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When one specific theme in a film sets your mind in one particular direction and just when you think you have settled down, it just throws you off guard and sets you off in a totally different direction altogether. Well, that's very similar to the plot in certain films about con artists. In today’s list hai toh hit hai, we take a look at movies packed with smart plots, comic scenes, and talented con artists. I’m your host Nikhil, let's get started then First on the con list for today is, Special 26 A Hindi film directed by Neeraj Pandey, released in 2013 has an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Jimmy Shergill, Divya Dutta, and Kishor Kadam. The story is based on a group of con men who disguise themselves as CBI officers and swindle a well-known businessman and several politicians in the city. When the actual CBI officers learn about them, they plot a clever plan to nab these fraudsters. OTTplay Rating - 7.8 Available - Netflix, Voot, iTunes, Google Play, Jio, Youtube Khosla ka Ghosla This is a 2006 Hindi comedy-drama, starring Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parvin Dabas, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, and Tara Sharma in the lead roles. The story is all about a Delhi based retired middle-class man Kamal Ghosla whose land is taken over by unethical means by a bully. Kamal’s son and his friends pitch in and plot against the crook to retrieve that piece of land. OTTplay Rating - 8.4 Available - Netflix, Youtube, Google Play Bunty Aur Babli A 2006 Hindi comedy-drama film starring Abhishek Bacchan and Rani Mukherjee in title roles alongside Amitabh Bachchan in a supporting role. A cameo song featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was a super hit that was composed by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy. The story follows two aspiring youngsters who dream big and are on the verge of making quick money by teaming up to loot affluent members of society. But a police officer named Dashrath Singh is on their tails to apprehend them red-handed. Does he succeed in doing so? You gotta watch this flick to know. OTTplay Rating - 6.6 Available - Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube. Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye This 2008 Hindi comedy movie stars Abhay Deol in the lead with Paresh Raval, Neetu Chandra, Archana Puran Singh, and Richa Chadha in supporting roles. Abhay, who plays the titular role Lucky or Lovinder Singh, is a smart thief who tactfully steals money, vehicles, valuables and even dogs! Finally, he gets caught by the cops and undergoes trial. OTTplay Rating - 8.0 Available - Google Play Ek Hasina Thi A 2004 Hindi thriller starring Urmilla Matondkar opposite Saif Ali Khan in the lead. The story follows Sarika who falls in love with Karan, and the two of them eventually get married. Karan requests Sarika to deliver a parcel to his friend via Air travel, which she agrees to. This was in fact a well-planned con by Karan, Sarika is arrested by the authorities and learns that she was framed by her own husband. Betrayed and sentenced to a long term in jail, Sarika decides to seek vengeance. OTTplay Rating - 7.1 Available - Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Well, that's the List hai toh hit hai for today, I shall be back again with a brand new theme pretty soon, until then it’s your host Nikhil signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to List hai toh hit hai, a theme-based podcast special on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil with you. More often than not, films do a poor job of depicting marginalised sections of society. The LGBTQA community has unfortunately been subject to such poor filmmaking tactics as well. From lewd humour to stereotypical depictions, films have seldom been able to do justice to the already marginalised. However, some movies have gone the extra mile to ensure their characters honestly depict the struggles and trauma of the ostracised, steering clear of any one-note depictions and opting for poignant storytelling instead. Here’s a list of films that truly tug at the heartstrings. Boys Don't Cry Boys Don’t Cry is a 1999 American biopic of Brandon Teena, played by Hilary Swank. The movie revolves around the life of Brandon, an American trans man who relocates to Nebraska and falls in love with an aspiring singer Lana Tinsdel, (played by Chloë Sevigny). But things take an unexpected turn when Lana gets to know about his identity as a trans man. OTTplay Rating - 7.7 Available - Disney + Hotstar Call Me By Your Name This film is a 2017 romantic drama starring Timothée Chalamet, Armie Hammer, and Michael Stuhlbarg in the leads. The story is set in Italy and follows a teenager Elio, who develops feelings for an older Oliver, an assistant to his father. Through his growing affections towards Oliver, Elio discovers his sexual orientation. OTTplay Rating - 8.0 Available - Disney + Hotstar, Netflix Schitt’s Creek Schitt’s Creek is a Canadian television sitcom aired on CBC Television between 2015 and 2020. The 80-episode show has an ensemble cast consisting of Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy and Annie Murphy. The series received three nominations for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, for their portrayal of the LGBTQA community. The story depicts a former well-to-do Rose family who go bankrupt and are forced to move into a run-down motel in a small town called Schitt’s Creek. OTTplay Rating - 8.7 Available - Exclusively on NetflixKilling Eve This is a 2018 British spy television series starring Sandra Oh as Eve Polastri and Jodie Comer as Villanelle in the lead. Eve, a British intelligence officer is assigned a task to capture assassin Villanelle. After a trail of chases, they develop mutual feelings for each other. OTTplay Rating - 7.9 Available - Amazon Prime Video, Disney + Hotstar The Imitation game This British historical drama was released in 2014 and is based on the 1983 biography Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges. The plot is based on the life of Turing, a British mathematician who joined a cryptography team to decode the German messages during World War II. He successfully builds a machine that decodes the same but is disgraced after British authorities reveal he is gay. OTTplay Rating - 8.4 Available - Netflix, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video, Jio, YouTube, Hungama, Google Play Duck Butter This is an American experimental comedy released in 2018, starring Alia Shawkat, Laia Costa, Mae Whitman, Hong Chau and Kate Berlant. The story follows two women overwhelmed by dishonest and broken relationships. They decide to spend 24 hours being intimate with each other to find a whole new level of ecstasy, but it doesn't go as planned. OTTplay Rating - 5.6 Available - Exclusively on Netflix Alright, that's the List hai toh hit hai for today, I shall be back again tomorrow with a brand new episode, until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murder Mystery is a sub-genre of Crime, gets attention from its viewers for its thrilling background music, unexpected story twists, enthralling cinematographic scenes and exemplary screenplay. So, brace yourself as today’s list hai toh hit hai is all about Indian regional murder mystery films that gave you that adrenalin kick. I'm your host Nikhil, let's begin my list. The first murder mystery film is Shivaji Surathkal The 2020 Kannada thriller stars Ramesh Aravind and Radhika Narayan in the lead. The first outing was a tremendous success and now the filmmakers are planning to release its sequel pretty soon. The main plot of the story is about an investigation of a high-profile murder in a resort. It’s later revealed in the film’s plot that this murder is connected to the disappearance of the police officer’s wife who is in charge of this case. The climax is all about how this grieving officer unfolds the plot to this murder. OTTplay Rating - 7.8 Available - Zee5, Vi Maayavan A 2017 Tamil Sci-fi thriller film stars Sundeep Kishan and Lavanya Tripathi in the lead, while supporting roles are played by Jackie Shroff, Daniel Balaji, R. Amarendran, and Jayaprakash. The story follows a series of murders which is investigated by a police officer Kumaran. The case gets more intricate as he notices all these murders have been executed in a similar pattern. The central plot of the film is gripping, with ample twists and turns, as expected in any thriller murder mystery film. This film was later dubbed into Telugu as Project Z. OTTplay Rating - 7.5 Available - Amazon Prime Video, Disney + Hotstar November Story This 2021 Telugu thriller is a nine-episode web series starring Tamannaah in the lead role along with Pasupathy M., G. M. Kumar and Namita Krishnamurthy. The plot depicts a famous crime writer Ganeshan who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. He finds himself amidst the murder scene without his knowledge. He is totally clueless as he cannot recollect anything around him. His daughter Anuradha, (played by Tamannah) who works as an ethical hacker in a Crime Bureau sets out to find the truth. The series is gripping, with ample violence that keeps the viewer on the edge of their seats. OTTplay Rating - 8.7 Available - Exclusively on Disney +Hotstar Kariyilakkattu Polae Kariyilakkattu Polae is a classic Malayalam film from the 80s, directed by the legendary P Padmarajan. The film has a stellar cast of Mohanlal, Mammotty, Karthika and Rahman. This investigative thriller has all the elements resembling a Shakespearean play with themes such as love, betrayal, villainy and tragedy. The plot revolves around the murder of a famous movie star and the investigation that follows. The narrative unfolds in a dramatic fashion towards the third act, with shocking revelations and an unexpected climax. It definitely deserves more credit than what it received at the time of its release in 1986. This flick comes with an OTTplay rating of 8 Available on Disney+ Hotstar Baishe Srabon Srijit Mukherji’s second feature directorial, the Bengali noir thriller Baishe Srabon, was released in 2011 to rave critical and commercial response. The film stars Prosenjit Chatterjee, Parambrata Chatterjee, Raima Sen, and Abir Chatterjee, along with director Gautam Ghose. The story, loosely based on David Fincher’s 1995 thriller Seven, follows a young cop who teams up with a former police commissioner to track down a notorious serial killer with a penchant for classic Bengali literature. With an unreliable narrator and countless unexpected twists, Baishe Srabon is consistently gripping. Anupam Roy’s intimate soundtrack makes the events unfolding on screen feel even more uncomfortable. This thriller has an OTTplay rating of 8.5 This film can be watched on Netflix, Disney + Hotstar, Google Play and Mubi That's the end of this podcast of List hai toh hit hai, an Indian regional murder mystery film special. I shall be back again with another podcast soon, until then it's your host Nikhil out of here. