The final weeks of the year are bringing a neat little mix of moods to OTT. If you’re looking for something inspiring, try a true-life sports drama.In the case you feel like a suspenseful mystery, you can watch a thriller with changing timelines. If you are in the mood for light family laughs, there is a comedy-drama about a new kind of father. Below are 5 new OTT releases of this week you need to check.
Kesariya@100
- Where to watch- ZEE5
- When to watch- December 12
Kesariya@100 is a documentary series that traces the 100 year journey of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh from its founding in 1925. The show is aired in Hindi and is hosted by Dr Nitish Bharadwaj and it utilises rare archives, knowledgeable interviews, first-hand narrations and recreations to describe the development of the organisation and how it has contributed to the education, community service and disaster relief. If you want a fact based, archival style look at a major social organisation in India this one is the clear pick.
Real Kashmir Football Club
- Where to watch- Sony LIV
- When to watch- December 9
Real Kashmir Football Club brings a true story to the screen. Starring Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Manav Kaul and directed by Mahesh Mathai and Rajesh Mapuskar, the series follows two men from Kashmir — one a Hindu Pandit and the other a Muslim, who defy social and political obstacles to build the valley’s first professional football club. Get ready to swallow grit, infrastructure hiccups, promising players and a message of togetherness and standing together when the club gains strength to compete on the national level. The movie to watch when you need a feel good underdog movie is this one, which is based on real life.
Saali Mohabbat
- Where to watch- ZEE5
- When to watch- December 12
Saali Mohabbat is a thriller built on storytelling that flips between two timelines. Directed by Tisca Chopra, it stars Radhika Apte as Smita, whose life is shattered after the murder of her husband and cousin. Divyenndu Sharma stars as the police officer named Ratan who gradually discovers deceit and treachery in the Fursatgarh town. The narrative device of a present-day storyteller named Kavita, who reveals the backstory during a lunch gathering, adds a layer of unreliable narration. If you like tense investigations and slow reveals this suspense drama should hold your attention.
Single Papa
- Where to watch- Netflix
- When to watch- December 12
Single Papa stars Kunal Kemmu and is directed by Shashank Khaitan. The show follows Gaurav Gehlot, a 30 year old recently divorced man who still depends on his parents and then shocks his family by deciding to adopt a baby. The series tracks Gaurav’s halting attempts to prove he can be a good parent, the family pressure he faces, and the small, funny, and moving moments that come with becoming responsible overnight. It is a combination of humor and emotion, and it is likely to be enjoyed by any person who appreciates a light and tender family story with its shifting roles and expectations.
The Great Shamsuddin Family
- Where to watch- JioHotstar
- When to watch- December 12
The Great Shamsuddin Family is a fast paced family drama set over the course of one hectic day in Delhi. Kritika Kamra plays the role of Bani Ahmed who is attempting to file a job application in order to work in a foreign country. Her plan unravels when her large and emotionally complicated family bursts into her home with a flood of interruptions, old relationships and last minute crises. Directed by Anusha Rizvi, this one is built around the chaos and comedy of family life and should work well if you enjoy ensemble dramas that focus on character moments and small domestic battles.
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