Weekend Watchlist: From Guns & Gulaabs to AP Dhillon: First of a Kind, Get Ready for a Diverse Lineup

By Senorita Shreya Lakra

| Published: Friday, August 18, 2023, 12:56 [IST]

August offers a captivating lineup of fresh shows and returning seasons. From Abhishek Bachchan's "Ghoomer" to Rajkummar Rao and Dulquer Salmaan's "Guns and Gulaabs," here's a short list encompassing a variety of content accessible on different platforms, offering entertainment enthusiasts a wide range of choices to enjoy.

Weekend Watchlist: From Guns & Gulaabs to AP Dhillon: First of a Kind, Get Ready for a Diverse Lineup

1/8

Guns & Gulaabs (18th August, Netflix): Taking inspiration from society's marginalized individuals, "Guns & Gulaabs" depicts love and purity within a criminal backdrop. The show adeptly combines humor and skillfully blends a crime thriller with a romantic narrative set in the 1990s.

2/8

Taali (15th August, JioCinema): "Taali" is a web series centered around the life of Gauri Sawant, a transgender activist. The series delves into her brave transformation, her path to becoming a mother, and the struggle that resulted in the recognition of the third gender in all official Indian documents.

3/8

AP Dhillon: First of a Kind (18th August, Prime Video): Indo-Canadian singer-rapper AP Dhillon guides us through his upbringing in a rural Punjab village, sharing his remarkable vision to revolutionize the music industry and motivate a nation. The documentary includes exclusive personal clips and unparalleled behind-the-scenes insights.

4/8

Depp V Heard (16th August, Netflix): "Depp V Heard" is a documentary series that explores the intense Hollywood trial and its aftermath in the online sphere. Uniquely, the series presents both testimonies side by side, showcasing the impact of social media on public perception of the trial and its ultimate outcome.

5/8

Fun Se Fantasy (17th August, JioCinema): "Fuh Se Fantasy" portrays the pleasures of contemporary relationships that courageously delve into their most profound and unconventional desires.

6/8

Mask Girl (18th August, Netflix): "Mask Girl" is a dramatic series that delves into the insecurities individuals harbor and the measures they take to conceal them, all while managing the complexities of both their personal lives and public recognition. Adapted from a popular Korean webtoon by Mae Mi, the show revolves around the central character Kim Mo-mi, an office employee struggling with appearance-related insecurities, who unexpectedly becomes an internet sensation through a masked persona.

7/8

Harlan Coben’s Shelter (18th August, Amazon Prime Video): The action-thriller series "Harlan Coben's Shelter" draws its inspiration from the acclaimed Mickey Bolitar novels penned by the author. The narrative revolves around Mickey Bolitar, a young individual who shifts to Kasselton, New Jersey, following the loss of his father. As a second new student goes missing, Mickey finds himself embroiled in an enigmatic puzzle that unveils a hidden underworld with potential connections to numerous decades of crimes, myths, vanishings, and even his own intricate family past.

8/8

Ghoomer (18th August, Theater): In the film, Abhishek Bachchan will be taking on the role of a cricket coach whose journey undergoes a significant change when he encounters a paraplegic cricket player, portrayed by Saiyami Kher.

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