency from the judge overseeing the case, arguing that the misuse of funds happened "under the enormity of pressure" in his career and during an "incredibly contentious divorce."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Although Netflix was never named by prosecutors, Rinsch was previously reported to be in a dispute with the company over a planned series initially titled "White Horse" and later renamed "Conquest."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The show, according to court documents, was meant to focus on a scientist who creates a group of powerful clones "banished to a walled area in a Brazilian city, where they began developing advanced technology and came into conflict with humans and each other."</p><p>Rinsch began his feature film directorial career with "47 Ronin," starring Keanu Reeves.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ahead of Rinsch's sentencing, Reeves wrote to the judge to ask for "leniency and mercy" for his former director, calling him an "exceptional artist" who was prone to "self-sabotage."</p>

Carl Rinsch was convicted last year of misspending $11 million paid to him by the streaming platform in 2020 to create a science fiction series called White Horse.

American director Carl Rinsch, known for the 2013 film "47 Ronin," was sentenced Monday to 30 months in prison for defrauding Netflix of millions of dollars, prosecutors in New York announced. Rinsch was convicted last year of misspending $11 million paid to him by the streaming platform in 2020 to create a science fiction series called "White Horse." "Instead of using the money to make the show, Rinsch made risky bets on highly speculative stock options and cryptocurrency, and spent millions of dollars on luxury goods for himself," US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton said in a statement. Among the purchases Rinsch allegedly made were luxury clothing and furniture, a red Ferrari and five Rolls-Royces. In addition to the prison sentence, Rinsch, 48, was ordered to forfeit $11 million. His lawyers had pleaded for leniency from the judge overseeing the case, arguing that the misuse of funds happened "under the enormity of pressure" in his career and during an "incredibly contentious divorce." Although Netflix was never named by prosecutors, Rinsch was previously reported to be in a dispute with the company over a planned series initially titled "White Horse" and later renamed "Conquest." The show, according to court documents, was meant to focus on a scientist who creates a group of powerful clones "banished to a walled area in a Brazilian city, where they began developing advanced technology and came into conflict with humans and each other." Rinsch began his feature film directorial career with "47 Ronin," starring Keanu Reeves. Ahead of Rinsch's sentencing, Reeves wrote to the judge to ask for "leniency and mercy" for his former director, calling him an "exceptional artist" who was prone to "self-sabotage."

<p>Carl Rinsch was convicted last year of misspending $11 million paid to him by the streaming platform in 2020 to create a science fiction series called White Horse.</p>

US director sentenced to 30 months for defrauding Netflix

Hollywood filmmaker Carl Rinsch, best known for 47 Ronin, has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison after defrauding Netflix of $11 million meant for an unfinished sci-fi series. Prosecutors said he spent the money on luxury cars, watches, designer goods, and even $638,000 on two mattresses. Rinsch cited mental health struggles and apologized in court, but was ordered to serve prison time and repay nearly $11 million.

Hollywood filmmaker Carl rinsch sentenced to two and a half years in prison in Netflix fraud case

<p>TV actor Dheeraj Dhoopar is now part of Netflix's reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, his first-ever stint in reality television.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor, who is a very private person, has always stayed away from the format but finally said yes this time on his wife’s advice. Before entering the house, the actor exclusively interacted with WION, revealing how he initially said no to the show. But somewhere, he felt that this show might be the right one to kick-start my journey. But Dheeraj is the one known for his shy and calm nature. When asked if his fans would see a totally new side of his character, to this, the actor said 100%</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read the excerpts from the chat here:</strong></p><h3>WION: What made you say yes to Lock Upp: Sach Yaa Sazaa?</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Dheeraj:&nbsp;</strong> I have said ‘’no'' to a lot of captive reality shows before this. My first answer to Lock Upp was also a hard no. I’m a private person, and daily soaps have kept me busy all this while. But this time, it was different. The combination of Netflix and Ekta Kapoor was honestly unbeatable. &nbsp;It felt like the right time, the right platform, and the right people. Saying no to this combination was just hard.</p><h3><strong>WION: </strong>Fans know you as a calm and charming personality. Will they see a completely different side of Dheeraj inside the Lock Upp?</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Dheeraj:</strong> 100%. People know me through my characters, the calm, charming guy. But that’s not all of me. I’m also fun, adventurous, sensitive, caring, and yes, a fighter when I need to be. I’ve kept my personal life private for years, but reality is the future, and my fans have always wanted to see the real me. My wife actually pushed me to do this so the audience can see who Dheeraj is beyond the screen. So yes, you will see many layers. Some things might surprise you. But it’s still me, unfiltered, real, and human. I just hope that when people watch and judge, they also love that side.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3>WION: What are you most scared of, and who are you going to miss the most?</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Dheeraj:</strong> Nothing scares me, to be honest, it's just the anticipation of something unknown&nbsp;that creates some excitement, and I am enjoying&nbsp;that. The one thing that I will miss the most is my family. I haven't been away from my family for 40 days at a stretch&nbsp;ever in my life, and I will really miss them. This is something that has been making me emotional.</p>