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the world of entertainment, anime (the Japanese form of animation either hand-drawn or computer-generated) has witnessed a steady growth in popularity in recent years. Anime shows and films are a holistic mix of romance, comedy, action, mystery and horror. Today’s list hai toh hit hai has a fair number of anime show recommendations just for you. I'm your host Nikhil, stay with me. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a 64-episode Japanese anime series that was released in 2009. The show is adapted from the original Fullmetal Alchemist manga series and narrates the story of two brothers who attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy after she dies of an incurable illness. In their failed attempt, they physically disable themselves. Thus, to regain their bodies, they set out in search of Philosopher’s Stone. OTTplay Rating - 9.4 Streaming on Netflix. Death Note Death Note is a 2006 manga series based on Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s book of the same name. The story follows protagonist Light Yagami, a genius high school student who finds a magical notebook which lets the user kill anyone by writing their names in it. Blinded by the power of the book, he starts killing Japanese criminals and targets international ones. The show contains several twists to keep audiences hooked to their seats. OTTplay Rating - 9.5 Streaming on Netflix. Steins; Gate Steins; Gate is a 2011 anime series based on time travel and the outcome of its misuse. The plot depicts an avowed ‘mad scientist’ Hououin Kyouma who discovers a time machine that can send messages to the past. Kyouma finds himself in trouble when a search organisation named SERN tracks him and his colleagues down. OTTplay Rating - 9.1 Streaming on Netflix. Neon Genesis Evangelion Neon Genesis Evangelion is a 1995 Japanese mecha series set in a futuristic city named Tokyo-3. During a worldwide crisis, the protagonist, Shinji Ikari’s father recruits him to a shady organisation called Nerv to pilot a giant bio-machine Evangelion, in order to combat alien beings named Angels. The series narrates the experiences of Evangelion pilots as they fight Angels, planning to destroy their city. OTTplay Rating - 8.9 Streaming on Netflix. Cowboy Bebop Cowboy Bebop is a sci-fi neo-noir anime inspired by western films. Set in a futuristic society in 2070, the show follows a group of bounty hunters as they embark on adventures aboard their spaceship called Bebop. The narrative tackles themes like existentialism and isolation. A live-action adaptation of the series will be released on Netflix on November 19 2021. Arcane Arcane, released earlier this month, has received glowing reviews from fans and critics alike. The Netflix Original anime series is based on the hit online multiplayer video game League of Legends. Its unique animation and compelling story makes it one of the best-animated shows of this year. OTTplay rating of 9.3 Streaming exclusively on Netflix. Alright, that's the end of today's podcast list hai toh hit hai anime special. I shall be back again with a brand new theme pretty soon. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to List hai toh hit hai your theme-based podcast special, I'm your host Nikhil Are you a fan of courtroom dramas? If the answer is yes then you're in for a treat today on List hai toh hit hai. The movies that are based on legal courtroom dramas come with unique storylines, unexpected twists and turns. They usually leave lasting impressions on the viewers, and more often than not it's the story plot that takes the cake followed by a nail-biting climax. This is your host Nikhil and welcomes to OTTplay List hai toh hit hai, courtroom drama theme special. Now let's explore my list of movies for you to watch on OTT. shall we? Primal Fear The 1996 American legal thriller, starring Richard Gere, Edward Norton and Laura Linney in the lead is based on William Diehl’s book of the same name. The story is about a Chicago based defence attorney Martin Vail known for his greed, who is convinced that his client, an altar boy Aaron, is not guilty of murdering the Archbishop. As the trial begins he faces his ex-lover Janet Venable as the prosecutor. The mystery unravels as it is revealed that Aaron has a split personality disorder where he becomes an alter ego named Roy. In fact, it is Roy who kills the Archbishop, who is suspected of being a paedophile. After the judge dismisses in favour as a case of insanity, Aaron’s final confession to Martin leaves the latter disillusioned with the entire case. OTTplay Rating - 7.9 Available - Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Jio, Google Play, YouTube Pink A 2016 Hindi legal thriller film with a stellar ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Angad Bedi, Kirti Kulhari, Andrea Tariang, Piyush Mishra, Tushar Pandey, and Dhritiman Chatterjee is regarded as a masterpiece with brilliant performances by the entire cast. The story is about Minal and her two friends, Falak and Andrea, who are sexually assaulted by Rajveer and his friends at a party but fail to raise an FIR as he is highly influential. A retired lawyer, Deepak steps in to fight their case in court. After a gruelling interrogation, Deepak forces Rajveer to admit his misdeeds. The final climax has been shot extremely well where Deepak questions as to why are women stereotyped by their lifestyles, choices and preferences. OTTplay Rating - 8.4 Available - Netflix, Disney + Hotstar, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes A few good men This is a 1992 American legal drama film based on Aaron Sorkin’s play of the same name. The impressive star cast consists of Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Keifer Sutherland, and Jack Nicholson. This riveting film was nominated for four Academy Awards. Based on a true story, it revolves around a court-martial of two US Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine, and their case gets assigned to Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee, an inexperienced military lawyer. His senior Lieutenant Commander Joanne Galloway suspects the Marines carried out the ‘Code Red’ order as per their commanding officer. However, Kaffee risks it by meeting Col Jessup to find the root of the conspiracy. OTTplay Rating - 8.1 Available - Disney + Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Sony Liv, iTunes, Mubi, YouTube Mulk This film has a star-studded ensemble of Tapsee Pannu, Rishi Kapoor, Prateik Babbar, Ashutosh Rana, Manoj Pahwa, and Rajat Kapoor. It was released in 2018 and is based on real-life events. The movie depicts the struggle of Murad Ali Mohammad and his family as they are forced to prove their love for the country when his son joins a terrorist organisation. Mohammad’s daughter-in-law fights his case in court to prove his innocence arguing that he has nothing to do with the terror link established by his son. The climax is worth a watch when the judge gives his verdict, is an eye-opener to any common man. OTTplay Rating - 7.2 Available - Zee5, Vi Jai Bhim The Tamil film released during Diwali on 2nd November this year, has Suriya in the lead and Lijomol Jose, Prakash Raj, K Manikandan in supporting roles. It is based on a true story that happened in the 90s in a tribal village of Tamil Nadu. The story depicts an honest advocate Chandru who fights in court for a tribal woman, Senggeni, whose husband, Rajakannu, gets falsely convicted in a case. Things go haywire when they learn that Rajakannu goes missing from prison. Sensing something fishy, Chandru sets out to find the truth. OTTplay Rating - 9.6 Available - Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Philadelphia An American legal drama film released in 1993 stars Tom Hanks as Andrew Beckett and Denzel Washington as Joe Miller in the lead. The story follows Andrew, a senior associate in a law firm in Philadelphia who hides his homosexuality and AIDS diagnosis in order to save his career. But much to his dismay, his colleague spots a visible lesion on his forehead, caused by skin cancer, after which he gets fired. He files a case against the firm for AIDS discrimination, with the help of Joe Miller. The ending is a bitter-sweet tear-jerker. OTTplay Ratin

