Helmed by Homi Adajania, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo is getting rave reviews and social media buzz for its fictional Rann Pradesh and its drug empire run by four tough-as-nails women. Featuring Dimple Kapadia, Isha Talwar, Angira Dhar, and Radhika Madan in the lead roles, the crime show is leading the path for women-centred Hindi content on OTT platforms.
Dimple Kapadia plays Rani Baa in Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo. Raped and left to die in the desert, Rani builds the cartel under the name, Raani Cooperative, with her daughters-in-law Bijlie and Kajal, and daughter Shanta. Kapadia bosses over every frame and her accent brings to mind the fine grain of desert sand of Rajasthan and is unmissable. Her performance seems to have come from deep within and leaves doubt if someone else could have pulled it off the way she nailed it.
Rani Baa’s two NRI sons Harish and Kapil have no clue what is about to unfold when they land in Rann Pradesh for Janmashtami celebrations. Things get intense when Rani Baa announces her decision to name one of the six (including the sons) as her heir. With the meta-theme laid out, the background has many side stories blossoming. Bijlie has an affair with DJ Naina and Shanta’s relationship with the ‘brother from another mother’ Dhiman. Amid all the simulated sex and heavy breathing, drama, and two villains, Monk and Dil Samson, plotting against the cartel, Rani Baa shines through.
If you have already watched Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo and loved it, here are other Indian crime shows that you should binge-watch.
Aarya on Disney+Hotstar
Featuring Sushmita Sen, Aarya marks the OTT debut of the ex-Miss Universe. Co-created by Ram Madhvani and Sandeep Modi, the plot revolves around Aarya whose husband Tej is murdered. Her life turns upside down as she discovers dark secrets that almost destroy her family.
To protect her loved ones, Aarya joins a mafia gang, yes, what else, to avenge her husband’s murder. With phenomenal performances, the show has been nominated for International Emmy Awards for Best Drama Series.
Paatal Lok on Amazon Prime
Led by Jaideep Ahlawat, this crime thriller will leave you sick to your stomach as each character is on a hunt and out for blood. Ahlawat plays cynical cop Hathi Ram Chaudhary who lands a high-profile case of an assassination gone wrong by sheer accident. It also stars Abhishek Banerjee, Swastika Mukherjee, Neeraj Kabi in titular roles.
Mirzapur on Amazon Prime
If you haven’t heard about this series, you probably were on some inter-planetary vacation. Featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Vikrant Massey, Divyendu Sharma, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda, this crime show will keep you hooked to the end. Led by Akhandanand Tripathi aka Kaleen Bhaiya, Mirzapur is about a gun cartel run by him. His son Munna dreams of the day he will be named the heir. However, things go haywire when a shootout at a wedding kills Guddu and Bablu, the sons of lawyer Ramakant Pandit. Then it’s all murder and wile.
Jamtara: Sab Ka Number Aayega on Netflix
Featuring Amit Sial, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Aksha Pardasany and Sparsh Shrivastav among others, Jamtara is a gripping crime-thriller that showcases the biggest scams run from the most popular town for internet and mobile phone scams. The story is led by two young men Sunny and Rocky who run a phishing scam in Jamtara, the town which is almost in neighbouring West Bengal. Soon a corrupt politician and a policeman gets involved with them which changes the game forever.
Ranbaaz on Zee5
Starring Saqib Saleem, Aahana Kumra, Ravi Kishan, Tigmanshu Dhulia, and Ranvir Shorey, Ranbaaz is based on a true story depicting the story of an infamous gangster of Gorakhpur. A 25-year-old boy turns into the deadliest gangster and who would not enjoy it?
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin praises Sai Pallavi’s film Amaran, says great to bring true stories
The trailer has been released in various languages, with notable personalities such as Nani promoting it in Telugu, Tovino Thomas in Malayalam, Shiva Rajkumar in Kannada, and Aamir Khan in Hindi.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday lauded the team of Amaran including film starrer Sai Pallavi and Sivakarthikeyan as well as director Rajkumar Periasamy for capturing the bravery and dedication of Tamil Nadu army veteran Major Mukund Varadarajan in his film.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said that he watched the film at the invitation of veteran actor Kamal Haasan
“I watched a movie yesterday #amrnnn after accepting the invitation of my artist friend @ikamalhaasan. It’s great to bring true stories to today’s youth in the form of books – as well as movies! Director @Rajkumar_KP, Major Mukund Varadarajan – Tirumiku has emotionally captured the bravery and dedication of Tamil Nadu army veteran Major Mukund Varadarajan. My congratulations to all the crew of Thambi @Siva_Kartikeyan, @Sai_Pallavi92 and #Amaran for portraying the roles of Indu Rebecca Varghese very well! Big Salute to our soldiers who protect the country – Major Mukund Varadarajan who lives in our memory! @RKFI @gvprakash,” Stalin posted on X.
Recently, the creators of Amaran released the film’s trailer, featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the titular role of Major Mukund Varadarajan. The film narrates the compelling story of the decorated soldier who commanded the Indian Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles Cheetah Company and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Sai Pallavi joins the cast as well, and the film is premiering today.
The trailer opens with a striking statement from an officer to Major Mukund: “You do not choose 44 RR; 44 RR chooses you,” effectively setting the tone for the heroism depicted in the film. It offers glimpses into Major Mukund’s personal life, showcasing his family’s reaction to his choice to join the military and the love story he shares with Indhu, portrayed by Sai Pallavi.
Intense action sequences illustrate Major Mukund, as played by Sivakarthikeyan, in battle, where he resolutely declines a retreat order from his superior, asserting, “I’ll save every life I can and come back, sir.” Indhu expresses her pride, stating, “I am proud of him being an army officer and me being an army wife.” A poignant moment captures Sivakarthikeyan’s character stating, “This is the face of the Indian army,” highlighting his unwavering determination.
