The US Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates by 50 basis points, marking its first cut in over four years. This action is likely to increase foreign investment in India, influence the Indian Rupee, and benefit sectors like IT and consumer goods. The RBI’s response will be key to maintaining financial stability.
Not every movie can be watched with the same mindset, and each film brings out a different emotion. On days when someone is feeling low, it’s advisable to watch some feel-good, soul-touching, and maybe a couple of comedy movies. However, when someone is feeling drained and stressed after a hectic day of office work, running errands, or otherwise, then these are the Hindi films on Netflix that can be watched to calm your senses and lift up your mood.
Star cast: Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, Ravi Kishan
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Director: Kiran Rao
Year of release: 2023
With her directorial debut movie Dhobi Ghat, Kiran Rao created a buzz as an ace filmmaker. Years later, when she returned on the chair of the director, she didn’t disappoint with Laapataa Ladies. It’s a tale about two women who get lost while they are going to their husband’s home after getting married to them. By the time they reach their original addresses, they have already learned a lot about themselves and the lives they want to lead. This marvel of a film on Netflix will definitely bring you peace.
Star cast: Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Director: Zoya Akhtar
Year of release: 2011
Feeling low or missing your pals, wanting to enjoy a feel-good movie, or craving to have a good laugh; Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is the answer to all of this. In fact, if you think you’re stuck in the eat-work-sleep pattern then this movie is sure to cheer you up and give you some ideas to do more in life.
Star cast: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, Dimple Kapadia
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Director: Farhan Akhtar
Year of release: 2001
With his directorial debut movie, Dil Chahta Hai, Farhan Akhtar made it known that he is an equally talented filmmaker. The story revolves around three friends who used to live, eat, and breathe together until one day, they had to part ways. Eventually, all of them end up reuniting and enjoying a fun dinner with their respective partners. This tale is sure to remind the audience of their besties.
Star cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Seema Pahwa
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Genre: Comedy/ Romance
Director: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Year of release: 2017
Bareilly Ki Barfi is about three youngsters who get into a whirlwind after a woman falls for a writer who penned the novel with the same name. She sets out to find the novelist unknown that the publisher who is playing the messenger is the actual author. Things get hilariously complicated when another man arrives at the scene. But in the end, the two couples unite, bringing smiles to the faces of cinema buffs.
Star cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur, Kalki Koechlin, Kunaal Roy Kapur
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Genre: Musical/Drama/Romance
Director: Ayan Mukerji
Year of release: 2013
Naina Talwar embarks on an epic train journey of her life, unknown that on the way, she will make some great friends. But on this trip, she also falls for a guy who, even though has a soft spot for her, has different plans for his life and is passionate about his career in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
Star cast: Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh, Varun Sharma, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadda
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Director: Mrighdeep Singh Lamba
Year of release: 2013
Fukrey is about every group of friends who try to find their career path soon after school. These Delhi-based school backbenchers also want to book a seat for themselves but the lack of grades stops them from doing so. But they get a golden opportunity to get admission to the college if they manage to collect the required funds. This is when they meet a local gangster, Bholi Punjaban. One lie leads to another and they end up getting in a hilarious mayhem, guaranteeing a non-stop dose of laughter. The movie became so popular that Fukrey 2 and Fukrey 3 were also made.
Star cast: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma
IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Director: Rajesh A Krishnan
Year of release: 2024
Three struggling air hostesses were living their mundane lives, ready to quit their jobs for more pay and better lives, until they realized they had hit a golden jacket. The heist comedy showcases how they end up caught in a web of lies and struggle to deal with unwarranted situations only to realize their respective dreams. Crew is one Bollywood movie on Netflix that’s a must-watch!
That’s a wrap for this list of Hindi movies on Netflix that will calm an anxious mind on a stressful day. For more such in-depth content, stay tuned to Pinkvilla!
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Shailene Woodley heads to Broadway to debut alongside Zachary Quinto in the upcoming play titled Cult of Love. On Wednesday, September 18, the Second Stage Theater announced the play and the cast members, where in the list included the name of the Divergent actress.
The play also included Quinto, who has acted with the actress on his side in the thriller movie, Snowden. Additionally, the star-studded cast of the drama has also named Barbie Ferreira, Christopher Lowell, Molly Bernard and Rebecca Henderson in the pivotal roles. The theater artists Christopher Sears and Roberta Colindrez could also join the team, with the makers still looking for two spots to be filled.
The play will be written by Leslye Headland and Trip Cullman will take the director’s chair. As for the plot, the story will revolve around two adult siblings, who return to their childhood home and get nostalgic as they remember the old times.
According to the synopsis shared by the Second Stage Theater, the drama will be about the family’s “traditions, which include singing carols in harmony at the drop of a hat, but the gathering is anything but harmonious. Old conflicts resurface, new issues battled, and dinner is taking absolutely forever to be served.”
It further reads that with conflicts hitting the family, “will the love the Dahl [family] have for each other be enough to get them through, or will this be their last Christmas together?”
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Not only the Fault in Our Stars actress, but also Headland will be making her debut as a writer on Broadway. As for her career in screenwriting, Headland is known for her works in the Star Wars series, The Acolyte, Russian Doll, and the Emmy-winning series, Natasha Lyonne.
As for her other projects, the Big Little Lies actress is currently making an appearance on the TV series Three Women, hailed by Starz. Apart from the actress, the show also stars DeWanda Wise and Betty Gilpin.
For her upcoming projects, Woodley has been roped in to play the lead role in the Prime Video movie Killer Heat. The actress will star opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Richard Madden.
For Zachary Quinto, the actor will next be seen in NBC’s medical drama, Brilliant Minds.
Cult of Love will open on Broadway on November 20.
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