They say marriages are made in heaven, but if you ask me, as an entertainer I would say they are made in movies! Shocked and surprised are you? Don't be as I’m talking about the arranged marriage concept that's shown in movies. Yes, that's the theme for today on List hai toh hit hai, my list showcases some of the best films made on the arranged marriage theme in movies. I'm your host Nikhil, here we go! Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh The 2005 romantic comedy, starring Rajpal Yadav, Rituparna Sengupta and Kay Kay Menon, captured the nuances of conjugal life, focusing on one man’s insecurities around his height. Sengupta and Yadav play a newly-married couple, while Kay Kay Menon essays the role of Sengupta’s debonair friend in the film. Wondering how much we at OTTplay have rated it? a 7.5 and you can watch it on OTT platforms Netflix and iTunes. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi In Anushka Sharma’s Bollywood debut Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, the actress plays a woman who is forced to marry a stoic simpleton after her father’s untimely death. Shah Rukh Khan essays the role of her husband, who creates a loud and cheerful alter-ego to impress his wife. Backed by Yash Raj Films and directed by Aditya Chopra, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2008 globally. OTTplay has rated it a 7.8 and you can watch this on OTT platforms Netflix, Youtube, SonyLIv and Amazon Prime Video. Dum Laga Ke Haisha Sharat Katariya’s 2015 film Dum Laga Ke Haisha narrated the story of a school teacher and her retro music aficionado husband. Ayushmann Khurrana plays an entitled husband who feels insecure of his wife’s educational qualifications, and routinely fat-shames her. The film earned Bhumi Pednekar her Best Female Debut Filmfare Award, and propelled her to instant stardom. We at OTTplay have rated it a 7.9 and you could watch this flick on various OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SongLiv, Youtube, iTunes, and Google play. Shubh Mangal Saavdhan Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is predominantly about the social stigma around erectile dysfunction, the film spotlights the nervousness and awkwardness couples usually face in an arranged marriage scenario. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Kalyana Samayal Saadham, and is directed by R. S. Prasanna, who also directed the Tamil original. This flick got our attention and a rating of 7.1 as well you can watch it on Airtel TV, VI, Jio and Zee5. Vivah Sooraj Barjatya’s 2006 film featuring Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao charts the journey of a newly engaged couple through their eventual marriage. The film also dealt with how most arranged marriages are dictated by regressive societal standards of beauty. We at OTTplay have rated it a 7, watch this family drama on OTTplatforms Hungama, Eros now, VI, Zee5. Socha Na Tha Imtiaz Ali’s debut feature Socha Na Tha is often touted as the director’s best. Starring Ayesha Takia Azmi and Abhay Deol, the film is a cheeky take on the contentious concept of arranged marriages. The protagonists are shown as ruefully opposed to the idea of an arranged marriage until they discover each other, and expectedly, fall in love. This flick has an OTTplay rating of 7. 5 and you can watch it exclusively on Zee5. Alright, folks! That's the list hai toh hit hai podcast for today, I shall be back again tomorrow with a brand new theme from the world of movies, until then it’s your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heya! A long weekend is coming up, and that's always good news for all the movie buffs! Be it a rom-com, drama, thriller, or action flick, what is your pick for the weekend going to be? Are you confused about what to binge-watch? Don’t fret, because here is the ultimate list of releases that’s going to keep you company for the long weekend. This is your Host Nikhil, stay with me on OTTplay List hai toh hit hai Army of Thieves A heist comedy movie released on October 29 on Netflix, Army of Thieves is sure to keep you glued to your seat till the end. The film has Natalie Emmanuel as Gwendoline and Matthias Schweighöfer as Ludwig Dieter. Just when there is an international alert around zombie outbreak around the world, Gwendoline hires a safe-breaker and few others to rob the impenetrable safes of three banks across the European belt. Meenakshi Sundareshwar Karan Johar’s Hindi rom-com film is all set to release on November 5 on Netflix. The film, starring Sanya Malhotra as Meenakshi and Abhimanyu Dassani as Sundareshwar, looks promising with an impressively colourful cinematography. The story follows a newlywed couple in Madurai who are forced to live in separate cities after Sundareshwar gets a new job. Jai Bhim This Tamil film released on November 2 on Amazon Prime Video has Suriya in the lead and Lijomol Jose, Prakash Raj, K Manikandan in supporting roles. The legal drama is based on a true incident that took place in the 90s at a tribal village in Tamil Nadu. Suriya plays a righteous advocate who defends a tribal man falsely convicted in a case. Finch The American post-apocalyptic Sci- Fi drama is all set for release on November 5 on Apple TV+. It stars Tom Hanks in the lead, and follows an unwell inventor, a last man on the Earth, who builds an android robot to protect himself and his dog. The robot learns about human values like love and friendship. Tryst with Destiny Tryst with Destiny is an upcoming Indian-English series releasing on SonyLIV on November 5. It stars Ashish Vidyarthi, Vineet Kumar, Jaideep Ahlawat and Amit Sial in pivotal roles. The show centres on four different characters with varied backgrounds who struggle to take control of their own destinies. Catching Killers This suspense-filled Netflix documentary series is sure to leave fans spellbound. The series showcases police and investigators trying to crack open cold-blooded murders. Every episode depicts two violent murders from different parts of the world. Well, that's my binge list of movies for the coming long weekend, hope you enjoy these awesome flicks with your friends and family. That's the end of this podcast List hai toh hit hai for now, I shall be back again soon until then it's your host Nikhil Signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there, welcome to the theme-based podcast List hai toh hit hai, I'm your host Nikhil with you. The holiday season is just around the corner. But whether you are celebrating with your family, friends or partner, there is nothing more comforting than turning into romantic comedies. They are also called Rom-coms, you remember right! while digging into tubs of ice cream and cheese popcorn. Here are some of our recommendations that you wouldn’t regret streaming now. Clueless Clueless is a 1995 comedy teen drama movie, starring Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, and Brittany Murphy. The story is a modern-day adaptation of Emma by Jane Austen. The story follows a rich Beverly Hills teenager, Cher Horowitz, who befriends a new student, a clumsy teenager named Tai. Cher gives a makeover to Tai instilling her confidence with the sense of style. The movie is regarded as one of the most successful in the genre. OTTplay Rating - 7.2 Available - Netflix, Google Play, YouTube, iTunes Bridget Jones's Diary Based on a novel by the same name written by Helen Fielding, this is a 2001 romantic comedy movie starring Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth. Renee as Bridget is a thirty-year-old English woman who decides to start writing a diary in which she wishes to record all about her career, daily life, and romantic relationships. However, after two love encounters, her viewpoint changes drastically. OTTplay Rating - 6.8 Available - Netflix, Amazon Prime Video 13 Going on 30 An American fantasy comedy flick released in 2004, stars Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo. The story is all about 13-year-old nerdy Jenna Rink who is humiliated by her friends, thereby making an unusual birthday wish to turn 30. She wakes up the next morning as a successful 30-year-old and she has no clue how it all happened. OTTplay Rating - 6.3 Available - Exclusively on Netflix Pretty Woman A 1990 romantic comedy movie has Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in the lead. The story depicts a wealthy businessman who hires a courtesan to spend time over a weekend and falls in love with her. As they grow closer, they struggle to bridge the gap between their different worlds. Roberts' role in the movie won her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. OTTplay Rating - 6.8 Available - Disney + Hotstar, YouTube, Google Play The Princess Diaries Based on a novel of the same name written by Meg Cabot. This is a 2001 American comedy romance film starring Julie Andrews as the Queen of fictional country Genovia, and Anne Hathaway as Mia, the Queen’s estranged granddaughter. Mia, a shy teenage school student, learns from her mother that she is the sole heir to the throne of Genovia. Her grandmother, the Queen is all set to get her a makeover to fit into the shoes of a princess. The movie has piled up good comic scenes of Mia Enroute her journey in becoming a princess. OTTplay Rating - 6.1 Available - Disney + Hotstar, Google Play, YouTube, Mubi, Jio Pride and Prejudice If you are a fan of romantic comedy flicks then this one is surely for you, a 2003 movie starring Kam Heskin, Henry Macquire, Lucila Sola and Orlando Seale. The story follows a sincere college student, Elizabeth who has a total focus on becoming a graduate, comes across two prospective men. One who is a charming womanizer and the other a straightforward business man. With the aid of her friends, she must select one. OTTplay Rating - 5.4 Available - Exclusively on Tubi A Cinderella Story Here’s another comedy modern fairy tale released in 2004, starring Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge, Chad Micheal Murray, and Regina King. The storyline is very similar to that of the classic Cinderella story. Samantha, a teenage girl, who is mistreated by her stepfamily, is all thrilled to meet her internet beau in a Halloween dance party. As she learns how popular he is, she gets back home leaving her phone behind. OTTplay Rating - 6.3 Available - Amazon Prime Video, Hungama, iTunes Alright, folks that's the theme-based podcast List hai toh hit hai for today, I shall be back again with a brand new theme on another episode until then it’s your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a Black Friday for the entire state of Karnataka and the Kannada Film Industry as it faced a heavy jolt after losing its iconic gem, 46-year-old Puneeth Rajkumar from a massive cardiac arrest. Fondly nicknamed Appu, Power Star, and Yuvarathna by his fans, he was the youngest son of legendary film icon, the late Dr Rajkumar. Puneeth has acted in 29 Kannada movies ever since his younger days, and he is the only South