What to watch this weekend: Bhuvan Bam, Shriya Pilgaonkar’s Taaza Khabar 2 to Anjini Dhawan, Pankaj Kapur’s Binny And Family
The last Friday of September is around the corner and there’s a sea of entertainment waiting to greet you. In addition to several re-releases available to watch in theatres, there are some exciting new premieres as well. Have a look at this Pinkvilla-curated watch plan for your upcoming weekend. Read on.
1. Taaza Khabar 2
Release Date: September 27
Cast: Bhuvan Bam, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Jaaved Jaaferi, Prathamesh Parab, Deven Bhojani, Nitya Mathur, Mahesh Manjrekar
Director: Himank Gaur
Genre: Comedy Thriller
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
A sequel to Bhuvan Bam’s digital debut that was first released in January 2023, this part will carry forward the plot. In Taaza Khabar season 2, audiences will be on the edge of their seats as Vasya’s character faces off against his most formidable adversary, Yusuf Akhtar. After the success of the first part, fans cannot wait to know what is there to unfold in season 2.
2. Binny and Family
Release Date: September 27
Cast: Anjini Dhawan, Pankaj Kapur, Charu Shankar, Rajesh Kumar, Himani Shivpuri, Naman Tripathi
Director: Ssanjay Tripaathy
Genre: Coming-of-age drama
Where to Watch: Theaters
This movie marks the debut of Varun Dhawan’s niece Anjini on the big screen. Touted as an emotional roller coaster, Binny and Family is a coming-of-age drama that explores the journey of two generations.
The YouTube description of the plot reads, “Binny, a conflicted, punk, and rebellious teenage girl living in London, and her conservative grandfather from a small town in Bihar, are as different as chalk and cheese. However, a dramatic incident in their lives brings them together. Can they become friends and make a difference in each other’s lives?”
3. Love, Sitara
Release Date: September 27
Star Cast: Sobhita Dhulipala, Rajeev Sidhhartha, Sonali Kulkarni, B. Jayashree, Virginia Rodrigues, Sanjay Bhutiani
Director: Vandana Kataria
Genre: Coming-of-age drama
Where to Watch: Zee 5
Bankrolled by Ronnie Screwvala’s banner RSVP Movies, not much is known about the plot of the movie. However, the makers while announcing the film had written, “A story about love, acceptance, and forgiveness, told with a lot of heart and humor!”
4. Honeymoon Photographer
Release Date: September 27
Cast: Asha Negi, Apeksha Porwal, Sahil Salathia, Rajeev Siddhartha, Samvedna Suwalka, and Jason Tham
Director: Arjun Srivastava
Genre: Murder mystery
Where to Watch: Jio Cinema
Produced by Rishabh Seth’s Green Light Productions, Honeymoon Photographer revolves around Ambika Nath (played by Asha) who is a honeymoon photographer catering to the whims of her affluent clients, Adhir and Zoya Irani.
What begins as a picturesque getaway swiftly spirals into chaos when Adhir is found lifeless on the beach. Ambika wakes up the next morning without any memory of the night before and her date missing, leaving her the main suspect in a disturbing murder case.
Which of these movies or series are you looking forward to watching this weekend? Tell us @pinkvilla
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