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<h3>WION: Reality shows often test relationships and patience. What's one quality you think will help you survive?</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Dheeraj:</strong>: Self-belief. I’m entering with an open mind, an open heart, and a very strong belief in myself to win. &nbsp;I’ve lived a disciplined life as an actor, with a healthy diet, regular workouts, and mental preparation with my family. Over the last few days, I’ve even intensified my workouts and added more protein to stay strong for the tasks. But mentally, it’s the pep talks from my wife and family that have really prepared me. And patience, of course. I’m not here to observe others or create drama. I’m here to give it my all, stay true to myself, and come out stronger and better at judging people.</p><h3><strong>WION</strong>: With hosts like Farah and Riteish, do you think their feedback will be tougher than the challenges inside the house?</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Dheeraj: </strong>Farah Ma’am and Riteish sir are legends, and I respect them immensely. Their feedback will be sharp because they know the game, they know entertainment, and they won’t sugarcoat things. But honestly, the real challenge is inside the jail, the dynamics, staying away from family, and not knowing who to trust. That’s the intimidating part. Feedback from the hosts is something I’ll take constructively. As actors, we’re judged every day, so I’m not scared of that. I’m more focused on handling the tasks, the mind games, and staying true to myself while the hosts do their job.</p><h3><strong>WION</strong>: This format has shades of Bigg Boss. If you had to pick one Bigg Boss contestant whose gameplay inspires you, who would it be and why?</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Dheeraj:</strong> To be honest, we don’t watch much reality TV at home, especially after our son was born. We’re quite strict about it. So I haven’t followed Bigg Boss closely enough to pick one contestant. But what inspires me is anyone who has played with dignity, didn’t lose themselves in the game, and stayed real under pressure. That’s my plan for Lock Upp. I’m not going to copy anyone’s gameplay. I’m entering as Dheeraj, a little nervous, very private, but ready to show the tiger in me. I want to win by being myself, not by becoming someone else.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;Lock Upp: Sach Yaa Sazaa is streaming on Netflix</p>

Dheeraj  Dhoopar, a well-known face of Hindi television, has stepped into the world of reality shows with Netflix’s Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, which is hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. In an exclusive chat with WION, Dheeraj opened up about what he’s most scared of. 

TV actor Dheeraj Dhoopar is now part of Netflix's reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, his first-ever stint in reality television. The actor, who is a very private person, has always stayed away from the format but finally said yes this time on his wife’s advice. Before entering the house, the actor exclusively interacted with WION, revealing how he initially said no to the show. But somewhere, he felt that this show might be the right one to kick-start my journey. But Dheeraj is the one known for his shy and calm nature. When asked if his fans would see a totally new side of his character, to this, the actor said 100% Read the excerpts from the chat here: WION: What made you say yes to Lock Upp: Sach Yaa Sazaa? Dheeraj: I have said ‘’no'' to a lot of captive reality shows before this. My first answer to Lock Upp was also a hard no. I’m a private person, and daily soaps have kept me busy all this while. But this time, it was different. The combination of Netflix and Ekta Kapoor was honestly unbeatable. It felt like the right time, the right platform, and the right people. Saying no to this combination was just hard. WION: Fans know you as a calm and charming personality. Will they see a completely different side of Dheeraj inside the Lock Upp? Dheeraj: 100%. People know me through my characters, the calm, charming guy. But that’s not all of me. I’m also fun, adventurous, sensitive, caring, and yes, a fighter when I need to be. I’ve kept my personal life private for years, but reality is the future, and my fans have always wanted to see the real me. My wife actually pushed me to do this so the audience can see who Dheeraj is beyond the screen. So yes, you will see many layers. Some things might surprise you. But it’s still me, unfiltered, real, and human. I just hope that when people watch and judge, they also love that side.