Indian superstar to produce 18 consecutive super hit films. He will always be remembered not only as an ever-smiling, multi-talented actor but also as a kind-hearted philanthropist. Today’s list hai toh hit hai is a special tribute to the Kannada superstar. The following are a few of his memorable movies as the lead, celebrating his life and success. This is your host Nikhil, stay with me. Bettada Hoovu A 1985 release, Kannada film starring Puneeth Rajkumar as a child actor earned him a National Award for Best Child Artist. The story depicts a young boy Ramu who hails from a poor family, is forced to stop school and work. Ramu, who is inspired to buy a book on Ramayana, starts collecting money by getting wildflowers for a foreign tourist. Available - YouTube Appu The 2002 Kannada comedy romantic film was his comeback into the industry. Acting alongside Rakshitha in the lead, this movie claimed great success and was remade in Telugu, Tamil and Bangla. A college student Appu falls in love with Suchitra from the same college. He tries all his tricks and talents to prove his love for her. OTTplay Rating - 8.8 Available - YouTube Abhi Based on a true story, this movie was released in 2003, with Puneeth and Ramya in the main lead. The story is about Abhi and Bhanu, neighbours who fall in love with each other. They are forced to ignore their love for one another because of their different religious backgrounds. They are separated and find out the truth about their past. Will they get back to each other? Available - YouTube Arasu The 2007 Kannada action-drama film stars Puneeth in the title role, Ramya as Shruti and Meera Jasmine as Aishwarya. The story is based on a love triangle in which Arasu, a son of a business tycoon, falls in love with Shruti, but when she questions his competence, he sets out to make his own living. On his journey of self-discovery, he meets Aishwarya who aids him. Who will he choose? OTTplay Rating - 7.4 Available - YouTube, Vi, Jio, Sun Next Milana Milana is a super hit musical Kannada film from 2007 starring Puneeth Rajkumar as Akash and Parvathy Thiruvothu as Anjali in the lead. The story depicts Anjali demanding a divorce from Akash on their first night as she wants to reunite with her love interest Hemant, who later turns out to be a fraudster. Will Anjali finally realise Akash for the man he truly is? This movie is very special to me as I got an opportunity to do my silver screen debut with Puneeth Rajkumar.. OTTplay Rating - 7.9 Available - Zee5, Vi Doddamane Huduga The 2016 release, Kannada action drama film with Puneeth as Surya and Radhika Pandit as Nisha in the lead. It has an ensemble star cast of Ambareesh, Sumalatha, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Avinash Krishna, Srinivasa Murthy. The movie is packed with some action sequences; the story is based on Surya from a small town who learns that he belongs to a big family. Though hates his father for abandoning him in childhood, helps him deal with the local goon. OTTplay Rating - 6.4 Available - Zee5Raajakumara A 2017 Kannada action film, starring Puneeth as Siddarth and Priya Anand as Nandini in the lead. The story is based on the life of Siddarth hailing from a rich family in Melbourne, who loses his entire family in a plane crash, returns to India and finds out the harsh truth of his father’s reputation. What will he do to rectify it? The movie has given some all-time super hit songs. OTTplay Rating - 8.3 Available - Disney + Hotstar, Jio, MXplayer, Sun Next, Vi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the special theme-based podcast List hai toh hit hai, I'm your host Nikhil, Let’s begin. What comes to your mind when I say comedy films? They are sources of uninhibited fun, loud guffaws and belly-aching laughs for viewers of all ages. However, only a handful of movies stand the test of time. Let's see what's in our list today — the best franchise comedy films ever made. Golmaal (Franchise) The Hindi comedy movie franchise is directed by Rohit Shetty. The first film, released in 2006, was a superhit and was followed by three more sequels surrounding the lives of four friends who get mired in one trouble after another. The series has hilarious dialogues and great music. Golmaal Fun Unlimited in 2006 Golmaal Returns in 2008 Golmaal 3 in 2010 Golmaal Again in 2017 OTTplay Rating - 7.5 Available - Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Vi, MXplayer, Airtel Xstream The Naked Gun (Franchise) The Naked Gun is an American crime comedy series, directed by Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker. In every movie, there is a police officer named Frank Drebin who gets assigned to undercover operations to stop assassinations from taking place. The Naked Gun: From the Files of the Police Squad in 1988 The Naked Gun 2 ½: The smell of fear in 1991 The Naked Gun 33 ½: The final insult in 1994 OTTplayer Rating - 7.3 Available - YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Police Academy Franchise The is an American crime comedy film franchise by Hugh Wilson. The movies are based on the Police Squad. Facing shortage of officers, the police department comes up with a recruitment policy to hire new police officers. Police Academy in 1984 Police Academy 2 in 1985 Police Academy 3 in 1986 Police Academy 4 in 1987 Police Academy 5 in 1988 Police Academy 6 in 1989 OTTplay Rating - 6.2 Available - Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Hungama, Vi Pink Panther Pink Panther is an American comedy-mystery film franchise owned by MGM Studios. The story centres around a French detective, Inspector Clouseau, and his hilarious ways to solve cases. Though he is clueless of what happens around him, he is always able to crack a case open. Few hit movies are The Pink Panther in 1964 A shot in the dark in 1964 Inspector Clouseau The Pink Panther 2 The Return of Pink Panther OTTplay Rating - 5.5 Available - Tubi Austin Powers Austin Powers is an American Sci-fi comedy series released between 1997 and 2002, directed by Jay Roach, and starred Mike Myers in a double role as Austin Powers and Dr. Evil. This spy series is a spoof of the James Bond genre. Though not attractive, Austin Powers gets all female characters attention. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery in 1997 Austin Powers: The Spy who shagged me in 1999 Austin Powers in Goldmember in 2002 OTTplay Rating - 7.4 Available - Apple TV+ , Hungama Scary Movie Franchise Scary Movies is an American series of parody films. The five films are spoofs of popular horror tropes in Hollywood. This series juggled humour and horror with equal ease. Scary Movie, Scary Movie2, Scary Movie3, Scary Movie4, Scary Movie5 OTTplay Rating - 6.5 Available - Disney + Hotstar, iTunes, Tubi Fockers (Franchise) Fockers is an American comedy film franchise directed by Jay Roach. The story is of soon-to-be in-laws the Fockers and the Byrneses, who are completely incompatible with each other, no matter how hard their children Greg and Pam try to patch them up. Meet the Parents in 2000 Meet the Fockers 2004 Little Fockers 2010 OTTplay Rating - 7.4 Available - Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Jio Well, that’s today's special theme-based podcast List hai toh hit hai, I shall be back with another podcast from the world of movies and entertainment. This is your host Nikhil signing off for now! Aaj kya Dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to List hai toh hit hai the theme-based podcast, and we have a theme for today, It’s always a pleasure when your favourite books get adapted into films. However, these translations always leave room for differences between the book and film versions. Here are some amazing book-to-movie adaptation picks we have today, let’s see who did it better: the movie or the novel..this is your host Nikhil, stay locked. Nomadland The 2020 American neo-western drama is based on the novel Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder. The story is about a woman who leaves her home after her husband’s demise and becomes a van-dwelling nomad in search of a job. During her road journey, she meets several other nomads who share their life experiences with her. OTTplay Rating - 7.7 Both the movie and the novel are good Available - Disney + Hotstar Normal People The series Normal People is an Irish television drama, based on a book with the same name by Sally Rooney. The story is about two teenagers Connell and Marianne, who share a brilliant intimacy with each other, from the early days of secondary school to their college years. Their struggles pile up as they juggle their complex relationships and insecurities. OTTplay Rating - 9.0 Series is better than the novel Available - Amazon Prime Video Room A 2015 drama film is based on Emma Donoghue’s novel of the same name. The movie depicts a woman who has been kept in captivity for seven years in a room with her son. She raises her five-year-old in the confined space that is their entire world. However, on their escape, the child gets a glimpse of the outside world which he had never seen. OTTplay Rating - 8.2 Movie did better Available - Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Jio, iTunes, Mubi The Witcher It is a fantasy drama television series based on Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s novel. Filmed with a keen similarity to the images of the book, the story is about the life of Geralt, a witcher, a mutant with special powers, who kills monsters for money. If you enjoy the fantasy genre, then this is a good one packed with amazing action scenes. OTTplay Rating - 8.0 Series beats the novel Available - Netflix The Lovely Bones It is a 2009 supernatural thriller drama film based on American writer Alice Sebold’s novel. The story is about a 14-year-old Susie Salmon who gets raped and murdered by her neighbour Harvey and dumped into a sink. Her spirit is stuck ‘in between’ as it refuses to leave, and watches her family desperately search for her. OTTplay Rating - 7.1 Book made it better Available - Google Play, YouTube, Jio Jurassic Park A 1993 blockbuster hit directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie is based on a novel by Michael Crichton.This breathtaking movie is a masterpiece that has some amazing visual and sound effects. The first film of the franchise, Jurassic Park, revolves around a few scientists who visit a genetically engineered dinosaur theme park. An unexpected series of incidents lead to the creatures breaking free while the humans find themselves surrounded by predators. OTTplay Rating - 8.4 Movie was a hit than the book Available - Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Vi, Hungama A Time to Kill This 1996 American crime drama is based on the novel by John Grisham. The story is about an African-American Carl Lee Hailey, whose daughter, Tonya gets abducted and raped by two white men. After he kills the criminals, he undergoes trial. Will his friend Jake Brigance help him win the case? OTTplay Rating - 7.3 Movie is better than the book Available - Amazon Prime Video Alright folks that's the list hai toh hit hai for today, I shall be back again tomorrow with a brand new theme. