What to watch this weekend: Salim-Javed’s Angry Young Men to Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan’s Kalki 2898 AD

What to watch this weekend: Salim-Javed’s Angry Young Men to Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan’s Kalki 2898 AD

As someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the magical world of Bollywood, I must say this weekend promises to be an absolute treat for us die-hard fans! From delving into the lives of the legendary Salim-Javed through Angry Young Men, to time-traveling with Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2898 AD, and finally getting a glimpse of the enigmatic Uorfi Javed’s life in Follow Kar Lo Yaar, there’s something for everyone.


As the countdown for the weekend begins, we’ve curated a list to sort your watch list. An exciting lineup of movies and shows promises a delightful watch that you can enjoy sitting in the comfort of your home. For all the Bollywood lovers, the docu-series Angry Young Men to Kalki 2898 AD; check out new shows and movies releasing this weekend.

 

1. Angry Young Men

 
 

  • Release Date: July 20
  • Star Cast: Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar, Salman Khan, Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, Amitabh Bachchan
  • Director: Namrata Rao
  • Genre: Docu-series drama
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

As a lifestyle expert, I’d like to share some insights about my fascination with the docuseries, “Angry Young Men,” which offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of the legendary writer duo, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. This three-part journey delves deep into how these two visionaries reshaped the landscape of Hindi cinema in the 1970s through their thought-provoking scripts and the iconic ‘Angry Young Man’ persona.

Beyond that, numerous well-known Bollywood personalities like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and others share anecdotes and reminiscences related to these esteemed authors.

 

2. Kalki 2898 AD

 
 

  • Release Date: August 20
  • Star Cast: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan,
  • Director: Nag Ashwin
  • Genre: Mythological period-drama
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix

In the wake of my spectacular debut on the silver screen about a month ago, Kalki 2898 AD has also made its digital debut now. This mythological epic, set in the post-Kurukshetra War period, marks the commencement of the Kali Yuga in the year 3102 BC as depicted in ancient texts. Following the events of Mahabharata, I, Ashwatthama, was entrusted by Lord Krishna with the task of safeguarding his final avatar until the appointed time. Fast forwarding 6000 years to 2898 AD, a child yet to be born within SUM-80, also known as Sumathi, holds the promise of salvation for humanity against the ominous deity known as Supreme Yaskin.

 

3. Follow Kar Lo Yaar

 
 

  • Release Date: August 20
  • Star Cast: Uorfi Javed, Asfi, 
  • Director: Sandeep Kukreja
  • Genre: Reality TV
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Lastly, but certainly not least, check it out, my friend! The upcoming reality series delves into the life of social media star Uorfi Javed. This show offers a glimpse into her personal life and even introduces her family members. If you’re curious to discover the true Uorfi, this program won’t let you down.

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2024-08-21 17:24