<p>Dheeraj &nbsp;Dhoopar, a well-known face of Hindi television, has stepped into the world of reality shows with Netflix’s Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, which is hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. In an exclusive chat with WION, Dheeraj opened up about what he’s most scared of.&nbsp;</p>

Exclusive: TV actor Dheeraj Dhoopar on why he initially rejected Netflix's Lock Upp: Sach Yaa Sazaa: 'A hard no'

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<p>There is a war brewing in the OTT space. Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar has found its home in not one but two streaming platforms. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh in the lead, will be available in both Netflix and Jio Hotstar from May 22 onwards. Both the streaming platforms will be screening the ra and unseen version of the first film Dhurandhar on their respective platforms. Which means audience can watch the uncut version of Dhurandhar on either Netflix or JioHotstar.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>The big Dhurandhar clash on OTT</h2><p>On Thursday, it was announced that a Raw and Undekha version of the first part of Aditya Dhar’s action-packed spy thriller will be released on Netflix on May 22. The announcement was made on social media. Soon after, JioHotstar too made a similar announcement on its Instagram page.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>The unseen cut promises a “raw and unfiltered” experience, offering audiences a deeper and more immersive dive into the world of Dhurandhar, complete with never-before-seen moments crafted exclusively for viewers. Along with Hindi, the film will be available in Tamil and Telugu.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film has set the stage for a major clash between two streaming giants, where no one can claim exclusivity over it. The two platforms are going head-to-head by releasing the same film on their respective platforms on the same day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The unexpected clash of the two platforms has left social media users both intrigued and confused. While some fans are excited to see two streaming giants battling it out over the same film, others are wondering why Dhurandhar is releasing simultaneously on rival platforms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-heads-to-japan-ranveer-singh-film-gets-july-release-date-1777449671410">Dhurandhar heads to Japan: Ranveer Singh film gets July release date</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One social media user wrote, “Then what about Netflix coming on 22 May? I’m really confused. Is anyone else confused about this too?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Only ????? Netflix kya krr rha hai phirr (What is Netflix doing then),” another wrote. One comment read, “Okay so both @jiohotstar and @netflix_in releasing Raw and uncut version of Part 1 on 22nd May ??? Cool”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Let's normalize non exclusive streaming partners,” one mentioned, with another writing, “So are we seeing a collaboration between @jiohotstar and @netflix_in or what??”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Same movie, Same day, Same duration, Same name In two different streaming platforms can’t understand what was the deal between Hotstar and Netflix for dhurandhar part 1 raw &amp; undekha,” one comment read.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-under-scanner-delhi-hc-directs-centre-to-examine-claims-of-revealing-sensitive-information-1779328995893">Dhurandhar 2 under scanner? Delhi HC asks centre to check sensitive claims</a></p><h2>About Dhurandhar</h2><p>Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar released in theatres on December 5, 2025 and became one of the highest grossing Hindi films of all time. The film’s sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge released earlier this year on March 19 and earned over Rs1363 crores.</p><p>Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor in prominent roles.</p><p>The films tell the story of Jaskirat Singh Rangi, alias Hamza Ali Mazari, sent to Lyari in Pakistan to bring down a terror unit. He infiltrates a Baloch gang, marries the daughter of a Lyari politician and integrates into the society there to do this.</p>

An uncut version of Dhurandhar will be released digitally on two OTT platforms simultaneously. The film, helmed by Aditya Dhar, has triggered a streaming war between two OTT giants with both losing exclusivity over the blockbuster. 