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A child protagonist adds to a film’s innocence, sweetness and authenticity. Here is a consolidation of famous child protagonist movies of all times. You're welcome to this roller coaster special ride on List hai toh hit hai, today's special child protagonist movies of all time! I'm your host Nikhil, let's play! Taare Zameen Par Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Hindi drama film produced by Aamir Khan, starring Darsheel Safari as Ishaan Awasthi in the lead. The story is based on Ishaan, an eight-year-old boy who suffers from dyslexia and finds difficulty in reading and writing. Criticised by his father, he is sent to a boarding school where the art teacher helps him discover himself. OTTplay Rating – 8.6 Available – Netflix Makdee This is a 2002 Hindi fun-filled fantasy movie starring Shweta Basu Prasad in the lead. It depicts the story of twin sisters Chunni and Munni in a village, who encounter a witch named Makdee. Munni is turned into a hen by the witch and Chunni strikes a deal to retrieve her sister in exchange for a hundred hens. OTTplay Rating – 7.6 Available – Vi Anjali This is a 1990 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. Shamili, who bagged the National Award for the best child actor for her role in the film, plays the titular Anjali. A mother learns that her toddler, whom she thought was dead, is alive, but is differently abled. The family faces challenges to raise the little child. OTTplay Rating – 8.3 Available – Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now, Zee5, Mubi, Jio, Vi Rockford The 1999 Hindi movie is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and stars Rohan Dey as a thirteen-year-old Rajesh Naidu who arrives at Rockford Boy’s School. Without the support and constant presence of his parents, Rajesh tries to cope up to his new environment. OTTplay Rating – 7.6 Available – Disney + Hotstar Home Alone Home Alone is a 1990 American family comedy starring Macaulay Culkin. The story is based in Chicago where an eight-year-old boy is accidentally left alone at home by his family who travel to Paris during Christmas vacation. What happens next is shocking! He encounters two burglars who try their best to barge into his home. The film narrates how the boy successfully tackles two adult criminals. OTTplay Rating – 8.1 Available – Disney + Hotstar, Google Play, YouTube, iTunes Jojo Rabbit This is a 2019 black comedy-drama starring Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo Betzler. The story is inspired from the book Caging Skies by Christine Leunen. Jojo, a Hitler youth member, finds out that his mother has hidden a Jewish girl in their attic. Fearing this revelation will lead to the execution of all the three, Jojo starts questioning his beliefs while also seeking advice from his imaginary friend, a campy Adolf Hitler. OTTplay Rating – 8.4 Available – Disney + Hotstar The Parent Trap This is an American comedy-drama movie released in 1998 starring Lindsay Lohan in a double role. Eleven-year-old twin sisters who are separated by birth because of their parents’ divorce encounter each other on a summer vacation. When they learn they are separated twins, they chalk out a plan to reunite their parents. OTTplay Rating – 7 Available – Disney + Hotstar, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Jio Well, that’s today's special theme-based podcast List hai toh hit hai, I shall be back with another podcast from the world of movies and entertainment. This is your host Nikhil signing off for now! Aaj kya Dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another special podcast of List hai toh hit hai, I am your host Nikhil and this is OTTplay. I’m your host Nikhil, Let’s begin If you were to pick a movie which is a box office hit, what genre would you choose? It has the ability to scare, disgust and thrill you. Here are a few nail-biting movies that are sure to give you a jumpscare. The winner always turns out to be horror, this is List hai toh hit hai , horror theme special. Evil Dead The 2013 film tells the story of five friends who head to a cabin in the woods where they discover a hidden basement and stumble upon the Book of the Dead. Terror strikes when one of the friends unintentionally reads the book summoning the evil force. Few among them get possessed by evil, while the others desperately try decoding the book in an attempt to destroy the demon. OTTplay Rating - 6.3 Available - Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv, Tubi Saw Saw is a 2004 American horror-thriller film. This frightful film follows two men, who gain consciousness in a dilapidated bathtub next to a dead body. They get a recorder of a Jigsaw Killer who instructs them to kill each other if they want to save their family. The sadistic serial killer sets a closed-circuit video, forcing their families to witness the torture. OTTplay Rating - 8 Available - Airtel Xstream, Vi Scream This 1996 American horror film is the highest-grossing slasher film of all time. The story is all about the masked killer who floods the calm Californian town in a bloodbath. He targets teenage high school kids using horror films and plays deadly games. OTTplay Rating - 7.5 Available - Disney + Hotstar The Exorcist The Exorcist is one of the most successful and terrifying movies of all time. Released in 1973, the story is about a young girl who starts speaking in tongues, levitates and acts indifferent. When her worried mother seeks medical help but fails to cure her daughter, a priest suggests performing an exorcism to help her out of this. OTTplay Rating - 8.3 Available - Hungama, Vi Ezra This is a Malayalam horror film starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priya Anand. The movie has taken the Indian horror genre to another level with its scary background score. The story revolves around a couple who buy a strange box from an antique shop, which results in paranormal activities happening around them. Once they discover that the box is a dybbuk, they set out to hire a rabbi to help free them from this evil. OTTplay Rating - 6.9 Available - Disney + Hotstar, YouTube Bhaagamathie Bhaagamathie is a 2018 Telugu thriller film starring Anushka Shetty in the lead. The film was a commercial success and was simultaneously shot in Malayalam and Tamil. The movie follows Chanchala, an IPS officer who visits a haunted mansion for interrogation but is possessed by a spirit instead. OTTplay Rating - 7.2 Available - Disney + Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Voot, Vi, Zee51920 1920 is a Hindi horror-romance film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The movie, released in 2008, tells the story of Arjun, who falls in love with Lisa, marries her and abandons his family. Things take a sinister turn when he learns that his wife is possessed by an evil spirit. OTTplay Rating - 6.8 Available - Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, MXplayer That's the horror special on list hai toh hit hai, I shall be back soon with another brand new podcast and a new theme, until then its your host Nikhil outta here. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to one podcast that's based on special themes from movies and shows, this one’s List hai toh hit hai Im your host Nikhil for today. There is nothing more enjoyable than head bobbing and foot-tapping to high-octane song-and-dance routines. Be it Hollywood or Bollywood, musicals are always dependable crowd-pullers. Here are a few musical movies and shows that you can watch again and again. Mary Poppins This is a 1964 American fantasy film starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and Karen Dotrice. The story is about the titular Mary Poppins, who becomes a nanny for two mischievous children. She takes them to a magical world and imparts their life lessons with a touch of humour. OTTplay Rating – 8.3 Available – Disney + Hotstar, Jio The Sound of Music This 1965 Academy Award winner for Best Picture has Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in the lead roles. The story is about a widowed navy captain who hires a governess to take care of his seven mischievous children. The governess Maria brings in music and love into the lives of these mischief mongers, setting them on the right note. OTTplay Rating – 8.4 Available – Disney + Hotstar Grease This 1978 romance drama stars John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Stockard Channing in the lead. The most successful musical movie ever made, Grease revolves around teenagers Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson who fall in love with each other during summer vacation, but later unexpectedly encounter each other in high school. OTTplay Rating – 7.5 Available – Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, iTunes, Jio Moulin Rouge! The film, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, was released in 2001. Starring Nicole Kidman and Evan McGregor, this musical drama film depicts a heartwarming story of a young English poet who falls in love with a cabaret actress. The