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Netflix January 2022 releases: What’s coming next? Here’s full list

January 2022 will witness truly stunning movies and shows. Here is the list of new movies and series releasing on Netflix in January 2022.

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5 years ago

January 2, 2022

Netflix January 2022 releases: What's coming next? Here's full list

Netflix is gearing up to make a big splash in 2022. It is ringing in the New Year with a bang by releasing new movies and streaming existing ones on its platform. From Annie (1982) to Gremlins (1984) to Braveheart (1995), the OTT platform is expanding its non-original market quite a bit.

Apart from these, January 2022 will witness quite new releases. From Four to Dinner (2022) to After Life (Season 3) to Angry Birds: Summer Madness (Season 1), January will witness truly stunning movies and shows.

Here is the list of new movies and series releasing on Netflix in January 2022.

January 1
Incastrati (Season 1) – Italian comedy series.

The Hook Up Plan (Season 3 – Final Season) – The French rom-com series comes to an end on New Year’s Day.

January 4
Action Pack (Season 1) – Pre-school animated series.

January 5
Four to Dinner (2022) – Italian romantic comedy that sees four couples putting the idea that we all have soulmates to the test.

Rebelde (Season 1) – A new reboot of a Spanish classic series. Think Elite meets High School Musical.

January 6
Dota: Dragon’s Blood (Season 2 / Book 2) – New season of the video game adaptation of Valve’s MOBA.

The Club (Part 2) – New episodes of the Turkish period drama set in 1950s Istanbul.

The Wasteland / The Beast (2022) – Spanish-language horror about the tranquil lives of a family isolated from the rest of society who are disturbed by a terrifying creature.

January 7
Hype House (Season 1) – A no doubt controversial reality series following a TikTok household.

Johnny Test (Season 2) – New adventures with the rebooted Johnny Test animated series exclusively on Netflix.

January 10
Undercover (Season 3) – Another season of the Dutch-language crime-drama series.

January 11
Dear Mother (2022) – French comedy.

January 12
Cheer (Season 2) – Docuseries following the competitive landscape of professional cheerleading.

January 13
Brazen (2022) – Alyssa Milano headlines this romantic thriller adaptation of the Nora Roberts novel, Brazen Virtue.

Chosen (Season 1) – Scandanavian sci-fi teen series about a 17-year-old girl who discovers an earth-shattering truth about her own identity when she delves into the mystery surrounding her quiet Danish town.

Photocopier (2022) – Indonesia coming-of-age drama.

The Journalist (Season 1) – Japanese thriller series adapting the 2019 theatrical movie of the same name. The series revolves around a reporter striving to expose big issues in society.

January 14
After Life (Season 3) – The final season of the British comedy series from Ricky Gervais.

Archive 81 (Season 1) – 8 episodes of a new horror-thriller series that’s loosely based on the podcast series of the same name. The series follows an archivist who takes a job fixing damaged videotapes and is drawn into the investigation on them.

Riverdance: The Animated Adventure (2021) – Animated adventure movie about an Irish boy and Spanish girl journey into a mythical world.

The House (Season 1) – A new stop-motion anthology dark comedy entry about three surreal stories in a home. Comes from Emma de Swaef and Marc Roels, Niki Lindroth von Bahr, and Paloma Baeza.

This Is Not a Comedy (2022)

January 18
Mighty Express: Train Trouble (2022) – New spin-off of the kids train-based animated series.

January 19
El Marginal / The Marginal (Season 4) – The fourth season of the Argentinian crime thriller.

Heavenly Bites: Mexico (2022) N – Cooking documentary.

Juanpis González – The Series (Season 1)

The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman (Limited Series) – New crime documentary from the creators of The Imposter. About a man who was convicted in 2005 but still very much present to today.

Too Hot To Handle (Season 3) – New season of the reality series coming to Netflix weekly.

January 20
Midnight Asia: Eat. Dance. Dream. (Season 1) – Travel documentary series.

The Royal Treatment (2022) – Romance movie starring Laura Marano and Mena Massoud is about a prince falling in love with a salon owner.

January 21
Munich – The Edge of War (2022) – Christian Schwochow directs this adaptation of the Robert Harris novel set in the autumn of 1938 with Europe on the brink of war.

My Father’s Violin (2022)

Ozark (Season 4 – Part 1) – The first half of the final season of Ozark, Netflix’s crime drama starring Jason Bateman.

Pokemon Master Journeys: The Series (Part 2) – Next batch of episodes from the Pokemon Master Journeys season.

Summer Heat (Season 1) – Portuguese drama – A group of young adults working at a paradisiac resort lives an unforgettable summer as they discover love, true friendships, and devastating secrets.

January 24
Three Songs for Benazir (2022) – Documentary.

January 25
Ada Twist, Scientist (Season 2) – New batch of episodes for the animated kids learning series created by Chris Nee.

Neymar: The Perfect Chaos (2022) – Documentary on the Brazillian soccer player.

January 28
Angry Birds: Summer Madness (Season 1) – New animated series based on the mobile game of the same name.

Feria: The Darkest Light (Season 1) – Fantasy series from Spain about two sisters seeing their world turned upside down when they discover a horrifying and otherworldly secret involving their parents.

Framed! A Sicilian Murder Mystery (Limited Series) – Documentary series.

