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Hans India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
From Panchayat 4 to Mandala Murders: Top 7 upcoming OTT web series
With gripping plots, beloved characters, and binge-worthy drama, these upcoming web series are sure to keep viewers hooked across genres—from crime thrillers and supernatural horror to heartwarming slice-of-life stories. Whether you're drawn to the rustic charm of Panchayat or the dark intrigue of Wednesday, these OTT releases are among the most eagerly awaited this year. Here's a roundup of the top 7 most-anticipated web series you shouldn't miss: 1. Panchayat Season 4 – Amazon Prime Video The beloved series returns to the village of Phulera with a brand-new chapter. Known for its simplicity, humor, and relatable storytelling, Panchayat has won hearts across the country. Season 4 is all set to premiere on July 2, 2025, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. 2. Criminal Justice Season 4 – JioCinema / Hotstar Pankaj Tripathi is back in his iconic role as lawyer Madhav Mishra in this gripping legal thriller. Directed by Rohan Sippy and written by Bijesh Jayarajan and Iti Agarwal, the fourth season of Criminal Justice premieres on May 22, 2025, on JioCinema (formerly Hotstar). 3. Mandala Murders – Netflix Vaani Kapoor makes her web series debut in this dark and intense crime drama directed by Mardaani 2 filmmaker Gopi Puthran. Also starring Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Mandala Murders is expected to release in 2025. The official release date is yet to be confirmed. 4. Stranger Things Season 5 – Netflix The final chapter of the global cult phenomenon is almost here. With production officially wrapped, Stranger Things Season 5 is set to premiere sometime in 2025. Fans can expect an emotional, thrilling conclusion to this beloved sci-fi series. 5. Bridgerton Season 4 – Netflix The next installment of the romantic period drama shifts focus to the bohemian second son, Benedict Bridgerton. With the team at Shondaland helming the series, Bridgerton Season 4 will premiere on Netflix in 2026. Romance, drama, and high society scandal await. 6. Mirzapur Season 4 – Amazon Prime Video The power-packed crime saga continues with its fourth season. Featuring iconic characters like Kaleen Bhaiya and Guddu Pandit, Mirzapur remains a fan favorite. While the exact release date is under wraps, reports suggest a late 2025 or early 2026 premiere. 7. Wednesday Season 2 – Netflix Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams in this supernatural hit. Season 2 will stream in two parts: Part 1 premieres on August 6, 2025, followed by Part 2 on September 3, 2025. With Tim Burton, Alfred Gough, and Miles Millar at the helm, fans can expect more mystery, mayhem, and macabre charm at Nevermore Academy.
News18
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Adnan Sami SLAMS Mumbai Airport's Pranaam Service; Pankaj Tripathi Replaces Paresh Rawal In Hera Pheri 3?
Last Updated: Singer Adnan Sami slammed Mumbai Airport's Pranaam service. Meanwhile, fans imagine Pankaj Tripathi as Baburao in Hera Pheri 3 after Paresh Rawal's reported exit. Singer Adnan Sami has spoken out against the Pranaam meet-and-greet service at Mumbai's airport. On May 31, he shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the service was slow, careless, and not well organised. He said he had faced problems with them many times. The fate of Hera Pheri 3 is in jeopardy after Paresh Rawal's abrupt exit from the film, causing Akshay Kumar to send a legal notice to the veteran actor. As fans await updates on the future of the beloved comedy franchise, they have reimaged Pankaj Tripathi as Paresh Rawal's iconic character, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte. An AI-generated image of Pankaj Tripathi as Baburao Apte has gone viral on social media, inciting mixed reactions from fans. Congratulations are in order as Heeramandi actress Sharmin Segal has welcomed her first child – a baby boy – with her husband, Aman Mehta. Sharmin, niece of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, delivered her baby boy on May 28, reports journalist Vickey Lalwani. However, it should be noted that neither Sharmin nor her husband Aman has announced the news yet on social media. For More: Heeramandi Fame Sharmin Segal Welcomes Baby Boy With Husband Aman Mehta Disha Patani is gearing up for her Hollywood debut in a supernatural action-thriller called Holiguards, directed by Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey, marking his return to directing after over 20 years. The film, which features an international cast and is shot in Mexico, includes stars like Dolph Lundgren, Tyrese Gibson, and Brianna Hildebrand. Fans had ben eagerly waiting for Shivaji Satam's character ACP Pradyuman's return in the iconic crime thriller show CID 2. Now, much to their delight, Shivaji Satam has finally returned to the show. While the latest CID 2 promo shows his surprising return, something is clearly off. When Daya comes face-to-face with him, Pradyuman shockingly fails to recognize him- and even launches an unexpected attack. It's unclear whether ACP Pradyuman has lost his memory, or whether this is a doppelganger. The shocking twist in the promo has left fans excited for thee upcoming episode of CID! First Published: May 31, 2025, 21:58 IST
