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What’s on our screens this January

KUTTEY (In cinemas)

With an all-star cast of Arjun Kapoor, Tabu, Naseeruddin Shah, Konkona Sen Sharma and Radhika Madan, Kuttey is a much-awaited black comedy thriller. From the makers of Haider, Omkara and Kaminey, Aasmaan Bhardwaj makes his directorial debut following in his father Vishal’s footsteps.

Releasing 13 Jan

TAAZA KHABAR (Disney+Hotstar)

This comedy-thriller web series starring Bhuvan Bam follows the story of a sanitation worker in Mumbai when a good deed leads to a twist of fate. Promising a tale of miracles and magic, Bam is joined by Shriya Pilgaonkar and J.D. Chakravarthi for the first Indian OTT series release of 2023.

Releasing 6 Jan

Matrimonials

Seeking Grooms

Seeking a working professional match, preferably long term citizen, never married, from Sydney, for ’85 born simple but family oriented Hindu girl, IT professional brought up in Sydney. Contact rukrghrmn@gmail.com

Seeking professionally qualified match (working professional, not self-employed) from Australia for ‘88 born 5”3’’ Hindu Punjabi girl (divorced, issueless), working with a government organisation in Sydney. Must have Aus PR. Preference to Radha Soami follower, teetotaler. Email: matrimonial.ml@gmail.com

South Indian parents seeking Hindu groom of age 30-35 Australian citizen/ PR. Work permit visa groom will be considered. Australian citizen girl, age 30, working full time in Sydney. Contact Ashok with details on mobile 0409463819. Email: anthonyashok@yahoo.com (preferred). Sydney residents only.

Seeking a professionally qualified settled match for Sydney based, never married Aus citizen, Hindu, Punjabi Khatri 49, 5'3" slim, fair, attractive girl. Girl is a postgraduate and is working on a good position in a government organisation. Please contact at ausind26@gmail.com

GANDHI GODSE-EK YUDH (In cinemas)

This Republic Day release is set in the scenario that Mahatma Gandhi survives his assassination attempt by Nathuram Godse. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film depicts the continued debate between their ideologies as Gandhi visits Godse in prison following the attack.

Releasing 26 Jan

Seeking Brides

Seeking a professionally qualified settled match for Sydneybased, never married, Aus citizen, Hindu, Punjabi Khatri 48, 6', athletic built man. He is a project manager with an engineering background and is working in a reputed organisation. Please contact ausind26@gmail.com

Indian Christian Protestant parents seek a suitable match for their 42-year-old son, software engineer, born and brought up in Australia. Seeking a Protestant girl between 32-37 years. Mob 0403836360, Email: sammy5073@gmail.com

’87-born, 5'7", Maharastrian Brahmin man seeks suitable alliance. Masters in International Marketing (UK), working as Recruitment Manager in reputed company, Australian citizen, Melbournebased, never married. Please contact Soulmate Matrimonial Services, Preeti 0404316288 or Heena 0416787526

Varisu is Vijay’s 66th film in a leading role as he is joined by Rashmika Mandanna for this drama release. Releasing in Tamil and Telugu to coincide with Pongal, the film is set to be a South Indian blockbuster as ‘the boss returns’.

Releasing 12 Jan

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (In cinemas)

If you love the cross-cultural classics of Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Bride and Prejudice (2004), add this film to your January mustwatch list. Lily James, Shazad Latif, Shabana Azmi and Emma Thompson star in this new film directed by Shekhar Kapur exploring the South Asian community’s diverse takes on love and life.

Releasing 26 January

THUNIVU (In cinemas)

Ajith Kumar leads another Pongal release guaranteeing the actions and thrills of a heist film. The Tamil film has been produced by Boney Kapoor and also stars Manju Warrier and Samuthirakani.

Releasing 12 Jan

PATHAAN (in cinemas)

In his first lead role since 2018, Shah Rukh Khan has the world buzzing with his return in this highly anticipated spy action-thriller. Deepika Padukone and John Abraham join Khan in the film directed by Siddharth Anand, also known for Bang Bang! (2014) and War (2019).

Releasing 25 Jan

This Telugu action-drama stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Hassan in a tale of revenge and returning to one’s roots.

Releasing 12 Jan

GUNS AND GULAABS (Netflix)

Guns and Gulaabs brings a blast from the past with the charm of the 90s. Starring Rajkummar Rao, Adarsh Gourav and Dulquer Salmaan, this comedy thriller follows the journey of misfits who land themselves in a world of crime.

Releasing 13 Jan

Joining the string of spy-thriller films led by Sidharth Malhotra, Mission Majnu takes place before and during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Rashmika Mandanna joins Malhotra as they depict the story of India’s greatest covert operation.

Releasing 19 Jan

TRIAL BY FIRE (Netflix)

Based on the bestselling book by Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy

Trial By Fire stars

Abhay Deol and Rajshri Deshpande in a gripping thriller covering the Uphaar Cinema Fire Tragedy.

Following the story of a couple who lost their two children to the tragedy, the film showcases their journey of resilience and the fight for justice.

Releasing 13 Jan

The highly awaited second season of the iconic entrepreneurial series is finally here. Watch as the six sharks circle a new batch of budding innovators who hope to land deals that could fuel a new future for their businesses.

Releasing 2 Jan

KUTCH EXPRESS (in cinemas)

Ratna Pathak Shah makes her Gujarati film debut in this family drama film assured to tug your heartstrings. Manasi Parekh leads as Monghi, a mother and wife from a small town in Gujarat determined to make her mark in the work.

Releasing 20 Jan