MATRIMONIALS

Seeking Grooms

Seeking professionally qualified issueless 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, non smoker and preferably teetotaler. Email: matrimonial.ml@gmail.com

Radha Soami Ravidasia family seek groom for their daughter, 30, 5’3”, Australia PR visa granted. Seeking vegetarian Ravidasia match only. Please contact or WhatsApp 0493 530 093.

South Indian parents seeking Roman Catholic grooms, 32 - 35 age, PR, Australian citizen. Grooms with work visas will be considered. Daughter

Australian citizen, working full time, age 32. Sydney residents only contact Ashok 0409 463 819 or email anthonyashok@yahoo.com

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

Seeking Brides

Indian Christian Protestant parents seek suitable match for their 42-year-old son, a software engineer born and brought up in Australia. Seeking a Protestant girl between 32-37 years.

Email: sammy5073@gmail.com, Mob 0403836360

KALI JOTTA (In cinemas)

Neeru Bajwa is back in this captivating Punjabi drama alongside Satinder Sartaaj. The film promises more than meets the eye, Bajwa bringing her classic happygo-lucky avatar but troubled by a social landscape that doesn’t guarantee her future.

Release date: 3 February

Class

If we know anything about teen OTT series, it’s that audiences should expect the unexpected.

Hindi adaptation of the Spanish Netflix series guarantees all the coming-of-age drama with some sinister secrets sprinkled into the mix.

Release date: 3 February

LOST (ZEE5)

This intense Hindi thriller will lead you on an emotional rollercoaster, delving into the mystery behind a missing boy and the moments leading up to his disappearance. Yami Gautam is joined by Pankaj Kapur, Rahul Khanna and Neil Bhoopalam in this release that is riddled with more questions than answers.

Release date: 16 February

BUTTA BOMMA (in cinemas)

Anikha Surendran and Arjun Das lead the cast in this Telugu romantic drama exploring all things love, without the rainbows and butterflies. With two young lovers tangled in the mess of adolescence, audiences will have to see if their love survives.

Release date: 4 February

FARZI (Amazon Prime Video)

This dark comedy series marks the Hindi digital debut of Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi and is nothing short of a thrilling ride into the underworld. When art and crime combine it becomes the job of a hot-headed task force officer to ensure chaos doesn’t ensue.

Release date: 10 February

SHIV SHASTRI BALBOA (In cinemas)

Buckle up for this Hindi feel-good film as one man’s love for Rocky Balboa and bringing joy takes us on a journey through America. Acting powerhouses Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta unite to bring audiences along for a ride filled with comedic twists and turns.

Release date: 10 February

AMIGOS (In cinemas)

Three versions of Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, three times the action, three times the adventure. This Telugu thriller will have you on the edge of your seat as three doppelgangers come together and wreak havoc in their intertwining worlds.

Release date: 10 February

THE NIGHT MANAGER (Disney+Hotstar)

The original British series starring Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie is getting a Hindi make-over. Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor enter their mission with guns blazing as the series looks like it will leave an impact on action-loving audiences.

Release date: 17 February

THE ROMANTICS (Netflix)

Releasing this Valentine’s Day is Hindi cinema’s love letter to Yash Chopra, the movie mogul responsible for creating some of Bollywood’s most iconic romcoms. This docuseries brings together 35 of Bollywood’s most famous faces, an array of archival footage and the ‘rumour’ of Aditya Chopra.

Release date: 14 February

TU HOVEIN MAIN HOVAN (In cinemas)

Adding to the list of romantic releases for this month, Tu Hovein Main Hovan will certainly tug at the heartstrings of audiences. Jimmy Sheirgill brings his charm to a Punjabi film that hopes to celebrate the ups and downs of love.

Release date: 10 February

AFWAAH (In cinemas)

Afwaah (rumour) has it that Bhumi Pednekar and Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be seen together in this Hindi drama film that is hoping to question what audiences see as the truth. Looks like we’ll need our magnifying glasses for this one!

Release date: 24 February

SELFIEE (In cinemas)

Hindi cinema seems to not be getting enough of the remakes with Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi coming together for Bollywood’s take on the 2019 Malayalam film Driving Licence. This dramedy follows the rivalry between the fan and the famous and how a simple selfie can create a world of chaos.

Release date: 24 February

VAATHI (In cinemas)

Alongside students going back to school this month is Dhanush also confirming that his classes will start soon as he returns in and as Vaathi. Set to teach a lesson that audiences won’t forget, Dhanush is ready for your attention in this highly anticipated Tamil action release.

Release date: 17 February

Dear Auntyji

Auntyji, I have Australian sensibilities. My 28-year-old son still lives with me and two years ago, his partner moved in as well. Our house is large enough and so I have no issues with this. As a family, we get along super well so no worries there. Auntyji, one of my prime goals in life is to serve my family and every day I do my best. Each night I cook dinnerand I’m very particular about serving my family healthy, wholesome meals made with care and love. But Auntyji, Nikki is starting to make me have uncharitable thoughts. She says she has stomach issues and is always having tests. Don’t get me wrong, she is the nicest girl, and I think she is the best match for my son. But Auntyji, last year, she went on some wacky diet where she could not eat any meat or tomatoes or something. So I made sure that I cooked special foods for her. My son and hubby eat meat, while I am a vegetarian - so I cook meals that can be adapted for each member of the family. But last week, Nikki sent me a report that said her SIBO Bi-Phasic diet meant she could not eat any rice or grains or dal. Nor any onions or garlic. I mean, her dietary restrictions are not too bad and I can adapt the meals for her. It will be a bit tricky, but it can be done. But Auntyji, I feel like saying to her that all these tests and wacky ideas are just charlatans trying to get money out of her and she should just eat whatever she wants. It’s just so complicated and it does not sound scientific. What are your thoughts?