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness (Season 1) – Queer Eye host presents a new reality comedy series.

Home Team (2022) – Kevin James plays a disgraced NFL coach who resorts to coaching his son’s football team.

In From the Cold (Season 1) – New crime thriller about a mom who has to choose between putting her family at risk and returning to her past as a bio-engineered Russian agent.

The Orbital Children (Season 1) – Sci-fi anime series will release in two parts with the first part arriving in late January. Set in the future where AI has advanced significantly and people can travel space freely.

The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window (Season 1) – A parody of many thriller movies with female leads.

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Sitarist and music composer Bhagirath Bhatt has clarified that he will not be participating in Bigg Boss 20, putting an end to speculation about his possible entry into the reality show.

Bhatt addressed the questions he had been receiving from followers on social media and thanked them for their interest. However, he made it clear that he is not part of the upcoming season.

Bhagirath Bhatt explains why he is not joining Bigg Boss 20

In an Instagram Story, Bhatt said that he does not think he is suited to a show like Bigg Boss. He explained that his personality is more aligned with calm and peaceful surroundings.

The musician said he is not someone who can shout or create unnecessary noise and described himself as a believer in calm music. He added that peaceful music has always been a source of inspiration for him.

His clarification came after his name had been circulating in discussions about possible contestants for Bigg Boss 20.

Bhagirath Bhatt’s work in films and series

Bhagirath Bhatt is known for his work as a sitarist and music composer. According to the report, he has worked on films including Padmaavat, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Border 2.

He has also been associated with projects such as Bandish Bandits and Heeramandi.

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Batwara 1947 box office failure: Shabana Azmi says audiences couldn’t accept Sunny Deol as Muslim

Shabana Azmi has reflected on Batwara 1947’s poor box office performance, suggesting that audiences may have struggled to accept Sunny Deol as a Muslim character.

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Batwara 1947 has had a disappointing run at the box office, and actor Shabana Azmi has now shared her thoughts on why the film may not have connected with audiences. According to Azmi, one possible reason could be the difficulty some viewers had in accepting Sunny Deol as a Muslim character.

The film, which also features Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi, was released on August 14. It has reportedly earned around Rs 53 crore so far, while Awarapan 2, which released on the same day, has crossed the Rs 200 crore mark.

Shabana Azmi on Sunny Deol’s Muslim character

Discussing the film’s response, Shabana Azmi questioned whether audiences were able to accept Sunny Deol in a Muslim role.

She compared the situation with Amitabh Bachchan’s earlier performances in which he portrayed Muslim characters. Azmi pointed to Deewaar, where Bachchan’s character is associated with the number 786, and said such portrayals had been accepted by audiences.

Azmi also suggested that there may have been confusion among some viewers about Sunny Deol’s character in Batwara 1947. She said that even some people who had watched the film believed Deol was playing a Pakistani character, whereas, according to her, he plays an Indian Muslim.

What Shabana Azmi said about the film’s reception

Azmi said she was surprised by the contrast between the appreciation she had heard from people who watched the film and its weak theatrical performance.

According to her, viewers who discussed the film with her had praised its message of humanity, but that appreciation did not translate into enough people going to theatres.

She also questioned whether audiences were uncomfortable with the film’s India-Pakistan subject. Azmi maintained that the film’s message was not politically incorrect and praised Sunny Deol’s performance.

Batwara 1947 vs Awarapan 2 at the box office

The poor performance of Batwara 1947 has become more noticeable because the film released alongside Awarapan 2. While Batwara 1947 has struggled commercially, Awarapan 2 has performed significantly better at the box office.

The contrast has added to the discussion around the reception of the Sunny Deol-starrer, particularly after Azmi offered her view on why audiences may not have connected with the film.

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Aasha Jaiswal Singh, Known for mimicking Meena Kumari, dies in Mumbai

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Veteran actor and mimicry artist Aasha Jaiswal Singh died in Mumbai on August 22. Her son, Akkash Bharadwaj, shared the news and remembered her for her work as an actor, social worker and mimicry artist.

Aasha Jaiswal Singh was particularly known for her ability to mimic the voice of legendary actor Meena Kumari. According to details shared by her son, she was also credited as India’s first female mimicry artist and worked as a character actor.

Aasha Jaiswal Singh’s death confirmed by son

Akkash Bharadwaj announced his mother’s death in a social media post. Remembering her, he described her as a “karmath loh-mahila”, or “iron lady”, and urged people to pray for her soul.

He also asked people to remember Aasha Jaiswal Singh by revisiting her work and contributions rather than only mourning her death.

According to the details shared by her son, Aasha Jaiswal Singh died on August 22. Her last rites were held at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle West, Mumbai, on August 23 at 10 am.

Aasha Jaiswal Singh was known for Meena Kumari mimicry

Aasha Jaiswal Singh’s work as a mimicry artist was an important part of her public identity. She was recognised for recreating the voice of Meena Kumari, one of Hindi cinema’s celebrated actors.

Alongside mimicry, she worked as a character actor and social worker. Her son also said that she was the founder, owner and operator of Aasha Events and Films.

Her death marks the loss of an artist remembered for combining acting with mimicry and social work.

Aasha Jaiswal Singh’s final rites held in Mumbai

The family conducted her last rites on August 23 at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle West. The rites took place at 10 am, according to details shared by her son.