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Fans reject Pankaj Tripathi's viral AI avatar as Baburao amid Paresh Rawal's Hera Pheri 3 exit: ‘Like Robert Pattinson in Batman'
The future of Hera Pheri 3 hangs in uncertainty following Paresh Rawal 's sudden departure from the project, which reportedly led Akshay Kumar to issue a legal notice to the veteran star. While fans anxiously await news about the next installment of the iconic comedy series, many have turned to imagining Pankaj Tripathi in the legendary role of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte. An AI-generated image depicting Tripathi as Baburao has gone viral online, sparking largely negative reactions from the audience, calling it "like Robert Pattinson in Batman." In the viral AI-generated image, Pankaj Tripathi is styled with Baburao's iconic thick-rimmed glasses and trademark hairstyle. He's dressed in the character's familiar white dhoti and vest, complete with a gold chain and bracelet, finishing touches that evoke the classic look. The image was shared with the caption, 'Can Pankaj Tripathi play Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri?' However, the post has received largely critical feedback on Reddit. Take a look at the image below: One user commented, 'Pankaj Tripathi could bring something valuable to the role, but he wouldn't be a replacement, he'd be a reinvention. He'd probably make a good 'Babu Bhaiya' type character in a spin-off or reboot, but stepping into Paresh Rawal's shoes directly would feel off. Audiences would constantly compare them, and the charm of the original might get lost. So respectfully, no.' Another added, 'It's gonna be how it was for Robert Pattinson in Batman.' One comment read, "Both are good actors. But this role can be done by on and only Paresh Rawal." Suniel Shetty had earlier shared his surprise over Paresh Rawal's departure from Hera Pheri 3, emphasizing that the film simply couldn't move forward without the veteran actor. In a conversation with ANI, Shetty reportedly stated that while the project might still have a slim chance of continuing without him or Akshay Kumar, it was impossible to imagine it without Paresh Rawal. He noted that the dynamic between Raju and Shyam would fall flat without Baburao's iconic presence. In a separate interview with Zoom, Shetty further highlighted that the film's lasting impact came from its beloved characters, Raju, Shyam, and Baburao, rather than the actors themselves, stressing that no one could replace the original trio. With this in mind, fans continue to hope that Rawal might reconsider and return to the franchise.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Pankaj Tripathi's AI-generated image as Hera Pheri's Baburao goes viral, fans react
Actor Pankaj Tripathi's casting as Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in 'Hera Pheri 3' is once again being debated. An AI-generated image of Tripathi as Baburao from the comedy franchise has sparked speculation about the possibility of him doing justice to the character. He had earlier reacted to the fan theories and denied any such intention of replacing Paresh Rawal after the latter's departure from the third a viral picture posted on Reddit, Tripathi is seen wearing a white dhoti and vest just like Rawal from 'Hera Pheri' (2000) and 'Phir Hera Pheri' (2006). Baburao's iconic gold chain, bracelet, and a thick pair of glasses were also included in the AI-generated look. The caption read, "Can Pankaj Tripathi play Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in Hera Pheri?" Fans feel Pankaj Tripathi could reinvent Baburao, if not replace Paresh Rawal. advertisement Some fans were not happy with the AI-genearated Baburao. While reacting to the image, a social media user wrote, "If Pankaj Tripathi is taken into the role and Paresh Rawal does not agree, then maybe they should give the movie a new flavour with a new name, role change or something. Pankaj Tripathi is a very good actor, and he can definitely reinvent the role as per his capabilities. Unfortunately, he cannot exactly copy Paresh's role, which I think both Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi are aware of." In-spite of praising Pankaj Tripathi;s acting prowess, fans rejected him as Baburao. Another user wrote, "Pankaj Tripathi could bring something valuable to the role, but he