Supernatural horror film Aafat-E-Ishq & Dybbuk,crime thriller Girgit & comedy Call My Agent Bollywood on OTT this week


By Rajesh Ahuja

A series of web series and films traversing a wide variety of genres are set to provide wholesome entertainment to viewers this week on the various digital platforms.

Streaming on various digital platforms this pre Diwali week will be supernatural horror films Dybbuk and Aafat-E-Ishq, crime thriller Girgit and quirky comedies Call My Agent Bollywood and Hum do Hamare do.

While supernatural horror film Aafat-E-Ishq streams on Zee5 from October 29, crime thriller web series Girgit streams on Alt Balaji from October 27 and supernatural horror Dybbuk streams on Amazon Prime Video from October 29.

Quirky comedy Call My Agent Bollywood streams on Netflix from October 29 while comedy drama Hum do Hamare do streams on Disney Hotstar from October 29

Aafat-E-Ishq on Zee5

Streaming on Zee5 from October 29 is supernatural horror comedy Aafat-E-Ishq,  story of a naive and sweet girl Lallo who finds herself going on a string of dates in her quest for true love.


Supernatural horror comedy Aafat-E-Ishq streams on Zee5 from October 29





However,  each of her dates is followed by the death of the person,  making her the Prime suspect in the multiple deaths.

The deaths occur even as an ancient curse looms over Lallo, threatening to destroy everything and everyone around her.

Directed by Indrajit Nattoji who has also written the screenplay,  Aafat-E-Ishq is a remake of the Hungarian film Liza  the Fox-Fairy.

It features Neha Sharma in the lead role of Lallo. The film stars Namit Das, Deepak Dobriyal, Garima Jain, Amit Sial and Ila Arun in pivotal roles.

The story of the film revolves around Lallo,  a sweet girl from Himachal who is in the quest for true love.  He friend suggests her to use a dating application.  Soon after, she finds herself going on a series of dates.

However,  each of her dates is followed by the death of person , making her as the Prime suspect.

Ahead of the release of the film,  Neha Sharma said that playing Lallo required a lot of effort on her part in that had to work on matering the local dialect.  Playing Lallo also necessitated a complete makeover by her as she will be playing a totally de glam role in the film.

'Playing Lallo has been one of the most satisfying experiences.  It is is something I have never done before, 'Neha said.

Officials at ZEE5 said that there is a huge audience for supernatural horror films in India.

'The original Hungarian film Liza, the Fox-Fairy was a huge success internationally. Even in India, we have seen great traction for supernatural stories in the last couple of years,”Chief Business Officer at ZEE5 Manish Kalra said .

Watch Aafat-E-Ishq trailer

https://youtu.be/5tUXwBER7zg


Girgit on Alt Balaji

After success of crime thrillers like LSD and Crimes and Punishment,  Alt Balaji streaming platform is ready with another crime thriller web series Girgit.

Girgit revolves around a  murder which sets off an investigation leading to multiple unexpected turns.

Crime thriller Girgit streams on Alt Balaji from October 27





Girgit, which streams on the Alt Balaji and Mx player platform from October 27, features Nakul Roshan Sahdev,  Ashmita Jaggi,Samar Vifmani, Trupti Khamkar and Taniya Kalrra in key roles.

Actor Nakul Roshan Sahdev, who was seen in Meghna Gulzar's Raazi will play the male lead in the web series, produced under the banner of Balaji Telefilms.

The digital platform released the trailer of the web series on October 9.

The trailer of the web series promises an engrossing crime thriller where every character is not what he or she seems to be from the outside.

The release of the web series comes after the successful crime thrillers LSD and Crimes and Punishment  and gangster crime drama Cartel, which won a lot of appreciation from audiences for the intriguing storyline and performance by the cast.

Watch Girgit trailer

https://youtu.be/Yo5PdJh4-uk

Call My Agent Bollywood on Netflix

This week will also witness the release of Call My Agent Bollywood,  a quirky comedy about the various goings on in ,Ives of  four talent agents in the Mumbai Film industry.