There is a war brewing in the OTT space. Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar has found its home in not one but two streaming platforms. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh in the lead, will be available in both Netflix and Jio Hotstar from May 22 onwards. Both the streaming platforms will be screening the ra and unseen version of the first film Dhurandhar on their respective platforms. Which means audience can watch the uncut version of Dhurandhar on either Netflix or JioHotstar. The big Dhurandhar clash on OTT On Thursday, it was announced that a Raw and Undekha version of the first part of Aditya Dhar’s action-packed spy thriller will be released on Netflix on May 22. The announcement was made on social media. Soon after, JioHotstar too made a similar announcement on its Instagram page.

<p>An uncut version of Dhurandhar will be released digitally on two OTT platforms simultaneously. The film, helmed by Aditya Dhar, has triggered a streaming war between two OTT giants with both losing exclusivity over the blockbuster.&nbsp;</p>

Dhurandhar raw and unseen version leads to streaming war, film to release on two OTT platforms on same day

<p>Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 1 and 2 came, ruled, and shattered the box office. Now, as Indian audiences wait for the second part to arrive on OTT, Netflix has announced the extended 'Raw and Undekha' version of the first film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Starring Ranveer Singh, the movie is directed by Aditya Dhar and features a fantastic ensemble of superstars, including Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and others.</p><h2>Dhurandhar: New version of Ranveer Singh's film to be out soon, check details</h2><p>On Thursday, May 21, Netflix announced the extended version of the first film, which will arrive on the platform with new footage that was not available in the theatrical or previous OTT release.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-ott-release-netflix-announces-raw-undekha-revenge-version-in-us-and-canada-what-about-india-1778818362998">Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release: Netflix announces ‘Raw &amp; Undekha’ revenge version in US and Canada: What about India?&nbsp;</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This version of the movie will release on May 22 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.</p><p>The caption of the post read, “Aandhi aa rahi hai. Aur iss baar, extra ghatak 🔥Watch Dhurandhar Raw &amp; Undekha, out 22 May in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on Netflix.”</p>

<p>Dhurandhar 2, which released in theatres on March 19, has completed its eight-week window on the big screen and has been released on Netflix in international markets. Under the title Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Raw &amp; Unseen), the movie is available to watch in the US and Canada. However, in India, the movie will arrive on JioHotstar. The platform has made an official announcement revealing that the movie will arrive in India on June 4.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-review-ranveer-singh-aditya-dhar-show-but-how-much-violence-is-too-much-who-is-bade-saab-1773916682940"><strong> </strong>Dhurandhar: The Revenge review - It's a Ranveer Singh show but the brutal violence goes too far</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to a screengrab circulating online of the Netflix announcement, the streaming version runs 3 hours and 52 minutes, three minutes longer than the theatrical cut of 3 hours and 49 minutes.</p>

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<h2>Dhurandhar: The Revenge: Story, box office, and more</h2><p>Revolving around Hamza Ali Mazai, the second part follows his rise and the time when he becomes the King of Lyari after Rehman Dakait is murdered. In the second part, he sidelines Uzair Baloch and goes on to become a powerful person in the town. Not only this, but the movie also features Hamza's backstory as Jaskirat Singh Rangi and how he became an undercover agent.</p>

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar was released on Netflix in January. Months later, Netflix has announced that new extended version of the movie is coming to the platform. Read details. 

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 1 and 2 came, ruled, and shattered the box office. Now, as Indian audiences wait for the second part to arrive on OTT, Netflix has announced the extended 'Raw and Undekha' version of the first film. Starring Ranveer Singh, the movie is directed by Aditya Dhar and features a fantastic ensemble of superstars, including Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and others. Dhurandhar: New version of Ranveer Singh's film to be out soon, check details On Thursday, May 21, Netflix announced the extended version of the first film, which will arrive on the platform with new footage that was not available in the theatrical or previous OTT release. Also read: Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release: Netflix announces ‘Raw & Undekha’ revenge version in US and Canada: What about India? This version of the movie will release on May 22 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The caption of the post read, “Aandhi aa rahi hai. Aur iss baar, extra ghatak 🔥Watch Dhurandhar Raw & Undekha, out 22 May in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on Netflix.”

