Streaming in January 2023: from Kaleidoscope to Mission Majnu, take your pick

Streaming in January 2023: While 2022 saw some brilliant TV shows and movies covering a wide range of genres, 2023 is not going to be any different. There are a number of films and shows waiting to be released on different streaming platforms in January. Read on to know what is in store:

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Kaleidoscope: Netflix

Streaming on: January 1

The new heist drama on Netflix has no a linear storytelling format. You can watch the series from any episode it will make sense. Starring Giancarlo Esposito in the lead role, the series also stars Tati Gabrielle, John Hans Tester, Jordan Mendoza, Soojeong Son, Niousha Noor, and Rosaline Elbay. It is created by screenwriter Eric Garcia.

Taaza Khabar: Disney Plus Hotstar

Streaming on: January 6

The comedy-drama revolves around a sanitation worker, Vasant Gawde, played by Bhuvan Bam. Taaza Khabar official synopsis describes it as “A gritty comedy-drama series set in South Mumbai, it is seen from the perspective of a shauchalaya worker, Vasant Gawde, aka Vasya, whose mundane and poverty-stricken life turns upside down when a simple dua from a good deed gives him surreal powers. Along with his tight-knit squad of friends, he uses his newfound super-power to master his own destiny until karma beckons again.” Also starring Shriya Pilgaonkar and Deven Bhojani, Taaza Khabar will start streaming on January 6 on Disney Plus Hotstar.

Uunchai: ZEE5

Streaming on: January 6

Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, Uunchai stars Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, Sarika, Neena Gupta, Danny Denzongpa and Parineeti Chopra in pivotal roles. The story of the film revolves around three friends in their 60s, who are on a mission to scale Mount Everest. The film was well received in theatres.

Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne: ZEE5

Streaming on: January 6

Diljit Dosanjh’s Punjabi comedy Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne also stars Sargun Mehta in the lead role. It will premiere on ZEE5 on January 6. Directed by Amarjit Singh, the film has Diljit’s character adopting a father from an old-age home with the plan of using the insurance money after his death to start a new business.

Aftersun: MUBI India

Streaming on: January 6

Set in the late 1990s, Aftersun follows an 11-year-old Scottish girl called Sophie (Corio), who visits Turkey for the summer with her loving but troubled 30-year-old Scottish father Calum (Mescal). Celia Rowlson-Hall plays the adult Sophie in the film. Directed by debutante Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells, Aftersun premiered at the International Critics’ Week during the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and won a jury prize.

Trial by Fire: Netflix

Streaming on: January 13

Based on true events, the series inspired by the book, ‘Trial by Fire: The Tragic Tale of the Uphaar Fire Tragedy’. The official logline of the series reads, “After the deadly Uphaar cinema fire, two grief-stricken parents navigate the loss of their kids and a dogged fight for justice.” The Uphaar cinema tragedy took place in 1997 and claimed 59 lives. It stars Rajshri Deshpande, Abhay Deol, Rajesh Tailang, Ashish Vidyarthi, Anupam Kher, Ratna Pathak, Shilpa Shukla and Shardul Bharadwaj.

Mission Majnu: Netflix

Streaming on: January 22

Set in the 1970s, Mission Majnu is ‘inspired by real events’. The film has Sidharth Malhotra playing the role of India’s RAW agent in Pakistan who can do anything to save his country. Helmed by Shantanu Bagchi, the movie also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Sharib Hashmi, Rajit Kapur and Kumud Mishra. As per the film’s team, Mission Majnu will take audiences “through the emotions of loyalty, love, sacrifices, and betrayal with an action-packed screenplay where one wrong move can make or break the mission.”

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