film is well known for its amazing set and costume design. OTTplay Rating – 7.8 Available – Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Mubi, Apple TV+ Bohemian Rhapsody Bohemian Rhapsody is a 2018 biographical musical drama film starring Rami Malek, Brian May and Joseph Mazzello. The film is based on the life of Freddie Mercury, the British singer and lead vocalist of the musical band Queen. This movie is the most successful music biopic ever made. OTTplay Rating – 7.6 Available – Disney + Hotstar, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play High School Musical The 2019 American mockumentary series in association with Disney Channel has an ensemble cast of Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Kate Reinders, Olivia Rose Keegan, Julia Lester, Derek Hough, Larry Saperstein and others. The fictional story is based on a group of music enthusiasts from East High School, who take part in the staging of High School Musical: The Musical, which is their school production. OTTplay Rating – 5.3 Available – Disney + Hotstar Aashiqui Aashiqui is a 1990 Hindi romantic movie that tells the story of an aspiring singer who unexpectedly meets a beautiful woman at a police station and falls in love with her. Life takes a turn when they start dating each other but struggle to strike a balance between their personal and professional lives. OTTplay Rating – 6.5 Available on – Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play, Vi, Hungama, Airtel Xstream Rockstar The 2011 Hindi movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead. The story depicts the life of a man who wants to be a successful rockstar and believes heartbreak is the key to becoming a true musician. When his beloved marries another man, he channels his angst into creating music. OTTplay Rating – 8.1 Available – Zee5, YouTube, Google Play, Eros Now, iTunes, Airtel Xstream, Jio Rock On! Rock On! is a 2008 Hindi film, starring Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Luke Kenny, Prachi Desai, Koel Puri, Shahana Goswami in the lead roles. The story is about the members of a music band, who reunite years after disbanding for good for a one grand finale stage performance together. OTTplay Rating – 8 Available – Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube Alright that's a wrap on List hai toh hit hai, one podcast based on themes from movies and shows, I shall be back again with another podcast of List hai toh hit hai with a brand new theme, until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the special theme-based podcast - List hai toh hit hai, I'm your host Nikhil Planning to binge-watch movies with friends or family? Here’s the list of a few war movies and shows which deserve attention from the fans of this genre. Let’s kick-off Band of Brothers This 2001 American War Drama miniseries, based on the historic events in World War II, tells the story of the veterans of East Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army. The show is created by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. The series won Emmy and Golden Globe awards for the best miniseries. OTTplay Rating - 9 Available - Disney + Hotstar Inglourious Basterds The 2009 War Action film stars Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent and Christoph Waltz. The movie is based on a few soldiers who set out on an undercover mission to assassinate Nazi leaders. Apart from its crisp script and commendable acting, the film, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2009, also won many awards and nominations. OTTplay Rating - 8.4 Available - Netflix Saving Private Ryan A 1998 American War- Drama film, Saving Private Ryan stars Tom Hanks and Matt Damon among others and is directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is set during the Invasion of Normandy in World War II when the US Army Rangers Captain John Miller along with his squad go on a search mission to find a paratrooper, Private James Ryan, who is the lone survivor son after the death of his three siblings. OTTplay Rating - 9 Available - Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Jio, Mubi Schindler’s List The 1993 Academy Award winner for best film starring Liam Neeson, Caroline Goodall, Ben Kingsley, is based on a story about a German industrialist who is also a member of the Nazi party. He recruits Jewish refugees as his employees in his factory and ends up saving over 1000 Jews during the Holocaust. OTTplay Rating - 8.7 Available - Netflix, Mubi Dunkirk The 2017 Thriller - Drama written, directed and produced by Christopher Nolan, is based on the narrative of a group of soldiers from Britain, Belgium and France who are held up in the port town of Dunkirk. Their only way out is by sea, which faces dogged German naval forces. OTTplay Rating - 8.0 Available - Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, Vi, Hungama, Tata Sky Fury The movie stars Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman. It is a 2014 American war film that portrays the scenario of US tank crews fighting against the Nazis in the final weeks of World War II. OTTplay Rating - 7.7 Available - Disney + Hotstar, Netflix, YouTube, Google Play, Zee5, Jio, Hungama, Vi The Hurt Locker An Academy Award winner for the Best Picture, this war-action movie was released in 2008. Starring Jeremy Renner, this movie dives into a war zone in Baghdad back in 2004. The story unfolds as a team of soldiers from the explosive ordnance disposal team try to defuse a bomb with a lot of caution and protocols. OTTplay Rating - 7.2 Available - Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play, Tata Sky Black Hawk Down This 2001 war film is based on the US military raid in 1993 where the US sent its special forces to Somalia to destabilise the government. The film shows how Black Hawk helicopters are used to lower the soldiers onto the ground when they experience an unexpected attack from the Somalian forces. The story unfolds as the US soldiers struggle to combat the gunfire. OTTplay Rating - 8.0 Available - Netflix, Sony Liv, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Mubi Alright, that's the List hai toh hit hai special theme-based podcast for today, I shall be back again tomorrow with another episode until then it’s your host Nikhil signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to List hai toh hit hai, one podcast that is based on special themes from movies. I'm your host Nikhil. The Indian film industry has always produced amazing cop dramas. One of the defining characteristics of every cop movie is timely heroic entries, be it action entertainers, serious dramas or comedies. In recent years, filmmakers have upgraded action sequences with crisp visual effects and realistic graphics. Here are a few commendable Indian cop films you can go ahead and binge-watch. A Wednesday The 2008 Hindi thriller starring Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher is considered one of the best crime drama films ever made. The story follows a common man planting bombs to eliminate the terrorists involved in the Mumbai train bombings. The man eventually crosses paths with the police commissioner who tracks his secret location through GPS. The story has good twists and is a must dekho! OTTplay Rating – 8.3 Available – Youtube, Google Play Mardaani A 2014 Hindi crime drama that focuses on women empowerment, Mardaani stars Rani Mukherjee and Jisshu Sengupta and is directed by Pradeep Sarkar. The story is about a fearless cop who sets out to rescue a teenage girl and take down a child trafficker. In the movie, Rani packs in some solid punches, both literally and metaphorically. The screenplay will definitely keep you glued to your seat until the end of the film. OTTplay Rating – 7.5 Available – Amazon Prime Video, SonyLiv, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Special 26 Special 26 is a 2013 Hindi crime drama directed by Neeraj Pandey. It has an ensemble cast with Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Jimmy Shergill and Manoj Bajpayee in lead roles. The story is about a gang of con artists who disguise themselves as CBI officers to raid a politician’s house. The movie becomes a cat and mouse chase when an honest CBI officer sets out to stop their next big heist. The film offers a good twist in the climax. OTTplay Rating – 7.8 Available – Netflix, Voot, YouTube, Google Play, Jio, iTunes Khakee The 2004 Hindi action thriller has an ensemble cast consisting of Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Prakash Raj and Atul Kulkarni. The story is about a team of police officers who escort an alleged terrorist from the small city of Chandgad to Mumbai. As they set out for Mumbai, they encounter unforeseen events. They fight for their survival against adversities created by an ex-police officer for reasons best known to him. The movie has some good blockbuster songs. OTTplay Rating – 7.6 Available – Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, Vi, Jio Shootout at Lokhandwala A 2007 crime action movie is based on a real story of a shootout in Lokhandwala in 1991. An upcoming gangster Maya and his associate Dilip meet up in the swarming Lokhandwala complex to count seventy lakh rupees in a flat when a group of 286 policemen headed by ACP Khan attack them from all sides. The film has a stellar star cast consisting of Amitabh Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Tusshar Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Abhishek Bachchan and Rohit Roy. The movie gained fame for its song ‘Yeh Ganpat chal daru la’. OTTplay Rating - 7.5 Available - Airtel Xstream, MXplayer, Jio, Vi, Hungama Singam The 2010 Tamil language action film distributed by Sun Pictures has Suriya as the main lead and Anushka Shetty. The story revolves around a police sub-inspector Duraisingam who gets transferred to Chennai. He gets to know there was an influential goon behind his transfer. Unable to cope with the violence the goon has unleashed upon people, he decides to head back to his village. But he is stopped by his girlfriend Kavya and has to fight for what is right. The movie was a huge success all over and it was later remade in different languages and has a few sequels released as well. OTTplay Rating - 7.1 Available - Disney + Hotstar, Voot, iTunes, MXplayer, SunNext, Jio, Vi Talaash The 2012 Hindi thriller was financed by Aamir Khan Productions and stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Rani Mukerji in lead roles with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rajkummar Rao. The story revolves around Inspector Shekhawat, who grieves his young son’s death. He is assigned a high profile case of a car accident. When he starts investigating the case, he encounters an alluring escort named Rosie. Watch the flick for more twists and turns. OTTplay Rating - 7.5 Available - Amazon Prime Video, Voot, Netflix Alright, that's the List hai toh hit hai based on the theme of amazing cop dramas from Indian films, I shall be back again with a brand new episode of list hai toh hit hai with a brand new theme. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to List hai toh hit hai, where I showcase some exclusive listicle stories based on special themes from the world of films and shows. Science-fiction may be a niche genre but it has forever inspired filmmakers to stretch the limits of reality to deliver unimaginable worlds and concepts on screen. Picture post-apocalyptic worlds where artificial intelligence dominates the human race or even the ability to transcend time and space to discover an existence never imagined possible. For all sci-fi fans out there, here are a few films and shows adapted from bestsellers that will take you on a journey that’s beyond ordinary. I'm your host Nikhil. Stay locked. Foundation Foundation is an American sci-fi drama 2021 television series created by David S Goyer, based on the series of books written by Isaac Asimov. The story is based on a professor who discovers a way to predict the future. He realizes that the future does not hold good for his galaxy and tying up with a band of exiles he sets out to save it from imminent danger. Season 1 of the show was a hit that Apple TV+ renewed for season 2. OTTplay Rating - 7.3 Available - Apple TV+ The Martian The Martian is a 2015 sci-fi movie based on the book with the same name by Andy Weir. The movie is all about an astronaut Mark Watney who gets stranded on Mars while on a mission after his crew leaves, presuming him to be dead. The story narrates his struggle to sustain himself with limited resources until he manages to get help. The movie was appreciated for its scientific accuracy and realistic depiction. OTTplay Rating - 8.2 Available - Youtube, Disney + Hotstar, iTunes, Google Play, Tata Sky 2001: A Space Odyssey This 1968 sci-fi movie is based on the novel by Arthur C Clarke. The story is a tale of an epic voyage undertaken by a crew of astronauts along with their revolutionary supercomputer set out to trace the extraterrestrial monolith on the lunar surface. This one’s considered one of the best sci-fi movies ever made and should be on your binge-list if you’re a fan of the genre. OTTplay Rating - 7.8 Available - Youtube, Google Play, iTunes, Vi Blade Runner Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, released in 1982, is a noir-cyberpunk movie based on the novel Do Androids Dream of electric sheep? By Philip K Dick. The movie stars Harrison Ford as a police officer who’s assigned to hunt down four genetically engineered humans. The film was initially met with mixed reviews and bombed at the box-office, but has since gone on to be regarded as one of the best films ever made. The sequel titled Blade Runner 2049 starring Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling, directed by Denis Villeneuve, was also released to a lukewarm reception at the box office in 2017, despite garnering rave reviews from the critics. Scott, who made the 1982 cult classic, pinned the sequel’s failure on the film’s excessive runtime. OTTplay Rating – 8 Available - iTunes, Google Play The Expanse This American sci-fi television series is based on the novels of the same name by James S A Corey. The series is set 200 years in the future where humanity has colonized the solar system. Driven by geopolitics and an inter-planetary setting, the series also delves into the relationship that nations would share in the future. SFX fans are in for a treat but this one also packs a compelling story to keep you hooked through the series. OTTplay Rating - 8.9 Available - Amazon Prime Video The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy This 2005 sci-fi comedy flick is based on a series of novels of the same name by Douglas Adams. The story is based on a character called Arthur Dent who has an alien friend called Ford Prefect. When Ford warns that the Earth is to be demolished by a race called Vogons, the duo set out on an expedition to work on their guide to the galaxy. The movie has a promising cast including Martin Freeman, Yasiin Bey and Sam Rockwell. OTTplay Rating - 6.9 Available - Youtube, Disney + Hotstar, iTunes, Google Play That's the end of this special podcast List hai toh hit hai, I shall be back again with another brand new podcast until then it's your host Nikihl signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another special podcast of List hai toh hit hai, I am your host Nikhil and this is OTTplay. I’m your host Nikhil, Let’s begin From Zodiac to Dial M for Murder, in today’s List hai toh hit hai, we’re listing some of the most spine-chilling crime mysteries. Crime mysteries have always enthralled audiences of all ages. From unsolved murders to serial killings, there’s a twisted pleasure in accessing damaged minds who commit unspeakable crimes. And what’s even more exciting is the journey that detectives and law enforcement officers embark on - in an attempt to get to the bottom of the affair. It’s hardly surprising then that crime thrillers and mysteries have been one of the most profitable genres in Hollywood in recent decades. From Alfred Hitchcock’s classics to adaptations of Stieg Larsson’s bestsellers, the list of crime-thrillers is endless. But here’s a selection of films that you ought to watch if you’ve got an appetite for thrillers. Zodiac The 2007 thriller, starring the likes of Robert Downy Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo, is based on the life of the real-life serial killer who terrorised the San Francisco Bay Area between the late 1960s and early 1970s. The film follows the murders which are believed to have been committed by the serial killer who was given the moniker “Zodiac Killer”. Rating - 7.9 Available - Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hungama, Vi Dial M for Murder Few filmmakers come close to the brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock when it comes to thrillers. One of the most memorable masterpieces of the director is Dial M for Murder. The film follows the devious plan that man hatches to murder his wife when he finds out that she’s having an affair. KNIVES OUT Knives Out is a comedy crime film which is fashioned like a classic “whodunit”. Christopher Plummer plays Harlan Thrombay, a wealthy crime novelist who has invited his considerably large family to his Massachusetts mansion to celebrate his 85th birthday. When Harlan is found murdered the next day, Daniel Craig enters the scene as the private investigator hired to solve the murder. Rating - 8.0 Available - itunes, Google Play, Hungama, Vi, Airtel Xstream Murder on the Orient Express Kenneth Branagh’s take on Agatha Christie’s 1934 novel was as kitschy as it gets. The 2017 movie, featuring Branagh in the role of the legendary Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot, roped in some of the biggest names in the business. Johnny Depp, Olivia Colman and Judi Dench came on board to recreate the mysterious, grizzly murder that takes place on board a luxury train. From the cantankerous White Russian Princess (played by Dench) to a nefarious art dealer (played by Depp), Branagh’s film was deliberately over-the-top. Despite the action centerered around what seems like an implausible murder, Branagh’s characters ensure the film never veers into grim territory. Also starring Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Michelle Pfeiffer and Daisy Ridley, the whodunit is an authentic adaptation and keeps viewers consistently tense about the proceedings on the screen. Rear Window This 1954 classic is arguably one of Alfred Hitchcock’s finest works. Featuring James Stewart as an injured, house-bound photojournalist, this thriller follows his character while he idly plays peeping-tom to his neighbours. Things take an unexpected turn when he becomes convinced that he has witnessed a murder in the apartment opposite his. His girlfriend (played by Grace Kelly) his nurse (Thelma Ritter) then accompanies him in solving the alleged murder. The film stood out from its contemporaries largely for Hitchcock’s treatment of spatially restrictive narratives. Since the film was largely shot indoors, Paramount Pictures, the studio that backed the film, built a set that is still considered the largest ever constructed within their premises. Rear Window even had Hitchcock’s trademark cameo appearance where the filmmaker can be seen winding a clock in a crucial sequence. WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT is a 1988 film which was selected for preservation by the Library Of Congress. This noir comedy is set in a fictional 1940s world where both cartoon characters and real humans live in perfect harmony. This delightful mixture of live-action and animation gives the film a distinctive edge and also appealing to various audience groups. When well known ‘Toon' Roger Rabbit is accused of murder, human private investigator Eddie Valiant tasks himself with exonerating him. Rating - 8.2 Available - Netflix, Disney + Hotstar Well that’s today's special theme-based podcast List hai toh hit hai, I shall be back with another podcast from the world of movies and entertainment. This is your host Nikhil signing off for now! Aaj kya Dekhoge OTTplay se poocho! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there! Welcome to another special podcast List hai toh hit hai, this is your host Nikhil with you. In today’s podcast, I would be taking you through my list of films and TV shows that redefined satire on OTT platforms. Today's podcast is an awesome journey into the world of satire. The film and television industry has always been used as a medium for delivering the socio-political messages of society. Playwrights such as John Marston, Thomas Middleton, and William Shakespeare used satire as tools to rhetorically provide information on the issues in society. Film and television have also adopted this approach even though the commercial viability has toned it in some ways. However, there are quite a good number of films and TV shows that have managed to become critical and commercial hits. The following is a list that takes you through some of the best satires available on the streaming platforms. First up on my list Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan This 2006 film is written by Sacha Baron Cohen, a master when it comes to making satires, focuses on anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and far-right nationalism, in which he stars as the titular character. The film is a mockumentary about a Kazakh journalist and his team who visit America to create a documentary. Also, a sequel, Borat Subsequent Movie Film, was released in 2020 with Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat. We at OTTplay have given this flick a 7.7 rating and watch it on Youtube, Google Play Movies and Disney + Hotstar The Interview The Interview stars James Franco and Seth Rogen as a TV journalist and producer respectively who are offered a chance to Interview the dictator of North Korea, while the CIA has plans to assassinate him in the process. This film is a political satire on the tyrannical rule of Kim Jong-Un in North Korea, backed up with plenty of humour and action by, and directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. You could catch this film on Itunes and Zee5 Fight Club This film starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, directed by David Fincher, was not a commercial success upon its theatrical release. Over the years, the film has attained a cult status and is now regarded as one of the finest films ever made. The film is a satire on hypermasculinity and consumer capitalism and is based on a novel by Chuck Palahniuk. We at OTTplay have given it a 9.1 and watch this flick on numerous OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Youtube , Voot and Google Play Movies Hot Fuzz Hot Fuzz is a parody of a buddy cop action film set in a quaint town in England. It is a satire on anti-immigration and xenophobia. The film is the second part of the trilogy from the Three Flavours Cornetto Anthology films directed by Edgar Wright starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The first film Shaun of the Dead is a zombie parody and the third film, At the World’s End, is an alien invasion parody. This flick has an OTT rating of 7.9 and you can watch it on Youtube, Google Play Movies and Itunes. Wall- E Receiving the Academy Award winner for Best Animated Film of the Year 2009, Disney Pixar’s Wall- E was directed by Andrew Stanton. The movie was universally acclaimed and a narrative satire on human civilization and how it is turning Earth to an inhospitable planet. We at OTTplay have rated it an 8.5 and watch it streaming on Disney + Hotstar and Jio Inglorious Bastards The film is a satire on the glorification of war and the very idea of a war hero, starring Christoph Waltz, Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Daniel Brūhl, Mélanie Laurent, and Michael Fassbender. The film is a masterclass in editing with stellar performances by the actors. Waltz’s performance as portrayal of SS colonel Hans Landa earned him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. This super blockbuster flick gets an 8.4 rating from us at OTTplay and is streaming exclusively on Netflix. Bojack Horseman This underrated gem from Netflix’s long list of original content is an animated dark-comedy series. Will Arnett’s portrayal of the titular character is a mix of funny and depressing. The core theme of the show is a critique or a satire on the celebrity lifestyle in LA. The story is set in a universe where animals and humans coexist in society as equals or almost equals. We at OTTplay have rated it whooping 9.0 and you can catch it exclusively on Netflix Schitt’s Creek This TV series is one of the most popular shows on Netflix after completing six successful seasons, a winner of nine Emmy awards, the comedy-drama was a sleeper hit. Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, who are the executive producers, also starred as primary characters alongside Catherine O’Hara and Annie Murphy. The four main cast won them Emmy awards for their performances. The show is a satire on social classes and the modern-day influencer lifestyle. This show comes with an OTTplay rating of 8.7 and watch it streaming exclusively on Netflix. Alright, that's a wrap of this special theme-based podcast List

As you know List hai toh hit hai is all about those special theme-based podcasts where I showcase some of the best movies for you to binge-watch on OTT platforms. One theme that's super explored and made into films in Indian movies are Gangster/underworld stories. Indian directors have gone to greater lengths to ensure the movies turn out to be as realistic as possible. Be it Bollywood or Kollywood or even Mollywood, the filmmakers have always had the penchant to make films based on real-life stories of gangsters or underworld Don’s. In today's podcast, I shall take you through some of the best gangster films made in India that turned out to be watch-worthy hits. First Movie on My list Satya This film was released in 1998 and was directed and produced by Ram Gopal Verma. This movie turned out to be Ramgopal Verma's first of the trilogy gangster series. The plot of the film is about a man named Satya who comes to Mumbai looking for a suitable job and accidentally befriends the character Bhiku Mhatre and is then taken into the Mumbai underworld. The film gained popularity amongst the audiences for its realistic depiction of the underworld on screen. If you're the type for gangster flicks this one is worth a deho! We at OTTplay have given it an 8. And you can watch it on Eros now, Zee5 and Youtube. Company This is an all-out gangster film written by Jaideep Sahani and directed by RamGopal Verma. This movie is the second of the trilogy gangster series from the director. The film Company has Mohanlal, Ajay Devgan, Manisha Ko irala in the lead roles and Vivek Oberoi makes his debut. The Plot is about a man named Chandu, who becomes the henchman for the gangster named Malik, with whom he eventually forms a good bond but falls apart after tension arises between the two of them. OTTplay has given this gangster flick an 8.3 and watch it on Netflix and Zee5 Gangs Of Wasseypur This film is a super loaded crime action gangster thriller directed by Anurag Kashyap. This film is one of the first of the Gangs of Wasseypur series. The film has Manoj Bajpai, Richa Chadda, Reema Sen amongst others as the star cast. The main plot of the film revolves around the coal mafia of Dhanbad, the film also depicts the struggles, politics, and vengeance between three powerful families. The film was released worldwide in 2012 but was banned in a few countries due to its violent content. This movie has got an OTTplay rating of 8.0 and watch it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Voot, Google Play Movies, and Youtube. Aranya Kaandam This is a 2010 released neo-noir action thriller gangster movie. This was the first neo-noir film to be released in the Tamil language. The main plot of this film is the story that takes place with the six main lead characters in one single day. The film has Bollywood star Jackie Shroff playing one of the lead roles, named Singaperumal. The movie has a lot of twists and turns and eventually focuses on the lead character Singaperumal and his life. We at OTTplay have given it an 8.9 and watch it on Google Play Movies and Vi Om The Kannada film industry had not explored films based on gangs and rowdyism until this blockbuster film Om was released in 1995. This movie had all the ingredients of a film based on gang wars and rowdyism. The movie was directed by Upendra and Hamsalekha scored the music for it. The film depicted the life story of a gangster and how he eventually quits the negative life. The film turned out to be an inspiration for several real-life gangsters to give up rowdyism and transform their life. The director roped in real-life gangsters to play cameo roles in the film to bring in the authentic feel of the story. We at OTTplay have given it a whopping 9 and watch it on Jio and SunNXT Angamaly Diaries - Malayalam The Malayalam crime drama, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and by actor Chemban Vinod Jose, was a surprise hit on its release in 2017. The film featured an astonishing 86 debut actors including lead Antony Varghese. The film was praised for its writing and cinematography, including an impressive 11-minute single-shot climatic scene. We at OTTplay have given it an 8.5 rating, watch the flick on YuppTV Shiva This crime action gangster film was released in the year 1989 and has Telugu superstar Nagarjuna and Amala in the lead roles. This film's basic plot is loosely adapted from the English flick The way of the Dragon. The story revolves around the fights and conflicts between two main characters Siva and Bhavani. Siva is a college student turned gangster and Bhavani is a popular crime head mentored by a politician named Manchiraju. This film attained cult status in the Telugu industry giving Nagarjuna a superstar position and a major breakthrough for him. We at OTTplay have given it an 8.5 and you could watch it on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and VI. Pokiri This is a 2006 released Telugu action thriller gangster film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Illeana D’cruz and Prak