<p>Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar was released on Netflix in January. Months later, Netflix has announced that new extended version of the movie is coming to the platform. Read details.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is heading to OTT after a successful theatrical run worldwide. Starring Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, the film is reportedly set to debut on Netflix, though not in India, only in international markets.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Building on the excitement, the streaming platform has announced the arrival of the action thriller under the title, Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Raw &amp; Unseen). What's the new addition? This will be revealed upon its arrival in the international market.</p><h2>Dhurandhar: The Revenge on OTT: Here’s when it will be available</h2><p>As a treat for international audiences, Netflix has teased the film’s OTT release on the platform, and what caught everyone’s attention was both the new title and the extended runtime, which promises additional action and thrills not shown in theatres.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-review-ranveer-singh-aditya-dhar-show-but-how-much-violence-is-too-much-who-is-bade-saab-1773916682940">Dhurandhar: The Revenge review - It's a Ranveer Singh show but the brutal violence goes too far</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A screengrab circulating online hints at unseen footage, with a runtime of 3 hours and 52 minutes, three minutes longer than the theatrical cut of 3 hours and 49 minutes.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Is there still something left to come from Dhurandhar The Revenge? This was taken from Netflix <a href="https://t.co/bj9m7lR4Q7">pic.twitter.com/bj9m7lR4Q7</a></p>&mdash; 🔱 (@dacoit_rvs) <a href="https://twitter.com/dacoit_rvs/status/2052574289032020008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>However, no official announcement has been made yet on Netflix’s overseas social media accounts. It has also not revealed in which countries this extended version of the movie will be released. Nevertheless, the movie is set to arrive on OTT on May 14 after completing eight weeks on the big screens.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>‘’Driven by personal tragedy, Hamza dives deeper into his deep-cover mission to ruin Pakistan's criminal underworld in this unseen sequel to Dhurandhar,'' reads the description of the movie on the screengrab of the platform, which is going viral.</p><h2>Dhurandhar box office, breaks Baahubali 2 record</h2><p>The action thriller has not only broken records in the domestic market, but also gone on to garner outstanding numbers at the international markets as well. In North America, the movie has become the highest-grossing Indian film in North America, surpassing SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per Sacnilk, the movie earned ₹1,791.55Cr globally (India Gross: ₹1,365.20Cr, Overseas: ₹426.35Cr) in gross collections.&nbsp;</p><h2>Dhurandhar: The Revenge OTT release in India</h2><p>However, the screengrab has left many viewers confused about the film’s OTT release in India and the platform, with several quickly questioning the viral post. For those wondering, Netflix will handle the international release, while in India, the movie is set to arrive on JioHotstar. If reports are to be believed, it will be released on May 14, though there has been no official announcement yet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This high-octane action thriller is written, directed, and produced by Aditya Dhar, and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. Presented by Jio Studios and produced by B62 Studios. Apart from Ranveer, the movie also stars stars Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal, among others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Dhurandhar is available on Netflix in India.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Dhurandhar 2 is coming to Netflix in May, but not in India or international markets. The treat for the audience is the extra minutes of footage. Check the release date and more details inside.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is heading to OTT after a successful theatrical run worldwide. Starring Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, the film is reportedly set to debut on Netflix, though not in India, only in international markets. Building on the excitement, the streaming platform has announced the arrival of the action thriller under the title, Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Raw & Unseen). What's the new addition? This will be revealed upon its arrival in the international market. Dhurandhar: The Revenge on OTT: Here’s when it will be available As a treat for international audiences, Netflix has teased the film’s OTT release on the platform, and what caught everyone’s attention was both the new title and the extended runtime, which promises additional action and thrills not shown in theatres. Also read: Dhurandhar: The Revenge review - It's a Ranveer Singh show but the brutal violence goes too far A screengrab circulating online hints at unseen footage, with a runtime of 3 hours and 52 minutes, three minutes longer than the theatrical cut of 3 hours and 49 minutes.

<p>Dhurandhar 2 is coming to Netflix in May, but not in India or international markets. The treat for the audience is the extra minutes of footage. Check the release date and more details inside.</p>

Dhurandhar 2 on Netflix: International cut to feature 3 extra minutes, check release date

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