Kamal Haasan, one of the film’s producers, shared the trailer on social media, stating, “Leaders seldom choose a trodden path. They create one where there is none and blaze a new trail. #MajorMukundVaradarajan of Tamil Nadu is one such leader. We take pride in telling his story.”
Inspired by the true events chronicled in Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh’s book “India’s Most Fearless”, Amaran serves as a tribute to a genuine hero. The trailer has been released in various languages, with notable personalities such as Nani promoting it in Telugu, Tovino Thomas in Malayalam, Shiva Rajkumar in Kannada, and Aamir Khan in Hindi.
The trailer concludes on an emotional note, featuring Major Mukund’s daughter asking Indhu, “You told me appa will come for my birthday, will he come?”
Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by the iconic Kamal Haasan, alongside R. Mahendran and Sony Pictures International Productions, Amaran poignantly tells the story of Major Mukund Varadarajan and his wife Indhu, encapsulating their journey of love, sacrifice, and the profound personal losses encountered during Major Varadarajan’s heroic service to the nation.
Reshma & Riyaz Gangji Libas closes day 1 with a spectacular finale at the Bombay Times Fashion Week
The finale walk became the talk of the town as the father son designer duo – Riyaz & Aman Gangji stole hearts as they broken into a groovy dance number with Ronit and Soundarya.
Television megastar Ronit Bose Roy and the vivacious Soundarya Sharma took to the ramp as the showstoppers for Libas. Saundarya was seen wearing a floral pink lehanga from the collection Mastana while Ronit wore an ivory white bandhgala trench coat handcrafted with cut dana work
The collection personified all things bridal and trousseau. The collection transcends through a palette of pristine whites, softened blacks, and muted gold undertones. The show was a poetic journey of transformation and rediscovery.
Master pieces from the BTFW collection will be on display at the Libas stores at Pedder Road, Mumbai and in Dubai.
The finale walk became the talk of the town as the father son designer duo – Riyaz & Aman Gangji stole hearts as they broken into a groovy dance number with Ronit and Soundarya.
The set of the show was well appreciated by all guests including top bureacrats, bussiness heads, industrial tycoons and socialites from various walks of life.
The VIP lounge saw Aman Gangji play gracious host as it buzzing it with dignitaries and guests enjoying the peppy music and fun vibes. Aman is all set to take the reigns of the multiple businesses that Reshma & Riyaz Gangji have built in the past 3 decades.
All in all the evening was an amazing display of youthful energy by both Father and Son.
Priyanshu Chatterjee, Tarun Khanna, Monalisa, Archana Gautam Shine at Global Fashion Parade presented by Art Media, an Initiative of IBB Chronicles by Archunaa Jaiin
Industrialist Shyam Singhania, who has known Archunaa for years, lauded her hard work, evident in her projects, and expressed his admiration for her efforts, along with saluting her mother’s presence at the event.
The Global Fashion Parade, magnificently organized by Archunaa Jaiin of IBB Chronicles, was held at St. Regis Hotel in Mumbai. Presented by Art Media Ads Private Limited, the event was graced by several celebrities, including Shaina NC, Seema Singh, Anil Kashi Murarka, Shyam Singhania, Mahesh Patil, and Archana Jain, who together inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Well-known figures such as Priyanshu Chatterjee, Bigg Boss fame Archana Gautam, Monalisa, Anusmriti Sarkar, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Daksh Sethi, Harry Anand, Khalid Siddiqui, Umesh Pherwani, and Ekta Jain were also in attendance. The event was hosted by anchor Simran Ahuja, directed by Shie Lobo .
The Global Fashion Parade 2024 featured four shows, with the first being for Style Castey (Vamika Luthia Jewelry), where Monalisa, Daksh Sethi, and Vishwajeet Pradhan were the showstoppers. The second show was presented by Meet and Greet Foundation by Lubdha Ritesh Porwal, with Veeri’s Lifestyle Studio’s Veeri and Neelima as presenters. Divya Porwal opened this show, and Archana Gautam, Anusmriti Sarkar, and Daksh Sethi were the showstoppers. The third show was for Oishi Diamonds, opened by Simran Ahuja and Daksh Sethi, with Umesh Pherwani, Divya Porwal, Anuradha Gupta, Tarun Khanna, and Smriti Khanna as the showstoppers. The grand finale was by Bobby K, where the openers were Nadya and Daksh Sethi, and the showstoppers were Priyanshu Chatterjee and Anupama Kuvar.
Shaina NC congratulated Archunaa Jaiin and emphasized the importance of women empowerment, commending her for this remarkable initiative. The presence of Seema Singh, Anil Kashi Murarka, Pratap Sarnaik, and Shyam Singhania spoke volumes about the significance of the event.
Seema Singh of Meghashrey Foundation praised the event for being held during Navratri, emphasizing Archunaa’s dedication to women empowerment and environmental protection. She also expressed her gratitude to Shaina NC for consistently encouraging women.
Industrialist Shyam Singhania, who has known Archunaa for years, lauded her hard work, evident in her projects, and expressed his admiration for her efforts, along with saluting her mother’s presence at the event.
Philanthropist Anil Kashi Murarka described Archunaa Jaiin as a “rock star” for her outstanding work in the field of women empowerment, adding that the present and future belong to women.
Actress, model, and social media influencer Ekta Jain also impressed everyone with her ramp walk, as did Monalisa and Vishwajeet Pradhan, who praised Archunaa’s vision and initiative.
Archunaa Jaiin expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the guests, including Shaina NC, Seema Singh, Priyanshu Chatterjee, and Archana Gautam, for supporting the cause by attending the event. She also hinted at announcing another grand show in the near future.
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