Call My Agent Bollywood is the story of four Mumbai talent agents struggling to save their sinking company.



Call My Agent Bollywood on Netflix from October 29





From managing fragile star egos and real human emotionsto pulling off casting coups, the action never stops for these four  Mumbai talent agents a they struggle to save their company from closure after the sudden death of their founder.

Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Banijay Asia,  Call My Agent Bollywood is directed by Shaad Ali.

An Indian adaptation of the popular French series ‘Dix Pour Cent’, Call My Agent Bollywood  stars Aahana Kumra, Ayush Mehra, Rajat Kapoor and Soni Razdan in lead roles. Series  of Bollywood personalities,  including Jackie Shroff, Farah Khan, Dia Mirza, Lara Dutta, Ali Fazal and Richa Chadda make a guest appearance in the series.

Speaking about the web series, CEO of Applause Entertainment,  Sameer Nair said, 'at Applause, it has been our endeavour to curate and create the best stories from across the world. Call My Agent: Bollywood is a show that has been delightfully reimagined to showcase the colourful world of Bollywood through humour and heartwarming emotions. We are ecstatic to collaborate with Netflix to bring Call My Agent to Indian and global audiences.”

Watch Call My Agent Bollywood trailer

https://youtu.be/HJGtb9QYVRU


Dybbuk on Amazon Prime Video

Also releasing this week on OTT will be supernatural horror film Dybbuk,  story about paranormal activities in the lives of a couple after the wife brings into her new home an antique Jewish box.

Supernatural horror film Dybbuk streams on Amazon Prime Video from October 29





Written and directed by Jay K and produced by T series and Panorama Studios,  Dybbuk , a remake of the 2017 Malayalam film Ezra, will stream  on Amazon Prime Video from October 29.

Dybbuk, in Jewish mythology, is a malicious possessing spirit believed to be the dislocated soul of a dead person. It supposedly leaves the host body once it has accomplished its goal, sometimes after being exorcised.

The story of Dybbuk revolves around an antique Jewish purchased by a newly married woman Mahi . However,  soon after, the couple begin to experience paranormal activities in their home. They soon realize that the box which they have purchased is a dybbuk box.

Dybbuk stars Emraan Hashmi and Nikita Dutta in the lead roles of the couple who  experience paranormal activities . The film also features Darshana Banik, Pranay Ranjan, Manav Kaul, Yuri Suri, Denzil Smith and Vipin Sharma in key roles.

Watch Dybbuk trailer

https://youtu.be/nD82ZhhZF_8


Hum Do Humaare Do on Disney Hotstar

Another interesting offering on OTT this week is comedy drama Hum do Hamare do,  story of a young couple keen to adopt parents.

Directed by Abhishek Jain and produced by Dinesh Vijan,  Hum do Hamare do is story of a young couple (Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon) who are keen to adopt parents.

Hum Do Humaare Do streams on Disney Hotstar from October 29





Hum Do Humaare Do takes viewers through the hilarious turn of events after the decision of the couple to adopt parents.

Hum Do Humaare Do features  Rajkummar Rao, Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal and Ratna Pathak Shah in the lead roles.

It also features  Aparshakti Khurana, Manu Rishi and Prachi Shah in supporting roles.

The trailer of Hum do Hamare do promises another laugh riot for the viewers after Mimi, which was also produced by Maddock films of Dinesh Vijan.

Watch Hum do Hamare do trailer

https://youtu.be/t3efdEAkMgQ


Also Read 


Satyameva Jayate trailer ; story of ideological clash between brothers on launching a battle against corruption and injustice 



It is Rani Mukherjee and Saif Ali Khan vs Sidhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari in Bunty Aur Babli2; trailer promises con story with a twist 




Heightened drama in Shubh Laabh this week as Vaibhav and Preeti’s roka leaves Shreya inconsolable 




Shooting for OH My God 2 begins, Akshay Kumar to play Lord Shiva 




Countdown begins for release of Fufadji, makers release song Gal Ban Jau 




Lupin Life signs Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador for its Ayurvedic Energy Supplement Be One 



