Watch guide: Movies and web series to look forward to

Watch guide: Movies and web series to look forward to

The good thing about the lockdown was finally finding the time to catch up on all the amazing content available on online platforms. But as we approach the end of the lockdown, it is not necessarily the end of options to watch online.  

With the pandemic shutting film shoots, upcoming assignments of several filmstars will now be released on various digital platforms in the upcoming months.

With Netflix and Amazon Prime Video lining up to release sequels and original shows, we are sure you won't run out of options to entertain you. 

Here's brings you a sneak peek into the OTT world's star-studded line-up:

SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT in "Dil Bechara"

Later actor Sushant Singh Rajput's leaves us with his last film "Dil Bechara" that will be released digitally due to the pandemic. "Dil Bechara" is the official remake of 2014 Hollywood romantic drama "The Fault In Our Stars", based on John Green's popular novel of the same name. Budding actress Sanjana Sanghi stars opposite Sushant in the film.

Release date: July 24, 2020

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

ABHISHEK BACHCHAN and NITHYA MENEN in ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows'

After a hiatus from the industry, Abhishek Bachchan will be making his digital debut with "Breathe: Into The Shadows". It also marks the digital debut of South actress Nithya Menen. The show also features Sayami Kher. Actor Amit Sadh, who was lauded for his performance in the first season of "Breathe", will reprise his role as Inspector Kabir Sawant once again. This time, Abhishek will be seen on a mission to find his missing daughter. Director Mayank Sharma has co-written the series with Bhavani Iyer, Vikram Tuli, and Arshad Syed. 

Release date: July 10, 2020

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

VIDYA BALAN in "Shakuntala Devi"

Vidya Balan comes to the digital screens with "Shakuntala Devi" as a math genius Shakuntala Devi. The Anu Menon-directed film is based on the life of Shakuntala, who was widely revered as the Human-Computer for her innate ability to do incredibly complex calculations within seconds. 

Release date: Yet to be declared

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

SAIF ALI KHAN in "Dilli"

Saif has already made an impressive OTT debut with "Sacred Games". He returns to the medium in "Tiger Zinda Hai" director Ali Abbas Zafar's show "Dilli", which is about the dark edges of Indian politics. The show also stars Sunil Grover, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayub and Sarah Jane Dias. 

Release date: October 2020

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

MANOJ BAJPAYEE and SAMANTHA AKKINENI in "The Family Man 2"

After the resounding success of the first season, Manoj Bajpayee returns in the second chapter of "The Family Man", and co-starring this time is southern star Samantha Akkineni. While Bajpayee impressed with his role in season one of the show, Samantha grabbed attention with her role in the Tamil film "Super Deluxe" that had earlier released in Netflix. "The Family Man 2" streams on Amazon Prime Video.

Release date: October 2020

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

JANHVI KAPOOR in "Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl"

Ditching traditional theatrical release amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Janhvi Kapoor-starrer goes for a direct-to-OTT release. The film is inspired by the life of Indian Air Force combat pilot Gunjan Saxena, and stars Janhvi in the titular role. Saxena entered the war zone during the 1999 Kargil War. Directed by Sharan Sharma, the cast also features Pankaj Tripathi, Angad Bedi, Viineet Kumar, Manav Vij and Ayesha Raza. 

The film was initially set to hit the theatres late April, but due to the lockdown, the release was halted. 

Release date: Yet to be declared

Where to watch: Netflix

SWARA BHASKER in "Rasbhari"

Swara Bhasker stars in "Rasbhari", a love story set in Meerut. Swara plays the role of a stern English teacher who is the object of attraction for Nand (Ayushmaan Saxena). The show premiered on Amazon Prime Video this weekend.

The series has already attracted a lot of attention from Twitteratis. Watch the series to see what the drama is all about.

Release date: Released

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

RAIMA SEN in "The Last Hour"

Raima has made a mark in Hindi and Bengali films. She now treks the digital medium with the supernatural thriller that will also feature Sanjay Kapoor. Set in a Himalayan hill station, the show is created by Amit Kumar. Asif Kapadia is backing the Amazon Prime Video series as executive producer.

Release date: Yet to be declared

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

KONKONA SEN SHARMA in "Mumbai Diaries 26/11"

The series, starring Konkona Sensharma and Mohit Raina, is expected to narrate a fictionalised account of the terror attack that took place at the Cama Hospital, among other venues, on November 26, 2008. Directed by Nikkhil Advani, it will stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Release date: Yet to be declared

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

AMOL PALEKAR and MANAV KAUL in "Gormint"

The political satire features Amol Palekar and Manav Kaul with Shikha Talsania and Girish Kulkarni. Plot details of the Amazon Prime show are under wraps. Release date of the show is yet to be officially confirmed.

Release date: Yet to be declared

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

AFTAB SHIVDASANI in "Poison: 2"

Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani will make his digital debut with the upcoming web series "Poison: 2". The series will also feature Raai Lakshmi, Pooja Chopra, Gautam Gulati and Taher Shabbir, and stream on the OTT platform ZEE5.

Release date: Released

Where to watch: ZEE5

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