This year, Netflix has a lot in store for OTT lovers. Fans will be treated with sequels of some of their favourite shows along with new films and series. Mismatched will return with its third season. Apart from renewing some of its old shows such as Indian Matchmaking and Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. This year’s list also includes Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan’s debut film Maharaja, Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey’s Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, and The Kapil Sharma Show. Here’s a list of must-watch films, series and shows on Netflix this year.
Amar Singh Chamkila
Directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Mohit Choudhary, Select Media Holdings, LLP, Saregama, Reliance Entertainment. Amar Singh Chamkila featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra is the untold true story of Punjab’s original rockstar who rose to popularity in the 80’s. The music in this film is composed by Musical Maestro A.R. Rahman. According to director Imtiaz Ali, “It was very exciting to see Rahman sir dive into the heart of Panjabi music in Chamkila. We could not find a better muse to explore the vivacious and heart-wrenching landscape of Panjabi music than Amar Singh Chamkila, the highest record-selling artist of Panjab.” The film is set to be released on 12 April, 2024.
Do Patti
Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, the film stars Kajol Devgan, Kriti Sanon, Shaheer Sheikh and Tanvi Azmi. The film is described as a thrilling and unpredictable rollercoaster ride, with the perfect puree of suspense, emotion and drama like never before. “Get ready for a cinematic whirlwind!” the Do Patti team said.
Maharaja
Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, Maharaja is a movie based on true events. The film stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Sharvari, Shalini Pandey and will be the acting debut of Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan. Director Siddharth P. Malhotra says, Get set to be mesmerized by a world of horse-drawn carriages,old-school printing presses, kaccha roads, beautiful traditions and a man’s willpower to do good.”
Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba
After the success of Hasseen Dillruba, Director Jayprad Desai is back with Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba. This time Sunny Kaushal and Jimmy Shergill will join Vikrant Massey and Taapsee Pannu in this murder mystery. The creators of Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba said, “With the overwhelming love we’ve received for the first part, we couldn’t be more excited to announce the continuation of this gripping saga. As we delve deeper into the tangled web of love, betrayal, and mystery, we’re delighted to welcome the immensely talented Sunny Kaushal and Jimmy Shergill to our exciting world. So, buckle up, because the romance and thrill is far from over!”
IC 814:The Kandahar Hijack
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, IC 814:The Kandahar Hijack is a story of an Indian Airlines flight IC 814,en route from Kathmandu to New Delhi,which was hijacked and taken to Kandahar in Taliban-governed Afghanistan. Director and co-creator of IC 814: The Kandahar Hi-jack, Anubhav Sinha, said, “This is a story that created unexpected heroes out of the most unprecedented crises. This is a story of those seven days of mayhem, skill and tact”. The film stars Vijay Verma, Patralekhaa, Pankaj Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swami, Dia Mirza, Amrita Puri, Anupam Tripathi, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Kanwal jeet Singh, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sushant Singh, Aditya Srivastava, Rajeev Thakur, Yashpal Sharma.
Kota Factory Season 3
The third season of Kota Factory is said to be heartbreaking and high-stakes drama. After going through the tough preparations, students are now set for the IIT JEE exam. The Kota Factory Season 3 team shared, “As we unfold the next chapter, we want to reiterate and emphasize that Taiiyaari Hi Jeet Hai! This upcoming season is filled with emotions and drama, promising to keep the fans engaged.”
Mismatched Season 3
Netflix is back with the third season of much-talked-about show Mismatched. After making it through a long-distance relationship, Dimple and Rishi are back together in a brand new city. Director Akarsh Khurana and writer Gazal Dhaliwal of Mismatched, share, “There’s rediscovered chemistry, fresh challenges, and a storm on the horizon that will shake the foundations of everything they thought they knew. This season is a rollercoaster of emotions, and we hope it’ll be everything the fans are waiting for. Nothing is going to be the same again!”
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Kapil Sharma is back with his fun chat show but on Netflix this time. The series will expand to global audiences, infusing Kapil Sharma’s signature wit with classic Indian humour. Featuring Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda and others.