Countdown begins for release of Sooryavanshi, Antim, Satyamev Jayate 2 and Bunty Aur Babli2 



Gripping murder mystery Pratiksha to release on Ullu on October 26





Meenakshi Sundareshwar trailer gives glimpse in newly weds struggle to sustain long distance relationship 





Sharp witted and iconoclastic intel agent Himmat Singh returns with his back story on Disney Hotstar from November 12



Trailer of Dhamaka promises edge of the seat thriller 



Honsla Rakh earns Rs 17.50 cr during the opening weekend, becoming highest gtossing Punjabi film worldwide 




Spy thriller Dhaakad to release in cinemas on November 19



Sooryavanshi gets Censor Certificate of UA with running time of 145 minutes 




First look of Punjabi film Fufadji released, to hit cinemas on November 11




Not involved in any money laundering activity; Nora Fatehi 



Sardar Udham; a blood curdling tale that brings back memories of the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre 





Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai holds special place in my heart;  Mohsin Khan




Two decades after Gadar, Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel reunite for Gadar 2



Rashmi Rocket; Tapsee Pannu, Abhishek Banerjee shine in gritty tale of woman athlete's triumph against odds 


Visit us at
















 



































Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Image
Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain- perfect blend of comedy,  romance & emotions; a stellar debut by Janmejaya  By Rajesh Ahuja A Gym trainer Surya(Janmejaya Singh)becomes the subject of attention of his employer Maya(Rituparna Sengupta),  a business tycoon.  At the same time,  Surya falls in love with his next door neighbour Vaani(Anusmriti Sarkar). Caught between an older Maya and a younger Vaani, whom will Surya choose.  This dilemma seems to grip the protagonist of the new love triangle Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain,  which hit cinema screens this week . At first sight,  Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain, which released on October 13,   seems just another love triangle where a man is caught between the love of two women. However,  the film catches you by surprise with its perfect mix of comedy, romance and melodrama,  instantly reminding us of the films of the 80s. It is this perfect blend of comedy, melodrama,  romance and emotions that sets Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain from the other contemporary love s
Read more
Image
When Vinod Khanna absconded from sets of Aarop out of nervousness over presence of Dilip Kumar By Rajesh Ahuja The history of Mumbai film industry is full of actors who have drawn inspiration from the magic and charisma of legendary actor Dilip Kumar. Among the list of fans and admirers of the Bollywood thespian is the popular hero of the 80s and 90s Vinod Khanna. An incident which evidences the love and admiration that Vinod Khanna had for the legendary Dilip Kumar was recently narrated by Dilip Kumar's wife Saira Banu. In a post on Instagram,  Saira Banu revealed that Vinod Khanna was so much in awe of Dilip Sahib that he absconded from the sets of his film Aarop during a brief visit by the veteran actor on the sets. Vinod Khanna was so much in awe of Dilip Kumar that he absconded from sets of Aarop out of nervousness over presence of Dilip Kumar  'Vinod loved Sahib incredibly. Once he and I were shooting at Natraj Studios for Guru Dutt's film Aarop , directed by Atm
Read more
Image
Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan: a relationship marked by mutually admiration   History of Indian cinema will be 'before Dilip Kumar ' and 'after Dilip Kumar': Amitabh Bachchan once said  By Rajesh Ahuja Despite all the talk of professional rivalry between Bollywood thespian Dilip Kumar and megastar Amitabh Bachchan,  especially during the making of Ramesh Sippy's ' Shakti ', the two actors shared a relationship filled with mutual admiration. In a recent post on Instagram,  Bollywood actress and Dilip Kumar's wife Saira Banu revealed that the relationship between the two superstars was maked by admiration for each other's work. Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan had a relationship marked by mutual admiration  The mutual admiration between Amitabh Bachchan and Dilip Kumar began after veteran actor Om Prakash,  a close friend of Dilip Kumar, sang praises of Amitabh Bachchan's performance before the Bollywood thespian. ''Sahib got to hear
Read more