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Diwali Delights Bollywood Bonanza & Web Binges

Shweta Kulkarni Darpan, 08 Nov, 2023
  • Diwali Delights Bollywood Bonanza & Web Binges

Amid lighting lamps and savouring sweets, a dose of entertainment is essential to elevate the festive vibe of Diwali. And the good news is: There is a feast of entertainment in store this Diwali. So, brace yourselves for a Diwali extravaganza that promises laughter, tears, and thrilling moments. After all, what is Diwali without a little bit of sparkle, a lot of drama, and a whole bunch of stars lighting up the screen?

AANKH MICHOLI

Release date: November 3, 2023

Directed by: Umesh Shukla

Gear up to begin your festive celebration with tons of laughter, as the ultimate laugh riot, Aankh Micholi, is here to tickle your funny bone. From the brilliant minds behind OMG—Oh My God!, this laugh riot is tailor-made for a Diwali movie night with your family and friends. Picture this: Paresh Rawal, Abhimanyu Dassani, Mrunal Thakur, Sharman Joshi, Abhishek Banerjee, Divya Dutta, and Vijay Raaz, all powerhouse of talents under one roof, delivering punchlines faster than you can say, "Happy Diwali!" Talking about the film, Mrunal said, "Paresh Rawal and Umesh Shukla's combination is so deadly that they do not even need a script; their one-liners start coming on the set itself." Looks like this one is going to keep you smiling all through the festivities. 

AARYA 3 

Release date: November 3, 2023

Directed by: Ram Madhvani

If your idea of a perfect evening involves sinking into your couch with a plateful of Diwali snacks, look no further than Aarya Season 3. Sushmita Sen returns in this crime thriller, where Aarya Sareen steps into the role of the new Don. After an Emmy Award Nomination and a stellar second season, Season 3 promises a fierce new chapter. "It is a new dawn for Aarya Sareen, and she is fierce. In Season 3, she is going places and starting her own story free from the obstacles of her past," Sushmita Sen said in a statement. This one certainly is a perfect binge-worthy show for the festive holidays.

TIGER 3

Release date: November 12, 2023

Directed by: Maneesh Sharma

For Bollywood fans, this Diwali couldn't get better, as one of the biggest cinematic extravaganzas is about to explode onto the silver screen, and it's none other than Tiger 3. Salman Khan is back in full-on action mode as agent Avinash Singh Rathore alongside the fierce and fabulous Zoya (Katrina Kaif) and menacing antagonist Emraan Hashmi, to deliver a Diwali gift that will have you on the edge of your seats. And as if that's not enough to make your heart race, the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is making a special appearance, bringing his brand of charisma as 'Pathan' to the YRF Spy Universe crossover. Speaking about the film, director Maneesh Sharma said, "The movie is something that will be well worth the wait." Well, we couldn't agree more.

 

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