Disney+ Hotstar’s Quix: 11 shows with short episodes but loaded with stars

OTT platforms provide enough room to experiment and that’s why filmmakers are forming a beeline to part of productions backed by streamers. The latest innovative project that will release on Disney+ Hotstar is its vertical, short-format line-up named Quix, which will feature short episodes of 11 shows.

The idea, according to the streamer, is to offer “a line-up of original stories that will help you get the much-needed breaks during the day or in-between your household chores”. The pilot episodes of all 11 shows will release on May 7, with the next episodes released every day.

Here’s all we know about these 11 shows that have some of today’s most popular names and belong to a variety of genres.

Chattis Aur Maina

Cast: Sandeepa Dhar and Vikram Singh Chauhan

What’s it about?

An empowering love story of Chattis and Maina - two people who are like chalk and cheese, in a brimming town called Dhooppur with quirky yet endearing residents.

Why should you watch it?

Sandeepa Dhar, who plays Maina, says, “Maina is an independent, career-oriented and quirky girl who is stubborn about the way she lives her life. Supporting herself since she was 18, she is conscious about the important things in life, and even looks out for her girl gang of dancers.”

Mukesh Jasoos

Cast: Poonam Dhillon, Rahul Bagga, Ruchi Malviya and Rajeshwari Sachdev

What’s it about?

Mukesh Jha is a fraud vakil, whose wife has left him for his cousin. He can no longer be the lawyer that he has been and now wants to become Mukesh Jasoos.

Why should you watch it?

Actor Rahul Bagga, who plays Mukesh, says, “It has an unconventionally quirky story, narrated through creative storytelling that will make you laugh and keep you hooked.”

Six

Cast: Mandira Bedi, Nauheed Cyrusi, Dipannita Sharma and Sid Makkar

What’s it about?

Kashish Sura, a well-off businessman, gets murdered. The police officers led by Ruhana Dhulaap, find six threads to this case i.e Kashish’s six women, all unaware of each other’s existence.

Why should you watch it?

Mandira Bedi, who plays Ruhana Dhulaap, says, “The series is so fast-paced and nerve-wracking, that it will keep audiences on the edge of their seats right till the end.”

Murder Meri Jaan

Cast: Tanuj Virwani and Barkha Singh

What’s it about?

Sonal Arora is an adventurous runaway ‘con bride’, who finds herself stuck in a fake marriage with ACP Aditya, a top homicide investigator in her latest con, and ends up solving murder mysteries.

Why should you watch it?

Tanuj Virwani, who plays ACP Aditya, says, “Murder Meri Jaan is a unique crime thriller title in which the coming together of two extremely polar opposite characters results in rib-tickling situations.”

Teen Do Paanch

Cast: Shreyas Talpade and Bidita Bag

What’s it about?

Unable to conceive, a young couple Vishal and Priyanka decide to adopt a child. The fun begins when they are won over by three siblings and end up adopting all of them. Later, Priyanka also finds out she’s pregnant with twins.

Why should you watch it?

Shreyas Talpade, who plays Vishal, says, “It is a rib-tickling comedy about a young couple who want a child but end up with five, and I can’t wait for it to make people laugh since there is no better feeling when one is able to cheer people up with your work.”

Shit, Yaar!

Cast: Sayandeep Sengupta, Sahil Shah, Priyasha Bharadwaj, Rajesh Khera and Vrijesh Hirjee

What’s it about?

Under the influence of adrenalin and alcohol, two young corporate executives perform a stupid stunt that takes them to a weekend-long, hilarious-yet-tumultuous journey through the world of gangsters and cops.

Why should you watch it?

Sayandeep Sengupta, who plays Yash, says, “Two relatable corporate misfits who get all mixed up with obnoxiously eccentric drug mafias which results in quite a rollercoaster weekend.”

Bhopal to Vegas

Cast: Ahaan Nirbaan, Sonia Balani and Arun Sharma

What’s it about?

Three friends come together to arrange bachelor parties in the small towns of India. The only condition is that of secrecy - can they keep their secret and have a business with clients that come up with hilarious briefs for their parties?

Why should you watch it?

Actor Sonia Balani, who portrays the role of Rashmi, says, “Rashmi, Pranav and Mani realise the hard way that nothing remains hidden in a small town, where everybody knows everything. With comedy, drama and a few wild parties, Bhopal to Vegas is a bite-sized dhamaal of comedy.”

Humara Bar Happy Hour

Cast: Shantanu Anam, Pranay Manchandana, Manik Papneja and Kriti Vij

What’s it about?

When a group of failed actor-friends inherit a rundown bar in Mumbai, a series of comical chaos ensues as they struggle to keep and run a business they have absolutely no clue about.

Why should you watch it?

Kriti Vij says, “In a comical twist of events, these so-called friends start showing their true selves, doing whatever it takes to earn a quick buck. Humara Bar Happy Hour is a light and fun watch.”

Bamini and Boys

Cast: Vidya Malavade, Akashdeep Arora, Rishab Chadda and Anuj Pandit

What’s it about?

Three young boys rent a flat exceeding their budget from an attractive woman, living in the same building. Head over heels in love with Bamini, all three set out and compete to woo her.

Why should you watch it?

Actor Vidya Malavade, who plays Bamini, says, “Bamini and Boys is a fun snackable show with an enjoyable storyline and endearing characters that will surely remind audiences of their crushes.”

Ankahi, Ansuni: Jhaagi Files

Cast: Paresh Pahuja and Veebha Anand

What’s it about?

Demoted for insubordination, Umesh Yadav, an eccentric genius and the youngest inspector in the history of UP police, undertakes the doomed posting at a fictional sleepy town ‘Jhaagi’, infamous for unsolved crimes and mysterious sightings.

Why should you watch it?

Paresh Pahuja, who plays Umesh, says, “With an intense setting, the storyline is spooky as mysteries unfold every now and then, but Ankahi, Ansuni: Jhaagi Files also has shades of fun.”

Crime Next Door

Cast: Yashpal Sharma, Mohan Kapur, Rajendra Gupta, Girish Kulkarni and Anupriya Goenka 

What’s it about?

In this gripping crime thriller, a police officer solves some of the most heinous and toughest murder cases of his entire career. Not only are the cases tough to crack but also had many shocking revelations, including the true reason why they were committed.