wouldn't be a replacement, he'd be a reinvention. He'd probably make a good Babu Bhaiya type character in a spin-off or reboot, but stepping into Paresh Rawal's shoes directly would feel off. Audiences would constantly compare them, and the charm of the original might get lost. So respectfully, no." Fans feel Pankaj Tripathi would not be able to recreate Paresh Rawal's charisma as Baburao. A fan also commented, "No, Pankaj's versatility was brutally exposed in the movie 'Atal,' he plays subtle characters which are similar. On the contrary Babu bhaiyya is the opposite, loud, charismatic and very relatable. Paresh Rawal as an actor is one of the most versatile we have seen in Bollywood."Amid the ongoing controversy over Paresh Rawal's exit from 'Hera Pheri 3,' the actor shared a post on X captioned as, "My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response, all issues will be laid to rest."Rawal's lawyers, in an interview with IANS, said, "Admittedly, they did not deliver the story, screenplay and also a draft of a long-form agreement which was fundamental to the engagement of our client. In the absence of these and also since Mr Nadiadwala, the producer of the original films, issued notice to our client and raised issues on the making of the film, our client chose to exit and returned the money with interest by terminating the Term sheet."advertisementSuniel Shetty, who plays Shyam in the 'Hera Pheri' franchise, in an interview with India Today expressed shock. He said, "I have no clue about this. This is absolutely shocking. I first thought about texting him, and then I thought I'd meet him and would discuss it. I have had no word about it with anybody. Even Akshay is clueless as to what happened."Actor-comedian Johny Lever reacted to the row over Rawal stepping down from the film and suggested that the team should discuss and solve the matter. In an interview with Zoom, he said, "Mujhe lagta hai ki kar lena chahiye unko film, baithke baat karein, matter solve karein kyunki fans bohut miss karenge Paresh ji ko film mein, maza nahi aayega na waisa unke bina. To baat karke solve karlena chahiye, meri nazar mein to yahi sahi hai. (I feel that they should do the film, sit and talk, solve the matter, because fans will miss Paresh ji a lot, it will not be fun without him. So they should talk and solve the matter)."Rawal will next be seen in Vaani Kapoor-Aparshakti Khurana's 'Badtameez Gill' and Akshay's 'Welcome To The Jungle', directed by Ahmed Khan. IN THIS STORY#Pankaj Tripathi
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
How did Surveen Chawla teach her 3-year-old about periods? Criminal Justice 4 actress reveals daughter knowing about v*gina
Surveen Chawla, recently seen alongside Pankaj Tripathi in Criminal Justice Season 4, spoke about how she introduced the concept of periods to her 3-year-old daughter. She emphasized the importance of using correct terms from the beginning, adding that her daughter is familiar with the word 'v*gina' because that's what she has always been taught to call it. In a recent interview with Hauterrfly, Surveen Chawla shared that her daughter knows about sanitary pads and periods in an age appropriate way. She shared that her daughter once entered her bathroom, opened her drawer and found a packet of sanitary pad. The little girl questioned the Criminal Justice Season 4 actress about it and was given a proper answer for this. Surveen told her about women releasing all the 'toxic blood' from their body this time of the month and the sanitary pad just works like an adult diaper. She mentioned that during times of discomfort, she simply tells her daughter that she's on her period and asks for some space. Surveen Chawla also shared that she began educating her daughter about periods at the age of three. For her, the initial way a topic is introduced to a child leaves a lasting impression, making it essential to normalize such conversations early on. She added, 'She knows what a v*gina is because that's all I've called it.' Meanwhile, on the work front, Surveen Chawla was recently seen in the much-awaited Criminal Justice Season 4. The show is led by Pankaj Tripathi who reprises his role as the sharp and unconventional lawyer Madhav Mishra. He takes charge of a new gripping case that tests his legal acumen once again. The fourth installment of Criminal Justice, adapted from the acclaimed British series of the same name, dives into another high-stakes courtroom drama. This season centers around a single m*rder, two main accused, and one tangled family dynamic at the heart of it all. The series also stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Asha Negi, Barkha Singh, Shweta Basu Prasad, Khushboo Atree apart from Pankaj and Surveen. Currently streaming on JioHotstar, Surveen Chawla is seen in the role of accused Raj Nagpal's wife who gets into a legal battle.
