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3 Movies Which Will Keep You Hooked Until Panchayat Season 4 Arrives! (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

After three much-loved seasons, viewers are now waiting with bated breath for the arrival of Panchayat Season 4, which premieres on Amazon Prime Video on June 24, 2025. If you love the rustic charm and simple storytelling that define Panchayat, some other heartfelt village-centric films have similar warmth, realism, and relatable characters. Here are three beautifully crafted movies you can stream on Ott right now to fill the gap until Phulera’s next chapter arrives on your screen.

3. Village Rockstars (2017) Streaming On – Netflix IMDb Rating – 7.2/10 Directed By – Rima Das

Plot: The heartwarming Assamese language drama follows a ten-year-old girl named Dhunu (played by Bhanita Das), who lives in poverty in rural Assam. After seeing a group of boys performing at a local event, she dreams of forming a rock band of her own. Defying societal norms and with the support of her single mother,...

Aami Dakini: Sheen Dass Transforms Into A Spirit Bound By Music And Eternal Love (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sony Entertainment Television returns with a thrilling yet terrifying story – Aami Dakini, a supernatural drama that combines horror with a strong emotional core. The show, which is set to premiere on June 23, 2025, will air every Monday through Friday at 8:00 Pm on Sony TV, with episodes also being available on Sony Liv. After successfully scaring audiences with Aahat, Sony is diving back into horror – this time with a romantic angle.

A Spirit Bound By Love

Aami Dakini follows the story of Dakini, a spirit who is not out to scare people for revenge, but is waiting to reunite with her lost love. She had a tragic end in her previous life before she could be with the one she loved. Now, her soul returns, still searching for her true love, who has been reborn.

Veteran star Anupam Kher is looking back fondly on his film ‘Uunchai’, where he shared the big screen with megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Iraniand Danny Denzongpa.

Posting a behind-the-scenes reel of the film, Anupam called the movie a philosophy of life as he reflected upon the memory fondly.

Taking to Instagram, he shared the celebratory post and captioned: “Can’t believe it is already #1yearOf’Uunchai’! It will always remain one of my most satisfying and gratifying experiences!”

He added: “#’Uunchai’ is not just a film. It is a philosophy of life I completely believe in! And only a person/director like #SoorajBarjataya can take you on this beautiful journey. Thank Sooraj for your love, warmth and brilliance! Thank you everybody in team #Uunchai for your contribution in making me a richer person. Jai Ho!”

The film was directed by Sooraj Barjataya and dealt with a dramatic endeavour of three...

Veteran star Anupam Kher is looking back fondly on his film ‘Uunchai’, where he shared the big screen with megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Iraniand Danny Denzongpa.

Posting a behind-the-scenes reel of the film, Anupam called the movie a philosophy of life as he reflected upon the memory fondly.

Taking to Instagram, he shared the celebratory post and captioned: “Can’t believe it is already #1yearOf’Uunchai’! It will always remain one of my most satisfying and gratifying experiences!”

He added: “#’Uunchai’ is not just a film. It is a philosophy of life I completely believe in! And only a person/director like #SoorajBarjataya can take you on this beautiful journey. Thank Sooraj for your love, warmth and brilliance! Thank you everybody in team #Uunchai for your contribution in making me a richer person. Jai Ho!”

The film was directed by Sooraj Barjataya and dealt with a dramatic endeavour of three...

Piyaa Albela’ actress Sheen Das, who is currently seen playing parallel lead in the show ‘Kathaa Ankahee’, shares why she decided to take up the project and how she feels about playing part of a remake of Turkish drama.

Sheen says: “Although I had never worked in a remake, there was no turning back once I was offered this role. I was moved by the core concept of the show that revolves around a repentant love story.”

The actress recently made her Bollywood debut with ‘Uunchai’. She is playing the character of Katha’s best friend Rewa who is always there to help her friend.

As Katha, played by Aditi Dev, is facing a number of challenges and difficulties because of her son’s illness and has no money for the treatment, Rewa is doing everything to support her.

“My character Rewa is a very endearing character and you can...

Most Hindi cine lovers wait for a Rajshri film and that too if it is a Sooraj Barjatya film, nothing like it. We have been waiting with bated breath since the release of ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ for the next Barjatya film. Announced in October 2021 Uunchai is Sooraj Barjatya’s latest directorial with a completely ‘senior’ cast. I guess, this could very well be one of the most envious casts with just Parineeti Chopra from amongst the younger generation.

Uunchai is positioned as a film around friendship and that made one think if it is yet another remake of their own ‘Dosti’ (1964) but that is not the case. Uunchai is a film about the thick friendship and bond of four friends played by Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher and Danny Denzongpa.

The story of Uunchai begins with a celebration; it is Bhupen’s (Danny) birthday and Amit Shrivastav (Amitabh...

Actor Manav Vij, who impressed the audience with his work as the cop in ‘Andhadhun’, and was most recently seen in the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, is all set to star in the upcoming streaming show ‘Tanaav’. The show, a socio-political action drama, made Manav believe in the power of teamwork as he got to work with one of the finest directors of Hindi cinema, Sudhir Mishra along with his co-director Sachin Mamta Krishn.

Talking about the show, Manav Vij said, “‘Tanaav’ has an engaging storyline that sits well with the evolving audience, who don’t want single-toned narratives today. The show has multifaceted characters that fit into the story seamlessly. I’m grateful to have gotten a chance to work with Applause and our director’s Sudhir and Sachin sir.

“The whole journey of shooting for ‘Tanaav’ made me believe in the power of teamwork and bonding which...

“Tanaav,” the Indian adaptation of hit Israeli series “Fauda,” will debut on streamer SonyLIV.

Set in Kashmir in 2017 and shot on locations there, “Tanaav,” which means tension, chaos, stress, tells the story of a Special Covert Ops Unit over 12 episodes. It is produced by Applause Entertainment, the content studio of the Aditya Birla Group, in association with Applause Productions. The socio-political action drama series is directed by Sudhir Mishra (“Serious Men”) and co-directed by Sachin Mamta Krishn (“Hostages”).

The cast includes Manav Vij, Sumit Kaul, Rajat Kapoor, Shashank Arora, Arbaaz Khan, Zarina Wahab, Ekta Kaul, Waluscha D’souza, Danish Hussain, Satyadeep Mishra, Sukhmani Sadana, Sahiba Bali, Amit Gaur, Arslan Goni, Rockey Raina, M.K. Raina, Sheen Dass and Aryaman Seth. Casting is by Mukesh Chhabra.

Danish Khan, executive VP and business head, Sony Entertainment Television, SonyLIV and StudioNext at Sony Pictures Networks India said: “ ‘Tanaav’ reaffirms our commitment towards presenting captivating and...

Actress Sheen Dass has lost almost eight kilos for her role in new TV show, Indiawaali Maa.

"During lockdown, I have piled on extra weight by staying at home and eating all the delicacies that my mother and I cooked. But when I was told about the resuming of shoot, I followed a strict diet and started eating healthy. The outcome is I have shed at least eight kilos over the past few weeks. I have been jogging a lot and waking up early in the morning to work on my physical strengths," Sheen shared.

She is currently seen as Chinamma on the show. "I am dedicated to my work and lucky enough to get the opportunity to don the role of Chinamma, who is an independent and carefree girl and has a US lifestyle. I am really looking forward to the viewers' opinions," she added.

"Indiawaali Maa", which also...