Page 33 - Masala Lite Issue 163 July 2024

In the mood to

Net-Flicks and Chill?

Niranjana Mittal and Venesa Daswani’s picks of the most binge-
worthy releases on the top streaming platforms available.

Mirzapur (Amazon Prime Video)
In the third season of
this Hindi crime thriller,
the dust is settling from
the explosive events of
the previous season, and
alliances are shifting,
rivalries are intensifying,
and new players are entering
this deadly game of thrones.
Viewers will once again be
reunited with Guddu Pandit
(Ali Fazal), the reluctant
kingpin with a score to settle, as he navigates the treacherous waters of power and
revenge. Alongside him are Golu Gupta (Shweta Tripathi), the fearless warrior with a
thirst for justice; and Dimpy Pandit (Harshita Gaur), the brains behind the operation;
each facing their own demons as they fight to reclaim what’s rightfully theirs. But
they’re not the only ones vying for supremacy in Mirzapur. This season, expect new
faces, foes, and forces of darkness, each with their own agenda and deadly arsenal.
No one is safe in this pulse-pounding saga of crime, corruption, and consequence.
Release Date: 5 July

Commander Karan Saxena (Disney+ Hotstar)

This one’s for the action
buffs! Gurmeet Choudhary
takes on the title role of
Commander Karan Saxena,
a RAW (India’s foreign
intelligence agency)
agent, in this thrilling new
action series. It follows
Commander Karan as he
works to unfold a mystery
deeply entangled in politics
and betrayal. All the while,
he will have to fight fierce enemies and time itself to prevent fatal terror attacks
threatening the nation. Iqbal Khan will be portraying a terrorist named Nasir Khan,
challenging the commander. This patriotic series is sure to get your heart racing and
keep you on the edge of your seat!
Release Date: 8 July

Wild Wild Punjab (Netflix)
This Netflix Original film follows the story of Rajesh
Khanna (Varun Sharma), who has just gone through
a brutal breakup, and desperately needs to move
on. Like any good road trip movie, he’ll learn to
find comfort and closure with his friends, as they
go on the trip of a lifetime across Punjab. Escape
the blues as director Simarpreet Singh, along with
the brilliant cast, spanning renowned names such
as Patralekhaa Paul and Sunny Singh, promise a
comedic delight with lots of laughter and heart. It’s
the classic story of leaning on friends during tough
times, with a quintessentially Punjabi twist that is
sure to be enjoyable.

Release Date: 10 July

Showtime (Disney+ Hotstar)

The much-anticipated second half of this star-
studded show will debut on Disney+ this month! It
revolves around an intense power struggle between
the members of a production house for Bollywood
movies, and is sure to bring more backstage
shenanigans and spicy gossip. This one is for those
who can’t get enough of the drama, and have been
eagerly waiting to watch the rest of it unfold. It’s
sure to keep you binge watching! Tune in once again
to catch the dazzling Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin
Shah, Mouni Roy, Mahima Makwana, and more,
turn up the heat.
Release Date: 12 July

ALL-ACCESS INTO BANGKOK’S CONTEMP OR ARY INDIAN LIFEST YLE